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
SUSTAINABILITY | ENGAGEMENT | EDUCATION | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | AWARENESS
Member Spotlight
With roots reaching back to an 1800s lab experiment, long-time GMIC member Owens Corning now employees more than 19,000 people in over 30 countries around the world. The company develops and produces insulation, roofing, and is the world’s largest manufacturer of fiberglass composites. Owens Corning is committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation.
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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GMIC Announces New 2025 President: Stanley Rutkowski
GMIC Leadership Update Stanley Rutkowski, Senior Applications Engineer at RoMan Manufacturing, has begun his term as President of the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) for 2025. Stan is eager to advance key initiatives, including the Department of Energy grant, hosting…
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GMIC Office is Moving to Toledo
GMIC is on the move to a new office in Toledo, Ohio! Our new business address is: 3950 Sunforest CtSuite 200, Office 209Toledo OH, 43623 After many years of being co-located with the American Ceramic Society in Columbus, OH, our…
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2025 GPC Call for Abstracts
The call for abstracts for the 86th Glass Problems Conference is now open, and submissions are due by January 22, 2025. The conference will take place October 6-9, 2025, at the Glass City Center in Toledo, Ohio, USA. Abstracts will…
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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