O-I Expands Line of Lightweight Wine Bottles
Glass container manufacturer O-I is launching its lightest-ever North American wine bottle, which is up to 27% lighter than similar wine bottles. Manufactured at the company´s California facilities, the new bottles weigh just 11.6 ounces. The company is also launching a 13-ounce 750 mL claret bottle, available to customers on the East coast. The first customer receiving the new 13-ounce container is wholesaler L.D. Carlson Co. The new line of 750 mL lightweight claret and burgundy bottles is part of the O-I Lean+Green® initiative designed to create strong, durable, yet lighter bottles using advanced manufacturing techniques. 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.
