LANCASTER, Ohio, July 10, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EveryWare Global, Inc. (Nasdaq:EVRY) ("EveryWare" or the "Company") today provided an update on its Lancaster, Ohio manufacturing plant. On July 8, 2014, there was a minor molten glass leak in the throat of its Tank 1 glass furnace in the Company's Lancaster, Ohio facility. The leak was contained quickly and no injuries were reported. Repairs have been initiated on the damaged tank, and the Company expects Tank 1 to be back up and running in the next week, with minimal related costs.
Additionally, the Company has begun the process of re-starting its Tank 3 furnace, also at its Lancaster, Ohio facility. The Company expects Tank 3 to be up and running within a week.
Separately, the Company's Monaca, Pennsylvania facility, which was partially reopened on June 2, 2014, was temporarily closed for planned maintenance over the July 4th holiday weekend. The Monaca facility has not been reopened following the planned maintenance shut down, and no decision has been made with regard to timing for resuming production.
About EveryWare
EveryWare (Nasdaq:EVRY) is a leading global marketer of tabletop and food preparation products for the consumer and foodservice markets, with operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Its global platform allows it to market and distribute internationally its total portfolio of products, including bakeware, beverageware, serveware, storageware, flatware, dinnerware, crystal, buffetware and hollowware; premium spirit bottles; cookware; gadgets; candle and floral glass containers; and other kitchen products, all under a broad collection of widely-recognized brands. Driven by devotion to design, EveryWare is recognized for providing quality tabletop and kitchen solutions through its consumer, foodservice, specialty and international channels. EveryWare was formed through the merger of Anchor Hocking, LLC and Oneida Ltd. in March of 2012. Additional information can be found on EveryWare's Investor Relations Website: http://investors.everywareglobal.com/.
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