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The slowdown in the economy put a brake on the Group's growth during the third quarter. The weaker economy resulted in a fall in demand for clear raw glass, without however affecting price levels.

The first phase of the project will center on 35 Agrarian Reform Communities (ARCs) in the Mindanao region of the Philippines.

Asahi Glass Company (AGC) has announced an automotive glass recycling test initiative that begins next March and will lead to a full-scale program in 2004.

VITRUM 2001, the international trade fair dedicated to machinery, equipment and systems for flat and hollow glass, manufactured and processed glass and glass products for industrial use, closed its doors on Saturday, October 6th.