Since the pandemic began, Corning has been working to do our part in the fight against COVID-19. Along with keeping our employees, facilities, and communities safe, we’ve been working around the clock to manufacture our Corning Valor® Glass vials to help with delivery of vaccines. Read more about Valor Glass below.
Fighting the pandemic
The role of Corning Valor® Glass in a COVID-19 world
The role of Corning Valor® Glass in a COVID-19 world
The Race to Make Vials for Coronavirus Vaccines
The Race to Make Vials for Coronavirus Vaccines
Read MoreA Corning factory in upstate New York is running around the clock to help meet the urgent demand.
Photography by Christopher Payne for The New Yorker
A Corning factory in upstate New York is running around the clock to help meet the urgent demand.
Photography by Christopher Payne for The New Yorker
Working Together to Distribute a Vaccine
Working Together to Distribute a Vaccine
Watch NowAs experts developed a vaccine for COVID-19, many began to wonder how the vaccine will actually be transported. With the help of companies like Corning, Inc., Natuzzi Ice and Thermo King, the vaccine will be safely distributed around the country.
As experts developed a vaccine for COVID-19, many began to wonder how the vaccine will actually be transported. With the help of companies like Corning, Inc., Natuzzi Ice and Thermo King, the vaccine will be safely distributed around the country.
Inside the race to make vials for the Coronavirus Vaccine in upstate New York
Inside the race to make vials for the Coronavirus Vaccine in upstate New York
Watch NowNBC’s Gary Grumbach gets an inside look at the operation going on inside a glass company in upstate New York, as employees work around the clock to ensure they are producing enough glass vials for the Coronavirus vaccine. Corning Inc. is one of two private companies selected by “Operation Warp Speed” to create the vials, which have distinct properties. It was allocated $204 million to increase production, in hopes of manufacturing 164 million vials a year.
NBC’s Gary Grumbach gets an inside look at the operation going on inside a glass company in upstate New York, as employees work around the clock to ensure they are producing enough glass vials for the Coronavirus vaccine. Corning Inc. is one of two private companies selected by “Operation Warp Speed” to create the vials, which have distinct properties. It was allocated $204 million to increase production, in hopes of manufacturing 164 million vials a year.
Covid-19 Vaccines Could Depend on the Strength of This Vial
Covid-19 Vaccines Could Depend on the Strength of This Vial
Read MoreDrugmakers and health authorities are counting on Corning’s new medical glass container, named Valor, to protect Covid-19 vaccines better than conventional ones, especially during initial months when supplies will be limited and little can afford to be lost.
Drugmakers and health authorities are counting on Corning’s new medical glass container, named Valor, to protect Covid-19 vaccines better than conventional ones, especially during initial months when supplies will be limited and little can afford to be lost.
The story of Corning Valor® Glass
The story of Corning Valor® Glass
Learn how Corning’s 100-plus years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry led to the development of a new category of glass. Our Valor Glass is a manifestation of the company’s strategic framework, which enables Corning to continue creating world-changing products.
Responding Compassionately and Systematically
Deploying Resources for Good
Supporting the Acceleration and Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines and Drugs
Corning received $204M in funding from BARDA to substantially expand domestic manufacturing capacity
Corning received $204M in...
Corning received $204M in funding from BARDA...
Corning received $204M in funding from BARDA to substantially expand...
Corning received $204M in funding from BARDA to substantially expand domestic manufacturing capacity
Corning received $204M in funding from BARDA to substantially expand domestic manufacturing capacity
Co-Innovating to Produce Face Shields for Local Hospitals
Corning scientists organized a plan to 3D print and assemble more than 2,000 protective face shields
Corning scientists organized...
Corning scientists organized a plan to 3D...
Corning scientists organized a plan to 3D print and assemble more than...
Corning scientists organized a plan to 3D print and assemble more than 2,000 protective face shields
Corning scientists organized a plan to 3D print and assemble more than 2,000 protective face shields
Helping Establish Food Hub
Corning is collaborating to help address the increased demand for food assistance as a result of COVID-19
Corning is collaborating to...
Corning is collaborating to help address the...
Corning is collaborating to help address the increased demand for food...
Corning is collaborating to help address the increased demand for food assistance as a result of COVID-19
Corning is collaborating to help address the increased demand for food assistance as a result of COVID-19
Supporting Science
Corning is providing support for the scientific community during COVID-19
Corning is providing support...
Corning is providing support for the...
Corning is providing support for the scientific community during...
Corning is providing support for the scientific community during COVID-19
Corning is providing support for the scientific community during COVID-19
Providing Supplies
Corning and Infratel Italia battle the impact of COVID-19
Corning and Infratel Italia...
Corning and Infratel Italia battle the...
Corning and Infratel Italia battle the impact of COVID-19
Corning and Infratel Italia battle the impact of COVID-19
Corning and Infratel Italia battle the impact of COVID-19
Donating Antivirus Coatings
Nippon Paint and Corning donate antivirus coatings
Nippon Paint and Corning...
Nippon Paint and Corning donate antivirus...
Nippon Paint and Corning donate antivirus coatings
Nippon Paint and Corning donate antivirus coatings
Nippon Paint and Corning donate antivirus coatings
Business Continuity & Preparedness
Corning Life Sciences: Applications & Resources for COVID-19
Corning is here to help you advance your COVID-19 research.
Corning is here to help you...
Corning is here to help you advance your...
Corning is here to help you advance your COVID-19 research.
Corning is here to help you advance your COVID-19 research.
Corning is here to help you advance your COVID-19 research.
Corning Optical Communications: The Signal
Our plan to help you stay informed and connected during this time.
Our plan to help you stay...
Our plan to help you stay informed and...
Our plan to help you stay informed and connected during this time.
Our plan to help you stay informed and connected during this time.
Our plan to help you stay informed and connected during this time.
The Cutting Edge: 3D Cell Culture
3D cell culture models are one of the indispensable technologies leading the fight against infectious diseases.
3D cell culture models are...
3D cell culture models are one of the...
3D cell culture models are one of the indispensable technologies leading...
3D cell culture models are one of the indispensable technologies leading the fight against infectious diseases.
3D cell culture models are one of the indispensable technologies leading the fight against infectious diseases.
Supply Chain Pandemic Response
Corning’s global supply chain COVID-19 response.
Corning’s global supply chain...
Corning’s global supply chain COVID-19...
Corning’s global supply chain COVID-19 response.
Corning’s global supply chain COVID-19 response.
Corning’s global supply chain COVID-19 response.
Latest News
Donating Safety Supplies
Donation of surgical masks to Inspira Health to fight COVID-19
Donation of surgical masks to...
Donation of surgical masks to Inspira Health...
Donation of surgical masks to Inspira Health to fight COVID-19
Donation of surgical masks to Inspira Health to fight COVID-19
Donation of surgical masks to Inspira Health to fight COVID-19
Corning Expands Unity Campaign Efforts
Personal donations total more than $100,000 from the company's management group
Personal donations total more...
Personal donations total more than $100,000...
Personal donations total more than $100,000 from the company's management...
Personal donations total more than $100,000 from the company's management group
Personal donations total more than $100,000 from the company's management group