Glass Futures digital glass furnace
8th June, 2026
Glass Futures (GF) has developed an AI-driven glass furnace at its St Helens facility in Liverpool, UK.
Nippon Electric Glass forms alliance
8th June, 2026
Japan’s Nippon Electric Glass NEG has entered in a business alliance with compatriot Yokowo.
Chilean minister Vidrala visit
8th June, 2026
Chile’s Minister of Energy was invited to Vidrala’s headquarters in Llodio, Spain.
Latest issue: May 2026
Welcome to the May 2026 issue of Glass International.
Erik Muijsenberg has been a member of the International Commission of Glass since his early days of his glass career. He discusses his ride at being appointed its president as well as some of its future plans.
Elsewhere ResponsibleGlass CEO Francis Sullivan outlines how its new certification programme will drive sustainability standards in the industry.
We also talk to Louisa Gathecha and her inspiring story to set up a glass recycling facility in Kenya.
Our focus this month is on Furnaces. As well as a preview of next month's Furnace Solutions conference we hear from Sorg, Electroglass, Stara Glass, Fives, Teco and Gunj Glass Works on the latest developments n the sector.
Front cover courtesy of Sorg.
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Features
- Analysing glass production defects
- Air-cooled vacuum systems improve productivity at Grupo Modelo
- The latest developments of Thailand’s EPR system
- Modernising glass: why collaboration is key to building a sustainable future
- Portuguese glass plant showcases oxy-hybrid furnace
- Digital tools streamline glass production
- AI-powered solution optimises glass manufacturing
- Rebuilding Europe’s Glass Manufacturing Future
- Etching enamel technology enhances coated glass processing