Pilkington new product manager
20th July, 2026
Pilkington UK has hired a new product manager to drive innovation and product development across its architectural glass portfolio.
FEVE calls for more realistic climate policy framework
20th July, 2026
The European Commission published its proposals for the climate and energy policy framework on 17 July.
First global glass sustainability standard
20th July, 2026
Some of the world’s largest glass producers and suppliers have joined together to develop the first global sustainability standard for the glass industry.
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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Gerresheimer publishes first voluntary sustainability report
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Wiegand-Glas hybrid melting furnace receives funding
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AGC reports its latest sustainability figures
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Assovetro reports positive year for Italian glass industry
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Assovetro appoints new president
8th July, 2026
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
