The mounting challenges and increasing market demands that face the glass industry today can be daunting. American Glass Research is dedicated to providing the highest quality services to help you rise above your recurring issues with proactive, cost saving solutions. In today's world, it is crucial to have the ability to predict and certify the performance of an article before costly problems occur. That's where AGR can make the difference for your organization. Our experienced team of professionals will work with you to recommend the most appropriate sampling and test protocol-whether the need is for preventative quality assurance, first response problem solving, or anything in between. Over the past 60 years, we have maintained an unparalleled record of service in this field and can help you devise test strategies specific for your goals, timeline, and budgetary needs.

Nearly all of our services are applicable to glass manufacturers and end-users alike, and the list of services is continually expanding along with advances in technology. The strategies implemented at AGR have benefited some of the biggest names in the food, beverage, tableware, and pharmaceutical industries. We have also provided instrumental evaluations of tempered ware and candle ware items. However, it is not necessary to be a large company to benefit from a partnership with AGR. We have provided assistance to companies with interests that ranged from a single individual up to multinational corporations. Give us a call, and we would be happy to discuss how our services can benefit you with a free-of-cost estimate today.

Some of the primary testing areas we offer include:

• Performance Testing
• Failure Analysis / Problem-Solving
• Proof-of-Design Testing
• Glass Chemistry
• Dimensional Measurements
• Defect Identification
• Residual Stress Evaluations

All of our services include a formal technical report summarizing test procedures, results, conclusions, and recommendations, when appropriate. Pricing is based on time spent and materials used, and an estimate will be provided in an upfront quote along with a projected timeline to completion. Rush rates are also available. In all cases, a sustained dialogue is requested and encouraged so that we can explain our results personally, in plain language, and tailor our work to your specific process and needs.