Investing in our people means creating opportunities for them to learn, grow and shape the future of our business. That is why we are proud to see Ivan Miklaužić begin his journey at IEDC - Bled School of Management as the recipient of the Premužak EMBA Scholarship 2026 ✨ Now in its second year, the scholarship reflects Vetropack’s commitment to investing in our people, supporting their development and nurturing the next generation of leaders across the Group. Ivan’s journey is a great example of continuous growth, professional development and a strong commitment to learning. We are proud to support him as he takes this next step in his leadership journey. "I hope to bring a broader business perspective into my role at Vetropack and make better decisions by connecting technical challenges with strategy, finance and people," said Ivan. 👏 We wish Ivan an inspiring and rewarding journey and look forward seeing the impact his learning will have on him, his team and Vetropack. Created in cooperation with IEDC and CROMA - Croatian Managers' & Entrepreneurs' Association , the scholarship celebrates the legacy of Tihomir Premužak, our former business unit leader in Croatia – an inspiring leader who left a lasting mark on our company and its people.

Strategy Talks 2026 ✨ Every year, our Strategy Talks bring colleagues together across all of our locations, creating a space for open dialogue, questions, and connection. This year we used this opportunity to present the new Strategy 2035 in detail to our colleagues, offering them a transparent view into our strategic direction. 📍Throughout the sessions, we gave them an overview of our strategic focus, key priorities and what this new chapter means for our company and our people. 👉 We believe that keeping our people informed and involved is an important part of building a strong and successful organisation. Thank you to everyone who took part, shared their thoughts and helped make this year’s Strategy Talks a meaningful experience.

🥇 We are proud to share that we won the 2026 Austrian State Prize for Smart Packaging in the B2C category for our 0.75-litre Rhinewine bottle. What makes our bottle special? Weighing just 350 grams, it is currently the lightest Rhinewine bottle in Europe – achieving a roughly 15% reduction in glass usage compared with the conventional version. The bottle’s light weight also reduces transport-related emissions. 🌍 But innovation is not only about reducing weight. It is about creating solutions that work across the entire value chain. “With the Rhinewine bottle, we have significantly reduced material usage while continuing to meet requirements for stability, filling, and quality. This enables us to conserve resources and reduce weight without compromising the familiar bottle shape,” says Harald Geist, Vetropack Austria. A big congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this innovation to life! 👏 👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/4yyXYv2

What causes a glass bottle to break? It’s a question that sounds simple – but in practice, it’s anything but. Over the past two weeks, we hosted a group-wide AGR Glass Fracture Training (Basic & Advanced) in Kremsmünster, with a strong focus on understanding fractures in real operational contexts. Because in Quality Assurance and production, identifying the why behind a break is key to improving performance. What stood out most was the direct applicability: Complex topics translated into practical insights that can be used immediately on the job. The feedback speaks for itself: 💬 “I learned how to diagnose why a bottle breaks – for us in QA, excellent.” 💬 “A must for my work.” A big thank you to everyone involved. This is a great example of how targeted technical training can directly strengthen daily operations and quality performance.

This week, our colleagues Oksana Neshcheretska and Tetiana Shtelmakh represented Vetropack at the 𝐊𝐏𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 in Kyiv. Connecting directly with students, graduates and young professionals eager to explore their future paths. Events like this go beyond traditional recruiting. They create space to: ▪️exchange ideas ▪️ask questions ▪️receive direct feedback ▪️and even take part in first interview experiences In a fast-changing world, building this bridge between education and industry is more important than ever. We are grateful for the openness, the curiosity and the many inspiring conversations throughout the day. Interested in starting your #career with us? We also offer apprenticeship opportunities across our locations. Explore our page and don’t hesitate to reach out: 👉 https://bit.ly/4cTZzmL

This week, our colleagues Oksana Neshcheretska and Tetiana Shtelmakh represented Vetropack at the 𝐊𝐏𝐈 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐨 in Kyiv. Connecting directly with students, graduates and young professionals eager to explore their future paths. Events like this go beyond traditional recruiting. They create space to: ▪️exchange ideas ▪️ask questions ▪️receive direct feedback ▪️and even take part in first interview experiences In a fast-changing world, building this bridge between education and industry is more important than ever. We are grateful for the openness, the curiosity and the many inspiring conversations throughout the day. Interested in starting your #career with us? We also offer apprenticeship opportunities across our locations. Explore our page and don’t hesitate to reach out: 👉 https://bit.ly/4cTZzmL

📬 Check your mailbox: Our next Vetropack Newsletter is out! From our recently published annual report to developments in recycling, traceability and product design – this issue highlights key developments across our Group: 🔹The Success Story with Brasserie PIETRA shows how a transparent bottle can combine strong shelf appeal with reliable UV protection. 🔹A joint pilot project where Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has joined forces with Vetropack and Myneral Labs to bring digital traceability to reusable glass bottles. 🔹Our new branding solutions demonstrate how colour, shape and finish can strengthen positioning on the shelf. 🔹 Insights from the first 100 days of our new CEO and a new Employee Spotlight. As always, our focus remains clear: combining expertise, innovation and responsibility to shape the future of glass packaging. Find all articles here: https://bit.ly/3UbW2Fy 📩 Not signed up yet? Make sure you don’t miss the next edition in November – register now and stay informed.

Just as every bottle carries our punt mark, every individual at Vetropack shapes our future. Our Employer Value Proposition puts that promise into words ‒ our colleagues bring it to life every day. Hear it directly from them: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dgunZuf2

🌍 Let’s Walz 2026 139 Lehrlinge sammeln heuer internationale Praxiserfahrung bei Partnerbetrieben in ganz Europa. Die Initiative von WKNÖ und AK NÖ ermöglicht vierwöchige Auslandspraktika – ein Gewinn für junge Talente und Betriebe. 🏆 Besonders erfreulich: Vetropack Austria ist seit 2017 Teil von Let’s Walz und wurde dafür mit dem neuen Let’s Walz‑Award ausgezeichnet – für nachhaltiges Engagement in der Lehrlingsausbildung und internationale Förderung. Agon, Lehrling im Ausbildungsbereich Glas-Verfahrenstechnik konnte bereits wertvolle Erfahrungen während seines Aufenthalts in Lissabon sammeln, während sich Xena darauf vorbereitet, im Herbst ihr Auslandssemester in Spanien zu absolvieren. Internationale Erfahrung stärkt Fachkompetenz, Selbstständigkeit und kulturelles Verständnis – wichtige Skills für die Arbeitswelt von morgen. 📢 Aktuell sind bei Vetropack Austria zudem noch offene Lehrstellen verfügbar – eine ideale Gelegenheit für alle, die eine fundierte Ausbildung mit internationalen Perspektiven verbinden möchten. Zu den Lehrstellen: https://lnkd.in/eQ5B36Kf

Branding with glass: Colour can be a signature 💙 In a crowded market, packaging colour is often the first thing consumers notice. The right shade can communicate quality, create recognition and shape brand perception within seconds. With Grandala Blue, Vetropack offers a striking premium glass colour that combines visual impact with functional benefits – helping preserve both product quality and brand value. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐚 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞? • Distinctive design: Stand out with a rare, story-rich colour. • Premium positioning: Perfect for mineral water, soft drinks and functional beverages. • Product protection: UV shielding preserves taste and quality. • Sustainable production: Made with recycled content, supporting your eco goals. • Proven expertise: Trusted by leading brands across Europe. Discover how colour can elevate your brand: 👉 https://bit.ly/3PtEpSS

🎓 Eine neue Generation hat bestanden – jetzt suchen wir die nächste! Bei Vetropack Austria hat kürzlich eine neue Generation von Lehrlingen erfolgreich ihre Abschlussprüfung in der Glas-Verfahrenstechnik bestanden. Wir gratulieren allen neuen Fachkräften herzlich zu diesem wichtigen Schritt in ihrer Karriere! 👏 Gleichzeitig suchen wir bereits neue zukünftige Lehrlinge, die ihre Karriere in einer nachhaltigen Industrie mit langfristiger Perspektive starten möchten. In Österreich sind derzeit auch unsere Plakate zur Lehre zu sehen, und weitere Informationen zu Ausbildungs- und Praktikumsmöglichkeiten finden Sie über den Link unten. Wie sieht der Alltag eines Lehrlings bei Vetropack eigentlich aus? Auf unserem YouTube-Kanal haben wir eine Playlist mit echten Geschichten, praktischen Tipps und Einblicken in die Arbeit in der Glasindustrie zusammengestellt. 👉 Jetzt ansehen: https://bit.ly/43lgkmg 📢 Kennen Sie jemanden, der eine Ausbildung sucht? Teilen Sie diese Chance! https://bit.ly/3Ffdjdg 🔗 Mehr Informationen: https://bit.ly/3UNkMWt

How can an iconic drink be modernised without losing its heritage? For Cockta, packaging played a decisive role there. When they decided to reposition the brand in 2018, the goal was clear: reconnect with a younger generation while staying true to its heritage. ✨ Together with Atlantic Grupa , Vetropack developed a distinctive 275-ml lightweight glass bottle designed especially for the HoReCa channel. Inspired by ingredients from the original recipe, the bottle features: ✔️ a rosehip-inspired neck ✔️ an orange peel-like surface texture ✔️ the year 1953 embossed on glass ✔️ a label in the original 1953 colours of yellow and blue ✔️ a dedicated label area requiring specialised bottle and labelling expertise Today, Cockta is enjoyed in restaurants, cafés and bars across 24 markets worldwide. 🌍 Read the full success story. 👇

Die aktuelle Braubilanz für den Biermarkt in Österreich zeigt: 𝗗𝗶𝗲 𝟬,𝟯𝟯 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗵𝗿𝘄𝗲𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝗱𝗲𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗴. Sie ist 2025 der Wachstumssieger und legte um 𝟭𝟬% zu. Insgesamt wurden 𝟳𝟱 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻 𝗞𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻 befüllt, der Mehrweganteil liegt bereits bei über 𝟯𝟮%. Ein zentrales Element dieser Entwicklung ist die standardisierte mehrwegfähige Kleinflasche „Vichy“, die als brauereiübergreifende Standardflasche eingesetzt wird und laut Branchenverband als Vorzeigeprojekt gilt. Sie steht für Kreislaufwirtschaft und Klimaschutz in der österreichischen Brauwirtschaft. Die Flasche überzeugt durch ihre Eigenschaften, die im Artikel hervorgehoben werden: • 𝗵𝗼𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗶𝗹, der Material- und Energieeinsatz senkt • 𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗴𝘀𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗻, das sie 𝗹𝗲𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗵𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗵𝘁 • 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗸, die den CO₂ Ausstoss reduziert Als Hersteller dieser gehärteten Standard Mehrwegflasche freuen wir uns über die positive Marktentwicklung – und darüber, dass wir Brauereien eine robuste, kreislauffähige und zukunftsfähige Lösung bereitstellen können. 🔗 Zur Braubilanz 2025: https://bit.ly/4bbYDrQ

How does packaging affect flavour? More than you might realise. 💡 Flavour stability is not just a challenge of formulation; it is also a packaging decision. Glass is scientifically proven to preserve product integrity thanks to its fundamental material properties: 1️⃣ Inertness Glass is chemically stable and non-reactive. It does not interact with food or beverages, ensuring that the flavour, aroma and composition remain unaltered over time. 2️⃣ No chemical migration Unlike multilayer packaging, glass requires no internal coatings or synthetic barriers. This eliminates the risk of unwanted substances migrating into the product. 3️⃣ Impermeability As a non-porous, single-layer material, glass forms an absolute barrier against oxygen and external contaminants. This protects the sensory characteristics and nutritional value of the product throughout its shelf life. Read more at https://bit.ly/4aVAJ3q FEVE – the European Container Glass Federation

From tomato-based sauces and ketchups to different culinary specialities, sauces require packaging that preserves flavour and consistency while ensuring safe and smooth handling from filling lines and transport to everyday use in our homes. Why glass is a natural choice for sauce packaging: 🧊 Glass does not react with acids, oils or spices. Flavour stability, aroma and colour remain exactly as developed. 🔥 Glass enables sterilisation processes that ensure long shelf life without the need for preservatives. 🫙 Wide openings and ergonomic shapes allow efficient filling, secure reclosing and practical handling in all environments. Explore our glass packaging solutions sauces: https://bit.ly/48HbU8l

Lighter, but more stable; fewer resources, but higher performance: packaging manufacturers are increasingly confronted with demands like these. 🫴 📈 Our research and development team spent years working on an innovative, sustainable solution. The result? The first reusable bottle made of strengthened lightweight glass, named Rezon, with tangible ecological and economic benefits. 🎖️ What does Rezon offer? ✔️ Bottles that are up to 30 per cent lighter than regular reusable bottles. ✔️ High durability and a long lifespan. ✔️ Reduced emissions and logistics costs. And this is just the beginning! Our goal is to make Rezon solutions weigh the same as a one-way bottle. Want to know more about how thermally strengthened lightweight glass bottles perform in practice? Check the link in the comments. 👇

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝗟𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗖𝗘𝗢 Lukas Burkhardt assumed operational leadership of Vetropack at the beginning of this year. The 46-year-old Swiss national succeeds Johann Reiter, who retired as planned at the end of 2025. Lukas Burkhardt brings with him many years of experience in the container glass and automotive industries. He holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering (ETH Zurich) and also gained international management experience in Asia. “I am very much looking forward to my new role and to leading Vetropack into the future,” says Lukas Burkhardt. “For me, Vetropack is a traditional company with enormous potential: As a family business, we are firmly established in the market and have enormous expertise in the development of one of the most sustainable packaging solutions available. We are also well positioned internationally and have a team of experts across all our locations. If we play these trump cards right, we can be successful even in the currently very challenging market environment.” Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/4qgqU6H

This year, almost 100 Vetropack colleagues took part in an online AI training journey from AI Business School, that was offered by the company and delivered by the AI Business School. So far, some of these colleagues have completed the AI Expert and Master level training. 👏 People from different countries and job roles learned how AI could support their everyday work. Building on this, our IT and Digitisation department organised a two-day internal hackathon focused on collaboration across teams. 💡 As part of the challenge, participants were asked to sketch practical and innovative solutions using artificial intelligence. The teams presented various ideas, including automated travel reporting and improved market insight tools. These outcomes demonstrate that small joint experiments can be the beginning of positive, practical improvements. Moreover, the hackathon demonstrates the importance and value of collaboration and learning. 🙌

Today, we opened this year’s Vetropack Group Conference in Milan – an important moment for bringing together our management teams from Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Slovakia, Ukraine, Italy, Moldova and Romania to reflect on our current position and future direction. In challenging times for our industry, it is more important than ever to stay connected and collaborative. This week gives us the opportunity to share our perspectives, learn from each other, and ensure that we move forward with a shared understanding. 🤝🎯 As part of the programme, the team visited our newest plant in Boffalora sopra Ticino, which gave them the chance to experience the production environment first-hand and connect strategic discussions with the reality of day-to-day operations on the factory floor. Over the next few days, we will continue our discussions on important topics such as customer-centricity, sustainability, and our EVP. These discussions encourage intercultural collaboration and reinforce the diverse corporate culture that defines Vetropack. ✨ #vetropack #StrategyMeeting #leadership #collaboration