Case studies

A salon brand received a serious injury complaint from a consumer where it was reported that glass had been found within an anti-aging cream.

A customer producing articles manufactured from two different glasses fused together ('cased glass') discovered that, during production, many articles were cracking causing loss of production. 

A multinational pharmaceuticals manufacturer engaged us to consult during their primary packaging selection for a new product.

A leading glass manufacturer was experiencing issues with inclusions in their glass and engaged us to troubleshoot the issue.

We spoke to CO-RO’s Director of Global Packaging, Alison Nyman about our working relationship and what it means to their business.

The remains of a broken wine bottle were sent to us and the customer, a prominent UK brand, requested to know the reason for the failure of the bottle.

We were contacted by a leading cookware brand owner following several customer complaints regarding the failure of their mixing bowls while in use.

A well-known cookware brand received a customer complaint that a glass cafetiere ('French Press') had "exploded" whilst full of hot liquid and needed to know the cause of the failure.

A number of glass fragments had been reported to be present within two bottles; the brand owner had checked the densities of the fragments and bottles prior to sending them to Glass Technology Services for independent review