1968 year in review; OI events listed

[Trade Journal]

Publication: American Glass Review Glass Factory Directory Issue

Pittsburgh, PA, United States
p. 8-11, col. 1


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News Highlights of 1968

 

...a month-by-month review of happenings

in the American glass industry during

1968, as recorded in the pages of

AMERICAN GLASS REVIEW.

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March

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Libbey Products, Owens-Illinois division that produces table glassware, marks the 150th year of continuous operation for the current division and predecessor company.

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April

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Edwin D. Dodd, former executive vice-president, is elected president and chief operating officer of Owens-Illinois, succeeding Raymond H. Mulford, who is elected chairman of the board of directors to replace J. P. Levis. Mr. Levis will continue as a director and chairman of the executive committee.

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July

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Managements of Owens-Illinois Inc., and Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation reach agreement in principle for combining two firms through issuance of O-I stock to Lily-Tulip shareholders.

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Keywords:Hemingray : Owens-Illinois Glass Company : Kimble Glass Company
Researcher notes: 
Supplemental information: 
Researcher:Bob Stahr
Date completed:July 14, 2012 by: Bob Stahr;