The managing director of Encirc, Adrian Curry, has been appointed president of British Glass for a two-year term.
Effective from 1 January, the appointment will see Curry join the organisation’s board and work with industry colleagues to raise the profile of the glass bottling industry as a whole. He was elected to the position at British Glass’ annual meeting and will take over from Davia Walmsley, the creative director of Daedalion Glass Studios, who was the first female president of the association in its 100-year history.
British Glass is the glass packaging industry’s trade association, representing manufacturers at a national, European and international level. Its remit includes promoting the benefits of glass as a packaging material, ensuring the industry remains a competitive force and at the forefront of innovation. It also offers guidance and support not only to British glass manufacturers, but the entire supply chain from initial design to end-product.
Adrian Curry said: “It is a great honour to be elected to the position of president of British Glass. I am looking forward to working closely with the board to promote the endless possibilities of glass as a material.
“A key focus of my term will be driving the industry to become more sustainable, and in particular meeting the commitment to the government’s Industrial Decarbonisation & Energy Efficiency Roadmap. The aim of an 80% carbon reduction by 2050 is achievable, and some manufacturers, including Encirc, are already setting an example for other industries to follow.”
Dave Dalton, chief executive of British Glass, added: “We are delighted to welcome Encirc managing director Adrian Curry as the new president of British Glass. With his strong and visible commitment to the glass industry, I’m sure Adrian will be a tremendous emissary and steadying influence for the world of glass manufacturing in what promises to be a very exciting time of global changes.”
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