1952 ⟶ Float Glass Process Developed
The float glass process is developed by Alastair Pilkington.
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🏭 Bessemer Process Patented
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United Kingdom🏭 Float Glass Process Developed
The float glass process is developed by Alastair Pilkington.⟶
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