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May 2012
The May 2012 issue of Glass International puts its main focus on environmental protection, addressing a selection of the major issues facing the glass industry, including recycling, energy saving and lightweighting.
In addition, we look at the flat glass sector, with a host of articles surrounding the manufacturing methods and trends of automotive and architectural glass. Previews are also provided for two upcoming events in the glassmaker's diary: Mir Stekla and Glasstech Asia.
Recent News
Phoenix Award Committee announces winner
The renowned Italian glass artist Lino Tagliapietra has been awarded the 42nd Phoenix Award: ‘Glass Person of the Year’.
New Chairman for Schott Supervisory Board
Dr Dieter Kurz has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Schott, based in Mainz, Germany.
New for 2012: Solar and Flat Glass
Quartz Business Media, publishers of Glass International, are pleased to introduce a new publication dedicated to the solar and flat glass industry.
Allied Glass expands in UK
Allied Glass, one of the UK’s largest glass manufacturers, has agreed a deal to take additional space at a location in Leeds, UK as demand for its products increases.
Recent Features
Research favours separated collections for effective recycling
Michael Delle Selve* examines the results of research carried out by the Association of Cities and Regions for Recycling Management for FEVE, the European Container Glass Federation. The report highlights which areas of recycling are proving the most effective across Europe and what can be done to improve efforts.
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.