Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America) marked the one hundred and thirtieth anniversary of its Port Allegany glass manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania, US.
The corporate, a part of Ardagh Group, highlighted its lengthy historical past within the area with a number of actions, together with worker celebrations and facility excursions.
Chris Thornton, chief operations officer for AGP-North America, mentioned, “Celebrating 130 years is a outstanding achievement and a testomony to the generations of workers who’ve contributed their ability, dedication and fervour to this manufacturing facility and the US glass packaging trade.”
The power additionally obtained a Certificates of Achievement in recognition of the anniversary from Martin Causer, consultant of the 67th district of the Home of Representatives of Pennsylvania.
Recognising Staff
The Port Allegany facility at present employs roughly 270 individuals, a number of of whom had been recognised throughout the anniversary celebrations.
Thornton added, “We recognise that our persons are our biggest asset. […] For greater than a century, the Port Allegany workforce has produced glass packaging that customers belief to guard the standard, freshness and integrity of the merchandise they take pleasure in every single day.
“We’re proud to rejoice that legacy and the Port Allegany workers that manufacture bottles and jars for our prospects’ manufacturers and are actively engaged with their local people.”
Services Improvement
Inbuilt 1896 by Olean Glass Co. and established as the primary glass manufacturing unit within the county, Ardagh Glass Packaging’s Port Allegany facility has since developed by way of developments in expertise.
In 2017, the power joined Ardagh Glass Packaging’s Improvement Machine, which helps model homeowners in launching new and progressive merchandise.
Beneath the ‘Improvement Machine’, the power can produce glass packaging in a number of totally different sizes, shapes and textures.
The positioning now manufactures 750,000 glass packaging containers for beer, beverage, meals, spirits and wine merchandise every day.
