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Hearthside Food Solutions Appoints Nick Hewitt as Chief Financial Officer

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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Hearthside Food Solutions (“Hearthside”), the leading contract food manufacturer, announced that it has named Nick Hewitt as its new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).

Key Points: 
  • Hearthside Food Solutions (“Hearthside”), the leading contract food manufacturer, announced that it has named Nick Hewitt as its new Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”).
  • The announcement was made by Darlene Nicosia, Chief Executive Officer, Hearthside.
  • “We are excited to welcome Nick to Hearthside and leverage his experience as we focus on meeting our financial objectives,” said Darlene Nicosia, Chief Executive Officer, Hearthside.
  • “Dan’s unwavering commitment to our financial health has been instrumental in steering Hearthside and will continue as he supports Nick during this transition,” said Nicosia.

Novelis Enters New Agreement with Ardagh Metal Packaging for Aluminum Beverage Can Sheet

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced that it has signed a new contract with Ardagh Metal Packaging USA Corp., a global supplier in sustainable aluminum beverage packaging solutions.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced that it has signed a new contract with Ardagh Metal Packaging USA Corp., a global supplier in sustainable aluminum beverage packaging solutions.
  • Under the contract, Novelis will supply aluminum beverage packaging sheet to Ardagh's metal production facilities in North America.
  • This new contract is the third major one that Novelis has signed in less than seven months for the beverage packaging market in North America.
  • Novelis expects global demand for aluminum beverage packaging sheet to grow at a 4% compounded annual growth rate between 2023 and 2031.

Ardagh Glass Packaging launches new Boston Round beverage bottles on its BuyOurBottles website

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America) , an operating business of Ardagh Group , introduced two new Boston Round bottles to its growing portfolio of American-made bottles.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Glass Packaging-North America (AGP-North America) , an operating business of Ardagh Group , introduced two new Boston Round bottles to its growing portfolio of American-made bottles.
  • The bottles are designed and manufactured in the U.S., by AGP-North America out of high-quality glass that is 100 percent and endlessly recyclable.
  • "Ardagh Glass Packaging continues to focus on developing its portfolio of American-made glass bottles on the BOB site to meet the demand of craft brewers and beverage producers," said Rashmi Markan, Vice President, Beer & Beverage for AGP-North America.
  • "The new Boston Round bottles complement a wide variety of craft beverage brands, offering brand differentiation with a trusted, sustainable glass bottle that fully protects the flavor of their beverage."

Major Gap in Public Safety From Contaminated Gloves Identified - “Don’t be cheap” Says Industry Veteran

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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“Food gloves are not required to be clean and intact or be tested on arrival for chemical or microbial contaminants.

Key Points: 
  • “Food gloves are not required to be clean and intact or be tested on arrival for chemical or microbial contaminants.
  • “Currently, stockpiles of these low-quality gloves are being dumped into local markets with suspect expiry dates, no traceability, and no accountability,” says Ardagh.
  • Protective gloves are meant to protect, not infect
    Glove safety is critical in food processing and service to ensure gloves do not contaminate food.
  • Based in South Lake Tahoe, Eagle’s Delta Zero™ third-party testing program verifies Eagle gloves adhere to the highest level of consistent glove safety and performance.

Ardagh Group's California facility awarded its eighth consecutive ENERGY STAR® building certification

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Group's distribution center in Fairfield, Calif., was awarded an ENERGY STAR ® building certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the eighth consecutive year.

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  • INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Group's distribution center in Fairfield, Calif., was awarded an ENERGY STAR ® building certification from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the eighth consecutive year.
  • "Initiatives like the ENERGY STAR certification demonstrate Ardagh's aim to be an environmental leader in the packaging industry."
  • ENERGY STAR is the only energy efficiency certification in the United States that is based on actual, verified energy performance.
  • In July 2023, Ardagh announced that its glass manufacturing facility in Houston was awarded an ENERGY STAR plant certification.

Ardagh Awarded EcoVadis Platinum Sustainability Rating

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Group S.A., including Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A., (AMP) has been awarded its second consecutive platinum rating, the highest distinction from EcoVadis.

Key Points: 
  • LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Group S.A. , including Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A., (AMP) has been awarded its second consecutive platinum rating, the highest distinction from EcoVadis.
  • AMP has set ambitious emissions, ecology and social commitments, science-based targets as well as aligning with specific U.N.
  • "We are delighted to receive this coveted Platinum rating for the second year in a row from EcoVadis, an important rating to our customers and stakeholders which confirms our sustainability commitments."
  • More information on Ardagh Metal Packaging's sustainability progress can be found here: ardaghmetalpackaging.com/corporate/sustainability

Venture Metals+ Names John T Shaddox as Chief Executive Officer

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Metals+ ("Venture Metals" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-touch recycling solutions to the industrials, manufacturing, energy and metals sectors, announced today that it has appointed John T Shaddox as Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Venture Metals+ ("Venture Metals" or the "Company"), a leading provider of high-touch recycling solutions to the industrials, manufacturing, energy and metals sectors, announced today that it has appointed John T Shaddox as Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Shaddox brings nearly three decades of general management experience to Venture Metals, comprising both commercial and operational roles.
  • Venture Metals' Co-Founders and Directors Mike Uhrick and Mark Chazanow added, "We are thrilled to welcome John T to the team.
  • "We are delighted to announce John T's appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Venture Metals," stated Chris Whalen and Adi Pekmezovic, Venture Metals Directors and Co-Founders of Mill Rock Capital.

Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. Announces Paul Coulson to transition from Chairman to Director role

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. ("Ardagh Metal Packaging"), a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal packaging today announces a decision by Paul Coulson to step down as Chairman of Ardagh Metal Packaging, on November 15, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. ("Ardagh Metal Packaging"), a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal packaging today announces a decision by Paul Coulson to step down as Chairman of Ardagh Metal Packaging, on November 15, 2023.
  • Mr Troskie will also succeed Mr Coulson as Chairman of Ardagh Group S.A. ("Ardagh Group") and ARD Holdings S.A. ("ARD Holdings"), the indirect parent and ultimate parent of Ardagh Metal Packaging, respectively.
  • Mr Coulson will remain a Director of Ardagh Metal Packaging, Ardagh Group and ARD Holdings, and will remain the controlling shareholder of ARD Holdings.
  • Herman Troskie (53), a director of Ardagh Metal Packaging, Ardagh Group and ARD Holdings, will succeed Paul Coulson as Chairman of all three companies and will join Ardagh on a full-time basis in November.

Ardagh Glass Packaging's NextGen furnace construction nears completion

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Thursday, August 31, 2023
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LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The breakthrough NextGen furnace, currently under construction at the Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) facility in Obernkirchen, Germany, is nearing completion.

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  • LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The breakthrough NextGen furnace, currently under construction at the Ardagh Glass Packaging (AGP) facility in Obernkirchen, Germany, is nearing completion.
  • The hybrid NextGen furnace technology is designed to use 80% renewable electricity and 20% gas, leading to a significant reduction in CO2 emissions - by as much as 60% in the furnace - dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of glass packaging.
  • Jens Schaefer, Operations Director, Ardagh Glass Packaging-Germany, said: "We are delighted to see this ground-breaking furnace nearing completion.
  • We are firmly on track to deliver commercial bottles produced in the NextGen furnace this year; the next step will be the furnace heat-up, followed by full glass production in Q4.

Ardagh Group announces Africa Centre of Excellence

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Monday, May 29, 2023
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LUXEMBOURG, May 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Group, a global supplier in sustainable packaging solutions, today announced the first step towards the creation of a global Centre of Excellence (CoE) to be established in Cape Town, South Africa. Ardagh's new CoE will deliver certain IT services to Ardagh's businesses across Europe, the Americas, and Africa.

Key Points: 
  • "With world-class technology skills and an established infrastructure, Cape Town provides the perfect home for Ardagh's new Centre of Excellence," said Paul Coulson, Chairman, Ardagh Group.
  • "With social development at the core of our sustainability strategy, our Centre of Excellence in Africa will help to empower local youth as well as underpin Ardagh's future in, and commitment to, the region.
  • Ardagh's 2022 acquisition of Consol Glass, now known as Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa, has been followed by further investment to meet growing demand for sustainable glass packaging in South Africa.
  • Ardagh Glass Packaging – Africa operates seven production facilities in South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia, manufacturing a range of glass packaging for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.