Corning announces launch of Corning Viridian Vials

Corning launched Corning Viridian Vials, the latest innovation in its expanding pharmaceutical glass-packaging portfolio. The new technology can improve filling-line efficiency by up to 50% while reducing vial-manufacturing carbon-dioxide-equivalent emissions by up to 30%. “Corning continues to push the boundaries of glass technology to help our customers tackle their most complex challenges,” said Ron Verkleeren, senior vice president and general manager, Corning Life Sciences. “Viridian Vials’ cutting-edge coating technology allows our customers to deliver medications safely and efficiently – for both patients and the planet.” Viridian Vials use 20% less glass material than conventional glass vials, with no impact on the quality or safety of the vial. This reduction in glass material lowers manufacturing and transportation-related emissions by up to 30% and decreases the total amount of glass entering the waste stream.