Mundelein, IL - September 19, 2008 - Amcor Flexibles, a division of Amcor, announces the opening of a new €5-million purpose built state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at AF Sligo, Ireland.

The facility was officially inaugurated today by Ireland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Mary Coughlan at a ceremony held on the premises.

The 25,000 sq ft world class manufacturing facility houses new printing, pouch making and slitting equipment in a classified Cleanroom manufacturing environment on a Greenfield site. It embraces best environmental practices with modern building methods such as solar panels, low energy lighting and rain water harvesting.

Amcor Flexibles Healthcare President Peter Brues comments: "This investment and expansion of the Sligo operation reinforces Amcor's commitment to the medical and pharmaceutical markets and is in line with our global strategy to grow in our core market segments both locally and globally. It is anticipated that this initiative will stimulate the local economy, create further job opportunities, and importantly result in strengthening our customer relationship and market development."

Ten additional positions have already been created as a result of this initiative. Further planned investments will enhance the product portfolio and create an excellent platform for ongoing sustainable growth and future opportunities.

AF Sligo is a specialist converting site which has over the past 28 years been supplying medical technology and pharmaceutical companies with products such as short run rollstock, MDM pouches and die cut lids and sheets.

About Amcor Flexibles

With annual net sales of €1.9 billion and manufacturing operations in 22 countries across Europe and the Americas, Amcor Flexibles, a division of Amcor, is a market leader and one of the world's largest suppliers of flexible and tobacco packing. It supplies a wide range of products to the food, beverage, tobacco and healthcare markets.

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For further information please contact:

Amcor Flexibles

Da Vincilaan, 2

Zaventem Brussels B-1935 Belgium

Tel: +32 2416 2611 Fax: +32 2416 2612

www.amcor.com