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Vitro claims status as largest glass R&D facility in North America

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Vitro Architectural Glass stated that its Glass Technology Center is the largest glass research and development facility in North America. The center, located north of Pittsburgh, has been conducting architectural glass research for over 60 years. Since 1958, the facility has generated more than 1,100 patents, with researchers developing an average of 30 patentable inventions annually.

From glassmagazine.com

Why it matters

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Vitro acquired PPG’s flat glass business in 2016 and has since invested in its U.S. manufacturing operations and the technology center. The company's R&D leadership increases market pressure on glass suppliers.

From glassmagazine.com

Who's involved

  • VitroOperates its largest R&D facility within the geographical context of North America.
  • ŞişecamA Turkish glass manufacturing company that might be affected by Vitro's R&D leadership.

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  • ŞişecamSpeculative

    Could face increased market pressure on sales and competitive positioning due to Vitro's R&D leadership.

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