Conference on Glass Problems

Expanding possibilities in materials and processing at 84th Conference on Glass Problems

By Lisa McDonald / November 15, 2023

The 84th Conference on Glass Problems welcomed almost 400 attendees to Columbus, Ohio, from Nov. 6–8, 2023. The conference featured numerous talks highlighting ways to improve the efficiency of the glass production process, from raw materials selection to flue gas cleanup.

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Sustainability guides discussion at 83rd Conference on Glass Problems

By Lisa McDonald / November 8, 2022

The 83rd Conference on Glass Problems welcomed 426 attendees to Columbus, Ohio, from Oct. 31–Nov. 3, 2022. The conference featured numerous talks on various aspects of sustainability, including decarbonization and energy efficiency, raw materials, and collaborative initiatives.

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Manufacturers raise awareness of glass benefits at the 82nd Conference on Glass Problems

By Lisa McDonald / November 9, 2021

The 82nd Conference on Glass Problems took place Nov. 1–4, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Speakers focused on the need to raise public awareness of glass’s benefits and shared knowledge on topics of great value to manufacturers.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 7, 2021

By Lisa McDonald / June 7, 2021

Verder Scientific Inc USA acquires Mager Scientific, Ceramics Expo returns as planned for 2021, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for June 7, 2021.

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From automation to sustainability, the Virtual Conference on Glass Problems covers the gamut of glass manufacturing innovation

By Lisa McDonald / November 3, 2020

The 81st Conference on Glass Problems took place virtually Oct. 26–30, 2020. Speakers touched on a comprehensive list of topics that are of big interest in the glass manufacturing industry, including Industry 4.0 and sustainability.

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Ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 7, 2020

By Lisa McDonald / September 7, 2020

RPM acquires leading abrasives manufacturer, TRI academic scholarships for full-time students, and more ceramic and glass business news of the week for September 7, 2020.

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Innovation, sustainability mark the future of glass manufacturing at the Conference on Glass Problems

By Lisa McDonald / November 1, 2019

The 80th Conference on Glass Problems took place Oct. 28–31, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. Speakers discussed the importance innovation and sustainability will play in the future of the glass industry.

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79th Conference on Glass Problems brings together glass manufacturing industry

By Andrea Ross / November 9, 2018

More than 535 people from around the world gathered at the Greater Columbus Convention Center November 5–8, for the 79th annual Conference on Glass Problems. The conference brings together global manufacturers, suppliers, and academics to exchange innovations and solutions.

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Air Products Foundation to donate up to $15,000 to support future of ceramic, glass science

By Faye Oney / November 6, 2018

Visit Air Products Foundation’s hospitality suite at the 79th GPC in Columbus, Ohio this week and help support the future of ceramic and glass science. For every 100 visitors, it will donate $100, up to $15,000 to the CGIF and the GMIC.

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Air Products donates $15,000 to ensure future opportunities for ceramic and glass students

By Faye Oney / December 5, 2017

Air Products recently presented a check for $15,000 to the Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation and the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council. The money will go toward supporting student travel grants and the CGIF’s mission to attract talent in the ceramic and glass industry.

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