Türkiye Sise Ve Cam Fabrikalari : “The future and innovation of Glass” was discussed at the Şişecam Glass Symposium

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"The future and innovation of Glass" was discussed at the Şişecam Glass Symposium

Şişecam, the only global player in all core areas of glass, hosted the leading names of the world glass industry at the 36th Şişecam Glass Symposium with the theme "Glass is Future". The digital Symposium which was held with the participation of 608 glass professionals attracted great attention from students, academicians, industry professionals and scientists. The future, sustainability and new technologies of the industry was discussed during the Symposium.

Şişecam Chairman Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kırman gave an opening speech about the critical role of glass in human life at the Symposium. "Making glass has been one of the most important and impactful developments throughout recorded human history. Indeed, glass has proven to be one of the key enablers of modern human civilization. Our understanding of glass has grown exceptionally in the last two centuries followed by groundbreaking innovations. With its culture of innovation, advanced production capabilities and expertise in corporate R&D that dates back 50 years, Şişecam adds value to life by its innovative solutions and practices" Prof. Kırman said.

Şişecam CEO Görkem Elverici addressed the effects of the pandemic and the role of glass in terms of R&D and sustainability. "As indispensable as it is in its conventional use, glass, embodying unmatched properties of transparency, formability, hardness, inertness, low cost and availability is presenting itself as the key ingredient in a wide range of new and novel applications. Therefore, Glass is future" Elverici said.

10.12.2021 - Şişecam, a global actor in all main areas of glass industry as well as soda and chrome compounds, organized the 36th Şişecam Glass Symposium online. Şişecam Glass Symposium which was held with 608 participants attracted attention from students, academicians, industry professionals and scientists. The world's leading glass industry representatives and scientists discussed the future of the glass industry, sustainability, and new technologies during the symposium.

Şişecam Chairman, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Kırman, praised the proposal of the 2022 International Year of Glass which was formally approved by the United Nations in the opening speech he gave in the Symposium. "The history of glassmaking dates back more than 5000 years. Making glass has been one of the most important and impactful developments throughout recorded human history. Indeed, glass has proven to be one of the key enablers of modern human civilization. Our understanding of glass has grown exceptionally in the last two centuries followed by groundbreaking innovations. Advances in glass science and technology have served as essential ingredients for modern day society, including architecture, transportation, medicine, energy, communication, and display technology" Prof. Kırman said.

"Şişecam, the only global company with operations in all core areas of glass manufacturing, quickly transfers its R&D efforts into production with its highly qualified workforce. Şişecam's culture of innovation, advanced production capabilities and expertise in corporate R&D dates back 50 years. We add value to life by introducing innovative solutions and practices to the market. Şişecam Science, Technology and Design Center is one of the world's leading glass R&D centers" Prof. Kırman noted.

In his speech, Şişecam CEO Görkem Elverici addressed the effects of the pandemic and the role of glass in terms of R&D and sustainability. "As the COP26 drew our attention to the subject once again, we are facing the clear and present danger of climate crisis. However, with the advances in science and technology along with the emergence and maturation of digitalization, we are better equipped and more ready than ever to tackle the challenges we are facing and maintain sustainable and responsible growth as a global glass industry" Görkem Elverici said.

Stating that the glass is an integral part of renewable energy systems like solar cells or wind turbines, automotive and architectural glass with functional coatings to reduce the heating and cooling needs, resulting in significant energy savings. "As indispensable as it is in its conventional use, glass, embodying unmatched properties of transparency, formability, hardness, inertness, low cost and availability, is presenting itself as the key ingredient in a wide range of new and novel applications like in electronics, medicine, communications, and agriculture and it will continue to do so. Therefore, our message for today is Glass is Future." Elverici said.

Şişecam Chief R&D and Quality Officer Dr. Reha Akçakaya drew attention to the fact that the glass industry, which provides long-term value with its constantly developing and expanding usage areas, promises endless potential in creating a sustainable future. "'2022 International Year of Glass' will be very important for all of us. Next year we have to work harder for increasing the awareness of glass." Dr. Akçakaya said.

President of the International Commission on Glass (ICG) Prof. Alicia Duran was one of the keynote speakers of the event. Prof. Duran gave a speech about "The United Nations International Year of Glass-2022" at the plenary session of the event. As part of the symposium, 13 papers in 3 sessions were presented.

About Şişecam

One of the most established industrial enterprises in Turkey, Şişecam is a global player in business lines including flat glass, glassware, glass packaging and glass fiber as well as soda and chromium chemicals. Today, Şişecam ranks second worldwide in glassware production and among the top five producers of glass packaging and flat glass. Şişecam is also the world's eighth largest soda producer as well as the global leader in chromium compounds.

Operating in Turkey, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Romania, Slovakia, Hungary, Bosnia-Herzegovina, the Russian Federation, Georgia, Ukraine, Egypt, India and the USA, Şişecam plays a leading role in the flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, chemicals, automotive glass, glass fiber, mining, energy and recycling sectors.

As a global company with more than 85 years of experience, 22,000 employees, production activities spanning 14 countries on four continents, and sales in 150 countries, Şişecam aims to become one of top three global producers in all of its core business lines.

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