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Teacher’s highlights premium quality and celebrates Scottish heritage in glass repackaging by O-I

Beam Suntory has launched a global repackaging of Teacher’s Scotch Whisky® to modernise the brand and ensure its appearance reflects the quality of the premium liquid inside. Glassmaker O-I has produced three new glass bottles in 70cl, 75cl and 1 litre sizes for Teacher’s. The new packaging is currently rolling out in markets around the world - including in the UK and India, where Teacher’s leads the Scotch category.   Julie Pender, International Marketing Manager, Scotch, Irish & Japanese Whisky at Beam Suntory said, “Our new packaging will reinforce Teacher’s leadership position in key

O-I presents lighter glass standards for independent brewers at SIBA Beer X

O-I is showing its support for independent brewers through the development of new standard glass bottles, several of which will be on display at SIBA Beer X  (Sheffield 16-19 March 2016). Having redeveloped its Harlow plant as a sustainable glass powerhouse for the beer industry, O-I has turned its attention to creating the range of products which will support independent brewers as they capitalise on the continued growth in bottled beers. The new standards on display are: Two new shapes: · A 330ml champagne style beer bottle which takes a standard 26mm

O-I creates an art deco masterpiece in extra flint glass for Lux Ultra Premium Vodka

LUX BLACK LABEL, a new ultra-premium vodka, has been launched in an art deco style bottle developed and manufactured by glassmaker O-I. Lux is produced and marketed by the Epping based distillery, LUX COPPER HOUSE. LUX is an authentically British ultra-premium vodka. Its authenticity is derived from the heritage of its terroir; LUX is distilled from British wheat and produced on the Copped Hall Estate in Epping, Essex. The production site stands on the Copped Hall Estate, a historic site dating back to the 14thcentury, when founded by King Harold by the site of the shrine to the holy

Adnams and O-I create UK’s lightest branded beer bottle

New container saves 100 tonnes of carbon each yearAdnams of Southwold has partnered with glassmaker O-I to develop the UK’s lightest branded 500ml glass premium ale bottle. At 280g, the innovation shaves a further 19g off the brand’s already market-leading lightweight bottle creating an additional annual carbon saving of 100 tonnes and removing 115 tonnes of glass from the waste stream. Adnams pioneered the use of lightweight branded glass in the premium packaged ale sector when it worked with O-I to launch a 299g bottle in 2007. This style of long-neck, lightweight pack has since helped

O-I develops new look for Antiquary

The Antiquary Blended Scotch whisky range has hit the shelves with a revised multi-faceted glass bottle made by O-I in Alloa. The premium brand, owned by The Tomatin Distillery Co Ltd, has three variants, a standard blend, a 12 year old and a super-premium 21 year old, which are all marketed in the new development. Initial sales of the 70 and 75cl sizes have been successful and O-I is now developing a new one litre bottle for the brand. The glass developed by O-I features a large diamond shaped label panel, which is highlighted by triangular panels. The overall effect echoes a

O-I teams up with The Bottle Boys to promote the use of glass to millennials

Mex, Switzerland (6 July 2015) - O-I Europe has secured an exclusive contract with You Tube music sensations, The Bottle Boys. The boys, who play all their music on perfectly tuned glass bottles, have more than 77,000 YouTube subscribers, and their biggest hit, Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean  has been viewed more than 6 million times. They are the perfect partner to help O-I appeal to millennials, the first generation to have grown up consuming foods and beverages primarily packaged in materials other than glass. At the same

Cachaça Yaguara winner of the 2015 WorldStar Awards

O-I bottle received highest honor in the packaging industryPerrysburg, Ohio (2 July, 2015) – The striking bottle developed by O-I for cachaça Yaguara recently won the WorldStar Award, the most important packaging award in the world, organized by the World Packaging Organization. The ceremony was held during the IPACK-IMA fair in Milan, Italy, awarding 148 winners from 33 countries. Eighty four of those winners attended the ceremony to receive their awards. Produced in O-I’s plant at Soacha, Colombia, the Yaguara package was created in a design partnership 

HELIX – STOPS THE SHOW ONCE AGAIN

Helix wins Drinks Business Green AwardHelix, the revolutionary cork and glass bottle system with an unexpected twist, has won its unprecedented seventh international award – this time in the UK.     This week it has been announced that Helix, the result of four year’s R&D between Amorim & irmaos and O-I, has won the top product title – Best Green Launch -  at the 2015 Drinks Business Green Awards in London, the only industry awards in the world that recognise and encourage environmental responsibility and sustainability.. Making the presentation at London’s famous Ivy Restaurant,

O-I demonstrates commitment and innovation to independent brewers at BeerX 2015

Harlow, 23 March 2015 - O-I has presented the latest innovations in glass packaging to the independent and craft beer sectors at BeerX, the festival of beer hosted by the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) at Sheffield Ice from 18thto 21stMarch. The glassmaker offers a choice of over 50 standard bottles for the beer sector, all available directly or via O-I’s distribution partners, so they are accessible to even the smallest microbreweries. In addition, this year O-I presented brewers with samples of its first two black glass beer standards, which will be available from May and

O-I provides striking bottle for launch of Warninks White

New Warninks White liqueur ready to conquer the UKSchiedam, 05 11 2014 - Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: O-I), the world's largest manufacturer of glass containers, has created a distinctive white bottle for Warninks White, a new vodka liqueur by De Kuyper, world market leader in liqueurs and spirits. With the new glass container O-I captured the unique character of the new liqueur. Warninks White is destined for the United Kingdom, and is available exclusively from ASDA supermarkets since October. Owens-Illinois took up both the design and manufacturing of the new bottle. Patrick

O-I EXTENDS ITS RANGE TO ENHANCE PRESENTATION OF PREMIUM BEERS

Owens-Illinois, Inc. (NYSE: OI), the world’s largest glass container manufacturer introduces a new bottle to enhance its standard range and help brewers differentiate their premium and craft beers. The new standard combines a champagne-style shape with a highly functional format in terms of size, closure and light weight. It complements an already extensive range of O-I glass packaging available to breweries. O-I is responding to market needs with this pack which supports the authentic, craft image many brewers are seeking for their premium products. The design retains the deep push up

O-I APPOINTS RENS DE HAAN TO LEADERSHIP ROLE IN NETHERLANDS AND THE UK

Lausanne, (March 26, 2014) - O-I, the world’s leading glassmaker, has appointed Rens de Haan to the new role of Country Group Executive for the Netherlands and UK. Rens will be responsible for the overall operational and commercial functions of O-I in the Netherlands and the UK, comprising 5 plants and 1500 employees. He will take the lead in strengthening O-I’s capabilities and competitiveness in these countries to support the developing needs of customers for more sustainable and healthy glass packaging solutions. Vitaliano Torno, Vice President European Countries for O-I, says, “

O-I joins forces with Carlsberg to advance sustainable packaging

O-I joins Carlsberg Circular Community InitiativeBussigny, Switzerland (January 23, 2014) – O-I, the world’s largest glass container manufacturer,  has joined forces with the Carlsberg Group, the world’s fourth largest brewing company, in a landmark packaging sustainability initiative. The new Carlsberg Circular Community (CCC) is a platform where Carlsberg and O-I, together with other selected suppliers, will collaborate on developing future packaging solutions. The CCC partners will use the Cradle to Cradle® design framework, a scientific approach to improve economic, social and

O-I ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENT OF EUROPEAN BUSINESS

Erik Bouts to lead company’s initiatives to strengthen market leadership positionPERRYSBURG (December 13, 2012) – Owens-Illinois, Inc., (NYSE: OI), the world’s largest glass packaging maker, has named Erik Bouts as the company’s new president of O-I Europe. Effective January 1, 2013, Bouts succeeds Jose Lorente, who will leave the company after a 34-year career with O-I. As the leader of O-I’s largest region, Bouts will accelerate O-I’s efforts to strengthen its leading market position in Europe. In 2013, O-I will invest $175 million (€140 million) in its European facilities, improving

Hooper’s takes the glass route to harness nostalgia

Global Brands is capitalising on the values inherent in glass packaging for its revival of adult RTD (ready-to-drink) brand, Hooper’s. Hooper’s is a range of three uniquely British artisanal alcoholic beverages made with natural flavours and no artificial colours. It is aimed at discerning 25-45 year olds and offers Cloudy Lemonade, Dandelion & Burdock and Ginger Brew. The new products meet the current trend for nostalgia brands made using traditional techniques and natural ingredients. As such, they are ideally served by glass packaging, says Paul McLavin, Marketing Manager NW Europe

DISCOVER THE « LIFE THROUGH GLASS » PHOTO CONTEST AND EXHIBITION

Glass is transparent and invites you to come and see it! The worldwide leader in glass packaging, O-I has been partnering with its long-time client Bouvet-Ladubay to leverage the online reputation of glass through social networksThe « Life through Glass » worldwide photo contest, launched by O-I in partnership with French wine brand Bouvet-Ladubay on September 25th, has revealed its top 25 photos. Member of jury Alain Mingam, a world media award-wining photoreporter says: « The glass bottle is the genuine elixir setting that we’re used to having in all kind of situations celebrating life,

Cutty Sark whips up a Storm with new glass bottle

Pearlfisher and O-I have developed exclusive new glass packaging for the launch of the first permanent addition to Cutty Sark whisky’s core range since the brand was acquired by Edrington in 2010. Paul McLavin, O-I Marketing Manager NW Europe, says, “Edrington wanted to make a statement of intent about the development of the Cutty Sark brand. They have found it in glass. No other material can bear the level of brand identity and embody the premium cues than glass. The angular shape and brilliantly embossed positioning speak of a confident brand, at home with its reputation as one the

O-I’s new eCatalog puts choice and convenience within customers’ reach

O-I launches an easy-to-use online tool to help customers identify the right glass package from its vast offering of standard containers for Beer , Food , Non-Alcoholic Beverages , Spirits  and Wine .Finding the right choice of packaging can speed product development and boost the marketing and presentation of brands. To help brand managers develop their product strategy, O-I has launched a new

LIFE THROUGH GLASS by GLASS IS LIFE™

Glass and wine: the perfect combination! The worldwide glass packaging leader O-I launches « Life Through Glass », a free photo contest on social networksShare your love of photography and your love of wine and win a great prize in a new photographic competition organised by O-I, the world’s leading glass packaging supplier.« Life Through Glass » is a free competition to be run on social networks from September 25 until October 24, 2012 midnight CET. O-I is inviting anyone aged 18 or over with a Facebook or Instagram account to share their pictures #THROUGHGLASS and have a chance to

Green Apple Award recognises environmental breakthrough at O-I Alloa

O-I Alloa has won Gold in the Scottish Green Apple Awards in recognition of its environmental efforts. The award was presented jointly to O-I and Edrington for the two companies’ achievement in creating the lightest ever embossed glass bottle for a premium Scotch whisky. It was accepted by Scott Gibb, Scottish Sales Manager for O-I and Mike Rose, Technical Services Director at Edrington at Edinburgh Castle. The 340g development for The Famous Grouse was successfully produced at Alloa and is a breakthrough in the industry, which typically sees premium bottles weighing 400g and above.

The return of Frugo – glass wins young customers for Poland’s fruit drink sensation

The renaissance of one of Poland’s most avant garde fruit juice brands from the 1990s has been inspired by the development of new glass packaging. Frugo rose from the ashes in 2011 to a sales value of 80 million PLN by the end of the year. And the trend has just come to the UK, where Tesco has listed the brand’s 250ml glass bottles to attract a young, health conscious market in this country. The 1990s – in the UK, it was the decade of Tamagotchi, grunge, Pokemon, Beverly Hills 90210 and Friends. In Poland, young people would not be seen without Frugo, an unusual drink with an intensely

O-I launches ultra-lightweight whisky bottle

O-I has launched an ultra-lightweight, 300g whisky bottle to the general trade following development at its Alloa plant in Scotland. Scott Gibb, Scotland’s sales manager for O-I, says, “This is the next step in O-I’s provision of a stable of lightweight standards. We expect to bring further sizes to market in the near future.” The new 70cl container provides a strong height appearance and excellent line handling characteristics. O-I pioneered narrow neck press and blow bottle-making for the Scotch whisky sector, which has been crucial to the supply of lightweight glass. This latest

Luxurious embossed glass bottle by O-I communicates distinctive character and premium quality of Sicily’s “volcanic” wines

Since 1898, Cantine Nicosia has been committed to cultivating its rare native vines on the slopes of Sicily’s Etna volcano. One of these is the Nerello Mascalese vine – the origin of the company’s “volcanic” Etna Rosso wine, which has been awarded with a DOC certification. To package this vibrant and individual wine – and the equally excellent Etna Bianco – a new bottle has been developed that preserves the special characteristics of the wines and communicates the heritage of Cantine Nicosia to local and international markets.Building on their enduring partnership, the Nicosia family and

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