Assovetro reports positive year
8th July, 2026
The Italian glass industry reported a 4% increase in the production of hollow glass.
Assovetro appoints new president
8th July, 2026
Assovetro, the Italian Association of Glass Industrialists, appointed a new president at its general assembly discussing the Italian glass industry.
Ardagh collaborates with Pneumofore
7th July, 2026
Ardagh Group has joined forces with Pneumofore to work at its facility in Nienburg, Germany.
Latest issue: June 2026
Welcome to the June 2026 issue of Glass International.
Well-known glass industry veteran René Meuleman has retired after almost 50 years serving the sector. He discusses his long and varied career, as well as his thoughts on the current state of the industry.
Elsewhere, we speak to recent Phoenix Award winner Roberto Cabrera about his reaction to winning the award and his decorated career in the industry.
We also pay tribute to Peter Firth and Eduardo Sturla, who both sadly passed away recently.
As well as a review of last month's Glassman Latin America event, and Close the Glass Loop’s June conference, we hear from Sheppee, Glass Service SRL, Siemens, Glass Service (Czech Republic) , Heye International, and Everglass on the latest developments in the sector.
Front cover courtesy of EME.
Recent News
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ASEAN Glass Conference 2026 announced
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AIGMF Glass Awards call for nominations
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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