Glass International News
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How to install the largest container furnace in the world
Sorg recently installed the largest container furnace in the world at Encirc’s Elton, UK glass manufacturing facility. Sorg’s Hartmut Hegeler discusses how the installation was planned and how they overcame any challenges.
27 January 2021 -
2020: An unprecedented year
2020 may have been a year like no other but the glass industry has still seen many firsts this year. We review some of the highlights of the year and look ahead to 2021 with some optimism.
11 December 2020 -
Stoelzle Oberglas develops next generation pharma glass range
Mrs Antonia Karamat* discusses how Stoelzle Oberglas’ Pharma – Health & Safety division developed an innovative, stable and environmental conscious process for the inner surface treatment of moulded Type III glass containers.
09 December 2020 -
O-I Gironcourt: A project inspired by teamwork
O-I recent furnace 3 project at its Gironcourt, France glass manufacturing facility was its largest in nearly two decades.
Greg Morris speaks to Jean-Pierre Francois, the man tasked with leading the project, to discuss how communication and teamwork were key to its success – and how O-I overcame the final hurdle of Covid.
02 December 2020 -
Ardagh Group celebrates sustainability award for its remeltable briquettes process
Ardagh Group recently won a Sustainability Award for its method of producing remeltable briquettes. Brendan O’Meara* describes the process.
25 November 2020 -
Container glass market updates from around the world at virtual glasstec conference
Associations from around the world provided the latest hollow glass market updates during last week’s virtual glasstec conference.
26 October 2020 -
Soda ash demand slumps – but there is cause for optimism
The IHS Markit World Soda Ash conference online, Beyond Covid-19: Surviving to Thriving takes place this month and includes a paper from Marguerite Morrin*, who will provide an overview of the global soda ash market. Greg Morris spoke to her.
13 October 2020 -
New refractory materials from PSR
David Parkinson* and Phillip Toperesu** discuss the development and purpose of two new materials for feeder expendable refractories.
02 October 2020 -
Heinz-Glas chooses a uniform process control system for batch house and melting ends
Heinz-Glas has adopted a uniform process control system for its batch house and melting ends, made by a trusted Siemens Solution Partner. Its harmonized process control systems in the batch house and melting end helps make operation, maintenance, and updates more uniform, easier and efficient.
01 September 2020
