AGC Glass Europe has announced that it proposes to shut down its two oldest glass furnaces in Europe: One of four furnaces at the Moustier, Belgium plant and the furnace in the Salerno, Italy plant.
The company has confirmed that the Moustier furnace has reached the end of its working life and will close in March 2012.
The Salerno plant has one production furnace, one laminated glass processing line and a distribution centre. Under the continuing effects of the financial crisis and the local overcapacity, it has been proposed to shut down the furnace at the end of February 2012. The plant will continue its processing and distribution activities.