A $50 million glass furnace has been unveiled at World Kitchen’s pressware plant in Corning, USA, which manufactures Corelle dinnerware.

“The project, which took 14 months to complete, is expected to increase the production capacity of the Corelle line by 50%, allowing the company to meet demand in the USA and in rapidly growing international markets, such as Korea, China and India,” said Joseph Mallof, President and Chief Executive Officer.

The furnace has been built around an 11-by-21 foot glass melting tank. It is one of three glass furnaces now in operation, surrounded by finishing and packaging, which operate around the clock, producing 325,000 items per day.