GITNUXREPORT 2025

Digital Transformation In The Glass Industry Statistics

Digital transformation boosts efficiency, revenue, safety, and innovation in glass manufacturing.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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48% of companies in the glass sector reported increased revenue after implementing digital tools

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55% of glass firms see digital transformation as essential for competitive advantage

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60% of industry players use cloud-based solutions for data management

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41% of glass companies have developed mobile apps for process management

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33% of the industry reports enhanced customer engagement through digital channels

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43% of glass manufacturers use digital platforms for supply chain transparency

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54% of industry players leverage big data analytics to improve customer insights

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51% of the industry has adopted digital dashboards for KPIs

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64% of firms utilize digital diagnostics for equipment maintenance

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72% of glass industry leaders believe digital transformation will be critical for long-term sustainability

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58% of firms have implemented digital onboarding processes for new employees

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49% of industry players are utilizing digital performance monitoring to improve worker productivity

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42% of companies use digital communications platforms for stakeholder engagement

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54% of the industry reports an increase in process flexibility through digital automation

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57% of companies use digital tools for workforce scheduling and management

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44% of companies report better traceability of raw materials through digital tracking

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41% of the industry has integrated digital feedback systems to improve product quality

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55% of companies have adopted digital record keeping for regulatory compliance

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49% of industry players utilize digital marketing strategies to expand market reach

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61% of firms are investing in digital infrastructure upgrades to support Industry 4.0

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54% of companies leverage digital tools for energy management and monitoring

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69% of companies believe that digital skills training is necessary for future growth

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39% of companies have integrated virtual reality for staff training

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65% of glass manufacturers have adopted digital transformation strategies to improve operational efficiency

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45% of companies experienced reduced waste through digital process optimization

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44% of glass firms have seen a reduction in energy consumption via digital process monitoring

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35% of the industry has adopted predictive maintenance using machine learning algorithms

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62% of glass manufacturers track real-time production data to optimize output

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49% of firms report increased safety due to digital monitoring systems

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50% of the industry reports cost reductions through digital workflow automation

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40% of firms have reduced product defects through digital quality management systems

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38% of companies use IoT-connected sensors to monitor furnace health

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49% of companies report improved compliance tracking through digital records

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31% of the industry has adopted machine learning models for process optimization

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35% of firms are employing digital sensors to monitor environmental conditions inside production facilities

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50% of companies utilize digital analytics to optimize procurement strategies

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43% of companies use digital simulations for training workforce in high-risk processes

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69% of firms see digital transformation as essential for meeting sustainability standards

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59% of industry stakeholders view digital transformation as a means to improve sustainability reporting

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70% of glass companies plan to invest in IoT technologies by 2025

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42% of glass manufacturers have integrated AI for quality control

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52% of glass producers utilize digital twin technology to simulate production processes

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68% of the industry participants believe that Industry 4.0 is transforming glass manufacturing

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37% of glass manufacturers are using augmented reality for maintenance and training

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53% of companies reported faster product development cycles through digital tools

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55% of the industry expects digital transformation to boost profit margins within five years

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58% of companies utilize automated data collection for quality assurance

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47% of glass companies use 3D printing for prototype development

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67% of industry stakeholders see digital transformation as a key driver of innovation

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73% of companies are exploring blockchain solutions for authentication and tracing

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60% of the industry employs robotic automation in production processes

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46% of companies reported better forecasting accuracy due to predictive analytics

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61% of industry players consider digital transformation as a means to expand into new markets

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29% of firms utilize digital collaboration platforms for project coordination

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55% of companies have increased their R&D investment due to digital tools

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40% of the industry now uses artificial intelligence for demand forecasting

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63% of glass companies are exploring virtual reality for design visualization

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36% of businesses have adopted digital customer service platforms specifically for B2B client relations

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37% of glass manufacturers utilize digital platforms for collaborative innovation

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Key Highlights

65% of glass manufacturers have adopted digital transformation strategies to improve operational efficiency
48% of companies in the glass sector reported increased revenue after implementing digital tools
70% of glass companies plan to invest in IoT technologies by 2025
55% of glass firms see digital transformation as essential for competitive advantage
42% of glass manufacturers have integrated AI for quality control
60% of industry players use cloud-based solutions for data management
45% of companies experienced reduced waste through digital process optimization
52% of glass producers utilize digital twin technology to simulate production processes
68% of the industry participants believe that Industry 4.0 is transforming glass manufacturing
37% of glass manufacturers are using augmented reality for maintenance and training
53% of companies reported faster product development cycles through digital tools
44% of glass firms have seen a reduction in energy consumption via digital process monitoring
35% of the industry has adopted predictive maintenance using machine learning algorithms

Glass manufacturing is undergoing a digital revolution, with over 65% of companies embracing innovative technologies like IoT, AI, and digital twins to boost efficiency, reduce waste, and secure a competitive edge in an industry rapidly transforming through Industry 4.0.

Digital Adoption and Infrastructure

48% of companies in the glass sector reported increased revenue after implementing digital tools
55% of glass firms see digital transformation as essential for competitive advantage
60% of industry players use cloud-based solutions for data management
41% of glass companies have developed mobile apps for process management
33% of the industry reports enhanced customer engagement through digital channels
43% of glass manufacturers use digital platforms for supply chain transparency
54% of industry players leverage big data analytics to improve customer insights
51% of the industry has adopted digital dashboards for KPIs
64% of firms utilize digital diagnostics for equipment maintenance
72% of glass industry leaders believe digital transformation will be critical for long-term sustainability
58% of firms have implemented digital onboarding processes for new employees
49% of industry players are utilizing digital performance monitoring to improve worker productivity
42% of companies use digital communications platforms for stakeholder engagement
54% of the industry reports an increase in process flexibility through digital automation
57% of companies use digital tools for workforce scheduling and management
44% of companies report better traceability of raw materials through digital tracking
41% of the industry has integrated digital feedback systems to improve product quality
55% of companies have adopted digital record keeping for regulatory compliance
49% of industry players utilize digital marketing strategies to expand market reach
61% of firms are investing in digital infrastructure upgrades to support Industry 4.0
54% of companies leverage digital tools for energy management and monitoring

Digital Adoption and Infrastructure Interpretation

With nearly three-quarters of glass companies embracing digital diagnostics and over half leveraging big data for customer insights, the industry is shattering old paradigms—transforming itself from fragile to fiercely future-ready in the blink of a glass—proving that digital dust is now the cornerstone of sustainable success.

Digital Skills and Workforce Development

69% of companies believe that digital skills training is necessary for future growth
39% of companies have integrated virtual reality for staff training

Digital Skills and Workforce Development Interpretation

With 69% of companies recognizing digital skills as essential for future growth and 39% leveraging virtual reality for training, the glass industry is clearly shaping up for a future where high-tech expertise glasss over traditional methods.

Operational Efficiency and Safety

65% of glass manufacturers have adopted digital transformation strategies to improve operational efficiency
45% of companies experienced reduced waste through digital process optimization
44% of glass firms have seen a reduction in energy consumption via digital process monitoring
35% of the industry has adopted predictive maintenance using machine learning algorithms
62% of glass manufacturers track real-time production data to optimize output
49% of firms report increased safety due to digital monitoring systems
50% of the industry reports cost reductions through digital workflow automation
40% of firms have reduced product defects through digital quality management systems
38% of companies use IoT-connected sensors to monitor furnace health
49% of companies report improved compliance tracking through digital records
31% of the industry has adopted machine learning models for process optimization
35% of firms are employing digital sensors to monitor environmental conditions inside production facilities
50% of companies utilize digital analytics to optimize procurement strategies
43% of companies use digital simulations for training workforce in high-risk processes

Operational Efficiency and Safety Interpretation

With nearly two-thirds of glass manufacturers embracing digital transformation, the industry is not only refracting inefficiencies into clarity but also forging a safer, greener, and more cost-effective future—proof that in the world of glass, digital is the new crystal-clear vision.

Sustainability and Compliance

69% of firms see digital transformation as essential for meeting sustainability standards
59% of industry stakeholders view digital transformation as a means to improve sustainability reporting

Sustainability and Compliance Interpretation

With 69% of firms embracing digital transformation as key to meeting sustainability standards and 59% leveraging it to enhance reporting, the glass industry is clearly turning to technology as both its eco-friendly compass and its transparency thermometer.

Technologies and Innovation

70% of glass companies plan to invest in IoT technologies by 2025
42% of glass manufacturers have integrated AI for quality control
52% of glass producers utilize digital twin technology to simulate production processes
68% of the industry participants believe that Industry 4.0 is transforming glass manufacturing
37% of glass manufacturers are using augmented reality for maintenance and training
53% of companies reported faster product development cycles through digital tools
55% of the industry expects digital transformation to boost profit margins within five years
58% of companies utilize automated data collection for quality assurance
47% of glass companies use 3D printing for prototype development
67% of industry stakeholders see digital transformation as a key driver of innovation
73% of companies are exploring blockchain solutions for authentication and tracing
60% of the industry employs robotic automation in production processes
46% of companies reported better forecasting accuracy due to predictive analytics
61% of industry players consider digital transformation as a means to expand into new markets
29% of firms utilize digital collaboration platforms for project coordination
55% of companies have increased their R&D investment due to digital tools
40% of the industry now uses artificial intelligence for demand forecasting
63% of glass companies are exploring virtual reality for design visualization
36% of businesses have adopted digital customer service platforms specifically for B2B client relations
37% of glass manufacturers utilize digital platforms for collaborative innovation

Technologies and Innovation Interpretation

With over two-thirds of glass companies embracing Industry 4.0 innovations—from AI-driven quality control to virtual reality design—the industry is clearly shaping up to see a crystal-clear transformation where digital tools not only refine production but also redefine the very art of glass-making.