Independent experts in glass, Glass Technology Services, are holding the first of a series of packaging and homeware workshops on 11 March 2020. This free one-day workshop will give delegates a sound introduction to glass as a material, how it is made and an understanding of performance properties.
Focusing on key topics for kitchenware, homeware, cosmetics and food and drinks packaging lines, the workshop is ideal for those working in roles from design to quality assurance. This day will give you the tools and knowledge to work with glass more e?ectively.
The agenda includes the basic chemistry of glass and its manufacturing processes, environmental and sustainability considerations, glass performance, defects and product speci?cations, as well as appropriate due diligence and chemical compliance testing.
Graham Morris, Product Performance Manager at Glass Technology Services, said:
“This workshop is ideal for anyone working in packaging design, quality assurance, procurement or marketing within the food, drink and retail sectors or for anyone looking to gain expert knowledge on glass packaging. “The sessions will give delegates the opportunity to learn from leading industry experts and will provide all the knowledge they need to feel confident when working with glass.”
Held at the Glass Technology Services laboratories and offices in Sheffield, this is a great opportunity to learn about glass requirements and specifications, raise questions with leading experts and engage with likeminded representatives across the supply chain
The day includes a tour of the Glass Technology Services laboratory facilities – including demonstrations of key analyses and services carried out by the experts in glass. Sessions will also feature new technologies and developments in glass research and development. Please visit the glass packaging and homeware workshop page for further details, agenda and to register delegates to attend. Further workshops will be scheduled later in the year. For more information on the technical support, training and workshops available sign up to the Glass Technology Services newsletter.
Glass Technology Services Ltd provides analysis, consultancy, testing and research and development support to all parts of the glass supply chain – from raw materials to the end consumer.
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