Sample Articles

EXCLUSIVE GUARDIAN INTERVIEW

Operating since 1996, Guardian Glass’ float glass plant in DeWitt, North America received Energy Star certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last year. Rick Zoulek, Executive Vice President of Guardian Glass Americas, spoke exclusively to Glass Worldwide to explain how a major capital project to expand glass production and add the latest environmental control technologies contributed to the company’s enviable energy rating. 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*.

EXCLUSIVE LA OPALA INTERVIEW

Specialist Indian producer of opal and 24% lead crystal tableware La Opala RG Ltd is expanding to meet demand by opening two new plants. Managing Director Ajit Jhunjhunwala exclusively discussed his company’s next steps with Glass Worldwide, preferred international journal of the All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation. 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*.

AFGM Chairmanship switches to Indonesia

During a recent online plenary session, the ASEAN Federation of Glass Manufacturers (AFGM) announced that Harris Hendraka of the Indonesian Glass Manufacturers Association (IGMA) has been elected as Chairman for the next two years, succeeding Trans Quoc Thai from the Vietnam Glass Association (Vieglass). Glass Worldwide, exclusive official AFGM journal, reports on the handover. 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*.

EXCLUSIVE GERRESHEIMER INTERVIEW

International manufacturer of moulded and tubular glass Gerresheimer offers an extensive product range for pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging and drug delivery devices. In an exclusive Glass Worldwide interview, Gerry Wilkins, Senior Director for Sales & Marketing in USA and Canada, discusses the company’s strategy for staying current and meeting customers’ glass needs. 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*.

EXCLUSIVE GLASS FUTURES INTERVIEW

At COP26 in Glasgow last November, Glass Futures exhibited glass products made with 90% less carbon, the result of a revolutionary trial funded by the UK’s Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Energy Innovation Programme and led by Encirc in collaboration with Diageo and HEINEKEN. Speaking exclusively to preferred media partner Glass Worldwide, Glass Futures General Manager Aston Fuller reflected on the achievement of this collaborative climate action. 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*.

From hot to cold, all under one roof

Since the end of 2019, CNUD EFCO GFT, a proven successful player in the field of flat glass production equipment, has been part of the Grenzebach Group. With the adoption of the Grenzebach name, the next step on the way to integration took place at the beginning of 2022. 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*.

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