Former British Glass Technology Ltd., was relaunched on 31 March this year under the new title of Glass Technology Services Ltd (Glass Technology Services). Glass Technology Services is a wholely-owned subsidiary of the British Glass Manufacturers Confederation created in 1988 by the merger of the British Glass Industry Research Association (BGIRA) and the Glass Manufacturers Federation (GMF). According to the company, the new name serves to emphasize its independence and to recognize the evolution in the nature of the company's business. The focus of activities has moved from large research projects to the provision of fast turn-round, quality, technological services, equipment and consultancy. Glass Technology Services' customers and clients now include companies from throughout the supply chain as well as manufacturers. Its mission remains to provide a premier technical service to the world of glass.
