With the full version to follow in the forthcoming Nov/Dec issue, Glass Worldwide’s extensive review of glasstec 2022 is now online detailing the innovations exhibited by over 225 glassmakers and suppliers: https://www.glassworldwide.co.uk/event-revew/glasstec-2022

Demonstrating its undisputed relevance in the International Year of Glass, glasstec 2022 reunited the global glass industry across nine halls in Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, during 20–23 September.

Following a pandemic-induced four-year break, glasstec’s restart welcomed 936 exhibitors from 47 countries and hosted 30,000 visitors from 119 countries who came to experience the operational excellence of the sector.

At an official opening ceremony attended by South Australia Deputy Premier, the Hon Susan Close, Orora Chief Executive Officer Brian Lowe described the beneficiation plant as a major milestone in the company’s sustainability journey. The new plant uses optical technology for this process, sorting post-consumer recycled glass by colour and separating the glass from contaminants to provide a clean stream into the company’s furnaces.

Şişecam has continued to execute "CareforNext 2030" its sustainability strategy in line with UN Sustainable Development Goals. This forward-looking strategy is centred around the priorities of "Protecting the Planet" "Empowering Society" and "Transforming Life". The CareforNext micro website was launched for this purpose, aiming to transparently inform its stakeholders about all its actions on sustainability.

Zignago Vetro has acquired the entire share capital of Italian Glass Moulds SRL, a company with headquarters and factory at Portogruaro specializing in the production and sale of moulds for the glass industry.

“This acquisition is extremely important because it diversifies the typical activity of the Zignago Vetro Group, but is also in synergy with it", explains Roberto Cardini, CEO of Zignago Vetro. “Italian Glass Moulds has distinguished itself with the quality of its products, the professionalism of its service and its capacity for innovation, and it can count on modern plant, its own technology, and consolidated know-how: the ideal characteristics for becoming a fundamental cog in the wheel of Zignago Vetro.”

With the "All4One" glass jar concept, Heinz-Glas uses a modular refill design which, in contrast to established plastic refill inserts, relies entirely on glass.

The concept is based on a glass jar in which four interchangeable glass inserts can be used depending on product application. These inserts can be filled with different contents such as perfume, make-up, cream lotion as well as room fragrances. The advantage is, no matter what configuration, glass refill inserts can be easily exchanged in the outer design glass jar. On their own the inserts are an ideal and lightweight travel companion. Thus, All4One offers the perfect symbiosis of a high-quality packaging in the private bathroom and portability on the go.

The refillable Dries Van Noten Eau de Parfum bottle has been recognised in the category of Best Perfume Bottle and Flaconnage at the 2022 Formes De Luxe Awards. The eye-catching glass bottle is manufactured at Stoelzle Masnières Parfumerie and comprises ten shells on the bottom of the bottle, four materials (porcelain, plastic, wood, metal), eight using classic lacquering and two Quali Glass Coat 2.0, an exclusive STO ecological powder coating.

CarUX, a subsidiary of Innolux specializing in automotive displays, is using "Corning ColdForm" cold bending forming technology to manufacture its large curved vehicle display. Through the high-quality curved vehicle display, the interior design of the smart cabin is comprehensively improved for drivers and passengers.

North America's largest glass recycler, Strategic Materials, Inc. (SMI), has announced the take over of Kansas City, Missouri based Ripple Glass. The acquisition will accelerate SMI's plan to bolster glass collection programmes and increase glass recovery rates across North America.

Encirc is working with beverages giant, Britvic, to trial the removal of plastic shroud packaging on its drinks pallets set for the retail sector. It is estimated that this will remove 2,000 tonnes of plastic packaging from the retail supply chain every year while proving that 100% recyclable pallets are viable.

Encirc will also replace single-use cardboard which layers the pallets with reusable plastic that can be washed following the delivery. This could remove a potential 24kg of cardboard per pallet from the supply chain and contribute to Britvic’s circular packaging goals.