Owens-Illinois: 100 Years
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A Legacy of Invention, Innovation, & Integrity
In 1903, Michael J. Owens was granted on a machine that made bottles faster and cheaper than by hand. It revolutionized the glass making industry and is hailed as one of the most significant mechanical engineering achievements in world history. The Owens Bottle Company later merged with Illinois Glass, to become Owens-Illinois, a driving force in the glass industry through the 21st, century.
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Owens-Illinois: 100 Years
Special | 28m 27sVideo has Closed Captions
In 1903, Michael J. Owens was granted on a machine that made bottles faster and cheaper than by hand. It revolutionized the glass making industry and is hailed as one of the most significant mechanical engineering achievements in world history. The Owens Bottle Company later merged with Illinois Glass, to become Owens-Illinois, a driving force in the glass industry through the 21st, century.
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