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- Orora Limited is an Australia-based packaging company primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, and supply of packaging products and services across Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through key segments including Global Glass, which manufactures and decorates glass bottles for premium and ultra-premium wine and spirits markets spanning Australasia, Europe, North America, and the UAE; and Australasian Cans, which produces aluminum beverage cans with diverse styles and sizes, including custom printing and decoration, serving the Asia-Pacific region. Orora also provides innovative glass bottle sleeving and offers specialized glass products through its Saverglass brand, acquired in 2023, which focuses on high-end wine and spirits glass packaging solutions. Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Hawthorn, Australia, Orora serves a broad customer base in beverage, food, and consumer products sectors.
In recent major developments, Orora completed the acquisition of Saverglass, a France-based premium glass manufacturer, in December 2023, significantly expanding its global footprint and premium product offerings. In 2024, Orora divested its North American packaging and distribution business, Orora Packaging Solutions (OPS), to Veritiv, a leading specialty packaging distributor, for approximately US$1.2 billion (A$1.775 billion), marking a strategic shift towards focusing on beverage packaging. This divestment was completed in the fourth quarter of 2024 and was intended to streamline Orora's operations and enhance focus on core packaging business in glass and aluminum cans. Orora maintains approximately 4,371 employees and continues to innovate and provide sustainable packaging solutions across its geographic markets.
Orora Limited's product portfolio systematically includes glass bottles for premium beverages; aluminum beverage cans including classic, sleek, and slimline cans; innovative glass bottle sleeving; and premium glass packaging via Saverglass. Its strategic focus centers on expanding high-value and sustainable beverage packaging solutions globally while optimizing operational efficiencies following the divestiture of its OPS distribution business. The company targets beverage manufacturers, including winemakers, brewers, and spirit producers, and operates predominantly in Australia, New Zealand, North America, Europe, and the UAE, maintaining a strong market presence in the global packaging and containers industry. Orora is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ORA and continues to pursue growth in its core segments with a commitment to sustainability and innovation.