Ardagh Group Introduces Two New 750ml Wine Bottles With Stelvin(R) Closures

MUNCIE, IN--(Marketwired - March 31, 2015) - Ardagh Group, Glass - North America, a division of Ardagh Group and a leading producer of glass containers for the food and beverage industries in the United States, is introducing two new 750ml wine bottles with Stelvin® closures.

In response to growing demand, Ardagh Group's Claret Regal and Burgundy Inspiration are now available for purchase with Stelvin closures.

"As the leading producer of wine bottles in North America, Ardagh Group continues to introduce innovative bottle offerings," said Bob Parise, Vice President of Wine Sales for Ardagh Group's North American Glass division. "Recognizing the need for alternative closure options, we believe the new Claret Regal Stelvin and Burgundy Inspiration Stelvin will bring added value to wineries looking to differentiate their products."

Known for its ability to preserve the quality and fragrance of wine, Stelvin closures are utilized by a significant number of highly regarded wineries. Stelvin closures help preserve the freshness and quality of wine by preventing unwanted excess oxygen from seeping into the bottle.

The Stelvin closure has been a tremendous success with winemakers, retailers and restaurants, helping keep the product pristine, tightly sealed and easy to open.

Ardagh Group offers more than 250 wine bottle design and color combinations in the U.S., in such colors as Amber, Antique Green, Cobalt Blue, Champagne Green, Dead Leaf Green, Mist Green and Flint. The Claret Regal Stelvin is available in Antique Green, and the Burgundy Inspiration Stelvin is available in Flint and Champagne Green.

For more information about Ardagh Group's glass packaging, go to www.ardaghgroup.com/glass.

Ardagh Group is a global leader in rigid packaging, producing metal and glass packaging solutions for most of the world's leading food, beverage and consumer care brands. It operates 100 manufacturing plants in 25 countries, employs approximately 20,000 people and has global sales in excess of Eur 4.8 billion ($6.5 billion). www.ardaghgroup.com

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Burgundy Stelvin

Claret Stelvin

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Further Information From

Gina Behrman

Director, Marketing & Communications

Ardagh Group, Glass - North America

gina.l.behrman@ardaghgroup.com

765.741.7092

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Paula Polei

Manager, Marketing & Communications

Ardagh Group, Glass - North America

paula.polei@ardaghgroup.com

765.741.7647