Country in focus: Turkey

Located at the crossroads between Europe and Asia, Turkey is one of the largest flat glass producers in the world. An analysis of the flat glass industry in the country and the factors contributing to its success is provided by Yogender Singh Malik….

Boron: a mineral in demand

Rohan Gunasekera writes about how boron, from a relatively unknown mineral used for glass production, has acquired strategic value and become an important raw material for high-tech and defence applications….

ASEAN float glass output

The ASEAN region is seeing steady growth in float glass production because of a high demand generated by the construction and automotive industries, urbanisation and increasing applications in renewable energy, according to Jahir Ahmed…..

Bangladesh glass: investment opportunity or ceiling?

A major investment is being made in Bangladesh’s flat and container glass industry to meet domestic demand and expand into exports. With the country’s rapid industrialisation and growing urban population, flat glass, container glass and other glass products have become increasingly popular, writes Jahir Ahmed….

State Profile: Telangana

Despite its small size in comparison to other South Indian states, Telangana is rapidly emerging as one of the nation’s largest glass manufacturing hubs….