Limited edition lager packs scoop top awards
TENNENT'S is celebrating after two of the firm's recently released limited edition bottle packs picked up awards at the European Flexographic Industry Association (EFIA) Awards.
DS...
O-I adds to spirit sector capabilities
GLASS packaging specialist O-I plans “continued investment”in its Alloa facility to increase its offering in the premium spirits sector.
Vitaliano Torno, president O-I Europe said,...
Miniature bottle hops onto the market
SCOTTISH craft beer specialist BrewDog has launched a 22% miniature hit of hops sold in 100ml bottles produced by Beatson Clark.
Hop Shot is described by BrewDog...
Beatson Clark announces £3 million investment
BEATSON Clark has invested almost £3 million to upgrade production lines at its South Yorkshire glassworks facility.
The glass manufacturer has installed Bottero individual section (IS) machines...
Glass package redesign helps take the weight off
A regional brewer has initiated a redesign of its glass bottles to reduce the weight of its packaging and improve its environmental efficiency.
Marston’s Brewery...
Ardagh apprentices impress awards judges
APPRENTICES at Irvine-based Ardagh Glass have been earning recognition for their skills.
20-year-old Mark McColl was recently named Irvine Incorporated Trades Apprentice of The Year for 2016. Meanwhile,...
“Striking” citrus jar tipped to shake up sector
ARDAGH has teamed up with a family-owned jam and marmalade company to produce a "striking" new citrus jar.
Duerr’s managing director, Mark Duerr, gave Ardagh’s...
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...
Glass offers solution to whisky challenges
By Paul McLavin, marketing and business development lead, O-I UK
CHANGE is rife in the Scotch whisky market and glass packaging is playing a crucial role...
Swedish delegation visits Ardagh’s Irvine base
ARDAGH Glass's Irvine facility was recently visited by a delegation from the Swedish food and drinks industry.
The visitors studied modern methods of glass bottle manufacturing and...
