The presence of FontanaArte at Europuce featured a prestigious collection designed to high technical and aesthetic level as it coming out from a collaboration of work with designers of international renown. For public view April 14-19 was ...
This year LASVIT in Novy Bor created unique crystal trophies for the winners of the most famous cycling race in the world. It is hand-blown and cut by Czech glassmakers. The elegant prize was designed, as in previous years, by designer ...
With the oven ablaze melting shattered glass in the workshop and the nearby store abuzz with curious customers, it is hard to imagine that just a few months ago Lebanon’s last glass blower was about to close shop for good. On a ...
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Plant "Iristonsteklo" seeking a way out of a difficult situation. For three years, the company is working at half capacity. This was due to the fact that closed many alkogolproizvodyaschie production. As a consequence - the plant has lost ...
Tags: Construction, Decoration, Glass
French glassmaking group Saint-Gobain said Wednesday that it intends to reduce its dependence in western Europe by making investments in Asia and the United States. The company which makes glass for home, auto and packaging makes ...
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Glass manufacturer Libbey Inc. plans to spend $20 million on new technology, research and development at its factory in Shreveport. The Louisiana Economic Development department announced Tuesday that Libbey expects to create 70 jobs, ...
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Libbey Glass has announced an expansion project that is expected to bring new jobs to the area. The company announced Tuesday that it will invest $20 million in Libbey's Shreveport manufacturing site, including the addition of a new ...
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On Pervomay glass factory in Shumyachsky district conducted the first field session established with the regional administration artistic advisory council for handicrafts. Considered vital for glassmakers question of recognition of their ...
Vitrum 2013 opens today-the 18th International Trade Show specialized in Machinery, Equipment and Systems for Flat and Hollow Glass, Glass and Finished Products for Industry-attracting the sector's biggest players to Milan October 23-26, ...
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When silica, soda and lime meet high heat, a beautiful alchemy occurs. The result — a taffy-like substance otherwise known as glass — has inspired creative minds for centuries. Artists and craftsmen today often combine ...
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When silica, soda and lime meet high heat, a beautiful alchemy occurs. The result — a taffy-like substance otherwise known as glass — has inspired creative minds for centuries. Artists and craftsmen today often combine ...
Tags: Glass, Glass Art, Construction, Decoration
Whether it is an antique or brand new, Italian glass is a collectible that is coveted by many connoisseurs in the world of glass. Due to its lovely designs, interesting patterns and unique shapes, it has carved out a place for itself that ...
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A CITY of enchantment, Venice is also besieged with problems. It is threatened by rising sea levels, polluted lagoons and a grim economy. And glassmaking, its most famous industry, has long been sinking along with the city. Murano, an ...
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From 14–16 May 2013, a major conference for the glass industry was hosted by Emhart Glass, world leaders in glassmaking machinery. Entitled ‘Leaders Explore the Future of Glass Packaging’, it was held at the lakeside ...
This fascinating footage looks back at the traditions of glassmaking and glassblowing in Sunderland, to coincide with the relaunch of the National Glass Centre. It shows craftsman glass blowers at the Wear Flint Glass Works, Sunderland, ...
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