Ardagh, a supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging, completed the acquisition of Consol Glass, a supplier of glass packaging, for $1bn. "We are delighted to have completed this strategic acquisition. By combining Ardagh's global reach with Consol's know-how on the African continent, we are very well-positioned to partner with our customers to meet the growing consumer demand in Africa for premium, sustainable glass packaging," Paul Coulson, Ardagh Chairman and CEO.