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COVER ADVERTISER: EMMETI - SIPAC Via Galileo Galilei 29 42027 Montecchio Emilia (RE) - Italy NEW 5FM t'BY &NBJMFNNFUJ!FNNFUJTQBJUtXXXFNNFUJTQBJU WEB SERVICE IS PUBLISHED BY Via Antonio Gramsci, 57 - 20032 Cormano (Milano) - Italy ( Tel.: +39 - 02 - 66306866, Fax: +39 - 02 - 66305510 E-mail: [email protected] ( www.glassonline.com contents NEW WEB SERVICE: ( glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 7 MAGAZINES articles 27 COMPANY PROFILE Ardagh Group: global operations 32 REFRACTORY DEVELOPMENTS 4*(."UFDIOPMPHZXJUIPVU XBUFSBOEDMBZBOETQFDJBM refractories 36 COMPANY DEVELOPMENT IRIS Inspection Machines: R&D focus at inspection solutions innovator 40 FOREHEARTH AND DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEMS 143HBUIFSJOHCBZTCFOFmU from System 500 technology This issue also contains: '0$640/ 27 MELTING FOCUS ON '63/"$&4 '03&)&"35)4 #"5$)1-"/54 #0045*/( 4:45&.4'03"--(-"44 MELTING 5:1&4 FURNACES, FOREHEARTHS, BATCH PLANTS, BOOSTING SYSTEMS FOR ALL GLASS TYPES The world of glass melting is both complex and energy consuming. There are many different types of furnaces, and diverse types of fuel used, all with the same important scope - that of melting glass to produce the raw material for glass containers. glass machinery plants & accessories 1/20136/2013 45 This issue also contains: AGENTS GUIDE 2014 5)& 0/-: (6*%& 50 "(&/54 803-%8*%& contents ALPHABETICAL LIST COMPLETE PROFILES: COUNTRY s ADDRESS s COMPANY FOUNDED BY COUNTRY s COMPANY OFFICERS s LOCAL s ANNUAL TURNOVER OFFICES/BRANCHES s TURNOVER s PRODUCTS FROM GLASS REPRESENTED s NUMBER s COMPANIES OF EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED s NOMINAL CAPITAL s COUNTRIES FAIR 2014 CALENDAR issue exhibition/conference date venue insert SÃO PAULO GLASSMAN 12-13 March SOUTH AMERICA Brazil 2014 1deadline: 3-02-2014 CHINA GLASS 14-17 April SHANGHAI China 8-14 DÜSSELDORF INTERPACK May Germany CAIRO GLASS WORLD May Egypt 2014 CHINESE SUPPLIERS GUIDE / YELLOW PAGES 2deadline: RESERVED FOR ADVERTISERS OF THIS ISSUE 6-03-2014 T T T MOSCOW MIR STEKLA 3-6 June Russia 2014 RUSSIAN SUPPLIERS GUIDE / YELLOW PAGES 3deadline: RESERVED FOR ADVERTISERS OF THIS ISSUE 28-04-2014 T T T NOVAXION 2013 208 GLASSWORKS These companies on www.glassonline.com 702 Chemin la Draillette 13550 Paluds de Noves - France 2014 BORMIOLI LUIGI SPA Tel: +33 - 4 - 90954186 Bottles BORMIOLI ROCCO SPA Fax: +33 - 4 - 90950031 and containers BOUKIN - BOUTEILLERIE GLASSWORKS DE KINSHASA E-mail: [email protected] Bouteilles et verre BRUNI GLASS SPA d’emballage BUCHA GLASSWORKS LTD. product CATTORINI HERMANOS Flaschenglas und CENTRAL GLASS INDUSTRIES LTD. - This page on Internet: Behälterglas EABL GLASS CERVE SPA www.glassonline.com/ index Botellas CHAGODA GLASSWORKS & CO. hollow_novaxion.pdf y recipientes CHWAY CHEMICALS & PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. Bottiglie COLORLITES LTD. COMPANY DATA e contenitori COMPAÑIA PERUANA DE VIDRIO S.A.C. SUPPLIERS & CONTACTS CONSOL GLASS A. K. GLASS INDUSTRIES Christophe Duplan CORSICO VETRO SRL - AB WARTA VIDRALA GROUP GLASS PANEVEZYS General Manager COVIM - CONSORZIO VETRERIE see: Warta Glass Sp. Z O.o IND. MILANO Sophie Hansen ACTIS ❯❯❯ CRIDESA - CRISTALERIAS DEL ECUADOR Commercial Assistant GLASSWORKS ADARSH KANCH UDYOG LTD. SA / O-I A ABABA BOTTLE Mathieu Dumesny Product index DDIS CRISA LIBBEY MÉXICO & GLASS SC CRISNOVA SA - VIDRALA GROUP Responsible for Technical Studies AGI GLASPAC CRISTAL ART AREAS OF ACTIVITY ALFAMATIC Jean - Baptiste Echevin CRISTAL-MAM see: Nuova Ompi Srl NOVAXION CRISTALERIA PELDAR - Automation & Software has developed a full range of ALLIANCE GLOBAL GROUP / CRISTAR / O-I Development ANGLO WATSONS GLASS gatherer robots from 4- to 6-axes. The suppliers CRISTALERIAS DE CHILE SA S.A. ALLIED GLASS CONTAINERS LTD. ANNUAL TURNOVER OF THE GROUP CRISTALERIAS FANUC ALPHAGLASS GLASSWORKS partnership with the world leader DEL URUGUAY SA (SACU) ALVER SPA - EUR 600,000 Robotics CRISTALERIAS TORO SAIC allows to benefit of a 2-year ❯❯❯ GROUPE ENAVA ANNUAL TURNOVER OF THE COMPANY VERRERIES CRYSTAL ARC / CREATIVE GLASS / A CAM warranty with spare parts in stock and an after- NADOLU BURHANI GLASS ANCHOR GLASS CONTAINER EUR 600,000 Index des produits CRYSTAL IRAN MFG CO. sale service in every country. More than 120 robots ANCHOR RAND LTD. TURNOVER FROM GLASS CRYSTAL WORLD INC. are working in glassworks all over the world to ANSUNG GLASS INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD. CZECHY HUTA SZKLA 90% ANTONINEK HUTA SZKLA / O-I DAIICHI GLASS CO. LTD. SALES the great satisfaction of customers. ARAB PHARMACEUTICAL DAIWA SPECIAL GLASS CO. LTD. GLASS CO. - APG DECO GLAS GMBH A AMPOULES PVT. LTD. Domestic: 10% - Foreign: 90% NOVAXION: the World Specialist for gathering high RCHANA DECOPRINT NV ARCHER DECOR TOV VKF BANKS quality glass gobs from continuous furnaces, day- ARCYA GLASS CORPORATION 6 Ax DECOTECH INC. ARDA GLASSWARE CIC Lyonnaise de Banque tanks and pot furnaces. Robo ❯❯❯ DELTA GLASS CO. PLC GLASHERSTELLER ARDAGH PACKAGING GROUP PLC DEMPTOS GLASS CO. COMPLETE OFFICE AREA R6x6 ARKANSAS GLASS Warensuchwörterverzeichnis DMITROV STEKLO 150 sq.m. ARROWPACK INC. - DRUJBA GLASSWORKS SA EAST COAST E.NA.VA NATIONAL ENTREPRISE OF PLANT AREA ARROWPACK INC. - GLASS AND ABRASIVE JOINT WEST COAST 400 sq.m. EAGLE FLASK INDUSTRIES LTD. see: Arrowpack Inc. - East Coast ELIAS VALAVANIS S.A. GLASS NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES ASHOKE ENAMEL & ELIZOVO GLASS FACTORY glassworks GLASS WORKS PVT. LTD. 2010 5 EMPIRE INDUSTRIES LTD. - VITRUM ASIA BREWERY INC. - GLASS COMPANY FOUNDED CABUYAO GLASS PLANT ENVASES DE VIDRIO SAC - 2004 ASTRAL GLASS PVT. LTD. VICRISA AVANT INDUSTRIES LTD. ENVASES VENEZOLANOS S.A. - NOMINAL CAPITAL VIDRERÍAS ❯❯❯ AVICENNA DECOR LTD. VIDOSA EUR 15,000 BA VIDRO SA ETRUSCA [VETRERIA] SRL BAKHTIARI GLASS INDUSTRY EXCEL GLASSES LTD. PROFILES REGISTERED PATENTS Índice de productos BAKU GLASS EXPLOITATION ROCHES NOIRES 04 08706 BALOCHISTAN GLASS LTD. see: Sevam BANGKOK GLASS EXPLOITATION TIT MELLIF NUMBER OF PRODUCTION PLANTS INDUSTRY CO. LTD. ERS see: Sevam 1 BDJ GLASS INDUSTRIES LTD. FABRICA PARAGUAYA BEATSON CLARK FENIKS HUTA SZKLA PLANNED EXHIBITIONS BEIJING GERRESHEIMER FENTON ART GLASS COMPANY Glasstec 2010 GLASS CO. LTD. FEVISA INDUSTRIAL SA DE CV Düsseldorf, Germany ❯❯❯ BELEUROTARA CJSC FLORIANOVA HUT SKLÁRNA VETRERIE BENGAL GLASS WORKS LTD. FORMOSAN GLASS CO. 28 September / 1 October 2010 4 Axis Robot 4 Axis Robot Lehr Loading BEREZICHSKIY STEKOLNYY GALLO GLASS CO. R4x10C R4x4C Robot Indice merceologico BETA GLASS PLC deadline: Hall 14 - GENERAL COMPANY FOR BIOMEDSKLO JSC GLASS INDUSTRY Stand A13 BOGATYR GLASSWORKS GERRESHEIMER AG DIRECTORY PPLI RANGE OF PRODUCTS BOHEMIAN GLASSWORKS GHANI GLASS ROBOTS: GLASS GATHERING FIRE POLISHING HANDLING BORAL GMBH GLASS CONTAINER COMPANY S.A. SPINNING MACHINES SHEAR MECHANISMS START-UP OF PRODUCTION LINES TRAINING ENGINEERING WORLD GLASS DIRECTORY 2011 13-06-2014 SU FOCUS ON: REFRACTORIES TECHNOLOGY, MACHINERY AND ACCESSORIES FOR REFRACTORIES SOUTH AFGM September EAST ASIA 2014 CONFERENCE ON COLUMBUS (OH) 4deadline: October USA 24-07-2014 GLASS PROBLEMS 21-24 DÜSSELDORF GLASSTEC October GERMANY 2014 ALL GLASSTEC EXHIBITORS ADVERTISING IN THIS ISSUE 5deadline: ALSO RECEIVE A FREE GLASSTEC PREVIEW 19-09-2014 T T T FOCUS ON: VISION SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY, MACHINERY AND ACCESSORIES FOR VISION SYSTEMS 17-20 PARIS GUIDE 2015 EMBALLAGE November France HOLLOW 25-27 MANILA GLASS ASIA November Philippines 2014 THIS ISSUE WILL ALSO PRESENT THE 6deadline: 20TH AGENTS WORLD GUIDE 2015, 20TH EDITION 27-10-2014 T T T companies mentioned & advertisers index …in this issue of GMP&A. Advertisers are indicated in bold COMPANY NAME PAGE NO. COMPANY NAME PAGE NO. COMPANY NAME PAGE NO. Air Products ...... 46 Glass Service... 26, 49, 74-77 Parkinson-Spencer Refractories ...... 24, 40-43, ...... 74-77 Antonini ...... 17, 74-77 glassglobal Engineering/ Consulting ...... 18 Poco Graphite ...... 56 Anchor Glass ...... 27 glassOnline ...... Aragh ...... 21, 27-31 ...... Back inside cover Preriscaldo Forni ...... 55 BDF Industries ...... GT Glass Technologies ...... Refractories Experience ....57 Front inside cover, 20, 74-77 Front inside cover, 50, 74-77 Rexam Glass Division ...... 27 Bucher Emhart Glass ...... Heye International ...... 3, 16, .... 22, 25, 74-77, Back cover ...... 20, 21, 37, 74-77 Rockware Glass ...... 27 S.I.G.MA...... First page, Changshu Jianhua Mould Horn ...... 51 Technology ...... 6, 74-77 ...... 32-35, 74-77 Iris Inspection Siemens ...... 20 China Glass...... 24 Machines ...... 36-39 Electroglass ...... 47 SORG...... 58 Irish Glass Bottle Company ...... 27 Stara Glass ...... 4, 59, 74-77 EME ...... 21, 74-77 Istanbul Glass Window ...... 44 Emmeti - Sipac ...... Saint-Gobain ...... 27 ...... Front cover, 74-77 Kuehne + Nagel ...... 25 Stoelzle-Oberglas ...... 26 Eurostar Concrete MCR Systems (BDF Group) .... Teichmann, Henry F...... Technology ...... 21, 74-77 Front inside cover, 52, 74-77 ...... 23, 60, 74-77 F.I.C...... 48 MSK ...... 20 TIAMA - msc & sgcc .... 5, 19, ...... 74-77 Fonderie Valdelsane ...... 2, MT Forni Industriali ...... 53 ...... 74-77 Tses Glass ...... 20 North American Refractories Generalmatic ...... 10-11, Company ...... 20, 74-77 Verallia North America ...... 74-77 ...... 17, 27 Novaxion ...... 54 Ghiver ...... 14, 15, 74-77 Vidromecanica ..... 25, 74-77 O-I ...... 23 Zippe ...... 19, 20, 22, 74-77 ghs|glass ...... 20 Olivotto-Antas-Lynch-Lindner Glass Alliance ...... 22 ...... 9, 74-77 Zoujaj ...... 22 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 13 50 years AUTOMATIC LOADER GSF 6/94 of screen printing and vial finishing machines …past present and future… CRS O.P.C. SYSTEM AUTOMATIC LINE GG/08 EM - from left to right Via Roggia Vignola snc - 24047 Treviglio (BG) - Italy Tel: +39 – 0363 – 43080 - Fax: +39 – 0363 – 302039 E-mail: [email protected] - www.ghiver.com businessnews www.glassonline.com GHIVER GHIVER is a leading company and industry IMPORTANT benchmark. It is located in the busy town of Treviglio, DEVELOPMENTS known as the economic capital of the province of Bergamo, a few kilometers from Milan, in the IN AUTOMATIC AMPOULE Lombardy region. The long experience acquired in the sector and FINISHING LINES remarkable design and manufacturing skills, enable Ghiver to respond to any request, with increasing Ghiver is one of the reference companies of its commitment to improving its production with sector, due to its ability to manufacture and satisfy the continuous requests from ever more demanding machines and templates for various uses. clients. A clear example of this is the GG/08 EM In addition to products with optimum price- Automatic Ampoule Finishing Line, which can performance ratio, Ghiver owes its continued be combined with any type of rotating forming growth and success to several factors: machine, able to process ampoules of from 1 a 20 ml, but can also be adapted for larger sizes. This line can reach speeds of about 6,000 ampoules per ÝÛ[gfklYflÛ mh\Yl]kÛ Yf\Û j]k]Yj[`Û ^gjÛ l`]Û [gjj][lÛ hour, and is perfectly suitable for all market needs solutions; WKDQNVWRLWVGLYHUVHW\SHVRIFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ ÝÛimYdalqÛeYl]jaYdkÛmk]\Û^gjÛl`]ÛeYfm^Y[lmj]Ûg^ÛalkÛ s VWDQGDUGVWUDLJKWOLQHFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ products; FRUQHUFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ VSHFLDOVWUDLJKWOLQHFRQ¿JXUDWLRQ ÝÛ[gfklYflÛljYafaf_ÛYf\Ûmk]Ûg^Û[YhYZd]ÛYf\ÛimYdax]\Û from left to right. personnel; ÝÛ[gflafmgmkÛimYdalqÛ[gfljgdÛg^Ûhjg\m[lagf Ghiver focuses on highly recognized products at global level, and is a company that has been able ÝÛYkÛ o]ddÛ YkÛ aehgjlYflÛ k]jna[]kÛ km[`Û YkÛ hjgehlÛ to renew and improve over the years, now reaching technical assistance in every part of the world and levels of versatility that enables it to keep up with a well-stocked spare parts warehouse to meet the times and, above all, to represent a unique each and every need in a short time. recognized style. www.ghiver.com AUTOMATIC LINE GG/08 EM - from right to left with CORNER AUTOMATIC LINE GG/08 EM - from right to left glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 15 businessnews www.glassonline.com HEYE an overview on current production quality and “QUALITY IS AT THE CONTROLS” are helpful to evaluate the potential for further The increasing quality of these machines is to The Heye QCLab soft- improvements. They requirements require inspect defects which ware solution is designed are also an indicator on constant evaluation and can appear and disap- to provide the oppor- how quality can be in the improvement of quality pear from one second tunity to evaluate the future, enabling to react levels. Hence, quality to another. In addition quality status and to before starting to lose control and process to that, many of the appraise the future trend. production due to poor observation have become inspection modules used Improvement results are quality. Furthermore, more important. The in- right now are dedicated recorded and a reduction there is also the possi- formation resulting from to inspection only, and of production costs can bility of investigating if statistical quality control these inspection results result. The QCLab is well improvements have been draws conclusions regar- are not significant enou- adapted to the require- successful. ding the quality level and gh to evaluate the quality ments of container glass Predefined and free gives the opportunity to trend. Furthermore, production, with data definable tests provide identify and control pos- some quality data, such linked to the production a record of all required sible improvements at the as weight or fill level, are line as well as to mould measuring values of production process. not measurable on these number. QCLab records products. The values can The quality of glass inline-inspection machi- all measured values and be entered manually or production is usually nes. This missing data is calculate charts such as transmitted by an inter- ensured by inspection typically collected in the Gaussian curve, box plot, face of the measuring machines in the cold end, laboratory or by offline scatter plot or quality devices. Interfaces to such as the Heye Smart- inspection by periodical control chart for evalua- different automatic labo- Line. But the major focus test series. tion. These charts give ratory machines are also available. In this respect, together with particular measuring devices, the Heye QCLab fulfils the statistical quality control requirements of a glass plant. According to the me- asured values, and in correlation to previous measurements, the soft- ware also creates charts for evaluation and test reports. These data con- firm the quality level of the production and gives the chance to document that the production is under control. The test series data is then stored in a database and is pro- tected against manipula- tion, thus providing proof of quality at any time. In combination with the Heye plant manage- ment system, a complete overview on production quality and efficiency is now possible. 16 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 businessnews www.glassonline.com VERALLIA NORTH AMERICA PROPOSAL FOR CONTAINER DEPOSITS Representatives from US glass container manufacturer recognized for what they Verallia North America recently shared their proposal for are: high-demand feedstock a container deposit programme that would avoid landfill- commodities valued at ap- ing billions of recyclable beverage containers each year. proximately USD 60 million a year. The Muncie, Indiana based company spoke at the Envi- In addition, unredeemed deposits would likely yield an- ronmental Quality Service Council (EQSC) hearing on other USD 35 to UD 40 million each year, which could Recycling at the Indiana State House, where Stephen be allocated to important projects that lack funding Segebarth, Senior Vice President of Government Rela- sources today. tions, Regulatory Affairs and Law for Verallia North “We need to stop burying this treasure,” said America, testified before the EQSC, discussing the busi- Segebarth. “We believe ‘there is a better way’ to handle ness rationale for container deposit programmes, which these valuable recyclable commodities where demand already exist in 10 US states. exceeds supply. If adopted in Indiana, a container deposit programme “We look forward to finding a resolution to this situa- would prevent most of the more than three billion glass, tion that not only supports Indiana business and jobs but aluminium and plastic beverage bottles from being land- that also demonstrates a commitment to sustainability filled, as is currently the case in Indiana. through reduced energy consumption, air emissions, and Instead of being pulled into the municipal solid waste waterway and roadside litter.” stream where they are all too often simply collected, Verallia North America is a glass container manufacturer hauled and disposed of at considerable expense to for the food and beverage industries and has 13 facilities Indiana taxpayers, such beverage containers would be in the US. ANTONINI Srl • Via Medaglie d’Oro Resistenza, 2 • 50053 Ponte a Elsa (FI) • Italy | ANTONINI NORTH AMERICA - Pittsburg, U.S.A. Tel.: +39-0571-93221 • Fax: +39-0571-931828 • E-mail: [email protected] • www.antoninisrl.com businessnews www.glassonline.com GLASSGLOBAL SUCCESSFUL GGENOX INSTALLATION IN CONTAINER GLASS FURNACES glassglobal Engineering / glass “We are very happy with the global Consulting GmbH, part of ggENOx system and we have now glassglobal Group (GGC) has com- achieved a position to cope with the pleted a very successful installation governmental limit values and do of ggENOx at Cristalerías Toro S.p.A. not have to pay any penalty. The in Chile (Cristalerías Toro). investment will be amortized within ggENOx has been integrated in a very short period,” Alvaro Medina, spirits, liquors etc. for local compa- all Cristalerías Toro’s three end- Sustainable Innovations Manager at nies and internationally operating port container glass furnaces. Two Cristalerías Toro, said. trademarks. furnaces in continuous operation “The performance of ggENOx over The company is a passionate orga- did not have to be interrupted for a wide production range with no nizer and supporter of ecological installation; the third installation was parameter changes is quite impres- campaigns all over the country and realized in a new furnace. sive,” Dipl.-Ing. Hans Mahren- operates with over 70% recycled cul- The ggENOx installations, holtz, MD of let in coloured glasses. including a combustion opti- GGC added. mization, resulted in a NOx glassglobal Engineering / reduction of more than 40%. glass global Consulting GmbH Moreover, these installations consists of an innovative team also brought an additional en- of glass experts with compre- ergetic advantage. Until today, hensive knowledge in melting, Cristalerías Toro has achieved combustion and emission topics. energy reductions of 3-5% Cristalerías Toro is a well es- that still have to be proven tablished glass factory produc- long term. ing high-class bottles for wine, CONTAINER GLASS ALLIANCE SUPPLIES PROCESS EQUIPMENT TO VIDROPORTO For its new container glass plant in Porto Ferreira, investors, a great benefit in terms of technical Brazil, Vidroporto has chosen the four members of optimization, smooth work flow and financial risks the Glass Alliance: Zippe, Horn, Bucher Emhart Glass mitigation. and MSK Verpackung, for the design, supply, erection All interfaces between each section of the hot and and start-up of the whole production unit. cold ends are managed internally by the four mem- The start-up of the state-of-the-art factory is due in bers, under the transversal control of engineering Q2-2014, making logistics matter a challenge. company cm.project.ing, while the overall project This project is considered as a ‘Glass Alliance project’, management remains in the hands of Vidroporto. and presents another great opportunity to demonstrate cm.project.ing has been a recurrent partner of the the close cooperation of the four members. four members of the Glass Alliance for the last years, The combination of the four members is, for the participating in successful projects. 18 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 businessnews www.glassonline.com TIAMA IQ TRACK A NEW RANGE OF INTELLIGENCE SYSTEMS TIAMA, the international le- ading provider of process and quality control technologies, and the Swiss expert in glass consulting, IS Engineering (ISE), have signed an agree- ment pooling their know-how and in-depth market insight #"5$)1-"/54t$6--&54:45&.4t#"5$) to come up with ground- $)"3(&34t(-"44-&7&-$0/530--&34 breaking software solutions. 13&)&"5*/(t130$&44"650."5*0/ In cooperation with ISE, .0%&3/*4"5*0/t&/(*/&&3*/( TIAMA has extended its ex- pertise to a new range: Tiama Our drive is the glass Intelligence Systems. “The TIAMA IQ concept is focused on three key requirements for all glass industry industry – since 1920. decision makers: process efficiency, market compe- titiveness and reactivity,” explains Benoit Burin des ß High-class German engineering Roziers, TIAMA’s Sales and Marketing Director. ß Tiama IQ track is the first intelligent tool within this -FBEJOHUISPVHIFYQFSJFODF innovative range to be launched for the hollow glass ß 'VMMQSPDFTTBVUPNBUJPO market. Tiama IQ track is an intelligence IT solution ß )JHIFTUQMBOUBWBJMBCJMJUZ providing an “at-a-glance” view of a plant or group per- ß -PXFTUNBJOUFOBODFDPTU formance. It is designed to give managers the compe- titive edge with easy, flexible access to real-time KPMs ß IPOMJOFTVQQPSU (Key Performance Metrics) anywhere, anytime and in ß *OOPWBUJWFGBNJMZDPNQBOZ any device (smartphone, pads, laptops...). Tiama IQ track consolidates all important alerts and figures from the entire production process, including energy consumption, into a single secure tracking sy- stem clearly indicating the efficiency level of the plant. “Today’s reality is that businessmen are simply inun- dated with hundreds of messages by phone, mails, and e-mails... yet these people must take quick, efficient decisions based on a general overview. Tiama IQ track provides glassmakers with real-time, concise, yet qualitative information regarding their glass plant’s performance – anywhere and anytime. Tiama IQ track enables its user to take faster, correct decisions. After all: time is money,” adds Benoit Burin des Roziers. Currently, the first version of this intelligent system is already operational on the mobile devices at one of the new European glass market players. As for the future, Tiama IQ track paves the way for the introduction of additional Tiama IQ Intelligence systems: Tiama IQ High-Tech for the Glass Industry Scan scheduled for 2014, Tiama IQ Club in 2015 and Tiama IQ Source. ;*11& *OEVTUSJFBOMBHFO (NC) t 8FSUIFJN 5 t[JQQF![JQQFEFtXXX[JQQFEF businessnews www.glassonline.com BDF INDUSTRIES pointed BDF Industries to develop and build its 25 MW Eolic Power Plant in Tses to power its furnaces. FURNACE FOR Tses Glass will have all four separate manufacturing plants in a single location in Tses, Southern Namibia; TSES GLASS, NAMIBIA starting with a 250-ton per day container glass plant from Heye, 600-ton per day float glass plant (ghs | glass Tses Glass (Pty) Ltd. has selected and signed with Italy- gmbh), 350-ton per day tableware glass plant, and 200- based BDF Industries SPA for the supply of a furnace ton per day Ultrathin Glass Plant (DTEC), making it the and furnace equipment for its 250tpd container glass largest dynamic glass manufacturing hub in the world. plant in Tses, Namibia. “By partnering with these companies, which are some One of the foremost suppliers of glass technology, with of the world’s top companies engaged in manufactur- more than 100 years of experience, BDF is the only ing and providing top quality equipment, technology, supplier able to propose a complete offer for the hollow- and processes supply for the glass industry, we seek and glass making industry: from design and production guarantee to produce high quality glass products for our of furnaces, forehearths and IS machines to complete customers,” states Rina da Cruz, Co-Founder and Vice- turnkey plants. Chairperson of Tses Glass. Germany-based Heye International is supplying the The development of Tses Glass expects to create more engineering, procurement and construction manage- than 230,000 new direct and indirect better paying job ment, while Germany-based Siemens, Zippe, MSK, and opportunities in Tses and throughout Namibia. ghs | glass are the OEM The construction of the Tses Glass plant will start in May companies for the equipment, 2014 and be completed 26 months later. Between now technology and processes for and May 2014, different infrastructure projects will be this plant, with construction developed independently and will be fully operational expected to start up in May before the construction start in order to efficiently serve 2014. Tses Glass has also ap- the container glass factories. businessnews www.glassonline.com HEYE SYMPOSIUM 2013 The event also includes a visit to a Heye workshop and SYMPOSIUM ON visit of an Ardagh glass plant. LEADERSHIP, TRUST EME AND PRODUCTIVITY ORDER FROM SAUDI This year’s edition of the Heye Symposium, an invita- ARABIA tion-only event taking place near Hannover, Germany, will take place 1-3 December, and focus on Leadership, EME Maschinenfabrik, a supplier of batch plants and Trust and Productivity. cullet returns systems for the glass industry, has been Leadership will see Germany’s most renowned man- awarded a contract in Saudi Arabia. agement professor Reinhard Sprenger discuss his in- One of the major Arabian manufacturers of container novative approach to this subject. The Ardagh Group’s glass, Zoujaj, had already contracted EME for the supply leadership vision and the role of core values will be of a control system for its existing batch plant, and is another highlight. now returning for an upgrade of the batch plant and cul- Trust is the prerequisite for partner- let return system. ship, such as the story of Sivesa and Zoujaj is expanding production capacity in its Riad fac- Heye – partners for 40 years. tory by adding a new melting furnace with several related Productivity means competitiveness production lines. and financial payoff and looks at EME will manage the capacity increase of the existing batch information management, innova- plant and supply a complete new cullet return system for tive equipment and new processes in the new production lines. Zoujaj’s number one furnace will production, helping to reach goals. remain in full operation throughout the process. 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Eurostar: manufacturer of planetary mixers since 1999 : key staff with 30 years experience : unique design gearbox : GTM series, from mod.375 to mod.6000 : 5 years guarantee upon request Amongst our standard equipment Hydrodynamic coupling from GTM1125 onwards Hardox 500 wear liners HRC64 reversible mixing blades Automatic greasing system Hydraulic unit enclosed in an ABS shell case Eurostar Conctrete Technology SPA Via delle Industrie 49 33050 Pavia di Udine, Italy Tel. +39 0432 655687 - Fax +39 0432 655166 [email protected] - www.ectmix.com businessnews www.glassonline.com ZIPPE IS ONE OF BADEN-WUERTTEMBERG’S INNOVATION LEADERS IN ENVIRONMENT ENGINEERING ZIPPE Industrieanlagen GmbH participated in the En- efficiency and environmental protection and which will vironment Engineering Award with the product ‘Batch be soon introduced to the market or are introduced on pre-heating for the glass industry by means of exhaust the market for no longer than two years. gas recirculation’ in the category resource efficiency, This year’s award by environmental minister Franz and was among the nominees. Untersteller took place on 11 July 2013 in the ‘Wagen- Baden-Wuerttemberg’s Ministry for Environment, hallen’ in Stuttgart. Climate and Energy Economics has been presenting the “We see the nomination as special award for our com- award since 2009. It is bestowed every two years for mitment in the development of innovative environment excellent and innovative products in environment engi- technology and as a great recognition of our engineers’ neering. The prize money amounts to EUR 100,000.00 performances,” says Dr. Philipp Zippe, Member of the and is apportioned to four categories (‘energy effi- Executive Board of ZIPPE. ciency’, ‘material efficiency’, ‘techniques for reducing “In companies in Baden-Wuerttemberg, people de- emissions, treatment and separation’ as well as ‘measu- velop solutions every day with which the production rement, testing and control technology’) and a special and the products themselves become more and more prize of the jury. environmentally benign. Improvements which show the All companies with head office or branch office in innovation capacity of our local companies and which Baden-Wuerttemberg are eligible. The prize is for are environmentally friendly at the same time deserve products which contribute considerably to resource our particular attention. We honour them with the envi- ronment engineering award Baden-Wuerttemberg. The laureates and the nominated companies prove with GLASS ALLIANCE their presentations that there are intelligent answers to the tasks of today,” explained environment minister APPOINTMENT Franz Untersteller. He and the panel of experts determined the prizewinners OF NEW GENERAL and the nominated companies out of 118 applications. The technical leader of the panel of experts is Prof. Dr. MANAGER Dieter Spath (head of the Fraunhofer for Industrial Engineering and Organization institute as well as leader During its last Steering Committee, Jean-Philippe for industrial science and technology management at Martel was appointed as General Manager the University Stuttgart). of the Glass Alliance. In this position, he The other jurors were Ingolf Bauer (host at SWR), supports and assists the sales organizations of the Prof. Dr. Thomas Hirth (head of the Fraunhofer for four members in acquiring new projects for the Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology institute as Glass Alliance. well as leader of the Institute for Interfacial Engineering His predecessor, William Grüninger will devote and Plasma Technology at Stuttgart University), Karl his time to his demanding tasks of Vice President Schmauder (director of ElringKlinger AG), Prof. Dr. Technical Services at Emhart Glass. Andreas Loeschel (head of the field of research in envi- Martel, who speaks four languages, has spent ronment and resource economics, environment mana- over 15 years in the management of projects in gement at the Centre for European Economic Research the glass industry, all over the world. For the last GmbH (ZEW) and professor for macroeconomics at four years, he has been appointed as Business the University Heidelberg) and Dr. Ing. Hannes Spieth Development Manager at SNC-LAVALIN, one of (director of Umwelttechnik BW). the leaders in the construction and engineering. Zippe is an engineering service provider with own ma- The Glass Alliance stands for optimal solutions, nufacturing operation and 240 employees and is active independence, innovation, expertise, stability, and for the glass industry worldwide. The main field is the global presence. It aims to offer clients the core development of machines and plants for batch handling of their new glass container production facilities and cullet recycling, while branch automation techno- from a single partner, taking a holistic approach. logy is also an important part of the capability portfolio. Company headquarters are in Wertheim am Main. 22 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 We Didn’t Make businessnews www.glassonline.com the Glass, We Made It O-I GLOBAL VICE Possible. PRESIDENT OF R&D • Glass Furnaces Owens-Illinois, Inc. (O-I) has named Ludovic • Batch Plants Valette global vice president of research and • Turnkey Projects development effective 26 August. Valette will be responsible for leading the company’s research and development efforts to find new, sustainable and innova- tive ways of melting and forming glass. He will lead the execution of the company’s current R&D portfolio, while managing the strategic development of the next wave of R&D concepts aimed at securing O-I’s position as the cost and innovation leader in the glass packaging industry. Valette joins O-I from The Dow Chemical Company, where he held various leadership positions over the past 13 years. He holds a master’s degree in material sci- ences and engineering, and a Ph.D. in macromolecular chemistry and composites from the National Institute of Applied Sciences in Lyon, France. He has authored or co-authored more than 20 publications in peer-reviewed journals and holds more than 25 granted patents and patent applications. Valette’s career at Dow spanned three continents and in- cluded global leadership experience. Most recently he led a team of more than 100 employees in the global R&D organization for Dow’s epoxy business. He is a member of the industry advisory board Technological Innovations Generating Economic Results at Georgia Tech University HFT provides engineering, procurement and in Atlanta, Georgia. construction services, as well as, turnkey Announced in September 2012, O-I’s Innovation Center projects for the glass industry. Our leadership, will help advance new concepts and qualify emerging abilities and attention to details have given technologies that could revolutionize glass melting and HFT a highly respected reputation worldwide. forming. The Center is expected to begin pilot operations in the fourth quarter of this year. Owens-Illinois, Inc. is the world’s largest glass container manufacturer and preferred partner for many of the world’s leading food and beverage brands. With revenues of USD 7.0 billion in 2012, the company is headquar- tered in Perrysburg, Ohio, US, and employs approx- imately 22,500 people at 79 plants in 21 countries. Henry F. Teichmann, Inc. Engineers and Contractors to the Glass Industry / 3009 Washington Road click here McMurray, PA 15317-3202, USA Fax: +1 (724) 941-3479 www.hft.com +1 (724) 941-9550 [email protected] [email protected] businessnews www.glassonline.com CHINA GLASS 2014 ENGINEERED SOLUTIONS FOR GLASS CONDITIONING PROBLEMS PREPARATIONS IN FULL SWING PSR System 500 Forehearths and Distributors. Following the successful completion of China Glass GUARANTEED* 2013 in Beijing, the 25th edition of the trade show, taking place 14-17 April, is now in active preparation. performance where This event will take up seven halls of the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, approximately the same scale the glassmaker of China Glass 2013. Many leading glass companies from the world over and most of the regular exhibitors have already or- needs it most. dered their booths, with potential exhibitors expected to demand more exhibition space compared to China Glass 2013. Italy, German and America have already started organizing their state exhibitors groups. The exhibition area of the Italian pavilion is expected to be about 1,700 sq.m. In Germany, Messe Düsseldorf, the renowned fair and exhibition agency, is organizing the state exhibitors group. The American group will have famous glass companies from the US, as well as part- ners from other countries, most likely with the same area as the 2013 event. China Glass 2013 attracted more than 860 compa- nies, 230 of which international, from 33 countries, to demonstrate their products and technologies. Almost 30,000 professional visitors from over 80 countries, including groups from India, Vietnam and Korea, at- tended the event. As a weather vane of China’s glass industrial develop- ment, China Glass also faces the coexistence of opportu- nity and challenge. In order to present a more successful international glass exposition to global glass communi- ties, the Organizer is now taking effective countermea- *Subject to technical specification, terms sures to actively respond to difficulties, such as enriching and conditions System 500 forehearths and activities during the exhibition, diversifying contents of distributors are offered with guarantees covering the fair and exchanges, trying to control the rise of booth temperature stability, thermal homogeneity and rent, taping potentialities while reducing expenditures so fuel consumption. as to lower the expenses and maximize the benefits of the exhibitors even though the rent of exhibition halls and the Are yours? costs in many other aspects have increased considerably. China Glass 2014 looks forward to receiving queries from glass-related enterprises, companies, manufactur- ers, institutions and agencies from the word over, who PARKINSON-SPENCER REFRACTORIES LTD are interested in visiting the event. Holmfield, Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK. HX3 6SX Tel: (44) (0) 1422 254472 • Fax: (44) (0) 1422 254473 Email: [email protected] • www.parkinson-spencer.co.uk businessnews www.glassonline.com EMHART GLASS (QJLQHHULQJ NEW LOGO AND VISUAL VLQFH BRAND IDENTITY Emhart Glass is proud to announce the change of its name from Emhart Glass to Bucher Emhart Glass, in- troducing its new visual brand identity. The new logo of Bucher Emhart Glass clearly demonstrates the con- nection and the identification with the Bucher Group, a long-term oriented and industrial leader. As an independent Division, Bucher Emhart Glass is a global solution provider for the glass container industry with production locations in Sweden, US, China and Malaysia. The innovative and technologi- cally advanced products fit perfectly under the slogan “Bucher – Simply great machines”. In order to visualize this strong connection, Emhart Glass will completely redesign the corporate design to fit the Bucher corporate brand identity. LEHRS This new identity will satisfy all existing expectations Annealing of what the Emhart Glass brand stands for, while mov- ing the brand forward to continuously prove vision and mission: t a vision of a world with glass as a dominant and preferred ecological material, enabled by Bucher Emhart Glass as the leading technology provider; t a mission to support customers in their quest for Cullet sustainable profitability, quality and increased market share in the packaging industry through Crushers automation solutions. Nothing will change as both these key factors have always been part of the strengths of Bucher Indu- stries and Bucher Emhart Glass. The global set up, local support and services will stay in the same hands – Bucher Emhart Glass continues to be a partner in customers’ success. Scraper Conveyors COOPERATION WITH KUEHNE + NAGEL Bucher Emhart Glass announces that Kuehne + Nagel has been selected as warehouse partner for its Parts Distribution Center. Operations in Kuehne + Nagel’s shared facility in Contern/Luxembourg started on 7 October 2013. The logistics company provides Bucher Emhart Glass a range of warehousing solutions including spare parts logistics, kitting and other value-added services. Luxembourg is the ideal location for Bucher Emhart Glass customers and suppliers as it minimizes tran- sportation time and distances by offering excellent sea, air and overland transportation access. Order handling will continue to be carried out by the Bucher Emhart Glass “Customer Contacts Parts” group who are also supporting the customers with technical inquiries and administrative paperwork. Contact us now: [email protected] www.vidromecanica.com Tel: +351 244 555 060 businessnews www.glassonline.com STOELZLE-OBERGLAS reflects the Middle Eastern regal tradition of Ms. Acra’s Lebanese DOUBLE PACKAGING background. A matching clear window is cut NOMINATIONS BOOST from the back, which allows the fragrance’s colour to complement Stoelzle-Oberglas has received nominations from the decoration. the UK and the German Packaging Awards for one The bottle is finally oversprayed of its perfume bottles. with a clear lacquer to protect the The flacon manufactured for the fragrance Reem metallized surfaces. Acra was shortlisted both in the UK Packaging The Stölzle Glass group has its headquarters in Awards – category ‘Glass Pack of the Year’ – as Austria and further production sites in the UK, well as in the German Packaging Awards. Czech Republic and Poland. Packaging designer Doug Lloyd of Lloyd & Co. Its product range includes glass prestige spirits designed the rectangular glass flacon. The bottles bottles, glass containers for perfumery and were fire polished to a fine finish. personal care, pharmaceutical glass as well as For decoration, the bottle then goes through a tableware items. vacuum process to achieve a metallized finish. It In-house decoration facilities offer decoration is digitally laser cut away to leave a golden frame techniques such as metallizing, UV-printing and around a floral and dove pattern on the front that hot foil stamping. history partnerships research experience SOLUTIONS FOR THE GLASS INDUSTRY GLASS SERVICE s.r.l ITALY tel.+39.0571.4442 fax +39.0571.417051 [email protected] www.glassservice.it AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR COMPANY PROFILE company profile Ardagh Group: GLOBAL OPERATIONS In this article, we take a look at the general situation of the Ardagh Group, considering its recent acquisitions, and with its financial situation in mind. We are taken through its markets, brands and production methods, all aimed at creating a global based and focussed company. Group at a Glance rdagh Group is a Luxembourg-based producer of glass and metal Aproducts. It was founded in 1932 as the Irish Glass Bottle Company. In 1999 it expanded by buying Rockware Glass and in 2007 by buying the Rexam Glass Division. In 2011 Ardagh Group bought the metal packaging company Impress Group for EUR 1.7 billion and acquired Fi Par in March 2011 for EUR 125 million. In August 2012, the company acquired Anchor Glass in a USD 880 million transaction. In January 2013, Ardagh Group agreed to acquire Saint-Gobain’s Verallia North America for EUR 1.275 billion. The company operates 100 facilities in 25 countries, employs approximately 18,000 people and has more than EUR 4.1 billion in revenue. glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 27 COMPANY PROFILE LEADING MARKET Key Facts & Figures POSITIONS Ardagh Group oper- ates globally through two business segments: Glass and Metal Packaging. In both segments, the Group has secured lead- ing positions in the key end markets it serves. The company believes its value proposition in terms of product qual- ity, reliability, innovation, customer service and geographical reach will enable it Ardagh is constantly improving of improvement that is supported to continue to grow its business its process technology. Among by consistent working practices alongside that of its customers. other key benefits, this has across all facilities. allowed Ardagh to lead the mar- Facts & Figures ket in raw material reduction and Reducing the weight of packaging - EUR 4.2 billion revenue energy efficiency. Lighter packaging reduces - 100 facilities worldwide energy and raw material con- - 18,000 employees Operational Excellence sumption, transportation costs - 32 billion containers annually Maintaining competitiveness and significantly contributes to company profile relies on operations leading the the Group’s sustainability cre- Market Leading Research and way in the implementation of dentials. Glass and metal con- Development best practice and technological tainers have been reduced in Ardagh’s dedicated Research advances. An industry-leading weight by up to 20 per cent in and Development facility is level of investment supports the last decade. This has been unique within its industries. The Ardagh’s programme of contin- achieved without compromising company offers customers con- ual improvement. on strength or preservation. cept development and material The operational excellence Investing in new design soft- and shelf-life testing, as well as teams focus on standardizing ware, analytical systems and support in differentiating their and simplifying processes and inspection technology helps sup- products. identifying best practices for the port continuous improvement. As well as focusing on pro- Group. This approach has ena- Thanks to advanced analytical duct research and development, bled Ardagh to establish a culture software, including FEA (Finite Element Analysis), Ardagh is able Our Markets to model new container designs and find optimum weights in advance of production. The appeal of glass packaging Its history stretches back long before many other forms of packaging exist- ed, and it is still as relevant today as it has ever been. From its shelf presence to its practical and sus- tainable qualities, glass is unrivalled. Ardagh Group manufactures glass pack- 1 Soups, Sauces Dressing and aging for the world’s big- Ready Meals 2 Toiletries, Cosmetics & gest brands across all food Pharmaceuticals 28 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 Geographical Presence Attractive Market Positions and beverage mar- kets, in a wide vari- ety of award-winning designs, shapes and sizes. For enjoyment, protection, preser- vation, innovation and sustainability, the alternatives just don’t match up, it has to be glass. BEERS The properties of glass mean that it perfectly retains the fresh- ness, taste and quality of beer. Ardagh Group provides glass packaging in various shapes and designs for some of the world’s biggest brewers, including such iconic brands as Budweiser, Carlsberg, Heineken, Peroni and Stella Artois. and the fizz on open- FLAVOURED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ing are all part of the (FABS) brand experience, made FABs come in a multitude possible by glass. of colours and flavours and are wonderfully showcased by con- FOODS temporary glass packaging. From baby food to vegetables Glass is perfect for creating and coffee to cook-in sauces, glass seurs. Wine bottled in glass stays eye-catching designs, with end- is available in every conceivable tasting great, year after year. less decorative possibilities and a size and shape. Glass provides the Glass also provides the opportu- wealth of creative techniques to highest level of protection; nothing nity to differentiate brands with choose from. gets in or out, so food stays fresh colour, shape and decoration and tasting good, without the need to reflect the exceptional wine CIDERS for refrigeration. they contain. It’s hard to imagine capturing the essence of golden, sparkling WINES NON-ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (NABS) cider in any material other than Glass has long been the pack- NABs include everything from glass. The coldness in your hand aging choice for wine connois- the purest of bottled waters to the glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 29 currently innegotiations withanumber of alone business toasinglebuyer.Ardagh is tainer manufacturing plantsasastand- Gobain toacquire VNA,fourglasscon- on closingofitsagreement withSaint- (VNA) businessbyselling,contingent acquisition ofthe the process ofrestructuring itsproposed Ardagh Group VERALLIA NORTH company profile ACQUISITION OF COMPANY PROFILE glass istheidealpackagingoption. tance, aninertmaterialsuchas safety areoftheutmostimpor- and Smirnoff. Absolut, Glenfiddich,Jameson ing forglobalbrandsincluding award-winning glasspackag- kas andgins.Ardaghprovides kies tothemostrenownedvod- the world,fromfamouswhis- choice forspiritdrinkersaround PHARMACEUTICALS SPIRITS most renownedbrands. the imageofsomeworld’s ours, sizesandshapes,enhancing across abroadspectrumofcol- vides glasspackagingsolutions nized softdrinks.Ardaghpro- most iconicandgloballyrecog- Our 2012Acquisitions Glass packagingsafeguards When productprotectionand Glass remainsthematerialof hasannouncedthatitisin Verallia North America AMERICA ARDAGH GROUP business. more than100% ofVNA’s existingspirits of Ardagh’s existingbeer businessand business isequivalent tomore than100% manufacturing capacityofthe standalone ticular inthebeerandspiritssectors. The sale ofglasscontainersinthe US, inpar- viable competitorforthemanufacture and standalone businesswillcreate astrong, Dolton, ILandWilson,NC.The saleofthe the plantscurrently operatedbyVNA at Warner Robins,GA facilities aswell business are Ardagh’s Jacksonville,FLand The plantsincludedinthestandalone other industrialbusinessesintheUS. is wellcapitalizedandownsoperates potential qualifiedbuyers,eachofwhich cesses, rigorouskeyperformance recognized incustomerfeedback. performance thatisconsistently prides itselfonindustryleading industry. Ardagh’sglassbusiness er servicebeingthebestin relies onqualityandcustom- ing theultimateprotection. and crosscontamination,provid- contents fromoxygeninvasion Quality Continual improvementpro- Maximizing competitiveness ers’ requirements. can continuetomeetitscustom- tinuously implementedsoArdagh ensures thatbestpracticeiscon- pace ofimprovement. real-time allowingtodrivethe systems whichdisplaydatain cation offillinglinemonitoring vice teamsareskilledintheappli- ment. ual qualityandserviceimprove- Ardagh’s programmeofcontin- A Group-wideinitiative The company’scustomerser- EUR 4.1 billion. people and hasglobal salesinexcess of countries, employs approximately 18,000 brands. Itoperates 100facilitiesin25 ing food,beverageandconsumer care and glasspackagingforthe world’s lead- packaging solutions,producing metal Ardagh Group isagloballeaderin concerns. than overcome anypossibleregulatory that theamendedtransactionwouldmore with theantitrustlaws,itisveryclear originally structured, isfullyconsistent believes thatitsacquisitionofVNA,as Trade Commission.WhilstArdagh firmly tion ofVNAinlitigationwiththeFederal Ardagh iscurrently defendingitsacquisi- its facilities. defect qualityinall on deliveringzero of Ardagh’sfocus tems allformpart monitoring sys- tion andproduction of-the-art inspec- indicators, state- ment supports ing levelofinvest- Customer Service An industry-lead- Value Creation Our Planfor Design Expertise printing on round containers is nish (tactile effects) and foil (sil- Ardagh’s team of in-house also possible with up to eight col- ver and gold) effects. designers work closely with lead- ours on the body and five colours This state-of-the-art labelling ing design agencies, in partner- on the neck. technique can place up to four ship with customers, to develop labels in a single process with the exciting and bold new packaging. BASE PRINTING ability to apply PSL labels to all Every project brings an opportu- Base printing is a popu- shapes of glass containers. nity to challenge the boundaries lar option for real brand dif- of design and deliver innovative ferentiation and can be pro- SLEEVING solutions. duced with unlimited colour Sleeving is a popular tech- Ardagh is pioneering the use options in a variety of styles to nique providing 360° full-colour of new technologies such as create a striking on-shelf brand branding. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) presence. It is perfect for both high- to enhance design possibilities volume and limited edition as well as improve production COATING products. It allows for the performance. The company has Ardagh’s coating options are decoration of almost 100 also implemented a global design wide and varied, providing a per cent of the surface platform to streamline and stand- cost-effective and flexible way area of the bottle, so ardize its design process. to achieve colour and a pre- design and brand- Ardagh boasts the largest mium look on glass containers. ing are not lim- range of in-house decoration Techniques include spray coat- ited to a small facilities in Europe, creating end- ing using KALEIDOCOAT™ label panel. O less possibilities for adding value advanced technology. and product differentiation. Matt, Gloss, Egg Shell, Acid Working continuously with Etch, Metallic and Pearlescent customers to further the oppor- coatings are often combined tunities for brand enhancement with other decoration options on their packaging is all part of such as PSL labelling, printing Ardagh’s core service. or embossing, offering unlim- The Group provides a wide ited options and uniquely tailored ARDAGH variety of decoration techniques branding. GLASSWW GROUP including Embossing, Screen Print, Base Printing, Coating, PSL S.A. PSL and Sleeving. Pressure Sensitive Labels 56 rue Charless Martel (PSL) achieve a clear, ‘no label’ L-2134 Luxembourg EMBOSSING look. Intricate graphics can be www.ardaghgroup.com The most cost-effective way to created including metallic, var- decorate bespoke glass packaging is with embossing. Embossing is achieved during the Debt Maturity Profile Sept 2012 primary process of glass manufac- ture and creates a permanent feature within the glass container. SCREEN PRINTING A variety of screen printing options are available for glass packaging, including lead-free, ceramic inks and organic inks. 360° glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 31 Thanks to its own in-house special REFRACTORY DEVELOPMENTS vibro-casting technology, S.I.G.MA. S.I.G.MA.: can manufacture ‘special huge size TECHNOLOGY refractory blocks’ for very wide working end superstructures and WITHOUT for large dog-house arches. The benefits WATER AND to be obtained from these products include CLAY - AND decrease in glassy phase, improvements in refratoriness under SPECIAL load and creep resistance. REFRACTORIES In this article, the company provides us with some examples of FOR GLASS these products, which do not involve the use of water or clay. refractory developments Ettore Mineo Technical Consultant - S.I.G.MA. Srl 1275 kg Dog-house block in one piece (zirconia-mullite) 1018 kg Working-End superstructure block (sillimanite) 32 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 ZM 7-32 KV istics and, in some applications, special tube, solving their gob also for its unusual size. homogeneity problems. The tube, made using fused TECHNO PRODUCTS zirconia-mullite raw material, is WITHOUT WATER AND CLAY: stable at elevated temperature SPECIAL HUGE SIZE BLOCKS and highly corrosion and thermal (Trademark SL 60 V / ZM 7-32 V) shock resistant. We refer, in particular, to The manufacturing process is blocks for very wide Working- named vibro-casting and uses an End superstructures and for large alcohol binder as opposed to clay dog-house arches, weighing over and, consequently, the resultant one tonne and manufactured in product has a pure composition one piece. without fluxing materials, such as I.G.MA. Group, an It would not be possible to sodium and potassium, which are S.Italian refractory produc- manufacture shapes so large and associated with the traditional slip er specialized in the pro- heavy using the slip-casting pro- casting clay bonded process. duction of refractories for glass cess due to the large amount of In this way, the glassy phase is furnaces, owns a special vibro- water used, which would prevent greatly reduced and this, together casting technology that does complete drying. with the mineralogical composi- not use any water or clay but a The dried area, in fact, would tion, gives the product optimum particular chemical binder which be only the most external part thermal shock and corrosion allows significant advantages. which would prevent water from resistance. Main improvements: leaking out of the inner zone, The benefits obtained due t DPOTJEFSBCMF EFDSFBTF PG UIF with risks of breaking the piece to the manufacturing process, glassy phase due to the absence during firing. chemical and mineralogical anal- of alkali associated to the clay; On the contrary, the ‘no water ysis and to tube geometry are: t UIF EFDSFBTF PG UIF HMBTTZ and clay’ technology allows to t JNQSPWFEUIFSNBMTIPDLSFTJTU- phase percentage, which is a manufacture heavy and huge size ance; weak point in the refractory, blocks in one piece, easily dried t improved corrosion resistance; involves other advantages: and fired, with exceptional chem- t JNQSPWFEQSPEVDUJPOFGmDJFODZ t JNQSPWFNFOUTPGUIFHMBTTBOE ical and physical characteristics. vapour corrosion resistance; HIGH CREEP RESISTANCE t TVCTUBOUJBM JODSFBTF JO UIF PATENTED TUBE SILLIMANITE resistance to thermal shock; (Trademark ZM 7-32 KV) (Trademark SL 60 V) t CJHJNQSPWFNFOUCPUIJOSFGSBD- It can often be the case that The chemical and physical toriness under load and creep the thermal homogeneity of the characteristics of this product resistance due to the higher glass achieved in the forehearth avoid deformation in the fore- content of crystalline structure; can be compromised within the hearth superstructure even at high t QPTTJCJMJUZ UP NBOVGBDUVSF feeder (spout). temperature, as takes place for huge size refractory blocks S.I.G.MA. Group has designed some special applications (per- whose weight may exceed one a tube to prevent this and to fumery, colourant forehearths). tonne. optimize gob temperature homo- The use of an alcohol binder Chemical bonding is achieved geneity. avoids the presence of clay in the with an alcohol binder as opposed The geometry of the tube refractories, and thus does not to the use of clay and this results maximizes heat transfer from its increase the quantity of alkali in a significant improvement in outer surface to the inner in (Na2O, K2O) responsible for the chemical and physical character- order to reduce the difference in glassy phase formation, which istics of the refractories. glass temperature between the is a week point in the refractory We would like to recall some two zones within the feeder. structure. special products developed by This results in improved gob A lower quantity of glassy phase S.I.G.MA. Group with this tech- temperature distribution and means higher refractoriness under nology, interesting both for its many glass factories have already load (close to 1,600°C) as well as physical and chemical character- equipped all their lines with this higher creep resistance and better glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 33 REFRACTORY DEVELOPMENTS vapour corrosion resistance, thus better performance of forehearth superstructures. HIGH ALUMINA CHANNELS (Trademark A 95 V) In selecting the appropriate channel refractory we recognize that corrosion resistance is the major concern for glass manu- facturers. S.I.G.MA. Group has developed a sintered high alumina material with a corrosion index very close to fused cast alumina for operating temperatures up to 1,270°C. This HIGH MULLITIZATION DEGREE the top zone of the regenerator is confirmed by tests carried out MULLITE FOR REGENERATOR chambers. by a major European laboratory. CHAMBERS The S.I.G.MA. trademark of In a dynamic corrosion test, (Trademark EXMUL 70 M) the high mullitization degree carried out at 1,300°C for 96 S.I.G.MA. Group has devel- mullite is EXMUL 70 M whose hours, the results for the refrac- oped some mullite qualities with mineralogical characteristics are tory samples were: different mullitization degrees to listed below: t 4*(." withstand the physical and chem- 1- very low quantity of vitreous sintered 97-99% Al2O3 ical stresses of the regenerator phase (less than 4%); and corrosion 2,7%; chambers, which vary in function 2- high mullitization degree t $PNQFUJUPSTGVTFE of the specific glass pull (ton/m2) (more than 95% of mullite cast alumina and the cullet percentage. phase –3 Al2O3t4J02). corrosion 2,6%; For very stressed furnaces This quality is particularly indi- t $PNQFUJUPST (high specific pull, low cullet per- cated for the high zone of the sintered 92% Al2O3 centage, high carry-over and high regenerator chambers because the corrosion 4,5%. temperatures) the right quality is chemical and physical characteris- A 95 V has a corrosion resist- a mullite with a high mullitization tics are suitable to resist all strin- ance very close to that of the degree, which means * 95% of gent operating conditions, even at fused cast alumina material and mullite phase (3 Al2O3t4J02). very high temperature (1,500°C this is attributed to many fac- The higher the percentage or more). tors: its purity (clay is not used of mullite phase, the lower the Subjected to a major constant for bonding), the high level of amount of glassy phase and the load and high temperature it does refractory developments alumina, its crystalline structure greater resistance both to creep not deform due to its exceptional (_Al2O3) and the very low level and to chemical attacks, which high creep resistance. The graph of glassy phase. are the operating conditions of on the next page represents the creep test, carried out in the labora- tory for 50 hours at a temperature of 1,500°C and a load of 0.2 N/mm2. Mullite refracto- ries are also very resistant both to alkali evaporat- ing from the glass and to silica and calcium oxide carry-over com- ing from the batch. Creep Test Thermal expansion In fact initially mullite reacts thickness is only a few millim- The above graph shows the with alkali and carry-over, but eters: behind these layers mul- thermal expansion of mullite in the chemical reaction stops lite remains unchanged for the comparison with that of a MgO immediately after forming entire campaign (the consump- base refractory. stable and resistant layers to tion is few millimeters per year). The reduced thermal con- further penetration of alkaline Its low expansion poses no ductivity compared to the basic substances. problems of stability of the refractories helps to reduce heat Reaction layers are made of structures in the case of fre- losses to the outside improv- corundum + glassy phase and quent pull changes and, there- ing the regenerator chamber mullite + glassy phase whose fore, of temperature. efficiency. O SIGMA SRL Via delle Grigne 12/A - 22070 Locate Varesino (CO) - Italy Tel: +39 – 0331 – 823195 - Fax: +39 – 0331 – 823198 E-mail: [email protected] www.sigmaref.it glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 35 COMPANY DEVELOPMENT IRIS Inspection Machines: R&D FOCUS AT INSPECTION SOLUTIONS INNOVATOR company development ince its founding in 2001, their manufacturing processes the customer base is global, IRIS Inspection Machines and ensure the quality of produc- including glass container produc- S has emerged as a leading tion. IRIS was the first to devel- ers throughout Asia, North and global supplier of non-contact op the 12-camera concept and South America, Africa and the camera inspection technology introduced LED finish inspection Middle East. Currently, there are for the glass container indus- solutions. almost 1000 machines in opera- try. Under the Evolution brand Turnover has increased by 25 tion throughout the world. IRIS name, the company has devel- per cent for each of the last four started by serving customers oped a range of equipment that years. Initially, most business was in the beer and pharmaceutical helps glassmakers to improve conducted in Europe but today, glass industries but now also cov- 36 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 These are exciting times at IRIS Inspection Machines. Relocation to new premises should help facilitate the delivery of a growing order book for the inspection solutions specialist and the development of its next generation of product innovations. THIS NON-CONTACT APPROACH REPRESENTS THE FUTURE AND IS PERFORMED WITH CAMERA TECHNOLOGY. ers the perfumery and cosmetics Managing Director, the main can also inspect the finish, base sector, as well as manufactur- advantage of non-contact inspec- and mould number, as well as ers of drinking ware/tumblers. A tion is that it can be performed monitoring for some checks.” particular strength is the ability at higher speeds and with better For the inspection of faults that to inspect many different articles repeatability. “This non-contact cannot currently be performed simultaneously on the same line, approach represents the future via non-contact equipment, the all without contacting the prod- and is performed with camera company works closely with ucts and without the assistance technology. Previously, these Heye International, thereby cov- of mechanical rotation. machines were used to inspect ering all inspection requirements According to Jean-Luc Logel, visual faults only but today, they at the cold end. glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 37 COMPANY DEVELOPMENT IRIS expects this tech- nology to evolve further in the coming years, one of the company’s goals being to increase the speed and efficien- cy of its equipment. “It took us five years to gain the recogni- tion of the European glass industry and 10 years to become a global player,” says Jean-Luc Logel. “Developing appro- priate solutions and gaining industry acceptance all takes time. In addition, while innovation is positive, it is necessary to offer a full range following the company’s recent of support services and generate relocation to larger premises at nics. Employing just 36 people customer trust and loyalty.” Bron on the outskirts of Lyon. in total, the IRIS organisation The demands made of glass- Until now, IRIS has shared in particular has invested sub- makers are constantly evolving, premises with sister company stantially in the recruitment of as new products are introduced Centralp at nearby Venissieux skilled engineers, especially those and different production chal- but a growing order book and involved in software and image lenges need to be addressed. the need for enhanced customer processing. Consequently, draw- IRIS equipment also has to adapt service stimulated this summer’s ing on the skills and resources to overcome these problems and move. Designed to satisfy the of both businesses, the parent ensure ware quality. There is a company’s long-term business Wisetec Group is able to retain roadmap of improvements for the needs, the 2,000 square-metre development know-how in- company’s equipment and visi- premises at Bron will feature house, thereby avoiding the need tors to glasstec 2014 exhibition enhanced R&D, production, to use external resources. in Germany next October can customer service and training Also included at the Bron site company development expect to see the next generation facilities. is a larger production work- of IRIS non-contact inspection “Frequent innovations in key shop, with sufficient capacity to equipment on its stand. Details component technologies relating assemble and test 20 inspection of these innovations are expected to cameras, computers and light machines every month. There to be made available in the com- sources are driving our ability are also two training rooms and ing months, in addition to which to realize further improvements a permanent showroom of IRIS the company plans to display to our equipment and the crea- machines, together with dedicat- working Evolution equipment tion of separate software, image ed sales, after sales, spare parts at leading trade fairs in Brazil, processing and mechanical engi- and administration offices. China and Russia next year. neering R&D departments at Bron will support these efforts” CUSTOMER SUPPORT LARGER PREMISES says IRIS Technical Director, “As a leader in technology, we With more than 15 per cent Majd Rahmani. “The IRIS strat- anticipate customer needs and of turnover reinvested in R&D egy is long-term and is based provide long-term and cost-effi- every year, the IRIS team is on partnerships developed with cient support for our solutions working constantly on the latest leading glass container manufac- in the field of glass quality con- versions of software for tomor- turers.” trol” says Jean-Luc Logel. “The row’s Evolution machines. To Together with sister company provision of increased customer date, 12 different upgrades have Centralp, IRIS employs 60 R&D services at the new Bron site is been realized. engineers in the field of electro- key to the sustained development These efforts will be reinforced nics, software and mecha- of our business.” 38 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 According to Logel, perfect- remote access facility in 2002, continue to develop new pro- ing a product innovation means whereby equipment at the cus- ducts and bring new solutions to nothing if you fail to communi- tomer’s premises can be repaired/ the glass industry… this build- cate to the customer how best to modified and upgraded remotely ing represents an important part use it! from Lyon. of our strategy,” Jen-Luc Logel “In addition to providing on- In addition to the headquarters concludes. “We still have growth site support via local staff, it is in Bron, the company has after potential in terms of customers necessary for customer service sales offices in China, Thailand, and product innovation for the staff at head office to communi- the United States and Latin next decade, so these markets cate the latest modifications and America, as well as a global net- remain our focus. We want to be advances to the customer, while work of 10 experienced agents. the best that we can.” O also updating the knowledge of Via this network, valuable long- IRIS service personnel.” term relationships have been Every member of the customer developed with agents who share service team communicates in at the IRIS philosophy of looking least three different languages, to the long-term and are well thereby helping to improve this known in their local markets. IRIS INSPECTION part of the process. Similarly, the Regular dialogue is encouraged MACHINES training of IRIS service engineers to reinforce relationships and to represents an important element ensure that customer require- Parc du Chêne of the service provided, ensuring ments are fully satisfied. 14 Rue du 35ème Régiment d’Aviation that they are updated with the F – 69500 BRON company’s latest software and DEVELOPMENT GOALS France Tel: +33 – 472 – 783527 hardware modifications and the The Bron facility provides a Fax: +33 – 472 – 783507 improvements that are available valuable backdrop to the com- Email: [email protected] to customers. pany’s continuing evolution for www.iris-im.com Separately, IRIS introduced a the next 10 years. “We want to FOREHEARTH AND DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEMS PSR: GATHERING BAYS BENEFIT FROM SYSTEM 500 TECHNOLOGY Although we have now supplied in excess of 500 forehearth and distributor systems around the world, the majority of them have been to the glass container or tableware industries in which the forming machines are supplied by gob feeders. Not long ago an opportunity arose to design and supply a complete system comprising distributor, forehearths forehearth and distributor systems and gathering bays for use with robot ball gathering David Parkinson Managing Director - PSR machines. 40 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 t was four years ago that PSR ple in terms of their operation, was originally approached by and relatively inexpensive to con- Ia client to see whether we struct. In exactly the same way as would be interested in applying it used to be in the mainstream our forehearth and distributor glass container industry however, technology to its conventional this type of design suffered from working ends used for the low a lack of flexibility and glass tem- volume manufacture of glass perature control between indi- products by robot gathering vidual gathering positions. machines. The client operated furnaces with traditional rectan- FIRST TIME FOR COMPLETE gular working-ends with a num- SYSTEM ber of gathering holes located at Although we had supplied strategic positions for the robots. forehearth and gathering bay These working-ends were sim- refractories, stirrer systems and FOREHEARTH AND DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEMS combustion systems to the crystal different temperatures so as to including casings, substructure glass industry in the past, this was optimize the forming conditions refractories, channel blocks in the first opportunity to provide a required for the different articles PSR-333, superstructure refracto- complete system. Each gathering being manufactured. Interactions ries, gathering bay special shaped bay, forehearth and distributor between adjacent gathering bays blocks, combustion system, tem- section was configured as a sepa- were minimized and the speed perature sensors and PLC-based rate temperature and combustion of response to changes in oper- 3000S temperature control system. control zone enabling the gather- ating conditions increased. The ing bays to have much greater shallower glass depth and much NEW TECHNOLOGIES – control flexibility and tempera- improved substructure insulation HANDLE WITH CARE ture autonomy than was possi- also contributed to improved glass As in all industries however, but ble with the previous traditional thermal homogeneity through the particularly in the glass manufac- working-end. The system allowed depth and across the width of the turing industry, the application of each gathering bay to be operated individual gathering bays. at different throughputs and with The supply was a total package new technologies needs to be han- large single, deeper tank with was also successfully upgraded dled with care because what may common gathering bays and rela- with a similar PSR distributor, seem like a simple replacement tively slower moving glass and forehearths and gathering bays. of one system with another can PSR personnel worked closely A Control Maestro supervi- often throw up unforeseen prob- with the client to determine the sory control and data acquisi- lems requiring different operating best conditions for operating the tion (SCADA) system was also techniques. We already knew that new system. installed to monitor the gath- smaller distributor, forehearth ering bay temperature control and gathering bay sections would OPTIMIZING STIRRING systems for both furnaces. These produce more homogeneous but SYSTEMS temperature control systems can faster flowing glass with very dif- Some early blister problems be accessed and operated with ferent conditions compared to a were addressed by optimizing the appropriate password authori- firing profile along the gathering zation from any computer con- bay sections so as to overcome nected to the factory network via the heat losses at the gathering web pages. bay mouth and minimize cooling A third working end conver- of the glass downstream from the sion with similar gathering bays gathering position as well as mod- was also subsequently ordered ifying the robot gathering action. and this additional furnace gath- Some later “cat scratch” cord ering bay system will also be con- problems, observed when pro- nected to the Control Maestro ducing relatively high pull and SCADA system. O low temperature articles, were addressed with the intro- duction of PSR Cord Dispersal Stirrer Systems. These systems employ twin, counter-rotating hel- ical stirrers in the channels immediately upstream of each gathering bay. Some of the robots with shorter gathering arms were also found to suffer from overheating of elec- tronic components due to their closer exposure to radiation and sting-out from the gathering bay mouth. This was overcome by shielding and improved insulation around the gath- ering bay mouth and by shielding of the gathering hole between gathering operations. All operating problems were ultimately resolved with the PSR PARKINSON-SPENCER assistance of PSR where neces- REFRACTORIES LTD. sary and with the longer-term usage and operational experience on the part of the client. Holmfield, Halifax HX3 6SX West Yorkshire UK RE-BUILD OF SECOND Tel: +44 – 1422 – 254472 FURNACE Fax: +44 – 1422 – 254473 Subsequently a second fur- www.parkinson-spencer.co.uk nace came up for re-build and glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 43 FOCUS ON MELTING FURNACES, FOREHEARTHS, BATCH PLANTS, BOOSTING SYSTEMS FOR ALL GLASS TYPES The world of glass melting is both complex and energy consuming. There are many different types of furnaces, and diverse types of fuel used, all with the same important scope - that of melting glass to produce the raw material for glass containers. glass machinery plants & accessories 1/20136/2013 45 focus on MELTING Fuel savings, production increase, pollution control, and glass quality improvement www.airproducts.com/glass Cleanfire® oxy-fuel and hybrid pecializing in oxygen The US company’s patent- ® air-oxy-fuel combustion technologies Sapplications for fuel sav- ed Cleanfire oxy-fuel and “ ensure improved melting … ings, production increase, hybrid air-oxy-fuel combus- pollution control (NOx, SOx, tion technologies ensure gases, process and specialty genic segments, as well as CO2, particulates), and improved melting. gases, performance materi- in key growth markets” such glass quality improvement, Together with its subsidiaries, als, equipment and services, as semiconductor materials, Air Products supplies indus- Air Products and Chemicals providing atmospheric gases, refinery hydrogen, and more. trial gases and chemicals serves customers across a process and specialty gases, With diverse with opera- (nitrogen, oxygen, argon, wide range of industries from performance materials and tions in over 50 countries, hydrogen), patented techno- food and beverage, health chemical intermediates. the company reported sales logies and hardware (oxy- and personal care to energy, Air Products, founded in of USD 9.6 billion in fiscal year fuel burners, flow controls), transportation and semi- 1940, has leading positions 2012, operating income of CFD modelling and services conductors. in the glass, metals, metals USD 1.5 billion and a world- (feasibility studies, start-up/ Product portfolio of the com- processing, non-ferrous met- wide workforce of over commissioning). pany includes atmospheric als, cement, foods and cryo- 20,000 employees. 46 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 MELTING focus on All-electric glass melting and conditioning www.electroglass.co.uk … significant tonnage increases, improved glass “quality, reduced energy consumption and extended furnace life … ” lectroglass is an estab- specialized equipment or imbalance across wide fuel- Elished independent spe- complete system packages. fired forehearths and can cialist in all-electric glass Electroglass’ electric fur- greatly reduce gob weight melting and conditioning, naces range from 200kg to variations in container glass electric boosting and re- approximately 250 tonnes/ production. lated systems, providing the day, providing operating Molycool and Splashguard most up-to-date techno- economy and glass qual- insulated water-cooled elec- logy for electric furnaces, ity assurance in volatile and trode holders are designed forehearths and boosting non-volatile glass types. for vertical, angled or hori- systems for all glass types. High efficiency Convection zontal applications and are Thanks to decades of experi- Current Control boosting available in a range of sizes ence and ongoing technical for fuel fired furnaces with to suit customer needs. development, Electroglass installed capacity between The company, which was also provides precision con- 50kW and over 3MW enable founded in 1976, is based in trol bubbling and ancillary significant tonnage increas- south-east England, close to equipment, such as glass es, improved glass quality, all major international con- level sensors, throat heat- reduced energy consump- nection points and able to ing and drain systems. Supply tion and extended furnace offer worldwide installation scope includes design and life. and service, with specific specification, equipment Temptrim forehearth heat- representation in China, supply and installation, plus ing systems provide com- Korea, Japan, Taiwan and commissioning of individual pensation for temperature the United States. glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 47 focus on MELTING All-electric furnaces and electrical boosting systems www.fic-uk.com .I.C. (UK) Limited, which float, fibre, container, and side-to-middle temperature Fis an ISO 9001 accred- borosilicate. … the unique High differences. This system sig- ited company, designs and The company also offers ‘Q’ holder has a nificantly improves thermal supplies all-electric furnac- glass conditioning options “cooling circuit that is homogeneity in coloured es and electrical boosting such as its Isothermal unit replaceable in under glasses and high product- systems for a wide range for glass conditioning in the 10 minutes … ivity forehearths in flint glass. of glass types and manu- forehearth or distributor to Other F.I.C. products include facturing processes such as eliminate top-to-bottom and heat extraction systems to extract heat out ” of the glass to aid glass conditioning and reduce gas consumption using removable water- cooled tubes. These tubes can be placed anywhere from the throat through to the back of the fore- hearth. The range of elec- trode holders man- ufactured by FIC includes the unique High ‘Q’ holder in which the cooling circuit is replace- able in under 10 minutes. F.I.C. is an authorized partner of NARCO to market Emisshield© nano-particle coat- ing technology. which dramatically improves the emis- sivity of refractory surfaces. This, in turn, can result in fuel sav- ings of up to 10% as well as longer refrac- tory life. 48 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 MELTING focus on Glass melting technology www.glassservice.it lass Service provides · day tanks and pot fur- Gthe highest standards naces …the highest standards of technology of technology applied to · recuperative and regener- applied to the hollow glass industry. the hollow glass industry. The ative continuous melting “ Italian company designs, furnaces · produces and maintains a · boosting systems automatic control level any kind of fuel, gas,” oil wide and complete range · forehearths machines with platinum and reversal plants of equipment. · colouring forehearths with probe, with or without · burners for any kind of The company’s glass melting frit dosing systems electronic controller fuel, gas, oil technology division supplies: · batch chargers · stirrers and stirring · special machinery for the · automatic and semi-auto- · heat recuperators for day machines glass industry matic batch plants and tanks and continuous fur- · control boards Glass Service provides com- cullet recycling plants naces · combustion systems for plete assistance service for customers, assembling and maintaining all supplied plants, along with start-up and training. Glass Service is also a leader in the field of robotics for the glass industry, with the following products: · gathering robots (4-, 5- and 6-axes) · blowing robots · suction robots · fire polishing robots · handling robots glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 49 focus on MELTING Highest standards for hollowware, tableware, tubing and fiber www.bdfindustriesgroup.com lass Technologies is a tributors and Forehearths: - Glass Level Measuring Sys- - Furnace Auditing Gsupplier of Engineering - GTFS tems (E.A.G.LE. 2.0 system - Endoscopy Inspection Services to the worldwide - GTHP or pneumatic system) - Installation glass industry, specialized - GTHP 4C - Waste gas Valves - Commissioning in the design and supply of Equipment (developed in- - Boosting Systems - Control and Supervision furnaces, working-ends and house): - Bubbling - Heat-up forehearths. The company, - Batch Chargers Furnace Services: - Start-up which is a 100% member of - Burners (Oil and Gas) - Hot and Cold Repair - Training the BDF Group, has the high- est technological standards for hollowware, tableware, tubing and fiber. Thanks to its in-house R&D department, Glass Techno- logies designs and supplies a complete range of equip- ment. Melting Furnaces: - Design and Engineering of Complete Glass Melting Furnaces - Combustion Systems Process Control System Dis- …furnaces, working-ends “and forehearths with the highest technological standards for hollowware, tableware, tubing and fiber.” 50 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 MELTING focus on Fulfilling glass industry requirements for rapid, local service www.hornglas.de …professional and reliable performance of the “market leader in glass melting furnaces. ith more than 125 years products includes utility Wexperience in glass equipment such as ”combus- melting, HORN Glass Indus- tion systems, electric control tries AG, designs and sup- equipment as well as mod- plies complete plants and ern process controlling with solutions to the worldwide SCADA systems, operating glass industry. With its inter- at the highest standard, to national subsidiary compa- name but a few. nies in the Czech Republic, Moreover, the HORN service India, Malaysia and China, team experts, who are avail- the German glass melting able to install and commis- technology specialist fulfils sion melting tanks worldwide, glass industry requirements cover the diverse require- for rapid, local service. ments of the glass industry, HORN has extensive experi- reacting quickly, providing ence in the design, manu- assistance in the case of facture and supply of differ- problems during glass pro- ent furnace types and fore- duction. hearths for the production More than 20,000 tonnes of lighting ware, tableware, of glass per day are pro- leader in glass melting fur- UÊ viÝLÌÞÊ >`Ê VÕÃÌiÀÊ containers, cast glass, float duced with furnaces made naces, also thanks to unique orientation glass, solar glass and techni- by HORN, thus demonstrating properties, such as: UÊ } Ê ÛiÀÌV>Ê Ìi}À>ÌÊ cal glassware. the professional and reliable UÊ ÌiV }ÞÊ>`ÊÃÞÃÌi of manufacturing The company’s range of performance of this market solution partner; glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 51 focus on MELTING Control, supervisory and automation systems www.bdfindustriesgroup.com CR Systems, a supplier - glass quality to the form- full supply or integration with Mof control, supervisory ing machinery; the best-known PLC brands. …providing fast and automation systems. - pack-to-melt efficiency; integration with glass plant access to required The company, which is a - minimum energy consump- supervision via SCADA sys-“information, granting 100% member of the BDF tion and operation cost; tem (supervisory and data constant overview … Group, dedicates 80% of its - elaboration of trend pro- acquisition): activities to the glass sec- cess; - batch house; tor, with control systems fo- - flexible automation con- - furnace; fast access to required” infor- cused on key performance figuration to match differ- - forehearths; mation, granting constant factors, granting: ent customers’ require- - forming area; overview of: - glass quality; ments: - cold-end; UÊÊ «ÀViÃÃÆ - low polluting emissions; - stand-alone control sys- - complete production pro- UÊÊ ViÌÀ>âi`ÊVÌÀÃÆ - batch-, furnace-, fore- tem based on independ- cess. UÊÊ ÃÌÀV>ÊvÀ>ÌÆ hearth life-time; ent single loop controllers Thanks to the application UÊÊ ÌÀi`Æ - high conditioning level (typical application for of a SCADA acquisition sys- UÊÊ VÀÃÃÊ >>ÞÃÃÊ LiÌÜiiÊ in terms of temperature single forehearth or single tem, a multi-terminal net- different areas of plant profile and homogeneity; equipment). work is created, providing process. 52 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 MELTING focus on Melting furnaces for different types of glass www.mtforni.com T Forni Industriali de- ic temperature control furnaces for glass basins – glory-holes, pot arches, Msigns and manufac- system, optimized insula- and special shapes; laboratory/studio fur- tures a wide range of gas tion for very low energy – tempering lines for table- naces and equipment and oil fired melting furnac- consumption, tempera- ware, belt and spindles such polariscopes and es, pull up to 50 tonnes, for ture uniformity, modular type; polarimeters. different types of glass: design and zero mainte- complete production lines Thanks to a partnership – unit-melter furnaces, end- nance; for high voltage glass insu- with AMIG and OCMI, and fired furnaces, oxy-fired – static annealing and dec- lator shells; to 45 years’ experience in furnaces; oration kilns, from 1m3 to – mould preheating furnac- the glass industry and suc- – all-electric cold top fur- 5.5m3; es, preheating tunnels for cessfully completed instal- naces for lead crystal and – bending furnaces for flat stems and bowls; lations in 35 countries, MT fluoride, special glasses; glass, specially designed conveyors, cross conveyors, Forni Industriali also supplies – gas fired or electric heat- for decorative and archi- transfers for hollow glass; complete custom-built pro- ed forehearths, with col- tectural purposes, for the jects, from batch plants to ouring and stirrer technol- lighting industry; bending packaging. ogy; – batch chargers and glass level control sys- …complete tems; custom-built – double shell and “projects, from tube cage type batch plants to heat recuperators; packaging … – day-tank furnaces from 50 to 4,000kg, gas fired and all electric, ” complete all auxiliary equipment, heat recu- perators and combus- tion, control systems; – pot furnaces, for single and multiple pot, gas fired and all electric, complete with all auxiliary equipment, particularly suitable for lead crystal and coloured glasses; – annealing and decora- tion lehrs, with belts up to four metres wide, for hollowware, tableware, special glass, etc. Main features are the automat- glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 53 focus on MELTING Innovation as a leitmotiv www.novaxion-robots.com …a glass gob weight control system to insure a constant weight of the gob while “ the glass level is decreasing. ounded in 2004, of NOVAXION, with six new Wherever a robot is sold, an cut marks; FNOVAXION has devel- models of ball-gatherer” after-sale service agency is - shears with transfer and oped a complete range robots developed: ready to assist the customer long blades to cut glass of ball-gatherer robots with - 4-axes models, gathering in case of necessity. down into the mould. from 4- to 6 axes. from 4 to 10 Kg of glass. NOVAXION offers also two NOVAXION is now working Its partnership with the - 6-axes models, gathering models of pneumatic shears on new robotics projects in world leader manufacturer from 2 to 10 Kg of glass. to cut the hot glass: the field of automatic bottle of industrial robots FANUC New, friendly, gathering soft- - shears with V blades manufacturing. Robotics enables NOVAXION ware has been developed, (feeder type) to reduce to offer a two-year guaran- allowing more flexibility for tee with a stock of spare end-users and more possibili- parts always available, and ties of adjustments. after-sales service in each This leads to making top qual- and every region of the ity hollow glass production. world. The same partnership Concerning the gathering also enables NOVAXION to of glass from day-tanks and benefit from the most recent pots, NOVAXION offers a technologies in the field of glass gob weight control axis control, new motor system to insure a constant developments, and new weight of the gob while the control boards. glass level is decreasing. Christophe DUPLAN, the To develop its new prod- Manager of NOVAXION, ucts, NOVAXION uses the has installed more than 150 latest CAD software, such robots in glassworks all over as SOLIDWORKS for the the world since he began to mechanical designing, and work in the field of robotics ROBOGUIDE, the FANUC soft- for the glass industry in 1989. ware to simulate the robots Innovation is the leitmotiv trajectory. 54 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 MELTING focus on Furnace service and design www.preriscaldoforni.it reriscaldo Forni, with the vice and design company include: thermocouples and bub- Pcompany name and for glassworks offers furnace - furnace draining; blers; the trademark “prefor”, has pre-heating, in particular of - furnaces filling with glass - drilling of holes for electric been operating in national glass furnaces, as its main granulate; furnace tapping; and overseas markets for technical service. - drilling of holes for the - hot repairs with sealing; the past 40 years. This ser- Other integrating services installation of electrodes, - grenaillage with electro- fuse crushed stones; - thermal cleaning with appropriate burners. Plant design and installation have also been expanded, now including: - heating and combustible oil pumping sections; - electrode-holders with accessories; - pipe-coil heat exchangers for gas preheating; - oil and gas burners; - bubbler installations com- plete with control and adjustment box; - tube-bundle or tube-cage heat recuperators; - steel refractory electrode holders with reduced welding; - water circulation and sof- tening units; - fitting out of electric boosters with collateral equipment. …furnace pre- heating, in particular “of glass furnaces, as its main technical service. ” glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 55 focus on MELTING High performance take-out inserts www.poco.com …proven solutions for hot glass handling applications such as take-out assemblies, “deadplates, sweep-out assemblies, transfer pads, lehr bar assemblies and custom parts. very tight shoulder-to-bead stainless steel and has the dimensions; and lightweight option of a removable” or for triple gob machines. fixed cover. It is adjustable POCO’s ILS-1™ holder, with to accommodate fixed or an Interior Locking System, floating requirements and has high temperature stain- has self aligning shoulders less steel spring clips that for easy accurate place- are secured between the ment. Paired with the supe- insert and the inside of the rior strength and durability of holder, and allow for an POCO’s GLASSMATE family easy insert change and of graphite inserts, the ILS- repair. Moreover, foreign 1™ holder offers reduced object debris is significantly mechanical damage for reduced. The patent pend- increased pack rates. ing design eliminates screws High strength grades should that can vibrate out or be used for thread transfer, become damaged by the under thread transfer, fine blow head, causing prema- bead transfer with minimum he POCO GLASSMATE available as semi-finished ture loss of inserts. clearance, or for long pro- Tfamily of materials and blanks or can be precision The ILS-1 holder is made of duction runs. products ensure the best machined to a specified wear resistance for high per- finish. Inserts are available formance take-out inserts to fit both existing holders thanks to original GLASS- and POCO style holders. The MATE (GM) graphite grade. classic POCO style holder Precision machined insert gives long service life and will and holder assemblies fea- take all popular finishes up to ture quick and accurate 87mm, with styles including mounting of holders and standard, to be used with easy insert change outs for fixed or floating inserts; cov- reduced downtime. PO- ered to prevent ware con- CO’s take-out assemblies tamination; double stacked offer excellent performance to prevent swing on tall, nar- combined with reduced row neck ware; extended mechanical damage for in- for tall finishes on tamper- creased pack rates. evident closures; modified for GLASSMATE inserts are precision set up process with 56 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 MELTING focus on Experience - a family tradition www.refractoriesexperiencesrl.it …demolition and reconstruction of furnaces “and forehearths for hollow glass manufacture …” efractories Experience el, Lebanon, Russia, Ukraine, ery necessary for demolition checking that the work RS.r.l. is active in the demo- Belarus, Indonesia, etc. and refractory installation, site fulfils health and safety lition and reconstruction of Refractories Experience’s and its workers have the skills rules, the preparation of furnaces and forehearths services include demolition, and training necessary for documentation necessary for hollow glass manufac- reconstruction and repair these operations. for jobsite start up and the ture, and is motivated by activities both of refrac- All personnel have 20 years’ organization of the logistic an entrepreneurial attitude tory- and steel structures of experience in the field of part of the job. based on experience and melting furnaces for hollow refractory construction, Refractories Experience family tradition. At pre- glass, float furnaces for flat as well as in all industrial also has a team of tech- sent, it is one of the most glass, etc. fields where refractories nical supervisors to assist dynamic enterprises in the The company can provide are used. They are trained clients who need to verify supply of related services. continuous and/or sche- and informed about health the pre-assembly of their Company personnel has duled maintenance, wheth- and safety and they all use refractories directly at the gained long-standing work er the plant is operative (if I.P.D. (Individual Protection suppliers’ plant, and control experience both in Italy and necessary) or not. Devices) in accordance the consequent assembly abroad, where furnaces Refractories Experience turn- with the Italian Legislative of the refractories at their and forehearths have been key services inlude draining, Decree n. 81/08 and Euro- plant. This particular service manufactured on nearly heating-up and cullet fill. pean Safety Rules. Staff offers clients a better guar- every continent. Refracto- Moreover, intervention may training is constantly kept antee of compliance of ries Experience technicians also be carried out on short up to date thanks to attend- what is produced to what is have worked in countries notice. ing updating courses. designed and purchased, such as Austria, Germany, Refractories Experience has The company has work- in order to reach expected France, Spain, Nigeria, Isra- the equipment and machin- ers that are responsible for performance. glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 57 focus on MELTING Systems and equipment for all aspects of batch and cullet handling www.sorg.de …an engineering package specifically tailored to customer requirements,“ including detailed engineering of refractories, steelwork, heating, control and ancillary systems. ” forehearth design based on the fusion of glass con- ditioning technologies from SORG® and Emhart Glass. SORG® offers an engineering package specifically tailored to customer requirements, including detailed engineer- ing of refractories, steelwork, heating, control and ancil- lary systems. Moreover, it also supplies a comprehensive range of equipment for fur- naces, distributors and fore- ORG® group companies Subsidiary EME designs and almost all commercial glass hearths, with supply covering Soffer unrivalled service manufactures systems and types, including lead crystal, from individual tried and test- to the glass industry, cover- equipment for all aspects of fluoride opal, and all types ed solutions to the problem ing design and engineering, batch and cullet handling. of borosilicate glass, such as of NOx emissions, ranging supply of equipment, instal- SORG® provides design and C glass, E glass, Pyrex® and from the redesign of existing lation and commissioning, engineering of most types neutral glass. furnaces to advanced solu- maintenance and service of furnaces for continuous SORG® distributors and fore- tions. SORG® has substantial for all areas of the glass or discontinuous glass melt- hearths are for pulls from 2 experience in oxy-fuel firing, manufacturing process, from ing. More than 250 furnaces to 200 t/24h, while an exten- with installations ranging raw material handling to the designed by SORG® are in sive range of forebays and from 12 to 400 tons per day. gob, as well as difficult hot operation throughout the overflows are available for a BATCH3 is SORG®’s newest work such as drilling, ceramic world. SORG® installations variety of applications. The sustainability initiative to welding and overcoating. are used to manufacture 340S is the latest standard batch preheating. 58 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 MELTING focus on Offering complete service to glass manufacturers www.staraglass.com he Hydra Group has Tbeen offering complete service to glass manufactur- ers. The constant progress of the group has allowed new agency agreements to be formed with the most impor- tant manufacturers of re- fractory materials, mechani- cal plants and electronic control instruments. The Group was set up thanks to the long experience of STARA GLASS, which started with the demolition of glass furnaces and recovery of refractory scraps in the early 1950s. Since the 1980s, Hydra Group has been providing the fol- melting furnaces (regen- glass, tableware, sodium - supply of all refractory lowing services: erative, recuperative, silicate, opal and borosili- materials, equipment, - design; hybrid, oxy-fuel, day cate glass, etc); combustion systems, recu- - engineering; tanks) for all kind of glass - repair jobs: demolition, perators, steel structure, - turnkey supply of glass (container, rolled pattern reconstruction, hot repair; process control, cooling liquid and gas fluid sys- tems; - technical assistance; - heat balance calculation on operating furnaces; - technical due diligence; - endoscopies. …turnkey supply of glass melting “furnaces (regenerative, recuperative, hybrid, oxy-fuel, day tanks) for all kind of glass …” glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 59 focus on MELTING Engineering services, melting furnaces and turnkey plant installations www.hft.com enry F. Teichmann (HFT) batching for the com- Providing state-of-the-art quality His dedicated to provid- plete range of glass installations with excellent safety ing engineering services, compositions; “ and environmental performance … melting furnaces and turn- - end-fire regenerative key plant installations for furnace designs, melting the glass industry worldwide. container glass and rolled maximum size produc- NOx thanks to the” latest During its more than 66 pattern glass. There are tion, float glass furnac- designs; years of service to the glass more than 20 installations es for clear and tinted - plant modernization and industry, HFT has carried out of HFT’s Dual-Pass Regen- glass production and rebuilds: HFT’s staff of projects in more than 40 erative Furnace System large sodium silicate engineers and construc- countries, supplying state- worldwide, using a heavy production; tors continues to meet of-the-art quality installations oil and natural gas com- - oxy-fuel fired furnace very short turn-around with excellent safety and en- bustion system; designs for float, con- schedules for float, con- vironmental performance. - cross-fire air-gas regener- tainer, fiberglass and tainer, fiberglass and HFT’s engineering, con- ative melting furnaces to tableware, with improved tableware producers struction management and melt container glass with glass qualities and low around the world. commissioning services sup- port the following areas of activity: - turnkey glass plants, manufacturing high qual- ity float glass, container glass, fiberglass, table- ware, sodium silicate and other specialty glass; - batch plants: automatic material processing and weighing for precise 60 glass machinery plants & accessories 6/2013 ALPHABETICAL LIST COMPLETE PROFILES: COUNTRY s ADDRESS s COMPANY FOUNDED BY COUNTRY s COMPANY OFFICERS s LOCAL s ANNUAL TURNOVER OFFICES/BRANCHES s TURNOVER s PRODUCTS FROM GLASS REPRESENTED s NUMBER s COMPANIES OF EMPLOYEES REPRESENTED s NOMINAL CAPITAL s COUNTRIES AGENTS GUIDE 2 0 1 4 Alphabetical list s ! *!#/6)$%3 42!$).' ,4$ s %#42!' %52/ #().! 42!$).' s '-' 6%242)%"3 '-"( s -%2!. s 3()+! 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