The Air Products Foundation of Allentown, Pennsylvania, recently announced that it will donate 15,000 USD to The Ceramic and Glass Industry Foundation (CGIF) and The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC), both located in Columbus, Ohio, to foster innovation by the next generation of ceramic and glass professionals.
“Air Products has been committed to helping the ceramic and glass industry for many decades, developing innovative combustion and industrial gas-based technologies for lower operating costs, higher quality and a reduced environmental footprint,” said Mike Pires, Director of Strategy, Marketing and Technology-Americas at Air Products. “These donations to the CGIF and GMIC will help achieve their goals of attracting, inspiring and training future ceramic and glass professionals, and we are proud to contribute to the industry’s bright future.”
According to Marcus Fish, Director of Development for the CGIF, the support offered by Air Products is invaluable. “With all of the challenges we’ve been facing these last 18 months, this donation enables us to do outreach to inspire the next generation of glass and ceramic professionals.”
“It’s a testament to Air Products’ vision, that they have made this commitment to helping to develop the work force that will take the glass manufacturing industry forward into the next generation,” said GMIC’s Executive Director Bob Lipetz. “We are grateful that progressive companies like Air Products support the Glass Manufacturing Industry Council’s efforts through their generous grants.”