Ardagh Group, a supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging, is set to establish a new beverage can and end plant in Huron, Ohio by converting a recently acquired facility.

The new facility, which is slated to start production in late-2021 will manufacture infinitely recyclable beverage cans and ends.

The Ardagh Huron manufacturing plant will initially have three can production lines, along with ends capacity, and will create nearly 200 jobs.

It will produce beverage cans in different sizes for a range of categories such as soft drinks, sparkling water, teas, and alcoholic beverages.

Ardagh Group said that it has already secured output from the Huron facility through long-term customer agreements.

Claude Marbach – CEO of Ardagh Metal – Beverage North America said: “This project forms part of Ardagh’s $1.8 billion 2021-2024 business growth investment program and is being undertaken to meet fast-growing demand as consumers increasingly recognize the environmental and quality advantages of beverage cans.

“Our products deliver high recycle and content rates, which support customer sustainability targets and contribute to a circular economy. And with ideal filling, distribution and retail display economics, beverage cans help build businesses as well.”

  Ardagh Group, Claude Marbach, Huron, Ohio, Packaging Industry News, USA