# Ardagh Metal Packaging gets planning approval for GBP 150m drinks can factory in Co Antrim

Ardagh Metal Packaging received full planning permission for a GBP 150 million drinks can factory at Global Point Business Park in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, creating 160 jobs. The 460,000 sq ft facility will supply customers across Ireland, Britain and Europe.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2022-08-16
- Where: Newtownabbey, Co Antrim, United Kingdom
- Value: $181.5M (150.0M GBP)
- Jobs: 160
- Status: announced
- Products: drinks cans
- Sectors: [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Ardagh Metal Packaging](https://endata.com/companies/7342.md)
- [Ardagh Group](https://endata.com/companies/2162.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [irishnews.com](https://www.irishnews.com/business/2022/08/16/news/planning_approval_granted_for_150m_co_antrim_drinks_can_factory-2799819/), 2022-08-16: "Drinks can manufacturer Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) will build the 460,000 sq ft facility at Invest NI’s Global Point Business Park in Newtownabbey, creating 160 jobs."

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