Glass - Cosmetics

Gerresheimer expanding its production sites in Belgium and Germany

Gerresheimer will be presenting its latest glass creations for the international cosmetics market at Beautyworld Middle East in Dubai on the Persian Gulf.

Owens-Illinois to invest €50m to upgrade Reims facility in France

Glass packaging provider Owens-Illinois (O-I) has announced an investment of over €50m to upgrade its Reims plant (Marne) in France.

Ardagh Group announces fourth quarter and full year 2018 results

Ardagh Group, a supplier of value-added, infinitely-recyclable, metal and glass packaging solutions, has announced its results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2018.

Glass packaging demand continues to increase in Europe

Glass packaging production in Europe grew by 1% in volume (tonnes) and by 1% in unit terms in the first half year 2018 compared to the previous half year according to data published by the European Container Glass Federation, FEVE.

Study says European glass packaging recycling rate is stable at 74%

A recent industry data by FEWE, the European container glass federation, on glass recycling has confirmed that tons of glass bottles and jars are collected and recycled in Europe, with an average glass recycling rate of 74%.

Novio Packaging buys German-Swiss packaging firm Flacopac/Deflaco

Netherlands-based Novio Packaging Group has acquired German-Swiss packaging firm Flacopac/Deflaco for an undisclosed sum.

Gerresheimer to unveil new bottle designs

Gerresheimer will be unveiling numerous new bottle designs at the PCD trade fair in Porte de Versailles, Paris, on 30 and 31 January.

Atlas acquires rigid packaging solutions provider Saxco International

US-based private investment and equity firm Atlas Holdings has acquired North American rigid packaging solutions provider Saxco International for an undisclosed sum.

New Mill Capital, Odyssey Real Estate Capital, Joseph Finn JV acquires former Ardagh glass plant

A joint venture (JV) of New Mill Capital Holdings of New York, Odyssey Real Estate Capital of Las Vegas and Joseph Finn of Boston has acquired the former Ardagh Group glass plant in Milford, Massachusetts.