We do for our members what they can’t do alone.

We’re positioning the glass industry to better meet sustainability demands.

We help support rewarding careers across the glass industry.

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.

Mission

The mission of GMIC is to facilitate, organize, and promote the interests, economic growth, and sustainability of the glass industry through education and cooperation in the areas of technology, productivity, innovation, and the environment.

SUSTAINABILITY  |  ENGAGEMENT  |  EDUCATION  |  WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT  |  AWARENESS

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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

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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