Ardagh

The arrangement covers Volleman’s 32oz refillable milk bottle and Straus Family Creamery’s half-gallon organic jug, both made by Ardagh Glass Packaging and supplied by Stanpac.

Ardagh Holdings, denied a chance to present its case beforehand, called the application meritless, and is challenging the order while seeking its withdrawal.

The potential divestment follows Ardagh Group’s November restructuring, bondholders took control in a recapitalisation that converted US$4.2B of debt to equity and injected US$1.5B in fresh capital.

Management described 2026 as a transition year for the metal business, with global volumes dipping 1% in Q2 against a strong prior-year comparison, but expects a return to growth in 2027 at least in line with the industry.

Cassimjee’s first priority is connection, building relationships with the team and understanding the broader business context, establishing trust early to create a strong foundation for everything that follows.

The planned capex increase to 9% of revenue signals that AGP is not merely cutting costs but investing in more efficient furnace technology, automated inspection systems, and lower-emission production methods.

he bottles come with either a lug or continuous thread finish.

Coulson would surrender both the company’s struggling glass packaging division and his majority stake in Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP).

The aim of the trial was to test the viability of using liquid bio-derived fuels as a full substitute for natural gas in the glass melting process.