Owens-Illinois, Inc., announced on 20 May 2004 that all applicable permits have been granted for its new glass container manufacturing plant near Windsor, Colorado, about 60 miles north of Denver.
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Owens-Illinois, Inc., announced on 20 May 2004 that all applicable permits have been granted for its new glass container manufacturing plant near Windsor, Colorado, about 60 miles north of Denver. In a press release, Owens-Illinois said that as a result, initial site work has begun with surveying and staking of the grounds in preparation for earthwork and excavation of the plant“s foundation. The approximately 450,000-square-foot (41,800 sq m) facility is estimated to start production late 2Q of 2005, the company said. “We are pleased to reach this important milestone for the project because it brings us closer to becoming part of the local community. We are gratified that the many governmental entities who granted us the needed permits recognize our reputation as a responsible company and conscientious environmental steward,” said Robert A. Smith, Owens-Illinois General Manager of Glass Containers North America. The site is located in Weld County at 11133 County Road 64-3/4, east of the Eastman Kodak Company and Metal Container Corporation facilities. Owens-Illinois first announced plans for a new plant in February 2003. The Weld County site was chosen in September 2003 after the company evaluated several locations in Northeast Colorado and Southeast Wyoming. The new high-productivity plant will produce 12-ounce beer bottles.