O-I Villotta is a Model of Energy-Efficient Glass Manufacturing
O-I Glass is reinventing the future of glass manufacturing through innovation. Our mission is to be the most sustainable producer of the most sustainable rigid packaging. O-I recently completed a series of multi-year investments at its plant in Villotta, Italy, transforming it into a world-class example of energy-efficient glass packaging manufacturing. O-I Villotta has embraced […]
O-I Announces First Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
PERRYSBURG, Ohio , March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) has scheduled its first quarter 2021 conference call and webcast for Thursday, April 29, 2021, at 8 a.m. EDT. The Company’s news release for the first quarter 2021 earnings will be issued after the market closes on Wednesday, […]
O-I Glass Announces Expansion in the Andean Market to Serve Growing Demand for Sustainable Glass Packaging
PERRYSBURG, Ohio, March 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) today announced a significant investment to support strong customer demand for highly sustainable glass packaging. O-I will invest approximately $75 million in an expansion at its Zipaquirá, Colombia facility. Upon completion by the end of 2022, the project is […]
V Project Connects Northwest Ohioans with COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
Scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment isn’t always simple. Connecting Ohioans who need help scheduling due to lack of technology access, disability, or those who speak limited English is a high priority for the V Project, the Northwest Ohio collaborative effort working to boost vaccination rates. O-I Glass, headquartered in Perrysburg, Ohio, is among the Toledo-area […]
O-I France Shines for Students During Industry Week
A career in glass packaging is about mastery, collaboration, and a commitment to transformation. That’s the message three of O-I’s master glass makers shared with middle school students across France during a recent virtual event hosted by the Glass Federation of France. Amel Messaoudi, Batch & Furnace Manager at O-I Veauche, Emma Santi, Batch & […]
Boomerang’s Durable, Refillable Glass Water Bottle Breaks Convention
Boomerang Water is an on-site, small batch bottling water company providing water for commercial venues like hotels and college campuses, as well as serving families for their homes. The North Carolina based company is on a mission to rid the world of single-use plastic bottles and reshape bottled water through innovation. While serving in the […]
Defining Sustainability for the Future Through Balance
When I discuss sustainability with anyone, we usually pretty quickly get to the question: Do we share a common understanding of the word “sustainability”? It’s an important question to ask, because the notion is often far too narrow. Sustainability is not purely a “green” measure, and the terms “green” and “sustainable” are not proxies for […]
Cullet Project at O-I Brampton Receives Enbridge Support
A recently completely project to increase the amount of cullet at O-I’s Brampton, Ontario, plant is getting support from natural gas supplier Enbridge. In 2020, O-I Glass invested in upgrading the cullet material handling system. Cullet is the industry term for recycled glass, and it’s one of the four ingredients in glass packaging. The more […]
O-I Joins Center for Glass Innovation, New York’s Collaborative Initiative
O-I is announcing its industry partnership with the Center for Glass Innovation, a new collaborative initiative by the State of New York aimed at developing innovation around glass packaging and end markets for curbside recycling. The New York State College of Ceramics at SUNY Alfred will lead the three-year research and collaboration initiative. The first-of-its-kind […]
O-I CEO and CFO to Present at the BofA Securities 2021 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference
PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: OI) today announced the Company will participate in the BofA Securities 2021 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. O-I Chief Executive Officer Andres Lopez and Chief Financial Officer John Haudrich will present at 11:00 a.m. ET. […]