Glass Futures today (10th December 2025) announced the launch of its redesigned website and refreshed strategic direction, marking a significant milestone in its evolution from a £60 million capital build project to a global innovation platform delivering real-world impact at scale.
Glass Futures and the University of Liverpool’s VEC (Virtual Engineering Centre) are launching AI Glass, a digital twin project designed to accelerate decarbonisation and drive innovation in the glass manufacturing industry. This collaboration represents a major step in sustainable manufacturing and industry digitalisation.
The UK Glass & Glazing Collective brought the future of UK-made glass into sharp focus at a special parliamentary event held at the House of Commons on Tuesday 28 October to spotlight the strategic importance of the glass sector in the UK’s industrial and net zero future.
Glass Futures is proud to announce a significant breakthrough in the commissioning of its world-first experimental glass furnace. At the start of this week, the team successfully rolled the first glass from the furnace, marking a pivotal moment in the journey to deliver a transformative R&D asset for the global glass industry.
Sarah Jones MP, Minister of State with joint responsibilities across the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) visited Glass Futures today to spotlight the critical role national assets play in delivering the UK’s Industrial Strategy and net zero ambitions.
Glass Futures is proud to announce the appointment of Adrian Curry as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, succeeding Mike Houghton, Chief Commercial Officer of Process Industries Software at Siemens. The organisation extends its deepest gratitude to Mike for his invaluable leadership and dedication during his tenure.
Glass Futures will today (25th June 2025) mark a major milestone by lighting its cutting-edge furnace for the first time.
Amid global calls for the adoption of green materials on World Environment Day, Glass Futures and AGI Glaspac are delighted to use the auspicious occasion to announce a pivotal collaborative sustainability agreement.
Glass Futures is leading a global effort to make glass production cleaner and more sustainable. Based in St Helens, the organisation is revitalising the town’s proud glassmaking heritage by creating skilled jobs, supporting local businesses, and inspiring the next generation of innovators.
