Corning avoids EU antitrust fine by ending exclusive deals with phone manufacturers

Corning avoids EU antitrust fine by ending exclusive deals with phone manufacturers

Corning, the US-based glass manufacturer behind Gorilla Glass, has vowed to end its exclusive deals and other practices that the European Commission deemed to be anti-competitive in order to avoid getting fined. If you’ll recall, the commission announced that it was investigating Corning last year, accusing it of squashing competition with its exclusive supply agreements,…

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Apple supplier Corning faces EU antitrust probe over exclusive supply deals with phone makers

Apple supplier Corning faces EU antitrust probe over exclusive supply deals with phone makers

The glass for every generation of iPhone has been made at Corning’s plant in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Steve Jobs’s persuasive powers played a crucial role in convincing Corning to develop the ultra-thin, scratch-resistant glass used in the iPhone. Jobs presented a compelling vision of the future of mobile devices, emphasizing the need for a durable and…

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