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Coretec and IPAS partnership focuses on new glass technology
The University of Adelaide’s Institute for Photonics and Advanced Sensing (IPAS) has partnered with The Coretec Group, pioneer of silicon-based products, to develop a glass for CSpace, a 3D static volumetric display technology.
January 13, 2022 0 comment
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Bearing the burdens of Sheet Glass manufacture
A key facet of most all buildings & architectural structures is sheet glass. The “float glass” continuous production process presents some challenging application demands for bearings and related components. Whilst the glass production machinery manufacturers design and select components such as bearings to match the operating requirements, the ever-increasing pressures for greater production output means … Continue reading Bearing the burdens of Sheet Glass manufacture
January 15, 2020 0 comment
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Senex signs gas sales agreement with Australian glass manufacturer
Senex Energy has agreed to a domestic gas sales agreement for up to 10.5 petajoules (PJ) of natural gas with glass-packaging manufacturer Owens-Illinois (O-I) Australia. Under the five-year agreement, which commences 1 January 2021, Senex will supply 1PJ of gas a year over a five-year term, providing O-I’s Australian East Coast manufacturing plants with additional … Continue reading Senex signs gas sales agreement with Australian glass manufacturer
June 14, 2019 0 comment
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Vic gov supporting Melbourne glass manufacturer
A Victorian government program supporting local industry is helping a Melbourne-based glass manufacturer hire more workers and expand its operations. The company, A Touch of Glass, located in Carrum Downs, has taken on 46 new workers and will continue to hire additional staff through the Dandenong Skills and Jobs Centre. Established in 2012, A Touch … Continue reading Vic gov supporting Melbourne glass manufacturer
October 19, 2018 0 comment
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NZ company acquires Australian Glass Group
Auckland-based Metro Performance Glass has bought Australian Glass Group for $43.1 million.
August 12, 2016 0 comment
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Japanese researchers develop rubber-like super glass
Researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology have published a paper demonstrating a new type of glass with rubbery characteristics.
December 2, 2014 0 comment
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Glass manufacturer ACI to axe 50 jobs
Adelaide-based glass maker ACI will cut 60 jobs at its Adelaide plant because of slowing demand from the wine export industry.
September 10, 2014 0 comment
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Worker dies at Wollongong glass manufacturer
A 37-year-old man has died after an accident at a glass manufacturer in Wollongong.
March 7, 2013 11 comments
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Tonne of glass falls on worker
A tonne of glass fell on a worker in Queensland, leaving him with serious injuries.
December 3, 2012 0 comment
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Sluggish Australian beer and wine market could see job cuts for glass manufacturer
Owens-Illinois (OI) Australian employees could soon be out of work, as the US-based company reassesses its business amid slower beer and wine markets.
August 2, 2012 0 comment