The significant breakthrough in the commissioning of its world-first experimental glass furnace has been announced. Glass Futures, based at the former United Glass site near to Saints' Totally Wicked Stadium, is a global innovation platform that brings together industry, academia, and government. From pioneering the world’s first multi-fuel hybrid pilot-scale glass furnace, to enabling circular supply chains and smarter manufacturing, Glass Futures aims to deliver real-world solutions at scale. "Along with the fantastic team at Glass Futures and our members, we are now fully open and actively collaborating.”Support from Glass Futures' members who contributed their expertise, played a vital role in this success. Aston Fuller, general manager at Glass Futures, said: “Having been part of Glass Futures since the very beginning, seeing the first glass roll from our furnace is a moment I’ll never forget."