Juan Rafael Silva Garcia was recently named the 41st recipient of the Phoenix Award Glass Person of the Year.

Mr Silva is a founder partner and current Director General (CEO) of Fevisa Group in Mexico. From its beginnings in 1989, when the company operated one furnace and one eight-section, double-gob drum-driven machine to produce wine bottles, it is today recognised as a major producer of glass containers.

Mr Silva was selected for the prestigious Phoenix Award for his business success and commitment to glass as a packaging material. He joins a distinguished list of individuals who have been recognised by the Phoenix Award Committee for their contributions to glass and the glass industry.