Vetropack to build €30 million waste glass plant

Vetropack €30 million glass plant

10th June, 2026

Vetropack is planning to develop a plant for the treatment of waste glass packaging.

Furnace Solutions conference focused on decarbonisation

Furnace Solutions conference

10th June, 2026

Decarbonisation was the theme at last week's Furnace Solutions conference organised by the UK's Society of Glass Technology (SGT).

Nippon Electric Glass launches audio speakers in Japan

NEG launches audio speakers

9th June, 2026

Nippon Electric Glass (NEG) has co-developed a new speaker featuring a glass diaphragm.

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.