Every industry needs a strong and active trade association. GMIC supports the profitability and competitiveness of our members by providing:
Technical Initiative Coordination
GMIC works with US Department of Energy, the EPA Energy Star, and other organizations to identify and accelerate the rate of innovation in energy efficiency for glass melting. GMIC Technical Committees coordinate areas of mutual interest, including: waste heat management, production efficiency, environmental health and safety, recycling and cullet supply, batch and materials, controls and sensors, forming, modeling, and glass strength. GMIC coordinates the Usable Glass Strength Coalition, an industry funded consortium providing fundamental research into usable glass strength.
Technical Education
GMIC provides hard to find courses on both fundamental topics, as well as advanced technical topics. Our day long symposia bring together leading experts to delve deeply into specific topics, such as modeling, sensors and controls, and energy efficiency. The GMIC organized Conference on Glass Problems is the largest conference on glass manufacturing in North America. This content rich conference provides 4 days of lecture, courses, symposia, as well a robust exhibiting and networking opportunities.
Industry Intelligence
Data about the glass manufacturing industry is difficult to obtain. GMIC produces the GMIC Glass Manufacturing Industry Report, a 135 pages of industry data, contact lists, and information emissions regulations.
Advocacy
GMIC supports our members needs to back or defeat legislation, address regulations, and oppose unfair trade practices.
Glass Industry & Material Promotion
GMIC is actively authors articles and editorials in major journals and website. Our members benefit from feature articles and interviews.
Networking Forum
GMIC promotes efficiency in the industry by providing forums for communication and networking, including; conferences, exhibitions, member communications, and leadership events.
Workforce Developement
Recruiting trained and motivated talent is concern of our members that GMIC addresses through programs directed at engineering students and job seekers. GMIC provides a career center to list industry positions and for job seekers to find opportunities
