Japanese group impressed by Irvine glass bottle plant

REPRESENTATIVES from the Japanese Glass Bottlers Association recently toured Ardagh's glass bottle manufacturing plant in Irvine. Ardagh said the group was impressed by the "general...

Apothecary bottles bring authentic look to rum-based drink

BEATSON Clark has revealed a new Caribbean rum tonic drink called Wha Gwan has seen 'excellent' sales since launching this summer in 200ml amber Winchester apothecary bottles.  The glass...

Beatson Clark makes key appointment

Beatson Clark has appointed a new Key Account Manager to support the company’s steady growth. Aaron Broadley has joined the South Yorkshire glass packaging specialists from Encase...

Glass manufacturer invests in recycling system

BEATSON Clark has splashed out £840,000 in a new recycling plant. The company, which makes glass bottles and jars for the food, drink and pharmaceutical sectors,...

Irvine glass plant recognised for sustainability innovation

ARDAGH Group has won a sustainability innovation award at the inaugural International Beverage Awards, held recently in Tokyo. The business fought off competition from 84 entries...

Ardagh launches rooftop solar energy plant in Irvine

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced that a new solar installation at its glass facility in Irvine, Ayrshire, is now generating enough electricity back to...

Pro2Pac ‘fantastic’ says award winner Beatson Clark

Glass manufacturer Beatson Clark came away from this year’s Pro2Pac with a gold award and said the packaging event was the best yet. The company’s Marketing Manager...

Glass packaging specialist earns top supplier accolade from Diageo

ARDAGH Glass Packaging has been named Supplier of the Year in Diageo’s Supplier Awards. The awards celebrate external partners that have ‘demonstrated resilience and dedication...

Sustainable and premium bottles are a winning combination for O-I

A new collection of glass bottles made in Alloa, which aim to combine both sustainability and premiumisation, have made a strong impact since being...

Alloa firm shows a touch of glass to help local church

A church in Alloa is marking its 200th anniversary with the help of its neighbour - local glassmaker, O-I. O-I has confirmed it will sponsor the...