Owens-Illinois on track following bumper resultsstevenkiernan, 26 July 2007Be the first to comment on this article Owens-Illinois has said it is “well on the way” to re-establishing its leadership position in the container glass industry thanks to increased sales and better factory performance.
Chief executive Al Stroucken said he was "encouraged" by the results and the commitment shown by employees. But he warned there was "still a way to go" and the path would not always be smooth. O-I's share price has tripled in value over the past 12 months after climbing steadily. O-I has two UK plants, in Harlow, Essex, and Alloa, central Scotland. The firm has been at the forefront of glass lightweighting efforts, producing a 299g amber glass container for Adnams 500ml beer bottles. Speak Your Mind |
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