Owens-Illinois fired 320 employees, half of whom worked for Perrier bottles

Owens-Illinois announced the abolition of 320 posts in France, justifying this decision in particular by "the decline of the wine market". Several sites are affected, but more particularly the Gard, where the bottles are produced for Perrier

Following the closure of Owens Illinois's Rodzois site, the mayor of Vauvert, Jean Denat, reacted with indignation in a statement: "It is with a profound sedation that I learned the decision to close the glass factory by the American group Owens Illinois, a company that is an integral part of the history and identity of our territory. 164 employees are affected, including many Vaurdois. Beyond the figures, it is women and men, families, life pat…