Great Britain, which exported the industrial revolution to the world, has been embarrassed in recent years by a technology that lags far behind the U.S. and much of Europe. Among the notable exceptions to this lack of inventive spirit is a 138-year-old firm named Pilkington Brothers Ltd., Britain's largest glassmaker. Pilkington's new "float glass" process has not only brought dramatic change to an ancient industry but restored some glitter to Britain's industrial reputation. Last week Pilkington completed a licensing agreement that allows Ford Motor to produce float glass for its autos,...
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