Article: Owens-Illinois Adds Glass Container Operations In Colombia, Peru.

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens-Illinois, Inc., (NYSE: OI) today announced the acquisitions of Colombian glass container manufacturer Compania Nacional de Vidrios, S.A., (Conalvidrios) and Peruvian glass container manufacturer Cia. Manufacturera de Vidrio del Peru Ltda., S.A. (CMVP).

Joseph H. Lemieux, Owens-Illinois chairman and chief executive officer, said, "These acquisitions will enhance our already strong market position in South America and further leverage our ability to take advantage of the long-term growth potential of these markets. While the severe economic downturn in South America has adversely affected the current business climate ...

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