ABOUT US
A Global R&D Network for Container Glass Research
Trusted by 11 Members worldwide
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25+
members
locations
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production lines
melting tanks
OUR HISTORY
Four Decades of Collaborative Glass R&D
1984: Founded to strengthen glass against rising alternatives, by working together.
Grown by peers: From a handful of pioneers to 11 global members (founders still active).
One focus: Container glass. We work on melting, forming, materials, and sustainability.
Shared power: We tackle problems too complex for single companies.
Faster uptake: Results spread across the network, turning ideas into line improvements.
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Knowledge Base
Evidence, methods, and updates from the IPGR network.
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Our Research
See the projects shaping cleaner, smarter glass manufacturing.
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Work for us
Grow with a global member network.
We help members outpace challenges with research they shape and knowledge they own
LEADERSHIP TEAM
The People Guiding Our Research & Partnerships
Dr. Dominik Orzol
Managing Director
Dr. Swantje Thiele
Senior Project Manager R&D
Simon Pietsch
Project Manager R&D
Berkay Kural
Role
Fiete Dierkes
Role
Michael Heinrichs
Technician & Plant Operator
Marcel Wehr
Accounting & Administration
LET'S CONNECT
Curious About Our Work? Let’s Talk
Whether you’re exploring membership, a researcher looking for collaboration, or a student interested in glass innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re always open to meaningful conversations that help shape the future of glass.