MEMBERSHIP

Where Industry Leaders Co-Create the Future of Glass

Trusted by 11 Members worldwide

MEMBER BENEFITS

Own the Research That Moves the Glass Industry Forward

Members set priorities, fund the work, and own the know-how. You gain shared R&D, peer validation, and faster learning, so your plants stay competitive and your roadmap stays ahead.

Shared Focus

Work on what matters most to container glass, so effort is aligned and results scale across plants.

Knowledge Exchange

Learn from peers’ trials and data. Avoid repeat mistakes. Turn collective experience into better decisions, faster.

Innovation Drive

Tackle problems single companies can’t solve alone, such as forming, melting, materials, and CO₂, through coordinated R&D.

Strategic Investment

Pool resources for high-impact research and keep the resulting IP within the member community.

AREAS OF FOCUS

The Front Lines of Glass R&D

Our focus areas reflect what matters most to glassmakers: fewer emissions, smarter forming, stronger containers, and safer production.

Each topic is shaped by member needs and built for measurable industrial results.

Emissions

Melting
Cutting CO₂ at the source with better batch chemistry and cleaner melting strategies.
Productivity

Forming
Boosting throughput with smarter forming tools, real-time control, and data-driven improvements.
Safety

Forming
Protecting workers with science-based safety measures and better monitoring in high-risk processes.
Batch materials

Melting
Exploring new raw materials to remove carbon from the equation, without compromising quality.
Forming Technology

Melting
Engineering forming systems for stronger, lighter, more precise containers.
Energy Benchmarking

Melting
Measuring energy use across member plants to pinpoint savings and validate new solutions.
Forming tools

Forming
Making forming tools more durable and precise through advanced material science.