Glass International News
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Introducing O-I Glass’ ‘Drinktainer’
O-I Glass has developed a drinking vessel with a wide mouth opening that combines the convenience of a glass bottle with the sensory consumption experience of a drinking glass.
29 April 2021 -
Bold target sees Absolut develop bottle with 50% recycled content
The Absolut Company has created its glass vodka bottle using 50% recycled material four years ahead of its schedule. George Lewis spoke to Tina Robertsson* about how it was achieved and hear more about the company’s other sustainability goals.
22 April 2021 -
Special glass makes disinfection superfluous
Glass surfaces can be pre-treated so that it does not offer bacteria and viruses a chance to survive and do not aggregate layers of dirt.
19 April 2021 -
Pilkington’s anti-microbial product could ‘save lives’
An award winning anti-microbial product that covers glass with a protective coating is ready for distribution after third-party verification. The product recently won an award at the British Glass Focus awards where judges said it could help save lives. George Lewis spoke to Neil McSporran* about this timely development.
23 February 2021 -
Glass at the heart of the business for fritz-kola
Set up by two childhood friends after finishing university in 2003, fritz-kola is proud to sell its beverage in glass bottles. George Lewis spoke to Bjorn Knoop* about why glass is the number one choice for its soft drinks.
02 February 2021 -
How to install the largest container furnace in the world
Sorg recently installed the largest container furnace in the world at Encirc’s Elton, UK glass manufacturing facility. Sorg’s Hartmut Hegeler discusses how the installation was planned and how they overcame any challenges.
27 January 2021 -
2020: An unprecedented year
2020 may have been a year like no other but the glass industry has still seen many firsts this year. We review some of the highlights of the year and look ahead to 2021 with some optimism.
11 December 2020 -
Stoelzle Oberglas develops next generation pharma glass range
Mrs Antonia Karamat* discusses how Stoelzle Oberglas’ Pharma – Health & Safety division developed an innovative, stable and environmental conscious process for the inner surface treatment of moulded Type III glass containers.
09 December 2020 -
O-I Gironcourt: A project inspired by teamwork
O-I recent furnace 3 project at its Gironcourt, France glass manufacturing facility was its largest in nearly two decades.
Greg Morris speaks to Jean-Pierre Francois, the man tasked with leading the project, to discuss how communication and teamwork were key to its success – and how O-I overcame the final hurdle of Covid.
02 December 2020
