Beatson Clark

🍺 Happy National Beer Day!

Whether it's a crisp lager, a rich stout or a refreshing pale ale, great beer deserves packaging that helps it stay at its best from filling line to first sip.

One of the biggest challenges in preserving beer quality is protecting it from light exposure. Our dark amber glass bottles help reduce the risk of beer becoming light-struck, preserving its intended flavour and aroma from brewery to consumer.

👉 Discover what happened when we put our amber glass to the test: https://tinyurl.com/22w5j6mx

🌱 Great Big Green Week is all about taking positive action for the environment. One area where brands can make a difference is their choice of packaging material.

Glass is 100% infinitely recyclable and can be remelted again and again without losing quality, helping to reduce waste and conserve raw materials.

At Beatson Clark, we support a circular approach to glass manufacturing through our dedicated on-site recycling plant, which helps us achieve high recycled content in our products.

Find out why glass remains one of the most sustainable packaging materials available today: https://tinyurl.com/2nc5zm35

Did you know Britain’s First Unit Melter Furnace was lit at Beatson Clark on 4th July 1957?

This photograph from the Beatson Clark archives shows former Chairman Alec W. Clark and his wife Phyllis lighting the furnace at our Rotherham glassworks, marking a major milestone in 20th century industrial history.

🫧 Introducing our newly lightweighted 190ml Panelled Jar, now reduced from 150g to 145g.

As part of our Optima range, this trusted design has been re-engineered to use less raw materials while maintaining the strength and performance you depend on.

➡️ Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/ruuwjkw2

👀 Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we announce more newly optimised designs.

🌍 This World Environment Day, take a look inside Beatson Clark's on-site recycling plant.

Our recycling plant processes around 44,000 tonnes of waste glass every year, producing high-quality cullet that can be melted down and remanufactured into new glass packaging.

By keeping recycling and production closely linked on the same site, we support a more circular approach to glass manufacturing while minimising waste across the glass lifecycle.

Discover the full recycling process and follow the journey of glass from waste material to a valuable resource: https://tinyurl.com/yr2rkh6k

Did you know Beatson Clark’s arrow trademark was first created in 1935?

Designed by local graphic designer Peggy Fenton, who subsequently came to work for the company, the symbol was devised to represent speed and efficiency. It has since become one of the best-known packaging trademarks, recognised by consumers worldwide.

Although we first began operating in 1751, no trademark appears to have been used until its introduction in 1935. Yet to this day, you can find the Beatson Clark arrows on the bottom of every glass bottle and jar we produce!

From gloss and metallic to frosted, pearlescent and textured finishes, Beatson Clark’s spray coating services offer a wide range of effects designed to elevate your glass packaging.

Our stone-like matte texture effect is one example of how spray decoration can transform a container, giving products a distinctive, premium finish while helping brands connect with consumers through touch as well as appearance.

Ideal for beauty, wellness & lifestyle brands, this effect delivers a modern, understated aesthetic with a tactile quality that encourages interaction.

✨ Find out more about our spray decoration effects here: https://bit.ly/4wSaCET

🫧 Introducing our newly lightweight 500ml Craft Beer bottle, now reduced from 310g to 290g.

As part of our Optima range, this bottle has been re-engineered to use fewer raw materials while maintaining the strength and performance you expect. With a weight saving of 20g, this new design also lowers product shipping impact.

➡️ Find out more: https://tinyurl.com/dzzprzfe

Keep an eye out over the coming weeks as we announce more newly optimised designs 👀

Are packaging supply disruptions holding back your brand?

Beatson Clark’s glass containers are crafted using a secure, reliable raw material supply, supported by our on-site recycling plant, which provides the majority of our cullet.

Combined with stable costs, UK manufacturing, and many products available from stock, it’s a solution you can plan with.

Glass is proven over generations – a dependable, inert material that safely and consistently does the job it’s designed for. And at Beatson Clark, we bring 275 years of expertise to every glass container we make.

So, if you are looking for a trusted alternative to your current packaging, take a look at our product range today: https://tinyurl.com/k5s29m2d