Benefits & Opportunities

Benefits For Members

The council will develop, select and coordinate a pre-competitive R&D portfolio with the goal of strengthening the competitive position of the glass industry in material markets. The council will:

• identify technology priorities,
• evaluate R&D proposals,
• attract and distribute R&D funding,
• manage R&D projects,
• negotiate Cooperative R&D Agreements (CRADAs),
• determine intellectual property rights and
• protect the interests of its members

• Participate in a national program setting direction for the industry

• Receive low risk access to developing technologies

• Reduce cost and spread risk of non-proprietary R&D

• Obtain annual eligibility for self-directed research

• Enjoy specialized information flow to members only

• Guide a unified, national voice to help the glass industry compete more effectively in global markets

• Receive practical technical support to address your specific problems

• Communicate directly with the major players in the industry, exchange ideas and promote opportunities for shared projects in areas of mutual interest

• Compete more effectively against foreign competitors and alternate materials

• Networking - building one-on-one relationships with potential customers through meetings and sub-committee activities

• Deal with glass industry colleagues as an equal, speak openly on issues; avoids customer-vendor relationship

• Provides direct point of contact in glass companies - greater likelihood of getting a reply than "cold calls"

• Use GMIC information database for industry referrals

• Enjoy ability to guide industry research in directions of interest to individual members: your special concerns get priority hearing

• Membership breaks down barriers within the industry and leads to collaborations that would otherwise not take place

The GMIC is working with the Department of Energy to develop R&D projects and to allocate $5 million in budgeted research funds to strengthen the position of the Glass Industry. By joining the GMIC, you will gain priority access to emerging, productivity-enhancing technologies as well as a voice in setting priorities for further glass research. The GMIC will influence the investment of these funds and will play a pivotal role in preparing the glass industry to meet the competitive challenges of the next century. In today's marketplace, where individual companies' research has often been dramatically reduced (if not eliminated), we are providing our members with the opportunity to acquire technical developments they can put to practical use ahead of their competition. See "Coming Events" Page for details on the development of this research portfolio"

• The "G+" Program! Annually, members multiply their membership dollars back in laboratory credits through this exciting, GMIC/DOE program at the National Labs. Get access to expertise, equipment and lab time, up to $24,999 worth, through the Lab Coordinating Council and GMIC. It's the perfect opportunity for independent study on topics of specific interest to your companies.

• Gain the ability to propose and participate in projects, which access millions of dollars in research funding under various agencies, most notably the U.S. Department of Energy.

• Core members have voting rights on all issues relating to choosing and funding research projects to guide technological developments to boost productivity, growth and competitiveness for glass manufacturers.

• All members provide input as well as receive timely information on key issues affecting the glass industry including expert assistance and support on regulatory matters.

• Communicate directly with the major players in the glass industry, exchange ideas and promote opportunities for shared projects in areas of mutual interest.

• Be part of a unified, national voice to help the glass industry compete more effectively in global markets.
  

Annual Membership Dues*

* Dues are Prorated Quarterly - 5% of total dues will be used for lobbying activities and is NOT tax deductible.

Download a Membership Application or Contact GMIC for an information package on membership and an application form.
 

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