RUJBA GLASSWORKS S.A. Efficiency Boost in the use of has accomplished yet energy and raw materials D another achievement: Both (less waste)

its production sites (in Sofia and Improved Compl iance Plovdiv), have recently been awarded

Ability with environmental an ISO 14001: 2004 Certificate by

regulations Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance.

E n h a n c e d E m p l o y e e

P e r c e p t i o n o f k e y The ISO 14001 ce r t i f i ca t ion environmental issues, as well represents the Company's response as Superior Company Image to the realized necessity for efficient Dependence on a system actions that protect the environment rather than just the experience from pollution. More and more often a and capabi l i t ies of an functioning ISO 14001 systems is a individual to manage the client requirement. environmental function of the Company. What exactly is ISO 14001:2004? It is

an international standard, which Further to the above, both DRUJBA defines the requirements for the production sites had their ISO development and maintenance of an 9001:2000 certificates renewed for the Env i ronmenta l Management next three years. What is the next System. It depicts rules and step? The implementation of and responsibilities with respect to the certif ication under an OHSAS environment protection, monitors 18001:1999 - the International and controls relative processes, and Occupational Health and Safety evaluates their efficiency thereof. Management System - which is to be Such a system has been adopted by initiated in the beginning of 2007. We DRUJBA as part of the existing are striving for constant improvement!Integrated Management System.

What do we get accomplished through ISO 14001:2004? In a nut-shell:

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he New Tsantali Ouzo bottle

resembles an Ionian Column; T it was indeed inspired by

Ancient Greek tradit ion and

architecture. The bottle - of 20cl

content - was produced by Yioula

Glassworks S.A. exclusively for the

Tsantali Wineries. Lovers of ouzo and

anything reminiscent of Greece,

enjoy!

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WE KEEP ON GETTING BETTER!

Classical Pleasure ...

n June the 17th 2006, the Managing Director of the O 1 DG 10 sections IS machineGroup Mr. Anastassios

2 DG 8 sections IS machineVoulgarakis officially inaugurated 1 DG 6 sections IS machine. Furnace Number 3 of STIROM, in

Bucharest. The construction of The ceremony commenced with a Holy furnace was undertaken by Sorg Blessing of the factory; following the (Germany). Its production capacity lighting of the furnace, all participants reaches 240 tons/day flint glass and were invited to a festive dinner party.feeds 4 forming lines, all with NNPB

possibility (Narrow Neck Press and Blow technique) :

ucha Glassworks S.A. Emphasis is also placed into the

based in Kiev-Ukraine, have continuous enhancement of the  only recently joined the Human Element of the Company.

YIOULA Group. It pro duces For this purpose, Mr. David

packaging products as well as O'Connor recently joined the Bucha

figured glass. The Company Team as their Technical Consultant.

r e c e n t l y a c h i e v e d a 9 0 % Mr. O' Connor has extensive

productivity level, managing an experience in the area of glass-

increase of 20%! The productivity making, and also in the training and

surge is to a large extent the result of development of individuals. His

investment plans being put into skills and abilities have already

effect and aiming at production benefited s igni f icant ly other

modernization and upgrading. Companies within the Group, both

in Greece and in Bulgaria.

VRA Mineral Water greeted summer with poetry. Three A HAIKUS (HAIKU is a kind of

Japanese Poetry) were printed on three different misty blue films, giving the AVRA bottle a totally different look. The culturally innovative idea for the transformation of the AVRA 1 liter glass bottle came from COCA COLA HBC, and was materialized by YIOULA GLASSWORKS in the Aegaleo plant, in Athens.

he new and stylish 31 cl

Amstel tumblers were T inspired by the vivant colors

of the Hellenic sun, seas and

beaches. The inspiration came by

A then ian B rewery and t he

realization and materialization of the

concept (both in terms of production

and printing) came by YIOULA.

INAUGURATION OF FURNACE NO.3 IN STIROM, ROMANIA

THREE WISHES...SUMMER

BEACH, SUN AND... AMSTEL TUMBLER!!!

PROGRESS AND DEVELOPMENT IN BUCHA GLASSWORKS S.A.

H A N D Y R O C K w a s

introduced to us as a new S taste proposition by Athenian

Brewery about a year ago. It is a light

drink that combines the unique taste of

beer with the freshness of lemon.

This year SHANDY ROCK got

revamped in a new bottle exclusively

produced by YIOULA. The bottle is

light green, of 33 cl content capacity, with modern embossments and easy

twist-off cap. A “rocking” bottle for a

Shandy Rock(ing) Drink….

uring the summer season, YIOULA GLASSWORS S.A. D produced for NESTLE a

seasonal variation of their “traditional” Nescafe Frappe tumbler. The distinctively-shaped 31 cl tumbler, was decorated with a variety of designs based on two major themes: “summer and water sports”, and “every-day favorites”. Although the summer is fast approaching to its end, the inspired glasses can accompany your pleasurable moments throughout the year!

he Pari [Money] Newspaper, 14.17 % growth compared to 2004. the most influential Bulgarian YIOULA's total investment in T business daily, has published Bulgaria is 130 million Euro.

its annual Top 50 List of the Bulgarian Companies, traded in the Country's Stock Exchange.

DRUJBA GLASSWORKS SA was p l a c e d a m o n g t h e l e a d i n g companies in Bulgaria, moving significantly upwards (from No. 20 in 2004, and No. 13 in 2005, to No. 12 in 2006), according to the general classification of the Bulgarian Publicly Traded Companies.

DRUJBA ranks No 10 in Sales Revenue with 69.9 million Euro and

EW GLASS S.A. is one of the

“youngest” offspring of the N Yioula Group, and the only

one exclusively producing for the

Tableware Market Segment. Recently

NEW GLASS entered the Bulgarian

Advertising Market dynamically.

The Company produced and

decorated a series of tableware

products for VINPROM PESHTERA,

the largest spirit Company in Bulgaria.

The products bearing dif ferent

Peshtera names and logo prints have

already enjoyed big success in the

marketplace.

NEW APPEARANCE FOR SHANDY ROCK !!!NEW GLASS S.A. ENTRANCE

ADVERTISING MARKET INTO THE BULGARIAN

ICY, GLASSY PLEASURE !

DRUJBA GLASSWORKS RANKS AMONG THE LEADING COMPANIES IN BULGARIA

he successful cooperation

between YIOULA and SARA T LEE is continued, with yet

another decorated tumbler: A conic-

shape tumbler of 35 cl capacity is

adorned by the inspiration of famous

Greek Fashion Designer Makis

Tselios. The design represents two

colorful fluttering butterflies that

transport us to the natural relaxation

and peace of a steaming cup of a Bravo

Greek coffee.

n October 2006, the Expo Drink

international Trade fair will take I place in Bucharest, Romania.

Expo Drink is an international

exhibition of wine, alcoholic and non-

alcoholic drinks, and production

equipment. STIROM, the Romanian

Company of the YIOULA GROUP will

participate, and has the pleasure of

inviting you all to visit and meet its

people and products at Pavilion 12 of

the Romexpo Exhibition Center,

between October 19 and 22, 2006.

See you there!

he Olympus Marathon is an internat ional ly renowned T marathon race, the only one

taking place in Greece, and uniquely blending the modern and ancient worlds.

On Sunday, June 25th more than 300 athletes from around the world stood at the starting point in the sacred archaeological site of Dion, at the foothill of the famous mountain of the Gods. Among them was our dear colleague Vangelis Soldatos, dressed in a YIOULA attire. Vangelis managed to complete the 44 kilometres of tough track on the slopes of Mount Olympus, reaching the height of 2780m! From all of us warmest congratulations for his endurance in a timeless athletic experience!

EXPO DRINK 2006

he Yioula Group manufactures products that cater to the needs T of the :

http://www.yioula.gr/products/containers/

- packaging, http://www.yioula.gr/products/tablewares/- tableware, and

- pharmaceutical http://www.yioula.gr/products/pharmaceuticals/

market segments. To explore our product catalogues, you can access our website, choose the pertinent product group, and perform a detailed product search.

OUR PRODUCTS

BUTTERFLIES ON YOUR TUMBLERS!!!

A MARATHON ATHLETE AMONG US

CONTACT US

YIOULA S.A.

5, Oryzomylon Str.

122 44, Aegaleo

Ôel.: +30.210.540.3400 Fax: +30.210.544.2421 e-mail: yla@yioula.grmarketing@yioula.grhttp://www.yioula.gr

All of us here in YIOULA, are more than willing to hear you.Do not hesitate to contact us for any issue concerning our company and our products:

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