- The European Union launched an antitrust investigation into Corning, alleging anti-competitive practices in the smartphone cover glass market.
- Corning responded with a series of commitments aimed at addressing the EU’s concerns and ensuring fair competition.
- Key measures include scrapping exclusive agreements, capping supply demands, and revising patent enforcement practices to promote market fairness.
The European Union is turning up the heat on Corning, the American glass giant known for its industry-standard Gorilla Glass. Earlier this month, the EU launched an antitrust investigation into Corning’s market practices. Now, Corning has come forward with a detailed set of commitments aimed at addressing regulators’ concerns over its market dominance and alleged anti-competitive behavior.
Alkali-AS Glass — marketed under Corning’s iconic Gorilla Glass brand — has become a cornerstone of modern devices due to its durability and resistance to cracks. While Corning’s dominance in this field has driven technological advances, the EU suspects that the company’s grip on the market might have crossed competitive boundaries.