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Dear colleagues! A member of the Association "StekloSouz" of Russia, the Glass Institute LLC actively participates in the development of the glass industry, holding events aimed at improving the quality of products and technologies. One of the upcoming events is the organization and conduct of a panel discussion on the topic: "Quality That Is Visible". Date: March 4, 2026

Dear colleagues, good afternoon! In pursuance of the decision of the 26th annual Forum "Glass and Modern Technologies – XXI," held on December 11, 2025, in Moscow, the Association StekloSouz of Russia (SSR) established the Working Group (WG) "Science and Business." The WG includes experts from the Scientific and Technical Center of the Association StekloSouz of Russia (STC SSR) and focuses on the interaction between science and industry.

Dear colleagues, we are publishing information from Microelectronic Technologies Plant LLC (ZMT LLC), a member of the StekloSouz Association of Russia: At the current stage of manufacturing and technology development in Russia, companies are increasingly considering not just the purchase of the next piece of equipment, but the lifecycle of a device or system. Modern equipment is viewed as a long-term solution to a technological challenge, requiring responsible management, operational monitoring, and timely service. It is always easier to prevent a potential technical problem than to fix it. Therefore, the issue of professional service for the supplied equipment is extremely relevant now.

The Larta Glass Group is implementing an investment project in Ramenskoye to launch a high-tech laminated glass production line for residential and commercial construction. The line is scheduled to begin commercial operation in the second half of 2026. The design capacity will be up to 2.4 million square meters of laminated glass per year. The project is being implemented with the participation of the Industrial Development Fund, which provided the company with a preferential loan under the "Development Projects" program.

The Association StekloSouz of Russia congratulates Igor Hetman (LLC Kartonplast-Ru) on his birthday!

Dear Colleagues! On December 11, 2025, a large-scale annual industry meeting – the 26th International Forum "Glass and Modern Technologies – 21" – was held at the International Industrial Academy in Moscow. Organizer: Association StekloSouz of Russia. We are publishing for your review the presentation by Evgeny Olegovich Elizarov, leading specialist at Microelectronic Technologies Plant LLC, Izhevsk, Udmurt Republic.

The Association "StekloSouz" of Russia congratulates Igor V. Murzin (Novomoskovsk Refractory Company LLC) on his birthday!

Dear colleagues and friends! On behalf of the StekloSouz Association of Russia and myself, I congratulate you on the upcoming Defender of the Fatherland Day! May each of you demonstrate perseverance and persistence in achieving any goals, maintaining calm, fortitude, confidence, and determination in defending your beliefs, values, and family.

Glass container exports from Kyrgyzstan increased by 47 percent in 2025, according to the National Statistical Committee. According to the agency, from January to December 2025, Kyrgyzstan exported 15.2 million units of glass containers worth $3.9 million, a 47% increase compared to 2024. At that time, 10 million units were exported worth $2.7 million.

The Association "StekloSouz" of Russia wishes you a Happy Birthday expert Fedorova Valentina!