IPGR Organization

About us

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Purpose of the association

The purpose of the association is to increase and maintain the competitiveness of glass in the packing industry by research and development programs, the commercialisation of R+D results as well as individual cooperation between the members of the association.

Name and seat of the association

International Partners in Glass Research (IPGR) e.V., Nerscheider Weg 170, 52076 Aachen, Germany.

The constitution of the association (IPGR) dates from November 18th, 2009

The organs of the association:

The organs are the executive committee and the general manager. The executive committee consists of all members of the association. It elects the chairman and decides in all questions of general policy and business. It appoints the general manager of the association, who is responsible for all research and development projects and administration.

Besides of the above mentioned two organs there is a technical committee and a furnace committee established. These committees meet frequently and take care of all R+D and development projects referring to their area of expertise.

Structure

 

Chairman
Dr. Guido Stebner (Vetropack)

Deputy Chairman
Dr. Thomas Struppert (Wiegand-Glas)

General Manager
Dr. Dominik Orzol

 
Project Manager R&D | Technical
Dr. Swantje Thiele

Project Manager R&D | Furnace
Simon Pietsch

    

Executive Committee (EC)

The Executive Committee consits of at least one decision maker from each member.

The Executive Committee usually meets once a year and decides upon IPGR roadmaps, legal issues, budgets and on continuation of projects based on recommendations of the Technical Committee and the Furnace Committee.

Technical Committee (TC)

Consists of technical experts from member companies.

The Technical Committee usually meets twice a year to discuss and coordinate all R&D projects with regard to their area of expertise.

Furnace Committee (FC)

Consists of technical experts from member companies.

The Furnace Committee usually meets twice a year to discuss and coordinate all R&D projects with regard to their area of experience.