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70^th Conference on Glass Problems

October 13 and 14, 2009
Fawcett Center for Tomorrow, The Ohio State University

75 years of Glass Problems Conferences (1934-2009)

The Conference on Glass Problems first met in 1934 and is now the largest US industrial glass meeting. Attendees from around the world will meet for two days and discuss the latest innovations and solutions to manufacturing issues and the future of the glass industry.

The Conference on Glass Problems is proudly sponsored by the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at The Ohio State University.

On-line Registration is now available

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Hospitality Suites and Table-top Display Space Available

More than twenty hospitality suites at the University Plaza are available for guests and vendors, as well as table-top display space at the Fawcett Center. [more about suites and display space]

GMIC Sponsored Events

The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) will present three events bracketing the Glass Problems Conference dates:

GMIC Strategic Planning Meeting : Monday, October 12, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Fawcett Center for Tomorrow
GMIC Annual Meeting: Thursday, October 15, 8:00 - 10:00 am University Plaza Hotel
Energy Efficiency Workshop: Thursday, October 15, 10:15 am - 4:00 pm University Plaza Hotel

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Short Courses

Two short courses will be offered on Monday, October 12, in conjunction with the Glass Problems Conference:

Glass Making NFPA 70E Training--This course has adapted the contents of Chapter 1 of NFPA 70E to apply generally to electrical safety for anyone working with or around glass making equipment that has an electrical power source. Attendees will be provided with information on how to work safely in recognizing, evaluating, and controlling electrical hazards involved in the glass making process.
Fundamentals of Batch and Furnace Operation--The course is an introduction to the principles of commercial glass production employed in Batch & Furnace operations in U.S. glass producers. Suggested attendees could be vendors or newer individuals to glass manufacturing seeking an introduction to the issues faced in glass production.

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Conference Authors

Download copyright transfer form (PDF) This form will permit the inclusion of your articles in the Collected Papers of the Conference.

Conference Committee

Conference Director:
Charles H. Drummond, III – The Ohio State University

Program Advisory Committee:

Ruud G. C. Beerkens – TNO-TPD
Dick Bennett - Johns Manville
Terry Berg - CertainTeed
Warren Curtis - PPG Industries
Tom Dankert – Owens-Illinois
Martin H. Goller - Corning
Larry McCloskey – Toledo Engineering
C. Philip Ross – Glass Industry Consulting
Elmer Sperry - Libbey Glass
John Tracey - North American Refractories
Carsten Weinhold - Schott
Dan Wishnick - Siemens