Alastair Pilkington

Ceramic and glass business news of the week

By Lisa McDonald / December 6, 2019

Kazuo Inamori receives honorary knighthood, Freeman Technology launches new website, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for December 6, 2019.

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SGT initiates Pilkington early career award

By / November 7, 2011

Sir Alastair Pilkington. Credit: SGT. The Society of Glass Technology announced that it is beginning an “early career” biennial £1000 award (about $1,600) to promote creativity and excellence in studies…

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Manufacturing Flat (Float) Glass

By / April 8, 2009

This video demonstrates modern techniques of making large sheets of flat glass that has a smooth surface – something that perplexed glassmakers for centuries.

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