Anchor Glass Container Corporation

Anchor Glass received an EcoVadis Gold Award for 2023🏅 We are now in the top 4% of companies rated by EcoVadis in the Manufacture of glass and glass products industry! 🥂 EcoVadis is a globally recognized assessment platform that rates businesses' sustainability based on four key categories: environmental impact, labor and human rights standards, ethics, and procurement practices. This valuable recognition is an essential step along Anchor's sustainability journey. It symbolizes our commitment to sustainability excellence, bolstering our reputation and attracting partners who share our values and goals to build a better future for all. We are very proud of this award and remain committed to further investments & progress along our sustainability journey! Further details on Anchor’s sustainability programs and progress can be found here: https://ow.ly/o63y50Qi5wP #EcoVadisGold | #OneAnchor ⚓

Pink cupcakes, pink lemonade, pink wigs and shirts ... we're starting to see a pattern here🧁 Last week multiple of our locations pinked out to show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Our Warner Robins plant held a lunch with all things pink to show their support, and our Tampa office joined a fundraiser walk through American Cancer Society called, "Making Strides Against Breast Cancer." This month helps to remind us to shine a light on hope and support! By raising awareness and promoting early detection, we can empower those affected and help fund vital research. Let's come together to make a difference and spread positivity as we close out this month!🎀

We’d like to take a moment to highlight our Shakopee, MN location that has been celebrating Appreciation Week with their employees! At Anchor Glass, we recognize that our success is fueled by the incredible commitment of our team. Over the past few weeks, the Shakopee plant has hosted a series of appreciation grill-outs, and this week marked the third consecutive week of celebration. With vibrant banners, delicious grilled food, and sandwiches, we had a fantastic time capturing joyful moments with the some of the amazing individuals behind the bottles we produce! The Shakopee team enjoyed sharing experiences across departments and learning from one another’s journeys, reinforcing the strength we share together.

🌟Happy National Manufacturing Day! 🌟 This year’s theme, "Opening the Doors for Future Makers," highlights the essential role of manufacturing in shaping our economy and inspiring the next generation. Since its founding in 2012, National Manufacturing Day has aimed to showcase the careers within the industry and address the skills gap. Manufacturing continues to drive progress and create job opportunities. Check out the video below to learn more about Anchor Glass and discover how you can become part of this exciting industry! #NationalManufacturingDay #FutureMaker https://lnkd.in/efzH2FKt

In honor of National IT Professionals Day, we wanted to extend a huge thank you to our IT team for their constant dedication and support—your efforts make all the difference! Below, we’ll share some great feedback from our colleagues about how much we appreciate everything you do. Alfredo Arce - Senior Financial Analyst: "I want to express my sincere thanks to the IT department for your unwavering support. Your efforts have significantly improved system reliability, data integrity, and automated processes, making our operations more efficient. The automation and business intelligence tools provided from your group have been invaluable in enhancing our data-driven decision-making and operational transparency. Your collective dedication makes a huge difference, and I truly appreciate everything you do!" Arlene Babcock - Sales Service Representative: "Thank you so much for everything you all do. We rely on IT so very much and you guys always come to the rescue. You guys rock!!!" Lexi Emerson - Corporate HR and Talent Specialist: "I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your exceptional dedication. Whether it's defending our systems, being there to answer our helpdesk line at all hours of the day, traveling to plants, or getting new hires set up for their day, your commitment is invaluable. Thank you for all that you do."

On Monday, August 26th our Henryetta plant had a paws-itively GREAT time during their dog toy giveaway in celebration of National Dog Day!🐾

"Find gratitude in the little things, and your well of gratitude will never run dry." - Antonia Montoya Last week, our corporate office had the opportunity to celebrate National Gratitude Day by reflecting on what they are grateful for. By the looks of it, our Anchor team is lucky to have an abundance of wonderful things to appreciate...including a wide variety of ice cream choices! 🍦 As a sweet way to end the day, an ice cream social was held, encouraging employees to have a treat and chat about the day's revelations. Anchor would also like to participate by saying thank you to all of our employees. We are extremely grateful to have each and every one of you on our team!

On August 7 and 8, the Elmira team celebrated winning Anchor’s Q2 Safety Award with a steak dinner and desserts prepared by the safety committee and leadership team. The event featured a dunk tank where employees could dunk Drake McGruder (Anchor EHS Director), Brian Jaggernauth (Plant Manager), Tim Povoski (EHS Manager), and other leaders into ice cold water! Congratulations and thank you to the Elmira team for keeping Safety First!

✅ pencils & pens ✅ backpacks ✅ folders & notebooks With our checklist complete, Anchor is excited to support local kids for another fantastic school year! Our corporate office in Tampa, in partnership with the Hillsborough County Education foundation, conducts an annual school supply drive to assist local families needing assistance. With our turnout this year yielding 4 boxes overflowing with classroom goodies, we declare this year a success!

Today we are highlighting how different engineering disciplines are utilized in various functions across Anchor Glass by spotlighting some of our employees. We thank and appreciate all of our Engineers across the organization! To learn more about some of those Engineers, their roles and how their degrees help them at Anchor Glass, please take a few minutes to watch the presentation below. #professionalengineersday