Latest Issue: November 2019

Welcome to the November 2019 issue of Glass International.

Angola’s Embalvidro recently started a new container glass plant and we interview Plant Director Antonio Ruivo to discuss the facility.

Glass International was the only overseas press invited to the inauguration of Bormioli Phama’s expanded plant – we have the full story about the site’s transformation.

Emma Bowers and Richard van Breda investigate refillable bottles while Sorg’s Dr Harmut Hegeler discusses the environmental…

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Industry plan to boost EU glass recycling rate to 90%
Published: Nov 20, 2019

The glass packaging industry plans to boost glass recycling rates to 90% in Europe by 2030.

The Close the Loop stewardship programme has been backed by industry CEOs and has the common ambition to achieve an EU-wide 90% collection…


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SmartMelter technology successfully supports Kioo Glass furnace repair
Indian container glassmaker to invest in technology upgrades
Registration now open for Glassman Asia in Seoul South Korea
Azerbaijani Ask Glass to supply glass bottles to Georgia
Embalvidro produces first glass gobs
Ardagh Group wins UK Packaging Award for ‘CSR Initiative of…
Industry plan to boost EU glass recycling rate to 90%
EU could save 36 million tonnes oil equivalent (Mtoe) of energy by 2030

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£30m investment announced for Tata Chemicals Europe soda ash site
Anchor Hocking extends furnace campaign with SmartMelter
SmartMelter technology successfully supports Kioo Glass furnace repair
UK glass manufacturers attend Glass Suppliers Alliance seminar
Vidromecanica completes glass manufacturing expansion
EME engineering process for Arglass’ Valdosta plant reaches…
futronic guarantees operation of GPS machines
Indian container glassmaker to invest in technology upgrades
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer joins Ardagh Group Board
CelSian Academy confirms 2020 glass training programme

Most Read | 30 days

O-I plots European MAGMA glass technology expansion
Angola’s Embalvidro plant set for furnace lighting today
Piramal Glass outlines €30 million premium perfume investment
Emhart: demand booming for glass containers
Ardagh Group partners with Absolut to create ‘recycled’…
Addis Glass plans to triple production capacity
O-I confirms strategic review of Australian and NZ glassmaking business
Verallia invests €33million to modernise its Spanish plant in Burgos
US beer decline impacts O-I glass sales
Wiegand-Glas invests in four LWN IS machine fans at its…

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Azerbaijani Ask Glass to supply glass bottles to Georgia
Registration now open for Glassman Asia in Seoul South Korea
EU could save 36 million tonnes oil equivalent (Mtoe) of energy by 2030
Ardagh Group wins UK Packaging Award for ‘CSR Initiative of the Year’
SmartMelter technology successfully supports Kioo Glass furnace repair
Hotwork International Asia-Pacific celebrates 20th anniversary
UK glass manufacturers attend Glass Suppliers Alliance seminar
EME engineering process for Arglass’ Valdosta plant reaches final stages
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer joins Ardagh Group Board
Vidromecanica completes glass manufacturing expansion
CelSian Academy confirms 2020 glass training programme
futronic guarantees operation of GPS machines
£30m investment announced for Tata Chemicals Europe soda ash site
Anchor Hocking extends furnace campaign with SmartMelter

Features

MENA’s raw materials supply
Precision leads to higher yield
Handling hot glassware
Innovations in mould making
A reliable high-tech solution
Unusual behaviour of knots in a float glass furnace
Hong Kong takes first steps towards long-term glass recycling
An advance in glass bottle transportation
Heye’s Smart Plant
The EU Glass Industry 2015 - 2016
Toughening of glass surfaces by air and contact methods
The EU glass industry in 2014-15
Solving problems for 40 years
Ceramic filters for glass furnace off-gas treatment

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