Ciner Glass will not proceed with its plans for a glass bottling facility in South Wales, UK.
It is though seeking alternative investment projects on the same site in Blaenau Gwent.
The decision not to proceed with the initial plans follows a review of the commercial viability the scheme, which has shown changes in UK market demand and a rise in the production costs for container glass.
It said work at its Lommel site in Belgium continues to progress according to the plan.
In line with an agreement signed last year with its European machinery equipment suppliers, the installation works for the first furnace will begin this autumn.
The company is in discussions with the Welsh Government to purchase the site on the Rassau industrial estate.
Ciner Group remains committed to making long-term investments in the UK and South Wales and has already invested close to £20 million in the development of this project, through social enterprise initiatives, research and development grants with universities, and strategic partnerships with industry.
Mrs Didem Ciner, Chair of the Board of Ciner Glass, said: “We would like to place on record our sincere thanks to the UK and Welsh Governments, as well as members of Blaenau Gwent County Council, for the support and engagement shown throughout the development of this project.
“We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the people of Blaenau Gwent, who have warmly welcomed the Ciner family and company over the past three years.
“Their warmth and openness have left a lasting impression, and we remain deeply appreciative of the community’s support and committed to supporting local projects where possible.
“We value the strong working relationships we have built and look forward to continuing these lines of engagement as we share new plans for our investment in Wales in due course. “
There is also no impact on the Ciner family’s support for a range of community and sporting initiatives, locally and across Wales.
These include Ebbw Vale Rugby Club and the Welsh Rugby Union’s Fit , Fed, Fun campaign, to which has extended its sponsorship by three years..
Lommel
Meanwhile, work at the Ciner Glass site in Lommel continues to progress according to the plan.
With the goal of starting production in the second quarter of 2026, each phase is being completed.
The site will eventually host two furnaces. Each furnace has a capacity of 650 tons per day and will feed 4 production lines.
In line with an agreement signed last year with its European machinery equipment suppliers, the installation works for the first furnace will begin this autumn.
On Tuesday, Ciner welcomed its European partners in Lommel.
They had the opportunity to observe the construction site of the first furnace, which will start production in the second quarter of 2026.
During the negotiations, the payment plans for the second furnace were revisited and an agreement reached on all terms.
The second furnace will be operational in 2027 and increase the total daily capacity of the plant to 1,300 tons.
This marks a new chapter in the development of one of Europe’s most advanced and sustainable glass production facilities.
Suppliers to the facility include Bottero, Lahti Glass Technology, TecoGlas, E2Pack, and Tiama.