Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing

• A new magazine for manufacturers and ceramic/glass business
• Meets the urgent information needs of ceramic and glass manufacturers
• Business news, people news, trade show coverage

Breaking in: A guide to working with big business

In this second issue of Ceramic & Glass Manufacturing, we look at how small companies can leverage their advantages to gain work from their much larger counterparts as suppliers and partners.

The main story features interviews with representatives from both small and big companies, including John Schneiter (CEO of Free Form Fibers) and Mark Wolf (vice president of Kyocera’s Fine Ceramics Group).

In the column “One CEO’s secrets to success,” founder and CEO of Exothermics Steve DiPietro offers tips on working with big companies, from building trust and credibility in your relationship to becoming part of the larger company’s long-term development plan. A short list of resources available to small manufacturers is provided as well.

The latest ceramic and glass business news fill the pages of C&GM, including openings and upgrades of plants, centers, and facilities; new acquisitions and collaborations; and market trends. We also preview upcoming trade shows.