The Italian operation of Eurotherm by Schneider Electric supplies specialised power and control technologies to glass manufacturers from a range of business sectors. Giorgio Morando, Sales Specialist, Power Solutions discusses Eurotherm Italy’s approach to offering personalised solutions and partnerships in an increasingly global and digital arena. The full version of this article appears in the Sept/Oct issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Robert Weisenburger Lipetz previews this year’s Conference on Glass Problems for Glass Worldwide, exclusive official journal. The event will combine an extensive technical programme with short courses, a symposium and an exhibition. The full version of this article (including exhibitor listings) appears in the Sept/Oct issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Scott DeFife presents the GPI’s position on tariff implementation on glass containers imported from China, following the news that American companies and stakeholders may be able to request tariff exemptions that were previously denied under the Trump Administration. The full version of this article appears in the Sept/Oct issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

High-tech glazing is set to play a crucial role In the journey toward climate-neutrality. With some ‘fine-tuning’, the European Commission’s Fit for 55 proposals will provide important support for the glass industry as it focuses on reducing manufacturing emissions. The full version of this article appears in the Sept/Oct issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Having recently consolidated all operations into a single entity, Şişecam’s Chairman, Professor Dr Ahmet Kirman, exclusively discusses the diversified group’s current performance, growth strategy and product innovations for the flat glass, automotive glass, glassware and glass packaging sectors. The full version of this article appears in the July/August issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

A global provider of glass packaging solutions, PGP Glass (formerly Piramal Glass) is Asia’s largest speciality glass manufacturer. Now under new ownership, the rebranded and revitalised company is accelerating digital transformation to optimise the business and assert its dominance across multiple market sectors. Vice Chairman Vijay Shah speaks exclusively to Glass Worldwide (preferred international journal of the All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation) to share his vision for the company and its roadmap to greater growth. The full version of this article appears in the July/August issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Following Glass Futures being granted planning permission for the delivery of a £54million global glass research and innovation facility, Dr. Richard Hulme exclusively discusses his long-term secondment as Technical Director at the organisation, as well as his role of Senior Glass Technologist for Guardian Glass. The full version of this article appears in the July/August issue of Glass Worldwide (preferred media partner of Glass Futures) that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

Anticipating further growth of the glass market in India and worldwide, container glass producer Sunrise Glass is expanding its facilities in Gujarat with a third furnace. In an exclusive interview with Glass Worldwide, preferred international journal of the All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation, Executive Director Gaurav Thakkar discusses the company’s strategy for success in the post-Covid era. The full version of this article appears in the July/August issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.

A furnace with two melting tanks and a common combustion chamber offers glass manufacturers the ability to melt two different glasses simultaneously. Marian Klisch and Piotr Knast discuss the benefits of production flexibility, performance and environmental advantages of installing or converting to the new Multi-glass Furnace, designed and patented by Forglass. The full version of this article appears in the July/August issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.