Inspection may not be the first area the glassmaker thinks of when it comes to decarbonisation. Yet, as Alexandre Tan from IRIS Inspection Machines told the 45th ASEAN Glass Conference, AI is changing inspection and helping container glass manufacturers to optimise waste while reducing their carbon footprint.

Fulvio Puccioni and Oliver Bellina from Glass Service Srl present an analysis of alternatives for distributor and forehearth heating systems, with the aim of improving the efficiency of existing glass melting production processes to reduce CO2 emissions

With sustainability at the forefront of the glass manufacturing industry’s thinking, CEO of Ardagh Glass Packaging – Europe, Martin Petersson speaks exclusively to Glass Worldwide about the company’s NextGen furnace project, which he believes will be the benchmark for future designs. The full version of this article appears in the Nov/Dec 2023 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Dr. Abdullah Gayret, General Manager of Turkish container glass manufacturer GCA, spoke exclusively to Glass Worldwide about current market conditions in the country, having an innovative approach to its products and continuing to invest in order to be a digitally-forward brand. The full version of this article appears in the Nov/Dec 2023 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Alexander Suckfüll and Pascal Iffland discuss Marabu’s new range of dishwasher-safe printing inks, which have been developed with a pollutant-free binder for consumer safety and peace of mind.

In a career spanning three decades, Lincoln Brown has spent half of those on the Phoenix Award Committee, shining a spotlight on individuals who make significant contributions to the glass industry. As Chairman for 2023, he talks exclusively to Glass Worldwide about his role, the significance of the Award and its impact to date. The full version of this article appears in the Nov/Dec 2023 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Vidrala Group Glass & Melting Director Diego Ochoa Escalona has spent over 20 years in the glass industry, and in that time, has seen the sector change exponentially. Speaking exclusively to Glass Worldwide, Mr Ochoa reflects on some particularly memorable projects, and explains why he feels Vidrala is strongly placed to head into the future, where sustainability will be key. The full version of this article appears in the Nov/Dec 2023 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Bottero’s latest development in its strategic development programme for hollow glass manufacturers aims to increase process performances by offering maximum flexibility and efficiency during forming along with cost-effective operation and reduced energy consumption. The full version of this article appears in the Nov/Dec 2023 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.