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December/January 2012
The first issue of 2012 includes a review of Glassman Turkey's successful debut, which capitalised on the country's burgeoning glass industry. A supplier profile looks at the activities of Iris Inspection Machines from the perspective of Chief Executive Officer, Jean-Luc Logel, while a regional report provides an update on the Czech Republic's famous glass industry, which appears to be on the road to recovery from the global recession.
Other features of this issue focus on developments in decoration, as well as different aspects of glass processing told by various specialists in the sector.
Recent News
Owens-Illinois announces fourth quarter 2011 results
Owens-Illinois (O-I) has announced that despite higher sales and production volumes in 2011, the company’s full-year 2011 report presented lower earnings.
Owens-Illinois CFO to retire
Owens-Illinois (O-I) has announced the pending retirement of Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Edward White.
Appointment at Laser Zentrum Hannover
It has been announced that Dr Stefan Kaierle has been appointed as head of the materials and processes department at Laser Zentrum Hannover (LZH), Germany, a specialist in laser technology.
RHI takes over refractory specialty producer
RHI, a producer of refractory products, has announced the 100% takeover of Stopinc.
Recent Features
Cord dispersal system reduces cat scratches on glass
In this article, Les Gaskell* introduces a cord dispersal system designed to eliminate cat scratches on glass by slow, continuous stirring.
Automatic inspection and packing of glass tableware
Manual inspection and packaging of glass tableware is perhaps the most common method among manufacturers. However, rising labour costs and growing production speeds are making automatic inspection more necessary. Klaus Pöting* explains the function and benefits of an automatic inspection system.
Platinum group metals in glass manufacturing
This article by Jonathan Butler* explores the use of platinum group metals in glass manufacture, key trends and dynamics in the market, and prospects for the future.
The golden age of English glass
For this special feature, Glass International is pleased to publish an extract from a new book, ‘The Golden Age of English Glass 1650-1775’, by Dwight P Lanmon, FSA. This beautifully presented book features 150 objects from the collection of John H Bryan, ranging from c.1650 to 1809. These enable a full and detailed discussion of the history of English glassmaking during its critical period of innovation and its world triumph. The following extract is taken from the chapter ‘A Brief History of Glassmaking in England’.