A number of new plants and capacity expansions in recent years in the container and float glass sectors has made the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region a global hotspot for the glass industry.

Wilfried Seidensticker* discusses how Heye International supports flexible and high speed productions through modern 3-axis servo pusher equipment. 

Lucie Jouve* describes how the Tiama HOT move module can assist in the prevention of jams on the production line and improve operator safety. 

Commersald Impianti has completed three Research and Development glass mould projects. Massimo Trigari, General Manager, discusses.

Martin Grönblad, Product Manager of Process Products at Bucher Emhart Glass, outlines the group’s Flexible Pressure System (FPS) and how it has evolved since it was introduced 18 years ago.

Bala Mookoni* discusses the problem and possible causes of knots in a float glass furnace.