OwensIllinois

Owens-Illinois, Inc., commonly known as O-I, is an American multinational manufacturer of glass containers for food, beverage, and consumer products. Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, the company operates manufacturing plants and distribution facilities across North America, Europe, Latin America, and Asia, serving major brands and packaging customers worldwide.

The company traces its origins to 1903, when Michael J. Owens founded the Owens Bottle Company to automate the production of glass bottles. In 1929, Owens Bottle Company merged with the Illinois Glass Company to form Owens-Illinois Glass Company, a leading producer of glass containers. Over time the business adopted the O-I branding and is often referred to as O-I Glass in corporate materials, while remaining a public company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OI.

O-I’s product portfolio centers on glass containers for beverages, food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other consumer goods. Its offerings include bottles and jars, as well as design, decoration, and manufacturing services that support brand owners from concept to delivery.

Globally, O-I maintains a diversified production footprint and supply network designed to serve customers in multiple regions. The company emphasizes sustainability and responsible packaging, outlining programs to increase recycled content, improve energy efficiency, and reduce environmental impact across its operations.

As one of the long-standing leaders in glass packaging, Owens-Illinois continues to compete in the global market by leveraging its manufacturing scale, technical capabilities, and focus on high-quality, recyclable glass containers.