Glass & Glass Product Manufacturers NAICS 3272

Mar 30, 2026 - Cybersecurity Threat

• Cybersecurity is an emerging threat to glass industries, USGlass Magazine reports. The glass and glazing industries, along with the broader manufacturing sector, are top targets for cyberattacks, driven by valuable intellectual property, reliance on legacy systems, and the high cost of downtime, according to a 2026 IBM X-Force report. That’s because many firms lack sufficient cybersecurity investment and operate a mix of outdated and modern technologies, increasing vulnerabilities. Attackers exploit this, often using stolen credentials, phishing, or exposed remote services, to gain access and move laterally into operational systems. Common weaknesses include poor integration between IT and operational technology (OT), weak identity and access controls, inadequate backups, and lack of disaster recovery plans. These gaps make ransomware especially effective, as production disruptions quickly translate into financial losses. To reduce risk, experts emphasize integrating OT into cybersecurity programs, strengthening authentication, modernizing systems, and developing continuity plans.
• Amazon Trends data indicate that glass packaging products, particularly in the food and beverage and home goods categories, have seen steady growth in sales volume and average price, according to AI sourcing engine Accio. The average price for glass jars and bottles has increased by approximately 12% year-over-year, reflecting the premiumization trend and higher demand for durable, reusable containers. Sales volume for glass packaging products peaked in Q4 2024, coinciding with the holiday season, and saw a secondary peak in Q2 2025. The dual sales peaks in Q4 and Q2 suggest that glass packaging products are in high demand during both holiday gifting and seasonal home organization. Meanwhile, Google Trends data reveals fluctuating consumer interest in glass packaging over the past five years, with notable peaks corresponding to specific events and seasonal trends, particularly around major retail seasons such as the holiday period (November–December) and the summer months.

• Manufacturers of glass and glass products are facing an acute labor shortage, which only looks to get worse, Glass Magazine reported recently. “Labor is the number one challenge for fabricators, glaziers, and full-service glass companies," says Jenni Chase, VP of Workforce Development for the National Glass Association, adding, "It is the biggest pain point for the glass industry,” Moreover, the construction and manufacturing industries are also facing a chronic labor shortage. Construction will need half a million workers on top of the normal hiring rate to keep up with labor demand in 2024 and again in 2025, per the Associated Builders and Contractors. A study by Deloitte and the National Association of Manufacturing reports that the ongoing shortage of skilled labor could lead to 2.1 million unfilled jobs by 2030. Recognizing the severity of the labor shortage, the NGA has added Workforce Development to its organizational goals.
• Producer prices for glass and glass product manufacturers hit another new high in February, up 4.9% compared to a year ago, after rising 2.8% in the previous February-versus-February annual comparison, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Rising costs, tariffs, and other factors are driving producer price inflation. Employment by the industry shrank 2.3% year over year in January, while average wages at nonmetallic mineral product manufacturers, which includes makers of glass and glass products, rose 4.8% YoY in February to $28.82 per hour, BLS data show. New residential construction activity, which drives demand for windows and glass doors, increased in January compared to a year ago and versus December, according to the Census Bureau.