Multi-unit container package

A package for a plurality of can-type containers including, in combination, a plurality of containers arranged in an array of rows and ranks, each container including generally cylindrical side walls interconnected to top regions which incorporate radially extending chime means with a predetermined perimeter dimension, a first discrete packaging means comprising a plurality, equal in number to the said plurality of containers, of interconnected, resilient, container encircling bands each of which being adapted to be positioned beneath the chime means of an associated container in resilient engagement therewith, a second packaging means, spaced downwardly from the first packaging means and unconnected thereto, comprising an endless resilient band encircling the array, the band having a predetermined width dimension substantially greater than the thickness of the band, the band configured so that the width dimension extends generally parallel to the axes of the containers, an integral handle means formed outwardly of one segment of an edge of said band, said handle adapted to lie flat against the array when not in use, the combination providing a unitized package with handling means disassociated from the top engaging packaging means.