Glass International News
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UK Budget 2012: Plastic recycling targets are disappointment for plastics industry
The UK government’s decision to increase plastic recycling targets is a blow to the plastics industry in the UK, according to the British Plastics Federation (BPF).
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Packaging leads to 25% increase in beer sales
According to a company report, Owens Illinois’ (O-I) Vortex bottle has played a major role in a sales boost for Western Australia’s Gage Roads Brewing Company.
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Air Products launches online emissions tool
Air Products has launched an online calculator to help prepare the glass industry for the third phase of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).
12 April 2012 -
Libbey Glass announces fourth quarter and full year 2011 results
Libbey Glass, a glassware manufacturer, has announced that for the quarter-ended 31st December 2011, sales were $214.8 million, compared to $222.8 million the previous year.
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Consol opens Nigel glass factory
Consol Glass has opened its new bottle manufacturing factory in Nigel, South Africa, the first phase of a planned development on a greenfield site of 50 hectares.
12 April 2012 -
Verallia recycling campaign converts glass into shop bonuses
Verallia has announced that it is promoting a campaign to gives bonuses of $0.7 per 1kg of bottles brought by the consumer.
12 April 2012
