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O-I completes The Lean+Green™ range

Lightweight packaging with a distinctive design packs a punch on European wine market
O-I’s Lean+Green™ range of lightweight bottles is now complete, with the launch of a new collection of four models specifically aimed at the different segments of the wine sector.

Meeting consumers’ highest expectations in terms of bottle design – with an elegant, accentuated neck, and innovative label recess – the packages...
 

Black glass by O-I: black is back!

Mysterious. Original. Elegant. Classy. Challenging. Black is a colour that transcends trends and inspires designers, whether they are creating fashion or furniture, computers or cars...

For packaging, black can add a stylish, slightly provocative edge, or differentiate a product from the competition. It lends brands a special status that consumers really appreciate. With this in mind, O-I – the world leader in...
 

Alpine spring water debuts in a Bordeaux wine bottle

New premium water for the on-trade, packaged in bottles by O-I
In a departure from the mineral water packaging typically found in Germany and Austria, Austrian manufacturer Urleiten GmbH has decided to package its Alpine spring water in a flint glass wine bottle to emphasize its premium quality. The new bottles are produced by O-I, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of glass packaging.

The design of the...
 

O-I finds new way to add value through innovation

Internal embossing technology delivers decorative interest and functional benefits
O-I, the world’s leading manufacturer of glass packaging, has pioneered the development of internal embossing in glass bottles and jars, opening the way both to creative designs and to functional benefits in terms of taste experience and delivery. Using proprietary technology, the new technique enables the inside of the bottle to...

O-I receives £1.3 million RSA grant from Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has awarded a £1.3 million grant to glassmaker O-I to support investment in a new green glass furnace at the company’s Alloa plant. The award was announced by Jim Mather, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism, on a visit to Alloa today [6 October 2010].

The Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) award was made through Scottish Enterprise, which is working with international arm Scottish...
 

O-I’s expertise in square glass helps create new look for Hankey Bannister

O-I has produced a new glass bottle for Hankey Bannister blended Scotch Whisky, an integral part of a drive to reposition the brand as a more upmarket proposition.

The new pack, designed by Navy Blue Design of Edinburgh, has a more premium finish than its predecessor. Karen Walker, Marketing Director, volume spirits for brand owner Inver House Distillers says, “The newly designed bottle for Hankey Bannister has...
 

Bradbury’s given exclusive 5 Year Warranty offer by Miele

Leading home appliance brand, Miele, has given Exeter kitchen specialist, Bradbury’s an exclusive offer in recognition of its service excellence.

Between now and 31 December 2010, customers at Bradbury’s will receive a free five year guarantee (worth at least £546) when they buy four or more Miele built-in kitchen appliances. The combination of oven, hood, hob and integrated dishwasher gives customers 93 models to...
 

Dewar’s redesigns its packaging in O-I glass

Dewar’s has introduced a new pack design for its range of blended Scotch whiskies. The most eye-catching feature of the new design is an innovative ‘wave’ in the bottle, symbolising the famous well-rounded flavour of Dewar’s. The ‘wave’ cuts through the paper pressure sensitive label to create a window onto the whisky inside.

“Dewar’s believes in making full, well-rounded whiskies that are enjoyable to drink. It is...
 

Blue glass fit for beer from the coast

An original combination of blue glass and clear film labelling evokes sea spray and the feel of the coast for the latest bottled beer from Suffolk’s Adnams Brewery.

Spindrift is a light, blonde beer originally launched as a keg product. Its striking bottle was made from blue glass at O-I’s Rinteln glass plant in Germany. This plant specializes in producing bottles in unusual colours. Its repertoire includes over 20...

Luxury fair puts the sparkle back in Christmas

Christmas shoppers will be able to enjoy Surrey’s most luxurious festive fair this October, if they just go back to school.

Parkside School in Stoke D’Abernon, Cobham, Surrey, abandoned the idea of running a normal school fete last year to create a smaller version of the sophisticated fairs you usually have to travel into London to attend.

The Fair, on 21 October, is organised by Imogen Jamieson, an expert in...

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