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Corning Cuts Energy Intensity in Half at Fiber, Cable Manufacturing Facilities Around the World

Sustainability milestone reached through technology upgrades, equipment optimizations


CORNING, N.Y. – WEBWIRE

Corning Incorporated (NYSE: GLW) today announced that it has reduced energy intensity in its global fiber and cable manufacturing facilities by 50 percent – part of Corning’s commitment to protecting the environment through continuous improvement to its processes, products, and services.

Corning reduced its energy intensity by half through technology upgrades, equipment optimization, and sharing best sustainability practices across the business. Energy intensity is a measure of kilowatt hours of energy used for each kilometer of fiber or cable manufactured.

“We’re proud of our manufacturing teams around the world for demonstrating Corning’s commitment to sustainability – a commitment that benefits our environment, our communities, and our employees,” said Danny Henderson, division vice president and worldwide manufacturing manager, Corning Optical Fiber and Cable. “Investments in energy-efficient upgrades to our infrastructure and processes also helps control our costs, which serves our valued customers.”

Technicians, engineers, and plant personnel that make up Global Energy Management (GEM) teams at each of Corning’s fiber and cable facilities worldwide identified and executed energy conservation steps to reach this milestone. Some examples include: installing solar panels and LED lighting, optimizing manufacturing equipment, and implementing process improvements to decrease set-up time.

Corning launched its GEM program in 2006 to create and execute effective energy strategies. Since then, the program has grown to include energy-conservation teams at every Corning facility around the world. Since 2006, these efforts have improved Corning’s overall energy efficiency by more than 35 percent and have saved the company over half a billion dollars.

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For a complete listing of risks and other factors, please reference the risk factors and forward-looking statements described in our annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the day that they are made, and Corning undertakes no obligation to update them in light of new information or future events.

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About Corning Incorporated

Corning (www.corning.com) is one of the world’s leading innovators in materials science, with a more than 165-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 technology, automotive, and life sciences vessels. Corning’s industry-leading products include damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices; precision glass for advanced displays; optical fiber, wireless technologies, and connectivity solutions for state-of-the-art communications networks; trusted products to accelerate drug discovery and delivery; and clean-air technologies for cars and trucks.


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