In Quest to Produce the Most Sustainable Bottled Water, Beika Turns to O-I for Packaging
At every step along the way, Beika founder Roberto Noriega has been obsessed with his product’s sustainability. What else would you expect from the water that is made from thin air, harnessing only the power of the sun? Choosing a packaging partner to match his company’s values was no small matter, and Noriega chose glass, specifically O-I glass […]
Biodiversity Projects Support O-I Communities
Sustainability and owning our impact is a core value at O-I. We take a holistic approach, balancing our people and processes to support a sustainable future. Supporting biodiversity projects in our communities is another way we contribute beyond our stated corporate sustainability commitments. Collaborating to Support Biodiversity with the Toledo Zoo In 2016, O-I partnered […]
O-I Glass Appoints John Humphrey as Independent Board Chair; Gordon Hardie’s Appointment as CEO Effective Today
PERRYSBURG, Ohio, May 15, 2024— O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I”) (NYSE: OI) today announced that, after the conclusion of O-I’s Annual Meeting of Share Owners held earlier today, the Board appointed John Humphrey as the new Independent Board Chair, following the previously announced retirement of John H. Walker from the Board. Additionally, at the Annual Meeting, […]
O-I Holds Topping-Off for its All New MAGMA Facility in Bowling Green, KY
PERRYSBURG, OH/BOWLING GREEN, KY, April 25, 2024 – O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass” or “O-I”) achieved a major milestone in the initial construction of its glass packaging production facility in Bowling Green, KY. To recognize this key milestone, the company hosted a “Topping-Off” event to commemorate the placement of the final beam. The event was […]
O-I Glass Sustainably Transformed and Expanded Zipaquira, Colombia, Plant
Significant advances in sustainability, flexibility and productivity Investment of approximately $120 Million Approximately 100 new jobs in the region PERRYSBURG, OH/ZIPAQUIRA, COLOMBIA (April 17, 2024) – O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass” or “O-I”) recently completed a major transformation of its Zipaquira, Colombia manufacturing site investing approximately $120 Million to upgrade the sustainability, flexibility, and […]
Transformation at O-I’s Glass Plant in Zipaquira Increases Sustainability, Flexibility and Productivity
O-I Glass recently completed a major transformation of its glass manufacturing site in Zipaquira, Colombia. The upgrades include additional energy-efficient furnace technology, improving the sustainability, flexibility, and productivity of the plant. Energy-Efficient Glass Manufacturing Technology As part of the investment, Zipaquira is running a new furnace. The furnace incorporates oxy/fuel combustion and waste heat recovery […]
O-I Packaging Solutions and Revino Roll Out Returnable, Reusable Glass Wine Bottles to Pacific Northwest
Returnable, reusable glass wine bottles support the wine industry’s drive towards improved sustainability Revino will partner with wineries, local and statewide legislators, and NGOs to lower the barriers to the widespread adoption of glass bottle reuse PERRYSBURG, Ohio and NEWBERG, Oregon, Apr 16, 2024 — O-I Packaging Solutions (“O-IPS”), along with Revino, announce the […]
O-I Makes Further Inroads Towards Decarbonization: Approximately 75 Percent CO2 Reduction for O-I Transport in Ireland
In another stride toward innovating a path to a more sustainable future, O-I Glass is set to significantly reduce its CO2 emissions in the UK, particularly in Ireland, by implementing a new decarbonization initiative targeting transportation emissions. Commencing from April 1, 2024, transport-related CO2 emissions for spirits bottles produced in Alloa, Scotland, to customers in […]
O-I Glass Drinktainer™ Enters RTD Market
Right Coast Spirits Italian Ice to be first brand packed in Drinktainer™ via O-I and FX Matt contract packing collaboration Release pairs the sleek, modern design of Drinktainer™ with refreshing, vodka based RTD (Ready-to-Drink) beverage PERRYSBURG, Ohio, April 9, 2024 — O-I Glass, Inc. (“O-I Glass” or “O-I”), along with F.X. Matt and Right Coast […]
O-I Glass Appoints Gordon Hardie as Chief Executive Officer
PERRYSBURG, Ohio, April 4, 2024 – O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: O-I) (the “Company” or “O-I”) today announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) has appointed Gordon J. Hardie, current O-I Board member, as the Company’s next Chief Executive Officer, effective the later of May 15, 2024 or the date Gordon is issued his work-authorized […]