Silgan Holdings, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of rigid packaging for shelf-stable food and other consumer goods products. It operates through the following business segments: Metal Container, Closures, and Plastic Container. The Metal Container business segment produces and markets steel and aluminum containers for chemicals and food products. The Closures business segment provides capping and sealing products for food and beverages. The Plastic Container business segment manufactures and distributes high density polyethylene and polyethylene terephthalate containers for personal care goods. The company was founded by R. Philip Silver and D. Greg Horrigan in 1987 and is headquartered in Stamford, CT.