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*.

As Supply Sustainability Director at one of the world’s largest producers of spirits and beers, Dr. Kirstie McIntyre’s remit is to create and lead transformational programmes which drive Diageo’s environmental sustainability strategy. Speaking exclusively to Glass Worldwide Dr. McIntyre discussed the role of glass packaging in today’s climate and explained how Diageo is at the forefront of changes that the glass industry needs – and the world wants. 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*.

During the past few years Poland has managed to boost glass production, cutting down imports from the east. More promising opportunities are now believed to lie in the west, explains Vladislav Vorotnikov. 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*.

President of O-I’s Business Operations and O-I Europe, Vitaliano Torno was recently re-elected President of FEVE, the EU container glass federation. Leading an organisation that represents 60 corporate members belonging to groups with manufacturing plants located across 23 European States, Mr Torno outlined the federation’s objectives to Glass Worldwide, preferred journal of FEVE, as well as describing prevailing market conditions in Europe. 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*.

Who will ensure the glass industry becomes fully carbon neutral? Highlighting the importance of engaging the next generation of innovators and engineers, René Meuleman invites two of his younger CelSian colleagues to share their views on the future of glass manufacturing. 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*.

A privately owned European-based manufacturer of high quality packaging glass for spirits, pharma, perfumery & cosmetics as well as food & beverage industries, Stoelzle Glass Group focuses on delivering superior glass quality whilst minimising environmental impact. 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*.