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New "Coatings for Containers - Purpose & Performance" live webinar
New "Coatings for Containers - Purpose & Performance" live webinar

We are pleased to announce our latest live webinar in our "Spotlight On" seriers "Coatings for Containers - Purpose and Performance".  The first of the two, live 1 hour sessions will be conducted on Tuesday September 21 and the second on Thursday 23.  Both begin at 9:00 AM EDT/13:00 GMT/15:00 CEST. The two session will be recorded and attendees can replay at their convenience. Learn more or register HERE.

ANNOUNCING SAVINGS ON COMBINATION PACKAGES OF AGR ON-DEMAND E-SEMINARS IN JULY & AUGUST
ANNOUNCING SAVINGS ON COMBINATION PACKAGES OF AGR ON-DEMAND E-SEMINARS IN JULY & AUGUST

We are pleased to provide special combined training, on-demand, E-seminar/Webinar packages from our full catalogue. These combinations are only available for purchase during the months of July and August with special promotional pricing on three different bundles. Buy during the promotion and view them on your schedule later!

Announcing in-person pharmaceutical training in August
Announcing in-person pharmaceutical training in August

We are pleased to announce we will be conducting our “Testing and Fracture Diagnosis of Pharmaceutical Glassware” in-person 3-day training seminar August 17-19 on our Butler, PA campus. This course helps participants develop an understanding of the characteristics of glass as a packaging material and will introduce techniques for the evaluation of flaw severity as well as how to distinguish between functional and cosmetic defects. Learn more or register HERE.

New "Bottle Breakage 101" live webinar June 10 & 17
New "Bottle Breakage 101" live webinar June 10 & 17

AGR has been conducting fracture analysis seminars for over 80 years. With budgets and travel still restricted, AGR has constructed a new webinar “Spotlight on: Bottle Breakage 101” to introduce the fundamental concepts of fracture analysis to employees of glass manufacturers, fillers, and distributors.

AGR Fracture Diagnosis Case Studies to be shared
AGR Fracture Diagnosis Case Studies to be shared

Over our 90+ years of conducting glass research we have completed numerous analyses which have shaped our understanding of glass strength and failure. We would like to share selected case studies that are noteworthy examples of fracture diagnosis techniques. See our just released Q2 e-Newsletter to learn more and to download the first case study (for free). Download HERE.

New Sand to Shelf E-seminar
New Sand to Shelf E-seminar

Our successful “Sand to Shelf: Essentials of Glass Containers” live webinar is now available as an on-demand E-seminar! This 8-part training course offers a comprehensive overview of glass container science, manufacturing, testing and fracture diagnosis. The E-seminar is conveniently divided into 39 modules (8 to 15 minutes in length) that allows the participant to progress at their own pace. There are quizzes to confirm comprehension, and a certificate will be issued upon completion. Learn more, see a free preview or register here.