Ardagh Group has announced that it has acquired the US-based Leone Industries from the Leone family.

The acquisition of Leone Industries will increase the size of Ardagh’s glass division by approximately 10%.

Leone Industries was founded in 1966 and is a manufacturer of glass containers serving the USA's food and beverage markets. It produces more than 500 million containers per annum from its facility in Bridgeton, USA.

Niall Wall, Ardagh Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are very pleased to have completed the acquisition of Leone Industries, which will assist us to expand our US activities in the glass container market.”