Puresil India launches first silica sand processing plant

Puresil India launches first silica sand processing plant

23rd June, 2026

Puresil India has commissioned the first fully integrated vertical processing plant for high-purity silica sand and kaolin in India.

O-I Glass launches hybrid furnace

O-I Glass hybrid furnace

23rd June, 2026

O-I Glass has produced the first glass after a furnace investment in France.

Vidrala plans decarbonisation project

Vidrala decarbonisation project

22nd June, 2026

Vidrala is driving a decarbonisation project at its Castellar Vidrio plant in Barcelona, Spain.

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.