The need to lightweight glass containers is driven by the needs of minimizing input costs, competition from alternative packaging materials such as PET, aluminium cans etc. Lightweight glass containers offer commercial benefits for manufacturers, retailers and brand owners and can be developed without compromising critical factors such as consumer appeal or product durability. This article takes a look at recent Asian glass manufacturers lightweighting initiatives.
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Journal Title
Asian Glass April/May 2010 35, 37
Sector
Container glass
Class
C 4164