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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Highlighting Sustainability: DOE’s Better Plants Program and the Glass Industry
Introduction The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Better Plants program has emerged as a significant initiative, encouraging industries nationwide to reduce energy intensity, enhance sustainability, and boost competitiveness. This article explores the Better Plants program’s impact within the glass industry,…
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Gallo Glass: The Largest U.S. Glass Container Plant Tackling Sustainability Challenges
Sustainability used to be a bonus. Today, it’s a baseline—and one glass manufacturer is pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Gallo Glass, the largest glass container plant in the U.S., is turning heads with its massive environmental efforts, redefining what…
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Hybrid Furnaces: Revolutionizing Glass Melting with 80% Renewable Energy
The glass industry accounts for approximately 2.6% of global industrial CO₂ emissions. As the world intensifies its focus on sustainability, the glass manufacturing sector is under increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. Enter hybrid furnaces—a groundbreaking innovation poised to…
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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