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Readers Can’t Contain their Interest in New Anchor Glass CEO

Anchor Glass’ announcement regarding the appointment of Nipesh Shaw as its new CEO drew massive interest last week.

July 24, 2017

This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Shah Appointed CEO of Anchor Glass

Shah will succeed Jim Fredlake, who informed the board of his intention to retire.

July 19, 2017

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Anchor Glass Container Corp. recently announced that Nipesh Shah has been named CEO and a member of the board of directors.

Saint-Gobain Retains Top Position

Readers last week were once again most interested in Saint-Gobain Corp.’s recent personnel changes.

Susan Sutton

June 12, 2017

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This weekly roundup highlights the ceramic, glass, refractories, brick and related news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Ardagh Earns ENERGY STAR Certifications

The three ENERGY STAR certifications were earned by Ardagh manufacturing facilities in Bridgeton, N.J.; Dunkirk, Ind.; and Madera, Calif.

June 6, 2017

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Ardagh Group, Glass–North America was recently awarded three ENERGY STAR plant certifications for superior energy performance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Glass Additives See Growth from Glass Packaging Market

Increasing consumption of colored and specialty glass in the packaging industry has been a major factor driving growth in the glass additives market.

May 24, 2017

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The global glass additives market is expected to reach $1.56 billion by 2025.

First Quarter 2017 Net Sales Essentially Flat for O-I

For the first quarter, O-I recorded earnings from continuing operations of $.30 per share (diluted), compared with $.42 per share in the 2016 first quarter.

May 5, 2017

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Owens-Illinois, Inc. (OI) recently reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31.

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Partnerships Key to Glass Recycling Success

Two recent models for how partnerships are key to glass recycling success can be found in Ohio and Colorado.

Lynn Bragg

May 1, 2017

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Members of the glass recycling supply chain, along with local and state agency partners, are critical components to set up and facilitate many community and state glass recycling programs. Partnerships in the recycling arena are not necessarily limited to funding or capital investment for equipment or infrastructure, and often focus on recyclable materials purchasing agreements, as well as steady end markets for glass recyclables.

Multiple Factors Driving Steady Growth for Glass Containers

The glass container market in 2016 was led by the Asia-Pacific region, with a market share of 35%, closely followed by Europe

April 19, 2017

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The annual production of glass containers was 51.42 MMT in 2016 and is estimated to reach 62.95 MMT by 2022, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.43%.

Vitro Completes PGW OEM Automotive Glass Business Acquisition

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., PGW operates seven manufacturing plants, two satellite facilities and two float glass furnaces in the U.S.

March 14, 2017

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Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V. recently announced that it has completed its acquisition of Pittsburgh Glass Works’ (PGW) automotive original equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass business from LKQ Corp.

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Glass Recycling Coalition Strengthens Community Resources

The GRC brings together a diverse membership of more than 35 companies and organizations across the supply chain.

Lynn Bragg

March 1, 2017

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In celebration of America Recycles Day 2016, the Glass Recycling Coalition (GRC) launched its website, www.glassrecycles.org. The GRC also kicked off the first in a series of webinars targeting a variety of topics—adding another resource to support making glass recycling work.