Corning (NYSE:GLW) is a global technology company specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced glass and ceramic materials. Founded in 1851 as the Brooklyn Flint Glass Works, Corning has evolved into a leader in materials science, serving industries ranging from consumer electronics and telecommunications to automotive and life sciences. The company is headquartered in Corning, New York, and operates research and manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe and Asia.
Corning’s product portfolio is organized into four primary business segments. The Display Technologies segment supplies high-performance glass substrates for LCD and OLED screens used in televisions, monitors and mobile devices. In the Optical Communications segment, Corning produces optical fiber, cable and connectivity solutions that form the backbone of modern broadband and data center networks. The Environmental Technologies segment designs and manufactures ceramic substrates and filters for automotive emissions control systems, while the Life Sciences segment offers laboratory glassware, plastic consumables and instrumentation under brands such as Pyrex and Axygen.
Innovation at Corning is driven by its dedicated research and development organization, which focuses on breakthroughs in areas such as damage-resistant cover glass for mobile devices, high-strength glass for next-generation displays and fiber-based solutions for 5G networks. The company’s facilities in California, North Carolina, Germany, China and elsewhere enable close collaboration with customers and rapid scaling of new technologies.
Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Wendell P. Weeks, Corning continues to pursue growth opportunities through strategic partnerships, joint ventures and targeted investments in emerging markets. By leveraging its long history of materials science expertise, the company aims to address evolving global needs for connectivity, sustainability and advanced manufacturing.
