[Usa] Ardagh To Close Salem Plant

Ardagh Group announced it will close its Salem, NJ glass container facility around the end of October, due to loss of business at the site. The Salem glass facility is one of 16 the company operates in North America, and has around 290 employees that will be affected by the closing. "While this is certainly a difficult day for the Salem facility and its employees, the company remains firmly committed to ensuring the long-term competitiveness of its glass container business," said John Riordan, President & CEO of Ardagh Group, Glass - North America.