Celebrating Innovation within Glass and the Supply Chain

13th May 2015

The British Glass Manufacturers' Confederation, the trade association for the UK glass industry, acts as the sector's focal point, playing a principal role in communicating the concerns and aspirations of its members to the Government, the European Union and other external interest groups and trade bodies.

​ It represents both manufacturers and suppliers of the glass industry in the UK, promoting glass as the material of choice and ensuring that both the industry and its products remain competitive and innovative. Sheffield city region has a strong manufacturing heritage and glass itself is linked with many other companies and industries within the supply chain, for example, raw materials suppliers, food and drink brand owners and logistics companies. Celebrating Innovation within Glass and the Supply Chain The Glass Focus Conference, held annually by British Glass, is an opportunity for companies up and down the supply chain to network, attend relevant presentations and seminars and showcase the latest developments in their sector in an exhibition area. The aim of the conference is to deliver an informative and thought provoking day which will cover specific developments and insights within both glass and the glass industry under the theme of 'Innovation within glass and the supply chain'. Attendees will include key representatives and decision makers from large glass manufacturers, specialist manufacturers, suppliers, recycling companies, machine manufacturers, brand owners and retailers, attracting individuals and companies from the UK and Internationally. What: British Glass 'Glass Focus' Conference Where: Marriot Renaissance Hotel, Manchester When: 12th June 2015, 9am-5pm Speakers last year included James O'Callaghan of Eckersley O'Callaghan, an award winning engineering design practice whose work includes the glass Apple stores worldwide, SAB Miller and Tesco on trends in packaging and Dr Jane Muncke, from the Food Packaging Federation. This year, we have confirmed speakers including Rain Newton-Smith, the CBI's director of Economics and a representative of Spencer Engineering presenting on Waste Heat Recovery. Award Winning After the successful launch of the inaugural Glass Focus Industry Awards at last year's conference, this has been expanded in 2015 to include more categories for both British Glass members and non-members to enter: Corporate Social Responsibility Marketing Campaign of the Year Innovation Award Apprentice of the Year Outstanding Contribution (Individual) Leadership Excellence Glass Company of the Year (British Glass Members Only) Supply Chain Initiative of the Year Winners will be announced at an evening black tie dinner after the Conference. For more information about British Glass and its events, sponsorship opportunities or further details on how to enter the awards, please visit the website www.britglass.org.uk or email glassconference@britglass.co.uk