Corning Inc. (0.6%) (GLW – $18.28 – NYSE)(GLW, Financial) is a leader in the manufacture of specialty glass and ceramic. The company manufactures glass substrates for liquid crystal displays (LCD), optical fiber, and cable, hardware and equipment products for the telecommunication industry, ceramic substrates and filter products for emission control, specialty materials, and scientific laboratory products. Corning offers a diverse business portfolio, strong financial discipline, technology and cost leadership, and new product innovation. We expect Corning to benefit from high definition 4K televison and diversified growth opportunity in its optical communication, life science, environmental science, and tough resistance Gorilla Glass.
From Mario Gabelli (Trades, Portfolio)'s GAMCO Equity Income Fund fourth quarter 2015 commentary.
