O-I Closes Karhula, Finland, Plant

PERRYSBURG, Ohio, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- As a result of the
company's ongoing review of its global manufacturing footprint,
Owens-Illinois, Inc., (NYSE: OI) has concluded a process of consultation with
local union representatives and has closed its glass container plant in
Karhula, Finland. Production has been transferred to other O-I facilities.

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The Karhula plant is one of two European facilities O-I identified for closure
in the second quarter. Consultation with local union representatives continues
regarding the second European facility. An announcement is expected later this
year.

"Our ongoing global asset utilization process identified the opportunity to
shift production to other European facilities. The result will be lower energy
consumption and production costs, while still allowing us to meet current and
anticipated market needs," said Rich Crawford, president of O-I Global Glass
Operations.

O-I is helping the approximately 100 affected employees explore other
employment opportunities, including positions within the company.

About O-I
Millions of times a day, O-I glass containers deliver many of the world's
best-known consumer products to people all around the world. With the leading
position in Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and Latin America, O-I
manufactures consumer-preferred, 100 percent recyclable glass containers that
enable superior taste, purity, visual appeal and value benefits for our
customers' products. Established in 1903, the company employs more than 23,000
people with 79 manufacturing facilities in 21 countries. In 2008, net sales
were $7.9 billion. For more information, visit http://www.o-i.com.

SOURCE Owens-Illinois, Inc.

Stephanie Johnston, O-I Corporate Communications, +1-567-336-7199,
stephanie.johnston@o-i.com