Anchor Glass Completes Upgrade

"We are proud of the work done by our people in Salem," said Richard M. Deneau, president and chief executive officer. "They completed two major furnace rebuilds over the holiday period, on time and on budget."

The Salem plant operates three furnaces and six forming machines. Approximately 310 people are employed at the plant, which manufactures flint glass containers for the beverage industry.

Anchor Glass Container is the third-largest manufacturer of glass containers in the United States. It has nine strategically located facilities where it produces a diverse line of flint (clear), amber, green and other colored glass containers for the beer, beverage, food, liquor and flavored alcoholic beverage markets.

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