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April 2010
The April 2010 issue includes features on melting technology and the topical issue of environmental protection.
A technical article addresses glass homogenisation, while another contribution covers flat glass annealing.
UK electric melting specialist Electroglass is the subject of this issue's supplier profile, and regular columnist Michael Greenman discusses a glass strength programme in GMIC news.
The issue also provides a review of the latest instalment of Glass International's associated series of exhibitions, Glassman South America, which took place in March 2010 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
March 2010
The March 2010 issue's main features are cullet treatment and batch plant; both of which are crucial elements of glassmaking. Cullet treatment includes technical articles the effects of cullet on the glass melting process, while supplier EME discusses the importance of crushing in cullet preparation.
Articles covering batch plant discuss the latest technologies to streamline operations, while technical consultant and Glass International columnist John Henderson reinforces the importance of good batch. A profile of laminating specialist Glass UK is provided, as well as a brief preview of China Glass 2010.
February 2010
The February 2010 issue is a special show issue for distribution at Glassman South America 2010. A catalogue of the show's exhibitors and a guide to their products and services is included.
A regional profile of South America's container glass industry is provided, in line with the theme of this issue. Another special feature focuses on an emerging market in the form of solar glass. Contributing articles include Guardian Industries, one of the world's primary manufacturers of glass for solar applications, as well as suppliers of equipment to solar glass producers.
Combustion efficiency is also featured in this issue, as well as an informative article on modern refractory materials.