Donald Oldfield

Donald Oldfield

16th June, 2026

The founder of D. A. Oldfield. Ltd has passed away.

Former British Glass CEO awarded MBE

Former British Glass CEO awarded MBE

16th June, 2026

A former CEO of British Glass has been recognised for his services to the glass industry.

Gimav appoints new president

Gimav appoints new president

15th June, 2026

Gimav has elected a new president and team.

Latest issue: May 2026

May 2026

Welcome to the May 2026 issue of Glass International.

Erik Muijsenberg has been a member of the International Commission of Glass since his early days of his glass career. He discusses his ride at being appointed its president as well as some of its future plans.

Elsewhere ResponsibleGlass CEO Francis Sullivan outlines how its new certification programme will drive sustainability standards in the industry.

We also talk to Louisa Gathecha and her inspiring story to set up a glass recycling facility in Kenya.

Our focus this month is on Furnaces. As well as a preview of next month's Furnace Solutions conference we hear from Sorg, Electroglass, Stara Glass, Fives, Teco and Gunj Glass Works on the latest developments n the sector.

Front cover courtesy of Sorg.