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The EPower SCR controller which forms the heart of Eurotherm by Schneider Electric’s glass heating and melting power solutions is designed and developed at the French operation’s headquarters in Lyon. Christian Megret, Eurotherm’s Glass Business Development Manager for France spoke exclusively to Glass Worldwide about supporting multiple glass business sectors and responding to the industry’s transition to electrification.
Modern technology has expanded the capabilities of furnace audits. Yakup Bayram explains the difference between traditional audits and data-driven assessments using PaneraTech’s Refractory Health Index
Managing Director Shreevar Kheruka outlines Borosil’s expansion plans to cater for increased demand across its diverse solar glass, consumer productions and life sciences divisions in an exclusive interview with Glass Worldwide, preferred international journal of the All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF).
In an exclusive interview, Glass Worldwide spoke to Vitaliano Torno, O-I Glass’ President of Business Operations, about the strategic priorities of the world’s largest glass container manufacturer. In line with the strategic vision of the company, leveraging O-I’s global scale and capabilities, and driving collaboration and knowledge-sharing, he is responsible for delivering business performance across the company’s global operations.
In the last quarter of 2021, O-I Glass completed a €40 million investment in the Czech Republic, reconstructing a furnace at its Nové Sedlo plant and renewing related equipment including two production lines. Antonín Petras, plant manager described to Glass Worldwide the step forward in sustainability at the plant, which has operated for almost 145 years and today specialises in beer bottle production. The full version of this article appears in the March/April 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.
Managing Director of Grenzebach Machinery (Jiashan) Ltd. James Shang has been with Grenzebach since the foundation of its subsidiary in China, where the company is now known as a reliable, high-quality supplier and partner, particularly for float and pattern glass equipment. Glass Worldwide caught up with Mr Shang to find out how Grenzebach has gained such a firm foothold in the Chinese market. The full version of this article appears in the March/April 2022 issue that has been mailed globally and is also now available free of charge in the digital archive*.
