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​Dear colleagues and friends, On behalf of the Association "StekloSouz" of Russia, and on my own behalf, I would like to extend my sincere congratulations on this national holiday — National Unity Day!

Dear colleagues! The "StekloSoyuz" Association of Russia is now accepting registrations for the International Industry Competition "Leader of the Glass Industry — 2026"! We invite leading glass enterprises to compete for the title of the best in the industry. "Leader of the Glass Industry — 2026" serves as a key platform for professionals ready to demonstrate their leadership within the market for glass and glass products.

According to the German Federal Glass Industry Association, the market for glass packaging in Germany contracted by 7.8% in the first half of 2026, falling to approximately 1.82 million tonnes. A decline in sales volumes was observed in both domestic and foreign markets, continuing a trend seen during the same period last year.

A cluster dedicated to art glass and the visual arts may soon be established in Rostov-on-Don, featuring studios where artisans work in full view of the public. The concept was proposed by Yuri Ignatov, General Director of the Ignatov Art Glass Studio.

Dear Colleagues, The Association "StekloSouz" of Russia is actively fostering the technological modernization of the glass industry and strengthening its industrial sovereignty. A key focus for "StekloSouz" is supporting the adoption of advanced domestic solutions, particularly in the field of industrial process automation. Through the example of its member company, EKSARA LLC—which shares its experience in implementing an automated control system for fiberglass production based on the Russian multi-platform system "MIRTS"—"StekloSouz" showcases successful, real-world cases of the industry transitioning to domestic software and proprietary controllers.

The production of soft-coated flat glass at the Salavatsteklo Kaspiy plant, located in the Kumtorkalinsky District of Dagestan, is set to reach full capacity by 2027, according to the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Republic of Dagestan.

Dear colleagues! Join the premier event of the year in the heart of the Russian glass industry. Experience insights from leading experts, explore the latest technologies, and discover strategic solutions for the future of the sector at the 27th International Forum "Glass and Modern Technologies — XXI"!

​Today, October 29, 2026, a joint meeting of the Seminar on "Physical Chemistry of Glass and Glass-Forming Melts" (held under the auspices of the Physical Chemistry Section of the D.I. Mendeleev Russian Chemical Society, St. Petersburg Branch) and the Seminar on "Glass: Science and Practice" (organized by the NRC "Kurchatov Institute" – PNPI – ISC) is taking place in St. Petersburg. Viktor Ivanovich Osipov, President of the Association "StekloSouz" of Russia, will participate in the meeting. Viktor Ivanovich noted that fundamental research serves as a strategic resource for the Russian glass industry, and that an effective partnership between science and manufacturing is the key to its competitiveness.

Dear colleagues! The "StekloSoyuz" Association of Russia is now accepting registrations for the International Industry Competition "Leader of the Glass Industry — 2026"! We invite leading glass enterprises to compete for the title of the best in the industry. "Leader of the Glass Industry — 2026" serves as a key platform for professionals ready to demonstrate their leadership within the market for glass and glass products.