CiNER Glass Groundbreaking Ceremony Held in Belgium

The symbolic placement of the first glass bricks by (l to r) Mayor of Lommel, Bob Nijs, Peter Luykx advisor to the Belgian minister-president, Chair of Ciner Glass Didem Ciner, Turgay Ciner, the founder of Ciner Glass Group, Sofie Mertens a member of the

Ciner Glass is establishing a state-of-the-art glass production facility at Kristalpark III in Lommel, Belgium. The investment of more than €600 million will lead to the creation of between 500 and 550 new jobs in the region. The construction of the factory is set to begin this month.

The first glass furnace is scheduled to become operational in 2025, followed by a second furnace in 2026. Once fully operational, the factory will have the capacity to produce 1,300tpd of lightweight containers with 75% recycled glass content. This groundbreaking investment represents a total financial commitment of 600 million euros, with a focus on ecology and sustainability.

Gokhan Sen, CEO Ciner Glass Europe: “Thanks to sustainable and innovative production processes, we can make a substantial contribution to tackling climate change in Flanders. We aim to be part of the thriving local economy and contribute to further progress. Our history, as that of Lommel, is defined as a mentality of pioneering, innovation, and pride in glass production.”

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The symbolic placement of the first glass bricks by (l to r) Mayor of Lommel, Bob Nijs, Peter Luykx advisor to the Belgian minister-president, Chair of Ciner Glass Didem Ciner, Turgay Ciner, the founder of Ciner Glass Group, Sofie Mertens a member of the Flemish parliament and Faruk Kaymakcı, Permanent Delegate of the Republic of Türkiye to the European Union.
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16/11/2023

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