Ardagh Launches Forming Development Machine

Ardagh Glass has launched a Development Machine which is said allows brands to unveil new or redesigned products in glass packaging much faster than ever before. The machine is located i its Port Allegany, Penn., plant and is a flexible forming system capable of quick changes, which, Ardagh said, has contributed to a 30% reduction in new product lead times. Ardagh said the technology is available to customers globally and can simulate nearly every manufacturing condition to make glass bottles and jars of all shapes and sizes. For more information, please visit: www.ardaghgroup.com