Dr Lukas Burkhardt

Vetropack Group begins 2026 with new CEO

GLASS packaging manufacturer Vetropack Group has appointed Dr Lukas Burkhardt as its new CEO. The 46-year-old Swiss national succeeds Johann Reiter, who retired at the...

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...

Report highlights benefits of improved kerbside collection over DRS for glass packs

A new report from the consulting team at Valpak for British Glass has highlighted the benefits of glass packaging being collected and recycled through...

Limited edition vodka bottle celebrates spirit of togetherness

ARDAGH Glass Packaging (AGP) Europe has provided details of its role in the latest limited edition Absolut vodka bottle, which celebrates the 'Spirit of...

Trappist brewery launches new beer in Beatson Clark bottle

THE UK’s only Trappist brewery has released a second beer which is now on sale in a bottle designed and manufactured by glass specialist...

New O-I solution looks to take customised and recyclable glass bottles to new heights

O-I has announced it has become the first glass manufacturer to produce decorated glass bottles using variable data printing. O-I : EXPRESSIONS SIGNATURE is said...

Glass packaging specialist relocates to ‘unique’ space

GLASS packaging supplier Croxsons has relocated to new offices in Sutton, Surrey, in a move which marks the culmination of a five-year plan. Located in...

Glass sector warns of ‘seasonal overloads’ if material is part of DRS

WASTE sector specialists have warned of the potential for 'seasonal overloads' if glass bottles are included in Scotland's Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). Facilities for returning...

Brewing up business across the pond

Beatson Clark will be jetting over to the United States next month to showcase its products and services at BrewExpo America. The largest brewing conference and...

Sculpting software helps achieve stylish makeover

BEATSON Clark has used technology to provide a makeover to the Very Lazy range of ready-chopped ingredients. The glass manufacturer revealed it had used the...