A Unified Voice for a Thriving Glass Industry
GMIC connects, supports, and inspires the world’s leading glass producers, suppliers, and researchers.
We serve our members through government and trade advocacy, the promotion of glass usage, the coordination of technical initiatives, education and training, workforce development, and the facilitation of new ways to meet sustainability demands. We do for you what you can’t do alone.
GMIC members include glass melting companies, glass product suppliers (material, equipment, technology, and services), laboratories, colleges and universities, glass users, industry consultants, and individuals. We connect all segments of glass manufacturing including container, flat, fiber, and specialty.
In addition to the support of a proactive national trade association, GMIC members receive industry communications, conference fee discounts, courses and symposia, supplier and customer referrals, and much more.
SUSTAINABILITY | ENGAGEMENT | EDUCATION | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | AWARENESS
Member Spotlight
Corning is a leader in materials science, driving innovation across multiple industries. With a strong commitment to research and development, Corning delivers breakthrough solutions in life sciences, mobile consumer electronics, optical communications, display technology, and automotive markets.
Through advanced glass technologies, their dedication to purposeful invention continues to shape the way the world interacts, works, and lives.
2025 Glass Problems Conference and Symposium
Presented by GMIC and Alfred University, the 86th anniversary Glass Problems Conference will be held from Oct. 6-8 in Toledo, Ohio, followed by the GMIC/GlassTrend Symposium on Oct. 9
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How to Begin a Career in the Glass Manufacturing Industry
EVs, fiber-optic internet, energy-saving windows—glass quietly powers all of them. If you want a career where your work literally shapes modern life, this is it. How to begin a career in the glass manufacturing industry: a step-by-step roadmap If you’re…
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Apple and Corning Bring 100% of iPhone and Apple Watch Cover Glass Production to Kentucky
Apple and Corning are deepening their long-standing collaboration with a $2.5 billion commitment to produce all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass at Corning’s Harrodsburg, Kentucky facility. For the first time, every unit sold worldwide will feature precision glass manufactured…
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President’s Message Summer 2025
“Thank you to all the individuals that help make the GMIC the great organization it is. The longer I am involved the more I am impressed by all the people who help make this function given their workloads outside our…
In our ongoing representation of the glass industry, the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) advocates for both the specific needs of our members and the wide-ranging benefits of glass. Get in touch and see what we can do for you.
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