Global leader in glass and ceramic science to celebrate 50th anniversary with event showcasing products and engaging key partners
SINGAPORE – Corning Incorporated (NYSE:GLW), one of the world’s leading innovators in glass, ceramic, and materials science, will celebrate its 50th anniversary of operations in Singapore this week. For five decades, Corning has been at the forefront of innovation in Singapore, forging deep partnerships with businesses in the region and significantly contributing to the country’s vibrant economic and technology landscape.
“Corning’s deep commitment to innovation and strong partnerships have been critical to advancing data communications, life sciences, and advanced semiconductor optics in Singapore and around the world,” said Eric Musser, Corning President and Chief Operating Officer. “We’re excited to continue advancing technological capabilities and sustainability initiatives in the region.”
To commemorate the 50-year milestone, the company is hosting Corning Technology Day on Sept. 6. With the theme of “Transforming lives through innovation,” the event will bring together more than 120 business partners as well as industry and community leaders, including the Singapore Economic Development Board and the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. Attendees will experience Corning innovations making an impact around the world first hand.
Corning’s vital role in Singapore
Corning’s impact extends to multiple industries and has helped Singapore become a leading technology hub:
· Corning supports Singapore’s role as an international telecommunications gateway, helping multi-tenant data centers drive the digital economy and advance artificial intelligence in Southeast Asia.
· Many leading global banks deploy Corning’s fiber-optic cable systems for their mission-critical data center networks. Similarly, large venues, such as Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Sports Hub, enhance connectivity with Corning’s distributed antenna and cable systems.
· Major global brands continue to integrate Corning® Gorilla® Glass, renowned for its durability, into consumer and industrial electronics.
· Corning has helped enhance Singapore’s semiconductor value chain, a critical driver of regional growth. Across Asia, the company’s world-class technologies are integrated into industry-leading optical assemblies, photolithography systems, metrology equipment, and advanced packaging.
Innovating for a healthier, more sustainable future
Corning is committed to giving back to the communities where it operates. For example, the company launched the Life Science Accelerator Lab with Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR) in March 2023. The lab helps create cost-effective models for cultured meat production, supporting Singapore’s goal of sustainably meeting 30% of the country’s nutritional needs within the next five years.
The lab also supports Southeast Asian partners in cell and gene therapies, 3D cell-culture production, and high-throughput screening, advancing biomanufacturing capabilities in Asia.
“This year, we celebrate 50 years of success in Singapore. Corning’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and partnership with leading industry players remains steadfast,” said Adrian Chan, General Manager, Southeast Asia. “We’re excited about our future in Singapore as we support the country’s growth as a technology hub, develop local talent, and bring more Corning to the region.”
About Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a 170-year track record of life-changing inventions. Corning applies its unparalleled expertise in glass science, ceramic science, and optical physics along with its deep manufacturing and engineering capabilities to develop category-defining products that transform industries and enhance people’s lives. Corning succeeds through sustained investment in RD&E, a unique combination of material and process innovation, and deep, trust-based relationships with customers who are global leaders in their industries. Corning’s capabilities are versatile and synergistic, which allows the company to evolve to meet changing market needs, while also helping our customers capture new opportunities in dynamic industries. Today, Corning’s markets include optical communications, mobile consumer electronics, display, automotive, solar, semiconductors, and life sciences.
About Corning Singapore
Corning established a presence in the South East Asia (ASEAN) region in 1973 when it opened a Representative Office in Singapore for Specialty Glass and Consumer Products. In 2010, Corning Singapore became a holding company and in 2013 it added a center of excellence for supply chain management services. Corning as a whole remains focused on delivering innovation and state-of-the-art technology products to our customers and business partners in the region.
