Ardagh Group implements ‘industry first’ battery system in Irvine

GLASS producer Ardagh Group has implemented a sustainable battery storage system at its container plant in Irvine. The firm aims to increase resilience and energy...

Beatson Clark raises a glass to Beer Day Britain

Beatson Clark has produced bottles for a special beer which has been brewed to mark the first ever Beer Day Britain. Britannia’s Brew is an...

‘Groundbreaking’ Ardagh furnace nears completion

THE NextGen furnace under construction at the Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) facility in Obernkirchen, Germany, is nearing completion. The firm revealed that the furnace build,...

O-I confirms judging panel for student design awards

O-I has announced the panel of judges for the 2021 O-I : EXPRESSIONS Design Awards. The awards challenge young designers to create 'innovative and appealing'...

Premium spirits: selecting the perfect packaging partner

Choosing the right packaging partner is critical to the success of a premium spirits brand. Here, Berlin Packaging outlines five core areas of consideration...
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3D prototyping: Getting a feel for it

Allied Glass now provides 3D printing as part of its design service, allowing customers to create a new bottle from scratch in a...

Why glass is still a clear winner

By Charlotte Taylor, marketing manager at glass manufacturer Beatson Clark DESPITE competition from other materials, glass continues to hold its own as the premium packaging...
Ardagh hydrogen electrolyser

Ardagh Glass Packaging pioneers hydrogen innovation

ARDAGH Glass Packaging-Europe has announced it is now producing green hydrogen for glass melting via a hydrogen electrolyser at its facility in Limmared, Sweden. The...
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Croxsons appoints new sales manager for Scotland and Ireland

GLASS packaging company Croxsons has appointed Jim Harrower as the firm's new sales manager for Scotland and Ireland. Jim brings over 15 years of experience...
Johnnie Walker whisky bottles

Digital inkjet tech boosts customisation of Johnnie Walker bottles

XAAR’S Ultra High Viscosity Technology is powering Koenig & Bauer Kammann’s latest digital decoration breakthrough, in a project that produced 5,000 uniquely printed Johnnie...