Are you a brand or manufacturer looking to stay ahead in the future of glass packaging?
Join us for an exclusive open day at our site in Sheffield, UK to explore cutting-edge new technologies, sustainability breakthroughs, and insightful industry discussions.
This is your chance to:
- See the latest innovations in glass technology (including new glass compositions and methods to make containers lighter)
- Gain expert insights from our specialists on reducing carbon emissions and future trends
- Tour our facilities and see our new large scale research furnace (with a capability of 50kg melts)
- Network with industry peers and meet our team for follow-up discussions
Agenda for the day
10.30 – Arrivals and networking
10.45 – Introduction to Glass Technology Services
11.00 – New technologies in glass making
11.30 – Tour of our facilities and showcase of the new large scale research furnace
12.30 – Lunch
13.15 – Maximising the sustainability of glass packaging
14.00 – Meet the Glass Technology Services team for further discussions
Price = FREE
Capacity for this event is limited to 30 people, so don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of glass packaging and how you can stay ahead of the latest trends.
Register your interest today by completing the form below.
Meet the glass experts:
Daniel Capon
Food & Drink Lead
Daniel is a specialist in glass analysis and focuses on XRF and SEM. He has worked in the glass industry since 1999 and oversees our glass properties and environmental departments. Read More
Areas of expertise:
Martyn Marshall
Melting and R&D Lead
Martyn has over 30 years’ experience in the design, development and production of silicate and non-silicate glasses for both commercial and scientific use, working globally with glassmakers. Read More
Areas of expertise:
Glass composition development Glass product development Research and development for materials science applications
Chris Holcroft
Energy & Environment Lead
Chris joined Glass Technology Services in 2005 and has expertise in environmental process improvement, resource efficiency, recycling and circular economy. He is also involved with the development, manufacture, and practical applications of novel glass products. Read More
Areas of expertise:
Circular economy, industrial symbiosis, and recycling Environmental improvement Functional controlled dissolution and phosphate glass development
Gareth Jones
Operations & Commercial Director
Gareth is our Operations & Commercial Director and works with a range of organisations across the global glass industry. He supports them in working towards their business targets, and ensures that our services meet the industry’s current and future requirements. Read More
Areas of expertise:
Strategy development and implementation Marketing Business development
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