BA GLASS

2024 was a year to remember. Let’s raise the glass to what’s next! 🥂✨

Did you know that food packaging plays an important role in your health? A recent study from the American Cancer Society has raised concerns about chemicals in packaging that may transfer into food, contributing to health risks such as breast cancer. According to this study, glass is the only material free from substances that cause cancer, being a trusted choice for keeping food and beverages safe. Read more about the study 🔎

Teach For Portugal is changing lives through education, and BA Glass is proud to be part of that journey. This year, 120 mentors are impacting over 11,000 students across 80+ schools. As a partner, we are contributing to the ambitious plan to expand this impact, aiming to reach 15% of public schools by 2028, in Portugal. At BA we believe that education is an essential tool for transformation that is crucial for building a better future ✨🎓

🎉 Celebrating 25 years of Villafranca de los Barros plant! Our employees and their families joined us for a special day to reflect on a quarter century of wrapping dreams together. During the ceremony, Iva Rodrigues Dias, Iberia Managing Director, and Venancio Roales, Plant Director, looked back on these past years and praised the dedication of the entire team. Take a look at the event photos 📷

We are honored to have received the Large Companies - Tradable Goods award at the Prémios de Exportação e Internacionalização, hosted by NOVO BANCO and Jornal de Negócios, in Portugal. This distinction recognizes our effort to internationalize BA Glass and to export our product to over 60 countries, contributing to the growth of the local economy. This prize inspires us to continue our journey of global expansion and sustainable growth!

Empowering Future Leaders through Immersive Training!  🚀   At BA we’re committed to building a dynamic leadership culture. For five days, the participants of this program learned how to empower and inspire their teams to be better every day.   Check out this video to get a sneak peek of this training experience!

Happy #WorldQualityDay 🔍 At BA Glass, quality is in every detail. Our automatic inspection machines scan every bottle or jar, ensuring they’re ready for you!

Opening doors to reveal our secrets! This past month, we invited some clients to our #GlassSecrets sessions across our plants. From Jedlice to Plovdiv, we had 5 customized sessions with 33 people. Together, we are shaping the future of glass! 🌍✨

Another step forward in moving glass packaging towards carbon neutrality: our first electric truck is now part of our commitment to lowering emissions. Check out this video of our CEO, Tiago Moreira da Silva, sharing our journey to a greener future in transportation. 🚛🌍

Do you need another reason to choose glass packaging? FEVE – the European Container Glass Federation - published the first and most comprehensive report on glass manufacturing decarbonization. With more than 90 case studies across Europe, this document reflects the industry commitment to achieving net zero by 2050, bringing together industry leaders in a shared commitment aligned with the climate goals of the European Union.    Explore the full report and learn more about these projects here: