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.

These discussions are part of our ambitions to make a long-term investment in the UK and South Wales to support its European glass operations. To date, we have already invested close to £20 million in the development of this project, through social enterprise initiatives, research and development grants with leading universities, and strategic partnerships with industry.

This reflects our long-term commitment to the UK and our ambition to contribute meaningfully to its manufacturing and sustainability goals.

We supply beer and wine bottles to the food and drink industry across Europe – producing over 16 billion bottles since 2013. We aim to help shape the future of the container glass industry in the UK by introducing the latest and most advanced technology, supported by an economic development model that values people and communities.

Our goal is to become the world’s leading glass production centre, with a strong focus on sustainability.

By using recyclable glass cullet, we aim to reduce the need for raw materials and support carbon savings, contributing to the UK’s vision for a circular economy.

Although we are not one of the oldest or largest glass companies, our modern and forward-thinking approach sets us apart. Our vision is global, but our approach is rooted in local partnerships. We believe that investing in communities is the most effective way to support economic recovery and foster high-growth, renewable sectors.

Our investment in Wales is designed to create long-lasting partnerships across the area. As a family business, we are committed to supporting local communities – from suppliers and sponsors to apprenticeship schemes – and we hope to become a valued part of the region.

We look forward to building a strong relationship in the country and making a real contribution to Wales future prosperity.