O-I’s Gironcourt plant hosts French governmental meeting

Published 25th February, 2020 by George Lewis

Elisabeth Borne, Minister of the Ecological and Inclusive Transition in France

Owens Illinois’ (O-I’s) plant in Gironcourt, France hosted a meeting that included senior French government officials.

The meeting was led by the Minister of Transports and the Ecological and Inclusive Transition, Elisabeth Borne.

Ms Borne said: “It is always good news when a large business invests in France. You are working with a recyclable material, which is the way to go for the future.”

Owens-Illinois (O-I) said in March 2019 it will invest more than $60 million to expand its plant. It will also recruit 60 new employees.

Plans included building a new furnace for a total of three furnaces at the plant when the expansion project is completed in early 2020.

George Lewis

Glass International Assistant Editor

George is the Assistant Editor of Glass International magazine. He has been involved with trade journalism since 2018, working on an array of titles. Prior to joining Quartz Business Media, George worked in the public sector in local government.