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PILKINGTON GLASS factory damaged in tornado

PILKINGTON GLASS, headquartered in the U.K. reports that its factory in Ottowa, Illinois USA sustained damage due to a tornado.

According to a My Web Times report, the tornado damaged the walls and roof of the factory as well as workers' cars.

The PILKINGTON GLASS plant manager, Chris Miller, stated, "It is very difficult to assess the damage at this point. We're making sure it's isolated." A new glass-manufacturing building in construction behind the factory held up well according to Miller.

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