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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…
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Quarterly DOE Report for Member Newsletter
Though there has been uncertainty around Department of Energy projects, and many projects are still under review, GMIC’s DOE project, Advanced Electric Melting to Decarbonize Commercial Glass, continues to move forward. The project began in October, 2024 and work is…
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How AI Is Supporting Sustainability Goals in the Glass Industry
Worldwide, glass manufacturing is a booming industry that asks manufacturers to produce a quality product but also reduce waste. This begs the question: How can we dramatically reduce the glass industry’s environmental impact without sacrificing its indispensable products? One promising…
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Glass Packaging Earns Top Marks in Consumer Sustainability Rankings
A recent McKinsey & Co. survey of U.S. consumers reinforces what the glass industry has long known: recyclability is central to how Americans define sustainable packaging—and glass leads the way. Among all packaging materials, glass was ranked as the most…
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Verescence Welcomes New Shareholders Movendo Capital and Draycott
Verescence, the global leader in glass bottles for the Perfumery and Cosmetics industries, has announced the arrival of new shareholders: Movendo Capital and Draycott. These two family-owned investment firms bring deep experience and a shared commitment to long-term value creation.…
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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…
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Optimizing Glass Furnace Operations: CelSian’s Energy-Saving Technologies Aligned with DOE Initiatives
Energy costs can account for up to 14% of total glass production expenses? In an industry where margins are tight, optimizing energy efficiency isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. The U.S. glass industry faces ongoing challenges in reducing energy consumption while maintaining…
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The Role of Glass in 5G Technology: Manufacturing Challenges and Solutions
Glass: The Unsung Hero of 5G Infrastructure 5G technology demands materials that can support high-frequency signals with minimal loss. Glass, particularly silicate glass, exhibits low dielectric loss, a smooth surface, and high resistance to process chemistry, making it an ideal…
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