LUXEMBOURG, Nov. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal
Packaging (AMP) announced today that it plans to build a new
state-of-the-art $200 million
beverage can plant in Northern
Ireland. The plant will be located near Belfast and will service the growing needs of
AMP's beverage customers in Ireland, the UK and Europe.
This initiative is part of a multi-billion dollar investment
programme by AMP involving the construction of new, infinitely
recyclable, metal packaging capacity in Europe, North
America and Brazil. Metal cans are the most recycled
drinks package in the world, contributing to a circular economy and
the sustainability requirements of AMP customers and consumers.
AMP plans to build the new plant at Global Point near
Belfast, close to key local
customers, at a cost of some $200
million. Though details on precise jobs numbers are still
being finalised, the investment by AMP will lead to the creation of
a large number of full-time jobs for engineers, technicians and
other roles.
AMP is currently at the pre-planning application stage and is
actively engaged with local stakeholders on the project.
Further details of the plant will be announced over the coming
months.
Commenting, Oliver Graham, CEO of
AMP, said: "This exciting project is an important part of AMP's
global investment programme. We are delighted to be investing in
Northern Ireland supporting our
clients' sustainability needs and further reducing our carbon
footprint by locating capacity closer to our end customers."
Marcel Martin, Chief Supply Chain
Officer, Coca-Cola HBC, said: "It is great to see this investment
in the new can making facility and in Northern Ireland, especially as it will supply
high-quality beverage cans to our plants. With our own
state-of-the-art production facility in Knockmore Hill,
Lisburn, Ardagh's investment
showcases the importance of partnership to bringing shared value to
suppliers and customers and aligns with our desire to shorten our
supply chain to reduce emissions and buy local where possible and
support local jobs and communities."
Commenting David Spratt, CEO of
AMP Europe, said: "We plan to have the new state of the art plant
operational during 2023 and we expect to commence recruitment in
2022." He also added that "This investment is supported by
key AMP customers and will have capacity for further expansion to
service additional growth in customer demand."
AMP, which is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, is 75%
owned by Ardagh Group the international packaging group which
traces its origins back to glass manufacturing in Dublin in the 1930's.
Notes to the editor
About Ardagh Metal Packaging
Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading global supplier of
infinitely recyclable, sustainable, metal beverage cans and ends to
brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh
Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas with innovative
production capabilities. AMP operates 23 production facilities in
nine countries, employing more than 5,000 employees and had sales
of approximately $3.5 billion in
2020.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and
glass packaging for the world's leading brands. Ardagh operates 57
metal and glass production facilities in 12 countries, employing
more than 16,000 people with sales of approximately $7 billion.
About metal beverage cans
Metal beverage packaging is universally recognised for its
protective qualities, versatility and environmental credentials.
Metal is a permanent material, meaning it can be infinitely
recycled without any loss of quality. Cans are the most recycled
drinks package in the world, contributing to a circular
economy.
Metal offers versatility, unlimited design and brand building
opportunities like no other material and is used across the world
in many market sectors. Constantly evolving production technologies
are used to ensure exciting possibilities and environmental
sustainability in metal packaging for the future.
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