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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.
April 2012
April 2012 sees a special edition of Glass International, as it features the Glassman Latin America 2012 catalogue, including a guide to exhibitors, floorplan, and a products and services guide. The event, which takes place at Mexico City’s World Trade Centre on 15th – 16th May, is dedicated to showcasing primary glassmaking equipment, systems, services and technologies and will feature more than 70 exhibitors from across the globe.
The second part of a Focus Latin America feature continues this theme and looks at the other dominant regions of the market, including Brazil and Argentina.
In addition to this month’s exhibition-themed section, there is a host of technical articles focusing on melting technology, quality control and forming, while a profile of one of the UK’s most historic and important glass producers – Beatson Clark – details how it has diversified successfully from purely a pharmaceutical glass specialist, to an established supplier in the food and beverage sectors.
March 2012
The March issue of Glass International focuses on glass conditioning. With continued interest in modern electric forehearth designs and continually rising energy costs, one article examines the benefits offered by all-electric forehearths.
A feature on refractories details the properties and applications of heat-insulating silica bricks, while we also take a look at how one manufacturer’s bespoke crucibles are a vital tool for purifying and testing glass.
This issue includes the second instalment of an in-depth analysis of the worldwide glass industry, this time with the focus on visions in glass applications that could take the material into the future.
On 15th – 16th May 2012, Glassman Latin America will take place at the World Trade Centre in Mexico City. Glass International previews the widely anticipated event alongside a focus on Mexico, which highlights the growing container industry in the region, some of the major manufacturers, and the products that are driving demand.