Corning has unveiled its newest innovation, Gorilla Glass Victus 2. With a new glass composition, it delivers improved drop performance on rough surfaces like concrete while preserving the scratch resistance.

“Smartphones are the centre of our digital lives, and the requirement for exceptional scratch and drop resistance has only increased with our growing reliance on clear, damage-free displays,” said David Velasquez, vice president and general manager, Gorilla Glass. “Surfaces matter, and rough surfaces like concrete are everywhere."

As one of the strongest global players in the glass and chemicals industries, with its production operations in 14 countries on four continents Şişecam proudly celebrates its 87th anniversary.

Emphasizing that Şişecam has become one of the most important global players in its field of activities. "We have been contributing to the development of the glass and chemicals industries for 87 years. As a global company guided by collective wisdom, we are confidently advancing toward our goal of ranking as one of the world's top three players in our main fields of activity," Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kırman, Şişecam Chairman and Executive Member of the Board said.

Encirc has been recognised as the Sustainable Manufacturing category winner at The Manufacturer MX Awards (TMMX Awards). Delivered by The Manufacturer in partnership with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), TMMX Awards are peer-reviewed and widely regarded as the gold standard in manufacturing awards. The award certifies the pioneering sustainability initiatives the company has put in place as it continues to push the boundaries of sustainable manufacturing, with the aim of reducing its environmental impact and future-proof the business.

Are there substantial reasons to prefer tubing glass vials over “Delta” moulded glass vials? According to the results of a new experimental investigation launched by Bormioli Pharma entrusted to external laboratories and validated by Massimo Guglielmi, Professor and Coordinator of the Technical Committee "Pharma Packaging" of the International Commission on Glass (ICG), the answer is no.

Grenzebach’s ENVELON system has been awarded Product Design of the Year at the coveted Architecture MasterPrize 2022, held at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. The system’s technology is redefining building-integrated photovoltaics focuses on architectural building façades, combining the highest standards in aesthetics and performance as demonstrated by architect Peter Kuczia’s award-winning designs.

ENVELON’s innovative solar façade system brings architectural design and solar energy together in a durable and application-flexible glass façade, transforming conventional buildings into sustainable power plants. These high-performance and cost-effective BIPV systems are available in a wide selection of colours that have been successfully applied on large-scale buildings.

The decision to build Pilkington IGP's glass processing plant was based on growing demand for glass and insulating glass units. The investment will create new jobs, shorter lead times and enhanced production capacity. The new plant is scheduled for commissioning in May 2023.

AvanStrate has introduced AvanRhino Cover Glass in their latest product portfolio. The new cover glass provides consumers with an exceptional drop and scratch performance and can be used in smartphones, laptops, tablets and automobile monitors.

Akarsh Hebbar, Managing Director - AvanStrate said, “AvanRhino Cover Glass addresses the growing consumer demand for improved durability with its special composition. Also, for every AvanRhino cover glass sold, AvanStrate will contribute towards conservation and protection initiatives of Rhinoceros across the globe.”

The Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), European Aluminium, the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) and Metal Packaging Europe, members of the Permanent Materials Coalition support the European Commission’s ambition to require that all packaging placed on the EU market shall be reusable or recyclable in an economically viable way in its proposal for a Packaging & Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR).

A sensationally low 0.4g CO2 is produced at Heinz-Glas Kleintettau per gross gram of glass produced, and the trend is to decrease this level. The company is increasingly compensating for CO2 emissions, which cannot be prevented despite all efforts with gold standard certified climate protection projects.

Heinz-Glas have made the no-frills noble bottles Shine (15ml and 50 ml) and Enso 100ml (with caps) CO2 neutral with an ocean project: for every balanced ton of CO2, 10kg of plastic is fished out of the sea. This fits perfectly with the company’s environmental policy. The company has already invested in highly efficient electric melting furnaces which are operated with green hydroelectricity.

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