Glass collection recycling rates increase
30th June, 2026
The collection for glass recycling rates in Europe have increased for the sixth year in a row.
Şişecam annual glass conference
30th June, 2026
Şişecam held its 40th Şişecam International Glass Conference in Istanbul, Turkey.
ASEAN Glass Conference 2026 announced
30th June, 2026
The 48th ASEAN Glass Conference will take place from September 21–24 this year.
Latest issue: June 2026
Welcome to the June 2026 issue of Glass International.
Well-known glass industry veteran René Meuleman has retired after almost 50 years serving the sector. He discusses his long and varied career, as well as his thoughts on the current state of the industry.
Elsewhere, we speak to recent Phoenix Award winner Roberto Cabrera about his reaction to winning the award and his decorated career in the industry.
We also pay tribute to Peter Firth and Eduardo Sturla, who both sadly passed away recently.
As well as a review of last month's Glassman Latin America event, and Close the Glass Loop’s June conference, we hear from Sheppee, Glass Service SRL, Siemens, Glass Service (Czech Republic) , Heye International, and Everglass on the latest developments in the sector.
Front cover courtesy of EME.
Recent News
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Şişecam publishes latest in architectural glass series
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Volta hybrid furnace celebrates one-year anniversary
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Heinz-Glas discusses recent furnace inauguration
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Puresil India launches first silica sand processing plant
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O-I Glass launches hybrid furnace
23rd June, 2026
Features
- Analysing glass production defects
- Air-cooled vacuum systems improve productivity at Grupo Modelo
- The latest developments of Thailand’s EPR system
- Modernising glass: why collaboration is key to building a sustainable future
- Portuguese glass plant showcases oxy-hybrid furnace
- Digital tools streamline glass production
- AI-powered solution optimises glass manufacturing
- Rebuilding Europe’s Glass Manufacturing Future
- Etching enamel technology enhances coated glass processing