During a recent online plenary session, the ASEAN Federation of Glass Manufacturers (AFGM) announced that Harris Hendraka of the Indonesian Glass Manufacturers Association (IGMA) has been elected as Chairman for the next two years, succeeding Trans Quoc Thai from the Vietnam Glass Association (Vieglass). Glass Worldwide, exclusive official AFGM journal, reports on the handover. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

International manufacturer of moulded and tubular glass Gerresheimer offers an extensive product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging and drug delivery devices. In an exclusive Glass Worldwide interview, Gerry Wilkins, Senior Director for Sales & Marketing in USA and Canada, discusses the company’s strategy for staying current and meeting customers’ glass needs. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

At COP26 in Glasgow last November, Glass Futures exhibited glass products made with 90% less carbon, the result of a revolutionary trial funded by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Energy Innovation Programme and led by Encirc in collaboration with Diageo and HEINEKEN. Speaking exclusively to preferred media partner Glass Worldwide, Glass Futures General Manager Aston Fuller reflected on the achievement of this collaborative climate action. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Since the end of 2019, CNUD EFCO GFT, a proven successful player in the field of flat glass production equipment, has been part of the Grenzebach Group. With the adoption of the Grenzebach name, the next step on the way to integration took place at the beginning of 2022. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

To optimise its energy consumption and energy costs, packaging glass manufacturer Vetropack Group believed it was necessary link all disciplines involved, from production and engineering to procurement. Rudolf Traxler explains why the long-time Siemens customer has chosen the Simatic Energy Manager PRO software solution for its energy management requirements. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

As the glass industry considers more sustainable melting technologies, it’s important to consider the process control from end to end, believes Mikael Le Guern. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

René Meuleman looks at the evolution of advanced glass process control and explains why CelSian’s latest technology heralds a new era of furnace control. The full version of this article appears in the Jan/Feb 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

On 7 December 2021 Barbara Beadman was installed Master of the Worshipful Company of Glass Sellers of London at a well-attended Common Hall & Installation Dinner, staged at the Grocers’ Hall in London.

Specialist decorator of glass packaging for luxury brands Dekorglass had an enviable client list even before it set its sights on revitalising a glass factory from the 1800s. President and Chairman of the Dekorglass Dzialdowo Board, Gabriel Chojak explained to Glass Worldwide how his company diversified to become a full service supplier of premium glassware. The full version of this article appears in the Nov/Dec issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.