A research and development center capable of melting and forming glass in a small-scale manufacturing environment will be the centerpiece of a new facility at the Owens-Illinois, Inc., (NYSE: OI) global headquarters in Perrysburg, Ohio. This new R&D center, which O-I announced today, will help advance new concepts and qualify emerging technologies that could revolutionize glass melting and forming. "By significantly changing the way glass is made, we can deliver even more innovative and brand-building products for our customers, increase the efficiency of our operations and further enhance the sustainability of glass," said Giancarlo Currarino, vice president and chief technology officer.
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Container glass
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C 4738