Basis of Presentation

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

1. Basis of Presentation

The Company is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Owens-Illinois, Inc. (“OI Inc.”).  Although OI Inc. does not conduct any operations, it has substantial obligations related to outstanding indebtedness and asbestos-related payments. OI Inc. relies primarily on distributions from its direct and indirect subsidiaries to meet these obligations.