In this new video, see how the advanced technology is increasing productivity and demonstrating O-I‘s commitment to sustainability.
After 180 days of continuous work and an investment of USD 3.5 million, the high-tech sand plant in Zipaquirá, Colombia, is ready.
Aiming at the objective of meeting a growing demand for raw materials, O-I proudly shares the result of the efforts of many, which today allows the company to have state-of-the-art technology and innovation in its processes.
This project gives O-I a 60 percent increase in productivity, 460,000 tonnes of sand per year ready for the company operation. In addition, O-I works in tune with the responsible use of natural resources such as water, reducing its use by 50 percent thanks to a closed circuit.
This is one more step to build a sustainable future hand in hand with glass, the purest and infinitely recyclable material in the world.