Vidrala expands share buyback programme by 1% of share capital

Vidrala share buyback programme

26th June, 2026

Vidrala has strengthened shareholder renumeration by extending its current share buyback and amortisation programme.

Close the Glass Loop officially launches national platform

Close the Glass Loop officially launches national platform

26th June, 2026

Close the Glass Loop has officially launched a national platform in Albania.

Glaston upgrades equipment at AGC Interpane site

Glaston upgrades equipment at AGC Interpane site

25th June, 2026

Glaston has retrofitted a tempering furnace from 2001 at AGC Interpane’s site in Hildesheim, Germany.

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.