EU Glass Container Production Shows 3.5% Increase in 2010
Production data 2010 published by the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) show a general recovery from the drop the previous year. In 2010, the European industry produced 20.7 million tons of glass compared to 20.1 million tons in 2009 marking an increase of 3.5%. The biggest increase in production was recorded in Turkey (27%) and United Kingdom (9.5%).
“The industry was able to react firmly to the impact of the previous year’s financial crisis.” says FEVE President Niall Wall,” and to maintain its place as a key player in the packaging market notwithstanding the harsh competition.” The glass container industry continues to make efforts to improve the efficiency of manufacturing process, to reduce environmental impacts and to reduce costs to ensure that brands are provided with a premium packaging solution at competitive prices when compared to other materials. More
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
