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Glass industry warns of “unworkable” Welsh recycling plans

Glass industry warns of “unworkable” Welsh recycling plans

18th June, 2026

The UK glass industry has raised concerns over the Welsh Government’s plans to include glass within its upcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

Şişecam invests €25 million in coated glass line

Sisecam float glass investment

18th June, 2026

Şişecam has commissioned its new coated glass line in Tarsus, Türkiye to meet the demand.

Düzce Cam in float glass stone-laying ceremony

Float glass ceremony

18th June, 2026

Düzce Cam has commissioned Horn Glass Industries to supply plant components for the hot end of its 800tpd float glass facility to be established in Bilecik, Türkiye.

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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.

Donald Oldfield

Donald Oldfield

16th June, 2026
Former British Glass CEO awarded MBE

Former British Glass CEO awarded MBE

16th June, 2026
Gimav appoints new president

Gimav appoints new president

15th June, 2026
Glass and Glazing Collective reminder

Glass and Glazing Collective reminder

15th June, 2026
Fives powers Europe’s largest flat glass line for Şişecam

Fives in Sisecam commissioning

15th June, 2026
Berlin Packaging acquires UK-based company

Berlin Packaging acquisition

15th June, 2026

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