Due to the availability of wood for fuel, many glass factories were located around Pittsburg. In 1864, Amory Houghton, Sr. purchased the Brooklyn Flint Glass Manufactory. The company name was changed to Corning Flint Glass Works when, in 1868, Amory moved to be closer to the rail line in Corning, New York. The railroad now provided the coal for the glass furnace and Corning…

By Sharon Janota, Manager of Trade Show Operations November 23, 2010  Want to get ahead of the game?  Register now to avoid the $100 on-site registration fee.  Registrations made after March 5th will be $100 per badge.  By registering early, you will receive your badge packet in advance of the Show which includes your show badge and holder, a show informational brochure…

HECNA is leading a group of members, sponsored by the IHA, on a new trade mission to India. The week long excursion will focus on building relationships between IHA members and key business retailers and distributors in India.  This mission presents a great opportunity for businesses to learn and grow on a global scale and to begin export programs in one of the biggest…