[Glassworks Profile] Arc International

French glassmaker Arc International is one of the world's largest tableware glass manufacturers. Today, Arc International is active on five continents and recorded turnover of 1.3BN Euros in 2008. It recently appointed Guillaume de Fougieres as Chairman of the Board, a move that is intended to help turnaround the company's operational profitability in a demanding global economic climate. This article gives an update of the company's activities and plans for the future, which includes ending production of crystal at its Blaringhem site near Arques by the end of 2009.