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Updated: 27th November 2008
A.G. Barr is a UK-based soft drinks producer, most famous for its Irn-Bru brand. It also owns the Tizer brand. The company, which is headquartered in the Scottish town of Cumbernauld, has branched out of the carbonates category with the acquisition of bottled water brand Strathmore from Constellation Brands. The company’s portfolio also includes Orangina – which it produces under licence – and St Clement's, a brand aimed at schoolchildren. A.G.Barr p.l.c. 01236 852400
Westfield House
4 Mollins Road
Westfield
Cumbernauld G68 9HD
Associated links:
http://www.agbarr.co.uk/AGBarr/barrframe.htm
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