Glass International News
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Emhart Glass celebrates its centenary
Emhart Glass, one of the leading suppliers of machines, controls, and parts to the glass container industry, has announced that 2012 is its centenary year.
27 April 2012 -
Consol Glass working to tight schedule to rebuild glass furnace
Electrical Engineering Solutions (EES) has announced that it is currently working on a challenging furnace rebuild appointment with Consol Glass, which is scheduled to be done within a very strict construction window.
25 April 2012 -
AGC lays cornerstone at first glass plant in Brazil
AGC, one of the leading manufacturers of glass, chemicals and high-tech materials, has conducted a cornerstone-laying ceremony in Guaratinguetá, São Paulo State, Brazil, to commemorate the start of construction on its first manufacturing facility in the country.
25 April 2012 -
Emhart Glass launches next generation neck ring mechanism
Emhart Glass has launched a new generation of neck ring mechanisms, featuring closing forces increased by 20%, optimised airflow for improved synchronisation motion and a fine-thread screw for greater T-nut clamping force.
25 April 2012 -
PPG standing by glass business
PPG Industries has announced that it will continue to be patient with its glass business — a segment that is no longer the core as the company focuses on coatings, optical and specialty materials — but, according to Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Charles Bunch, it is not ruling out a sale.
23 April 2012 -
Fire causes molten glass spill
According to reports, quick action by firefighters and efficient response by local utilities prevented a more serious outcome after a molten glass spill at the Johns Manville, Richmond, USA facility on Friday 20th April 2012.
23 April 2012
