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Glass International 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.
Regulars
Editor's comment
International news
Technical topics
Why we owe so much to float
Environmental protection
Cleaner fuels: A cost benefit analysis
Glass recycling: Steady but not sufficient
Lighter beer bottle paves the way
Exhaust gas cooling allows heat recuperation
Award-winning energy saving
Recycled glass enters a new age
Automotive & architectural glass
Low-emissivity glass has a silver lining
Asia: The driving force behind automotive glass
Digital technology decorates glass installations
Glass is king in modern architecture
Windscreen recycling reduces waste
Fire-resistant glass meets standards
Insulating glass line handles large runs
Raw materials
The importance of grain size in glass melting
Pharmaceutical glass
Growing Russian pharmaceutical market
Events world
Mir Stekla preview
Glasstech Asia preview
Glassmaker's diary