As part of the plan, a new furnace will be added in 2020, bringing the total number of furnaces in Gironcourt to three. In addition, one of the existing furnaces will be upgraded. Once both projects are complete, the plant will be able to produce approximately 1.9bn incremental glass containers per year. The expansion at Gironcourt will focus on the growing premium beer segment which is highly differentiated and uses unique bottle shapes to build strong, premium brand equity. "Our investment into the Gironcourt plant is a reflection of the ongoing trend towards sustainable glass packaging," said Vitaliano Torno, President, O-I Europe. "Consumers are increasingly demanding sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions, and O-I makes what matters to them. We are very pleased to support the growth of our customers in line with this trend." "O-I's commitment to Gironcourt is great news for the region and for France," said Francois Pierrot, Country Group Executive Southwest Europe. "We will initially create approximately 60 new jobs and the investment will strengthen Gironcourt as a production location for years to come. In addition, it will bolster the circular economy in the region as we intend to utilise recycled glass and other raw materials from the area."
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