Ciner Glass is a leading glass container production company, part of the Ciner Group, a Turkish industrial conglomerate. Since 2013, Ciner Glass has produced over 20 billion bottles and jars for the food and beverage industry. They operate facilities in Turkey, Belgium, and Wales, with the Belgian plant in Lommel representing an investment of over €600 million and creating 500 direct jobs. Ciner Glass focuses on producing high-quality, sustainable glass packaging, utilizing innovative, energy-efficient furnaces to minimize environmental impact. Their commitment to sustainability includes using a significant proportion of recycled glass cullet, contributing to the circular economy.
Today Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (BGCBC) unanimously agreed a resolution to grant planning permission to CiNER Glass UK to build a new £390m glass container manufacturing facility which uses recycled glass at the Rassau Industrial Estate, north of Ebbw Vale.
