Glass International News
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RHI acquires Norwegian minerals producer
Refractory manufacturer RHI has signed a contract to acquire SMA Mineral Magnesia, a producer of seawater-based magnesium hydroxide, for NOK 100 million (approximately
€13 million).11 May 2011 -
Consumers prefer glass, new survey suggests
Consumers prefer glass as a packaging material for food and drinks, according to a pan-European survey by independent research consultancy InSites.
10 May 2011 -
Post-war demand raises Piramal profits
Piramal Glass has reported a return to profits in the year ending March 2011 amid strong local demand following the end of a war.
09 May 2011 -
Emhart and Sanjin in joint venture
Emhart Glass has announced that it is entering into a joint venture with Shandong Sanjin Glass Machinery Co (‘Sanjin’), located in China’s Shandong Province.
06 May 2011 -
Pilkington new line creates 50 jobs
Pilkington has created some 50 new jobs at its manufacturing site in St Helens, UK, it confirmed.
06 May 2011 -
Frigoglass expands operations with Dubai acquisition
West African glass bottle producer Frigoglass Glass Operations has announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire 80% of the shareholding in Dubai-based Jebel Ali Container Glass Factory (JACGF) in a deal worth a reported US$6.8 million.
03 May 2011
