Ciner Glass has been operating in Türkiye for over a decade. The company first acquired land in the Bozüyük Industrial Zone in 2011 to produce glass packaging products.

Ciner’s Turkish operational facility, named Park Cam, opened its first production line in 2013 and completed its second line in 2015. A third furnace was installed and started operating in April 2025. The company produces 1,000 tonnes of glass per day and serves 25 per cent of the Turkish beverage market.

To find out more about our Turkish operations, visit: https://parkcam.com.tr/en/home/

In light of the increasing demand for container glass, Ciner Glass has decided to invest in local production to supply the European beverage market. We aim to get as close to our customers as possible to reduce the economic and environmental costs associated with glass transportation. Constructing a container glass production facility on the European mainland will not only directly support the shift away from plastic bottles and containers but also create job opportunities and generate wider economic benefits for future generations.

After researching various sites, our teams chose the strategic location of Kristalpark III in Lommel, Flanders, Belgium. Lommel is well-positioned to serve Ciner Glass’ existing European customers and has along and rich tradition of glass production. The availability of silica sand, the perfect raw material for high-quality glass, and cullet, allowing to increase thepercentage of recycled glass to 70% (instead of 50%), make it an obvious choice for Ciner Glass’ expansion. Additionally, Lommel’s proximity to the port of Antwerp offers opportunities for the export of container glass beyond Belgium and the Netherlands.

Our project in Lommel involves the construction of a new, state-of-the-art container glass production facility. It will include two furnaces, which will be constructed in two phases. Warehouses will be built for storing raw materials, waste and finished products. The site will also feature an administrative building, parking spaces for cars and trucks, rainwater infiltration basins, and utility facilities (including a high-voltage room and a natural gas relaxation station).

Ciner Glass plans to invest over €600 million, marking one of the biggest foreign investments in Belgium in the last ten years.

The project will create direct job opportunities for about 550 people, who will acquire the specific skill set required for glass making through an in-depth and thorough training program. Furthermore, a substantial supply chain of local and regional businesses will be established.

We are collaborating closely with our local partners, including the City of Lommel, the Flemish Government, Kristalpark III, LRM, FIT, and VLAIO, among others, to ensure the successful completion of the project. Additionally, we actively engage with the local community to stay connected and gain a better understanding of their expectations and needs.

We look forward to turning our ambition into reality and, together, reviving Belgium’s legacy in glass production.