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American Glass Research is a full service independent research and testing laboratory with expertise in testing, design analysis, analytical testing, consulting, training, inspection, product liability and auditing for the glass container industry.

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Glass Testing


We serve both glass manufacturers and fillers encompassing food, beverage, tableware, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries. 

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Glass Analysis


We are an ISO accredited laboratory. Our services include: Glass Composition, Raw Material and Stone Analysis, plus USP/EP, Heavy Metal, Annealing & Tempering, Coatings and Contamination Testing.

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Glass Training


Open enrollment and private in-person and online Glass Training Seminars on a wide range of glass topics to increase workforce knowledge.

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Can You Break a Glass Using Only a Coin?

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Can You Break a Glass Using Only a Coin?

Can you use a coin to make a bottle explode? Watch our AGR challenge video to find out. To learn about residual annealing stress, annealing cycles, and measuring temper grades in glass containers, visit our Training section for more about our in-person seminar and E-Seminar on Cord & Annealing.

At American Glass Research we offer a number of both in-person and online seminars.

Latest News

Announcing Ralph Elder VP Sales and Marketing

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ralph Elder to lead Agr International’s worldwide sales and marketing.

Defect of the Month

Notch Defect in pharmaceutical vial

This v-shaped notch is a glass forming flaw referred to as a “Notch Defect”. While not easily visible, the notch defect will greatly reduce glass strength in pharmaceutical vials and must be avoided.