Ardagh Group announced that in response to the continued decline in demand from the mass beer market in the United States, it will permanently close its Milford, MA, glass container production facility, which employs approximately 250 people. Closure is expected to take place on or after March 31, 2018, following which affected customers will be serviced from the Group’s other Glass North America facilities. This will entail the conversion of some mass beer capacity to serve these alternative end markets. In addition, targeted investments in Ardagh’s Glass North America network, including inspection equipment, will enhance Ardagh’s competitive position and enable differentiation through a focus on innovation, quality and service.