UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 3, 2006
OWENS-ILLINOIS,
INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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One Michael Owens Way |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (567) 336-5000 |
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 5.02(c) Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Officers
On October 3, 2006, Owens-Illinois, Inc. (the "Company") announced the appointment of L. Richard Crawford to the newly created position of President, Global Glass Operations.
During the last five years, Mr. Crawford has held the following positions with the Company: President, Latin America Glass, 2005-2006; Vice President, Director of Operations and Technology for O-I Europe, 2004-2005; Vice President of Global Glass Technology, 2002-2004; Vice President, Manufacturing Manager of Domestic Glass Container, 2000-2002.
The Company's news release announcing Mr. Crawford’s appointment is attached as Exhibit 99.1 hereto and incorporated by reference herein.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: October 6, 2006 |
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OWENS-ILLINOIS, INC. |
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/s/ Edward C. White |
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Name: Edward C. White |
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Exhibit Index
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Exhibit 99.1 |
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Owens-Illinois, Inc. press release dated October 3, 2006. |
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