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Aerobraze Engineered Technologies ....................................30

AGR.............................................33-37

All-Pak...............................................25

Amcor Glass.....................................32

American Fiber Green Products (AFGP) ..............................................29

Amig .....................................8, 71-77

Amour Fiber Core.............................29

Antonini...............................20, 71-77

Ardagh .............................................29

BDF Industries ..........First page, 71-77

Beatson Clark .............................21, 24

Berlin Packaging...............................25

BIV ....................................................24

Bottero ..................................5, 71-77

Brunner Mond...................................26

Busellato Glass Moulds .........4, 71-77

BV Glas.............................................24

China Glass....................................70

Ciech Chemical ..............................26

Continental Packaging Solutions ......25

Emhart Glass......................20, 71-77, .........................................Back cover

Emmeti................................15, 71-77

Fermac .................................6, 71-77

FEVE ......................................18, 66-68

Fire ..............................................54-56

Fluorital .......71-77, Back inside cover

FMC .................................................26

Fonderie Valdelsane ...........13, 71-77

General Chemical Industrial Products ............................26

Gerresheimer ...................................27

GHCL................................................26

Glass Manufacturing Industry Council (GMIC) ................................28

Glass Service ......................11, 71-77

Glassman Europe...........................60

glasstec 2012 ..................................24

Glasstech Asia................................65

GOMD..............................................28

GT Glass Technologies .......................................................First page, 71-77

Hindusthan National Glass & Industries (HNG) ...................16

Horn ......................................3, 71-77

Hubei Shuanghuan Chemical .........26

Huta Szkla Czechy............................18

Joint Stock Chemical “Soda” Nirma ...................................26

Kumbi..........................................46-48

KYP Accessories...................29, 71-77

Libbey ..............................................31

LSL Group.........................................26

Luben Glass .....................Front cover, ......................................61-63, 71-77

MCR Systems (BDF Group)................................First page, 71-77

Mir Stekla........................................45

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OCI Chemical..................................26

OCMI OTG.............................8, 71-77

Olivotto-Antas-Lynch-Lindner .........................................................19, 71-77

Owens Corning ................................28

Penrice Soda....................................26

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Revimac-Bottero ...................5, 71-77

RHI....................................................23

S.I.G.MA.......................................38-41

Saint-Gobain ..............................28, 31

Saint-Gobain SEFPRO ............2, 71-77

Searles Valley Minerals .....................26

Shandong Haihua............................26

Sipac...................................15, 71-77

Soda Sanayii ....................................26

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Solvay...............................................26

Solyndra ...........................................32

Tangshan Sanyou.............................26

Tata Chemicals..........................22, 26

Tecno 5 ...............................17, 71-77

Teichmann, Henry F. ...........27, 71-77

Trakya Cam......................................31

Turmond................Front inside cover, ..................................................71-77

VDMA ...............................................24

Vidromecanica...................31, 71-77

Vitrum Hollow Glass........................80

Wall Colmonoy.................................30

Wheaton ..........................................26

Zignago Vetro...................................18

Zimglass ...........................................32

Zippe.............................21, 23, 71-77

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NOVAXION has developed a full range ofgatherer robots from 4- to 6-axes. Thepartnership with the world leader FANUCRobotics allows to benefit of a 2-yearwarranty with spare parts in stock and an after-sale service in every country. More than 120 robotsare working in glassworks all over the world tothe great satisfaction of customers.

NOVAXION: the World Specialist for gathering highquality glass gobs from continuous furnaces, day-tanks and pot furnaces.

CONTACTSChristophe DuplanGeneral ManagerSophie Hansen

Commercial AssistantMathieu Dumesny

Responsible for Technical StudiesJean - Baptiste EchevinAutomation & Software

DevelopmentANNUAL TURNOVER OF THE GROUP

EUR 600,000ANNUAL TURNOVER OF THE COMPANY

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OFFICE AREA150 sq.m.PLANT AREA400 sq.m.

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REGISTERED PATENTS04 08706

NUMBER OF PRODUCTION PLANTS1

PLANNED EXHIBITIONSGlasstec 2010 Düsseldorf, Germany

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The world's leading glassware manufacturer - Lui-gi Bormioli - was founded in 1946 and was ledto international prominence by Mr. Luigi Bormi-

oli. Located in the region of Parma, northern Italy, halfwaybetween Bologna and Milan, the company and theBormioli family continue to follow the founder’s mis-sion: a commitment to great design, traditional Ital-ian craftsmanship and new-age glassmaking techno-logy to create beautiful glassware of the highest qua-

lity. Luigi Bormioli rivals fine crystal in appearanceand elegance, but is affordably priced and widelyavailable.

As Italian glassmakers go, Luigi Bormioli is rela-tively young, but the company’s devotion to design aes-thetics and glass craftsmanship are rooted in Italian glass-making methods that have flourished on the Venetian island ofMurano since the Middle Ages. While Venice symbolizes glassartistry of the highest order, the lasting contribution of Muranoglassmakers was the creation of a clear, brilliant glass calledcristallo. In time, their once-secret processes spread across

Italy and eventually to all of Europe.Luigi Bormioli brand glassware, all lead-free, can be found in most

major retail stores across the US as well as in Canada. From thebeginning of the company, to the present, Luigi Bormioli has been com-

mitted to the purest sands, potash and other materials used in the manu-facture of high-quality glass.

Most of the company’s glassware is made at the Luigi Bormi-oli glassworks in Parma, while some items are manufac-tured by skilled artisans in glassworks in Germany, Turkeyand China.

In order to produce glass of the highest quality, the com-pany prefers to manufacture its products from thepurest of materials and not recycled glass, but also has certain collections that are madefrom recycled product.

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COMPANY DATACompany OfficersA. Bormioli: PresidentV. Di Giuseppantonio: General DirectorF. Nardiello: Sales Director Perfumery divisionGiovanni Rosati: Head of PurchasingAnnual turnover Euro 130 millionQuality certifications VISION 2000, SA8000Tot. number of employees: 1,070Company founded: 1946Nominal capital: Euro 30 millionNumber of furnaces: 5 - Tons/day (total): 290Fuel used: electrical energy, gasNumber of production plants (domestic/abroad)Domestic: no. 2, Abroad: no. 1Plant - 1 BORMIOLI LUIGI SPAAddress as abovePlant - 2 BORMIOLI LUIGI SPAStabilimento di AbbiategrassoVia F.M.Visconti 1, Z.I. Mendosio20081 Abbiategrasso (MI) - ItalyTel: +39-02-94019111 - Fax: +39-02-9466795Abroad: no. 3Number of employees at plant: 860Number of furnaces: 5 - Tons/day (total): 215Fuel used: Electrical energy, GasMachines/equipment - Suppliers:IS - Emhart, H28 - Emhart, Olivotto 090 - OlivottoPlant productionTableware, Perfume bottles

Plant - 3 BORMIOLI LUIGI FRANCE57, rue du Grand Morin - Z.I. de la Prairie St. Pierre77120 Coulommiers - FranceTel: +33-01-64046837 - Fax: +33-01-64046840Plant Manager Michel AudinotExport: yesCommercial office BORMIOLI LUIGI FRANCE SA182, Rue La Fayette - 75010 Paris - FranceTel: +33-1-40372537 - Fax: +33-1-40378572E-mail: Valerie Mattiussi: [email protected] Blondeau: [email protected] Patricia MathonCommercial office BORMIOLI LUIGI U.S.A.5 Walnut Grove Drive, Suite 140Horsham, PA 19044 - USATel: +1-215-6727111 - Fax: +1-215-6727115Manager Marcel TrepanierCOMPANY PRODUCTION:Bottles and containersPerfume (Primary glass manufacturer)Colours: Black, Blue, Brown, Dark Green, Half Green, LightGreen, WhiteProduction techniques: Machine-made, Moulds in houseCapacity/shape:from 5 ml. to 1200 ml. narrow neck, wide mouthDomestic glasswareDecanters, Stemware, Tableware, Tumblers(Primary glass manufacturer)Made of: Crystal

Via Moletolo 6 - 43100 Parma - ItalyTel: +39-0521-7931 - Fax: +39-0521-793285

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HNGDECLINE IN PROFIT; SALES TOINCREASE

Hindusthan National Glass & Industries (HNG)posted a 4.8% decrease in net profit at INR 31.4

crore for the quarter ended 31 December 2010 comparedto the same period last fiscal. The glass manufacturer,based in Kolkata, and part of the Somany Group, had anet profit of INR 33 crore in the same quarter of 2009.During the quarter, company net sales were up 14% toINR 399 crore compared to INR 351 crore in the corre-sponding period of the previous year.

“The sector has been affected by the increase in ener-gy cost and packaging materials. Another price increase isexpected to be in place with effect from February, 2011,”HNG CFO Laxmi Narayan Mandhana said.

The firm is also looking at expanding its productioncapacity to meet the growing demands of glasses. “We plan to double our existing capacity of 2,825 tonnesper day (TPD) to 5,975 TDP in the next three yearsthrough both greenfield and brownfield expansions, inorder to meet this demand,” Mandhana said, adding thatthe demand for container glass is growing at a steady10-12%.

WORK STARTS ON ANDHRAPRADESH GLASS MANUFACTURINGCOMPLEX

HNG has commenced construction of the firstphase of what it claims is the largest glass manu-facturing complex in Southeast Asia at Naidupetain Andhra Pradesh.

The INR 700 crore greenfield complex is statedto be the first step towards realizing HNG’s moveto double its capacity in the next three years. Thecompany is investing almost INR 250 crore for thebest technology to meet global quality standards.

Occupying 210 acres, the new complex willhouse the largest furnace in India, with a capacityof 650 tonnes per day (tpd). On completion, the3,500-tpd facility will have three containers andtwo float glass plants, and is expected to generateemployment for over 2,000 people.

Located at the crossroads of Chennai,Venkatagiri, Nellore and Tirupati on NH5, thecomplex, which will also include a colony toaccommodate over 600 families, is close to theports of Ennore and Krishnapatnam, making itsuited for both imports and exports. HNG, whichhas a combined capacity of 2,825 tpd, aims to cap-ture the market demands from West Asia,

Southeast Asia, the US and Europe.

ACQUISITIONSHNG is said to be in advanced talks to acquire two

companies in Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia and MENA(Middle East and North Africa) regions. The companywill pay from INR 500 crore and INR 600 crore for theseacquisitions.

“We have identified three areas for investment in glo-bal container glass manufacturing. The investment wouldentail around INR 200-500 crore per company, but thetotal outflow would depend on what amount of debt wetake on the book,” said Mukul Somany, vice-chairmanand managing director.

Funds for the acquisitions will come from variousoptions. HNG is thinking about encashing about 17% ofits treasury stock - created in 2002, when it merged withthe Indian operations of Owens Brockway - retrievingabout INR 400-500 crore. It also has a strong balancesheet, with a debt equity ratio of only 0.35:1, enabling itto raise debt comfortably. Its current cash pile is present-ly about INR 90 crore. HNG is said to be conducting duediligence on these deals and an announcement is expect-ed in the next three-four weeks.

With regards to the domestic front, the company haslined up a capex (Capital Expenditure) of INR 2,500crore in the next three years.

SODA ASH

BELARUSCHINESE INVESTOR

TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION OF SODA ASH PLANT

A Chinese investor will reportedly take part in the con-struction of the soda ash plant in Gomel Oblast. The

Construction and Architecture Ministry of Belarus and aChinese company have already signed an investment agree-ment, Anatoly Lis, Deputy Natural Resources andEnvironmental Protection Minister, said.

“We have started developing the deposit. It has beenexplored already,” Lis added.

The plant, which will have the capacity of 280,000 tonnes ofsoda ash per year, will produce soda ash for glass, chemical andother industries. The plant will sell its products domestically tosatisfy domestic demand, which stands at about 120,000 tonnesof soda ash per year, as well as internationally.

The plant will be built in Mozyr District where the biggestdeposits of rock salt, used in the production of soda ash, are located.

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ZIGNAGO VETROACQUISITION OF POLISHGLASS CONTAINER MANUFACTURER

The purchase agreement for the acqui-sition of around 79% of the share cap-

ital of Huta Szkla Czechy (HSC) by ZignagoVetro Group was carried out on 3 March2011 for a total price of slightly less than EUR7 million. HSC has a registered office andmanufacturing plant in Trabki, not far fromWarsaw, Polamd.

In 2010 the company, which has over 300employees, generated revenues of approxi-mately EUR 14 million, an increase of almost30% compared to 2009, with an EBITDA mar-gin of approximately 11%. The net financialdebt of the company is around EUR 8,000.

HSC operates in niches of the global marketof glass containers for cosmetics and per-fumery, and also for food and beverages.

The company, which is located in a strate-gic geographical area, both because of thepotentiality for growth of the Polish market,and because of its location, supplies a widerange of personalized products.

Franco Grisan, President and managingdirector of Zignago Vetro and new Presidentof HSC stated: “This transaction announcedtoday is fully consistent with the ZignagoVetro’s strategy, which aims to grow and strengthen both organically and byacquisition and to increase its flexibility witha view of broadening its offer and its refer-ence markets.”

“Receiving the parent company’s know-how will permit a comfortable and profitabledevelopment for HSC and will allow ZignagoVetro to expand its own production process byintegrating manufacturing processes that arecurrently not being performed.”

“These new synergies between companiesof the Group and the direct presence in mar-kets that are very interesting for us, willincrease the value of our company.”

The companies of the Zignago Vetro Groupmanufacture high-quality glass containers forfoods and beverages, and for cosmetics andperfumery, as well as speciality glass bottlesfor the wine and spirits market, for both thedomestic and international market.

RECYCLING

FEVEGLASS RECYCLING INCREASES

AGAIN IN EUROPEAccording to the latest glass recycling estimates – pub-lished one year ahead of the official Eurostat data – more

than 67% of glass bottles and jars were collected for recycling inthe European Union in 2009. The figures released by FEVE, theEU Container Glass Federation, translate into about 11 milliontonnes or 25 billion glass bottles and jars being collectedthroughout the European Union, confirming the steady and posi-tive trend of the last years (66% in 2008).

“Glass recycling increases each year thanks to the commit-ment of consumers everywhere. Our industry is able to turn thiswaste into a valuable resource to make new bottles and jarsbecause glass by nature is 100% recycleable,” says Niall Wall,President of FEVE.

Recycling glass avoids the use of virgin raw materials, reducesenergy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Glass recy-cling contributes to creating and securing economic growth andlocal employment in Europe because glass is locally collected,locally recycled and locally produced.

The act of recycling means that glass producers can make useof the same materials over and over again. This characteristic ofglass puts the material at the centre stage in the ambitious strate-gy of the European Commission to make the European Union a‘circular economy’ where recycling is the key factor to wastereduction and where waste is considered as a valuable resource.

“I believe strongly in moves to make Europe more resourceefficient,” comments Linda McAvan – Member of the EuropeanParliament for Yorkshire and the Humber. “EU Directives set outa requirement to increase recycling rates as they will help toreduce demand for primary raw materials, to reuse valuablematerials which would otherwise end up as waste, and to reduceenergy consumption. This is fundamental to build a solidresource efficient economy.”

These goals can be met only where materials can be reusedin valuable schemes or can be actually recycled in closed loopsystems - like the glass bottle ones – which are gold standardsin the matter. Materials that are down cycled for another usethan for the original one are ejected from the closed loop sys-tem and are often ultimately generating waste destined forincineration or landfill.

Hence the importance of reviewing and improving best prac-tices in collection and treatment of key waste streams as recentlyannounced by the European Commission in their coming reviewof the ‘Thematic Strategy on waste prevention and recycling’foreseen in 2012 which they hope will help Europe achieve thelong-term goal of a recycling society.

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OF TECHNOLOGYAPPOINTED

Emhart Glass, the leadingglobal supplier of machin-

ery and equipment to the glass man-ufacturing industry, has appointedDr. Matthias Kümmerle to the postof VP Technology, effective 1February 2011.

Kümmerle studied mechanicalengineering at the Swiss FederalInstitute of Technology in Zurich,followed by a PhD in Mechatronicsat the Federal Polytechnic ofLausanne. He then spent three years

on research projects managed jointlyby the Polytechnic and Seagatebefore joining Emhart Glass (for thefirst time) as a project manager inthe area of process control.

Following an MBA at theInternational Institute forManagement Development, he tookup a role at Hilti as a product manag-er before becoming Hilti’s Head ofDevelopment based in Shanghai.

As VP Technology, Kümmerlewill lead the functions of research,mechanical engineering, electricalengineering and application engi-neering within Emhart Glass, as wellas overseeing product management.

He will also take on responsibil-ity for the Emhart Glass ResearchCenter (EGRC) in the US. He

reports directly to Martin Jetter,President of Emhart Glass, and willbe living in Switzerland and work-ing from the group’s headquartersin Cham.

“I’m delighted to welcomeMatthias back to Emhart Glass asour new VP Technology,” com-ments Jetter. “He brings a wealth ofR&D, technical and managerialexperience to the job, and will playan essential role in developing thetechnology on which our futuresuccess depends. I’m looking for-ward to working with him, and I’mconfident that his appointment,along with internal promotions,will further improve the efficiencyand dynamism of our new technol-ogy group.”

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BEATSON CLARKBESPOKE GLASS PACKAGING

Beatson Clark always takes immense pride in deliver-ing quality products and excellent customer service. Withthis in mind one prospective customer decided to com-mission Beatson Clark to manufacture its bespoke glasspackaging for its new product - Ultimalt - the first non-alcoholic malt drink to be manufactured in the UK.

Designed by Beatson Clark’s award winning team, the330ml amber malt drink bottle has eye catching and eas-ily recognisable embossing that was selected by distribu-tors Kato Enterprises. The premium look of the packag-ing ensures that this modern bottle clearly stands out onthe shelf.

“We were very impressed by the professionalism,friendliness and personal touch conveyed by severaldepartments at Beatson Clark,” commented Melissa Ellismarketing manager at Kato Enterprises. “We were look-ing for a partner to produce a bespoke sophisticated glassbottle for our new malt drink Ultimalt andare very pleased with the end productfrom Beatson Clark.”

Ultimalt was created when it wasrecognised that there were few premi-um malt drinks currently on the mar-ket. Ultimalt is made by malt experts,for malt lovers and is set to sponsor anumber of African Caribbeanevents including TV programmes.

Kayode Toyinbo, managingdirector of Kato Enterprisessays: “Ultimalt is a malt drinklike no other malt drink, to beloved by everyone who quitesimply, loves a malt drink.Produced with the most naturallyavailable ingredients, andbrewed and bottled here in theUK, every aspect of Ultimalt iscreated with perfection in mind.The highest quality brewingprocesses, the beautifully engi-neered bespoke bottle, the ele-gant packaging, and last but cer-tainly not least, a full maltflavour fortified with B vitaminsfor nourishing goodness.”

Ultimalt was launched inFebruary 2011.

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PIRAMAL GLASSBEST QUARTER EVER

Piramal Glass has reported its best quarter ever todate. Net sales for the quarter ending 31 December

2010 increased 28%, reaching LKR 1,166 million, whilegross profits were up 38% to LKR 360 million and netprofit for the period came to LKR 190 million.

Sanjay Tiwari, Piramal’s CEO and executive director,announced Piramal’s results, and said, “We’re proud toreport the best ever quarter for Piramal. This quarter hasvindicated our investments and hard work. We haveinvested in some strategic initiatives in the last few yearsand put in a lot of effort in turning around Piramal. We

have improved our manufacturing efficiency andrealigned our portfolio offerings.”

“We have put a major onus on manufacturing excel-lence with a view to achieving Six Sigma and the Globalimplementation of SAP. As a result, we have achieved84% production efficiency.”

The third quarter was an exceptional one for the compa-ny, also thanks to the festive season, which played animportant part with high domestic sales growing 35% fromLKR 663 million to 898 million. Exports increased by 11%from LKR 244 million to LKR 269 million, while a signifi-cant volume growth of 9% was also seen for the quarter.

According to Tiwari, the export market played a signi-ficant role during the quarter with sales mainly regardingthe high realization, speciality segment, which con-tributed to better margins and an increased bottom line.The high realization segment made up 71% of the quar-ter’s export volume, which helped overall export realiza-tions to increase more than 50% per ton, compared to thesimilar period of the previous year.

Total revenue for the nine months ending 31 December2010 increased 15% to LKR 3,061 million. Gross Profitratio was up 32% compared to 27% during the similarperiod of the previous year. The company achieved aGross Profit of LKR 972 million for the first nine monthsof the FY 2011 compared to LKR 705 million during thesame period of the previous year, crossing the LKR 400million mark in Profit After Tax for the period, comparedto a loss of LKR 89 million during the same period of theprevious year.

A combination of strong domestic and export salesfor the first nine months of FY2011 saw PGC achieveLKR 2,308 million and LKR 753 million respectively inboth markets. With regards to the speciality market,Piramal saw outstanding export figures, with a tonnageof 7,567 and a value of LKR 539 million, thus provingits capability and intent in expanding its export offer-ings in niche markets.

Production costs were reduced thanks to productivityimprovements, and the company was able to produce12% more than the similar period of the previous year.

INVESTMENTS IN NEW PLANTPiramal said that it intends to invest about INR 1 bil-

lion (USD 22 million) to set up a new unit this year. Anew furnace will be set up to produce bottles at the com-pany’s existing plant in Gujarat, with production capacityof 160 tonnes per day.

Piramal manufactures all kinds of glass bottles for thepharmaceutical and perfume industry and has a totalcapacity of 1,115 tonnes per day.

The company has sales and distribution presence inmost major markets across the globe, including Europe,the US and South America.

SODA ASH

TATA CHEMICALSNET PROFIT DROPS

Tata Chemicals, the world’s second-largest soda ash manufacturer, reported a

consolidated net profit of INR 164.6 crore for thequarter ended December 2010, a 22.5% decreasecompared with INR 212.4 crore in the same periodof the previous year. Net sales totalled INR 2,860crore, 9% higher than the net sales in the corre-sponding quarter of the previous financial year atINR 2,622.2 crore.

On a standalone basis, the company reported a netprofit of INR 132.7 crore for the quarter, up 29%compared with INR 102.6 crore in the year-ago peri-od. Turnover increased 15.3%, at INR 1,756 crore,compared to INR 1,522 crore in the correspondingquarter of the previous financial year.

According to company officials, even if domes-tic demand for Tata Chemical’s main products, sodaash and sodium bicarbonate, increased 5% and 9%respectively, rising input (coal, coke and limestone)costs continue to exert pressure on the performanceof the company.

“We continue to see pressures of increasing inputprices. The unfortunate weather events in Australiaand Indonesia will put even greater pressure onenergy prices. We are working towards priceincreases to negate this impact,” said TataChemicals managing director R. Mukundan.

The company intends to spend over USD 100 mil-lion (INR 450 crore) to expand its soda ash manufac-turing capacity by four lakh tonnes, officials said.

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PAKISTANGPDMC BOOSTING THE GLASS INDUSTRY

Imparting technical training and research workby Pakistan’s Glass Products Design and

Manufacturing Centre (GPDMC) is a good thing for theglass industry and will create new jobs, reducingPakistan’s net import bill.

Praising the initiative of Federal Ministry of Industriesand Production in collaboration with Small and MediumEnterprise Development Authority (SMEDA), SethGoharullah the president of the Hyderabad Chamber ofCommerce and Industry (HCCI), expressed these viewswhile addressing a recent meeting of board of directors ofGPDMC. Goharullah said that after installation ofmachinery and construction of a furnace at GPDMC,Indian glassmaking experts would be contacted to trainlocal artisans.Goharullah informed that glass productswere currently being imported from France, Germany,China and India to meet local demand.

He added that once the local skill was developed withthe help of GPDMC imports of these products would bebrought down to a great extent.

PEOPLE & CAREERS

RHICHANGE IN MANAGEMENTBOARD

The Supervisory Board of RHI AG hasannounced the appointment of Henning E.

Jensen to CEO of RHI AG with immediate effect.Henning Jensen held the position of the CFO since 18January 2010 and was Spokesman of theManagement Board of RHI AG since 21 August 2010.

At the same time, Mark J. Eckhout was appointedCFO of RHI AG by the Supervisory Board as of 14February 2011. Eckhout, 51, has held numeroussenior financial positions in various telecommunica-tions companies. He was also Member of theSupervisory Board of RHI AG from 2007 until 2008.

With these appointments, the Management Boardof RHI AG now consists of four members: Henning E.Jensen - CEO, Mark Eckhout - CFO, Giorgio Cappelli- COO Steel Division and Manfred Hödl - COOlndustrial Division and Raw Materials Division.

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BEATSONCLARKINVESTINGIN THEFUTURE

UK glassmakerBeatson Clark

has said it is looking tothe future and will beinvesting GBP 16 mil-lion into the business, aswell as recruiting fournew apprentices.

The Rotherham-based company, whichis also continuing thedevelopment of a com-munity-based glass col-lection scheme, intendsto invest GBP 16 mil-lion in plant andmachinery over the nexttwo years.

Ron Branagan,Beatson Clark’s compa-ny safety training man-ager, said: “It is ourintention to train thefour with successionplanning in mind. We view apprenticeships as an asset toour business, the mixture of on and off job learningensures the apprentices gain the skills particular to theglass manufacturing industry, some of which are tradi-tionally hard to find.”

He added: “I would say an apprentice can add a lot toa company. New talent coming into the business canmotivate other employees; they can add an element ofenthusiasm and drive. It also demonstrates a company’s iswillingness to invest in the future.”

GLASSTEC 2012DATES FIXED; SOLARPEQ TOBE HELD PARALLEL AGAIN

The next glasstec will be held 23-26 October2012, retaining the four-day duration of glasstec

from Tuesday to Friday.The decision was taken at the first meeting of the

Advisory Board of the trade exhibition, chaired by Dr.Bernd-Holger Zippe. In addition to company representa-tives, the Advisory Board also includes representatives ofthe supporting associations of glasstec, VDMA – VerbandDeutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau e.V., theAssociation of Guilds of the Glazier Craft (BIV) and therepresentation of the German glass industry, the GermanAssociation of the Glass Industry (BV Glas).

Following its premiere in 2010, solarpeq –International Trade Fair for Solar Production Equipment– will also be held parallel to glasstec in 2012.

glasstec is the only international trade exhibitionrepresenting the entire value-added process surroundingall facets of the material glass. This makes it a magnetfor mechanical engineering, the glass industry and the glazier trade, as well as for architects, façade plan-ers and civil engineers. solarpeq, on the other hand,focuses on solar production technology for crystallineand thin-film photovoltaics. This includes, above all,manufacturers of machines, systems and related compo-nents, as well as materials for the production of solarend products.

RECYCLING

UKGLASS

PRN PRICESQUADRUPLE

The adverse weath-er conditions in

December 2010, along witha fraud investigation atNationwide Recycling - amajor glass reprocessor inWales - have led to UKpackaging recovery note(PRN) prices quadruplingin a month.

Figures from TheEnvironment Exchangeshow that PRNs for glasswere trading at over GBP40 per tonne – up from justGBP 8.50 in December.

Nationwide Recyclingwas suspended from issuingPRNs by the EnvironmentAgency in December afteran investigation lasting a

year by the EA into fraud,illegal waste activities andmoney laundering at itsplant near Swansea.

The suspension led tocontracts being broken anda severe supply shortagefor PRNs, Ian Andrews,senior market operator at The EnvironmentExchange said: “InDecember, adverse weath-er conditions hindered thecollection of glass recy-clate, which in turnreduced the generation ofPRNs. The suspension ofthe reprocessor meant thatcontracts were broken andbuyers had to find PRNselsewhere, creating addi-tional demand and a senseof panic among buyers.”

Environment Exchangemanaging director AngusMcPherson added that “acertain element” of panicamong buyers had made the

glass market “look more outof kilter than it really is”.

Gareth Goodall, directorof markets at PRN tradingplatform Scrap-ex, said thatthe issues at Nationwideand with the snow werebehind the spike but playeddown the long-term effect.

“I think this just showsthat PRN prices can go upas well as down althoughwe didn’t see much of thatin 2010,” he said.

“On our forward marketswe have selling interestaround the GBP 15 level forglass PRNs, which is uparound GBP 2.50 over thelast week or so.

“We have also seen afirming up of prices onother PRN classes on thescrap-ex forward markets.Most of the interest now ison the forwards, not the2010 – other than theglass.”

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BERLIN PACKAGINGRECORD Y-O-Y GROWTH &EARNINGS

Berlin Packaging, a leading full-service supplierof plastic, glass, and metal containers and closures,

reported double-digit year-over-year growth in sales andearnings in 2010, with revenues close to USD 600 million.Accomplishments in 2010 include two strategic acquisi-tions, more than 1,000 new customers, and continuing99%-plus on-time and on-spec product delivery.

“Our growth in the face of a recessionary economy isdirectly linked to our business model of providing value-added services that help customers build their business,”said Andrew T. Berlin, Chairman and CEO of BerlinPackaging. “As a hybrid packaging supplier, we not onlysell a full complement of rigid packaging products butalso offer related services such as custom packagingdesign, global sourcing, inventory management, capitallending, and consulting. Our ability to meet all theseneeds makes us a partner in our customers’ success,which in turn drives our own.”

Berlin Packaging now has more than 70 sales andwarehouse locations in North America, also thanks to the2010 acquisitions of All-Pak, Inc. in March, andContinental Packaging Solutions in December.

December saw the company exceed its benchmarkquality objectives with the 79th consecutive month of99%-plus on-time warehouse shipping performance and anear-perfect shipping record; and the 24th consecutivemonth of 99%-plus on-spec product delivery.

“These achievements and many others of the past yearshowcase the strength of the organization, systems, team,and culture we have built to deliver superior service to ourcustomers, including lowering their carrying costs andreducing stockouts with our advanced inventory and ware-house management platforms,” Berlin said. “Packaging isthe face that a company presents to the world, and our aimis to help customers put their best face forward in the mostefficient and effective manner possible.”

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WHEATONACQUISITION OF LSL GROUP

Wheaton Industries Inc., located in Millville,New Jersey, has announced the acquisition of UK

Laboratory Sales Limited (LSL).Founded in 1980, LSL is a privately owned manufac-

turer and distributor of laboratory products that hasbecome one of the UK’s premier manufacturers of tubu-lar glass products for the Biotechnology and Cosmeticmarkets, as well as marketing plastic laboratory consum-

ables to UK’s National Health Service (NHS) andEducation markets.

“This strategic investment further strengthens our posi-tion as a market leader of speciality packaging and relat-ed instruments for cell-based research, chemical com-pound, in vitro diagnostics, and speciality pharmaceuticalmarkets,” said Stephen Drozdow, President and CEO ofWheaton Industries.

“We were particularly attracted to LSL’s position andgrowth prospects in the UK and throughout Europe.”

Drozdow added that LSL will operate as a standalonesubsidiary of Wheaton Industries Inc.

SODA ASH

GLOBALSODA ASH

MARKETSTRATEGIC

BUSINESS REPORTThe most recent research reportreleased by Global Industry AnalystsInc.: “Soda Ash: A Global StrategicBusiness Report”, provides a com-prehensive review of the soda ashmarkets, recession trends, currentmarket trends, competitive scenario,key growth drivers, productoverview, recent industry activity,and profiles of major/niche globaland regional market participants.

The report gives annual sales esti-mates and projections for the sodaash market from 2007 to 2015 for thefollowing geographic markets: US,Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific,Latin America, and Rest of World.Key end-use segments analyzedinclude glass (container glass, flatglass, fiberglass, and other glass),chemicals, soaps & detergents, pulp& paper, fluegas desulphurization,water treatment and miscellaneous.A seven-year (2000-2006) historicanalysis is also provided for addi-tional perspective.

The global economic crisis of2008 and 2009 had a negative

impact on the worldwide soda ashmarket, as the market is stronglydependant on gross domestic prod-uct growth rates, with a significantdrop in demand across various end-use segments, including glass andchemicals. This decrease was morepronounced in matured markets,with some relief coming fromdeveloping markets such as Chinaand India.

According to the report, Asia-Pacific is the largest and fastestgrowing regional market for sodaash worldwide, and, lifted by thelarge-scale production of glass incountries such as China and India, isexpected to retain its dominance inthe global soda ash market.

Consumption of soda ash in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at a com-pounded annual rate of 3.6% from2007 to 2015, with Europe and theUS being the other leading marketsfor soda ash.

Glass is both the largest andfastest growing end-use segment ofsoda ash in the world. Boasting aCAGR (compound annual growthrate) of 2.3% in the 2007-2015 peri-od, consumption of soda ash in theglass end-use segment is expected toremain strong in the near future,pushed by increasing production ofcontainer glass, flat glass and otherforms of glass in China, India, andother low-cost production areas. The

chemicals segment is the secondlargest end-user of soda ash.

As prices of raw materials contin-ue to affect synthetic soda ash manu-facturers, profitability of naturalsoda ash producers has been effectedby freight charges: 20-25% of theprice of natural soda ash exportedfrom the US to Europe and Asia isfor deep shipping costs. Productionof soda ash from natural deposits isinfluenced strongly by increasingcost pressures.

Economic growth in China andother developing countries is causingan increase in demand for raw mate-rials. Increased shipping prices havebeen caused by the greater iron oreimports raking up a major part ofglobal shipping fleet, and, theseincreases in shipping prices, is there-fore expected to further raise pricesof the US soda ash exports.

Major players profiled in thereport include Brunner Mond Group,Ciech Chemical Group, FMCCorporation, General ChemicalIndustrial Products Inc., GHCL Ltd.,Hubei Shuanghuan ChemicalGroup, Joint Stock Company“Soda”, Nirma Ltd., OCI ChemicalCorporation, Penrice Soda HoldingsLtd., Searles Valley Minerals,Shandong Haihua Group Co. Ltd.,Soda Sanayii A.S., Solvay S.A.,Tangshan Sanyou Group Co. Ltd.,Tata Chemicals Ltd., among others.

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GERRESHEIMERRECORD EARNINGS FOR2010 FINANCIAL YEAR

Gerresheimer AG, one of the leading world-wide suppliers to the pharma and healthcare

industry, finished the financial year 2010 with recordresults. “The financial year 2010 was very successful forus. Our know-how and products are very much in demandfrom international pharma customers. Our shareholdersshould participate in this success. We therefore propose tothe Annual General Meeting a dividend of EUR 0.50 pershare,” says Uwe Röhrhoff, CEO of Gerresheimer AG.

Gerresheimer achieved a marked increase in revenuesin the financial year 2010 (1 December 2009 to 30November 2010). Excluding the Technical PlasticSystems business, which was sold in 2009, revenuesincreased 5.6% to EUR 1,024.8 million. At constantexchange rates, revenues grew by 4.0%. The main growthcontributors in the pharma business were insulin pens,inhalers, vials, ampoules and prefillable syringes.

Demand for cosmetics packaging revived markedly in2010, while the market for life science research productsalso recovered.

Gerresheimer increased its Adjusted EBITDA to EUR204.5 million in 2010, a 10.0% increase compared to theprior year. The Adjusted EBITDA margin was furtherimproved on a like-for-like basis by 0.8 percentage pointson the prior year to 20.0%. Net income reached a recordlevel at EUR 46.7 million (prior year EUR 7.0 million).Adjusted earnings per share also improved significantlyfrom EUR 1.34 to EUR 1.95.

The marked improvement in operating results also hada positive effect on cash flow. A total of EUR 62.3 millionwas applied to further debt repayments. Net financial debtat the end of the year was therefore at the historically lowlevel of EUR 311.0 million.

“In 2010 we achieved our targets and even exceededsome of them. In the coming years we will further expandour position as a full service provider in the importantgrowth markets such as diabetes and generics for exam-ple. In doing so the emerging countries play an increasingrole. We want to grow our revenues substantially in thesemarkets, and to double them by 2013 to EUR 200 mil-lion,” Röhrhoff says.

For the financial year 2011, Gerresheimer assumes fur-ther revenue growth of 3% to 4% at constant exchangerates. This is equivalent to nominal revenue growth of 4%to 5%. With regard to the EBITDA margin the companyassumes a level of around 20%. In 2011 the companyexpects to invest around EUR 80 million. The ManagementBoard proposes to the General Meeting a dividend pay-ment of EUR 0.50 per share for the financial year 2010.

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GOMD2011 MEETING

GOMD 2011, to take place 15-19 May, featuressymposia on Glass Science, Amorphous State,

Optical Materials & Devices and Glass Technology.Sessions headed by technical leaders from industry,government laboratories and academia will cover thelatest advances in glass science and technology, as wellas a focused examination of the amorphous state.The poster session will highlight late-breaking researchand the annual student poster contest. Open sessionswill also be organized for each of the symposia.

GOMD 2011 is designed for those who are involvedor interested in the scientific research and development,application, and manufacturing of all glass types,including fiber optics, encapsulation of nuclear and haz-ardous wastes in glasses, interaction of glass and ceram-

ics in medicine and biotechnology, super high-strengthglasses, and countless other applications.

Over 260 presentations and posters will highlight top-ics from non-silicate glass, water dynamics and opticalceramics to sol-gel coatings, glass corrosion and solarenergy.

The event will also include a short course entitledFundamentals of Glass Science and Technology on 14-15 May, hosted by Arun K. Varshneya. Professionalengineers and scientists whose basic training is in otherdisciplines; administrators seeking a general glass sci-ence knowledge; and students who wish to expand theirfield of expertise are ideally suited to attend.

The Glass Manufacturing Industry Council is co-locating its symposium Glass Recycling in Americaon 19 May, which will bring all stakeholders togetherfor the common purpose of understanding how toachieve a more robust and successful recycling of glassin America.

FIBERGLASS

OWENSCORNING

RELATIONSHIP WITHMASCO EXPANDEDOwens Corning has beennamed as the primary insu-

lation provider to the MascoContractor Services business of theMasco Corporation. The agree-ment, which expands the compa-nies’ relationship, provides OwensCorning with access to a substan-tially wider network of builders andhomeowners through Masco’s posi-tion as the leading insulationinstaller in the US.

The agreement will also serve asa catalyst to impact energy efficien-cy through sharing of building sci-ence knowledge and the pursuit ofopportunities to collaborativelyshape and advance energy policylegislation and standards.

The combined strength of OwensCorning’s extensive US manufac-turing footprint and more than 150Masco Contractor Services loca-

tions provides builders with broaderaccess to an integrated portfolio ofinsulation products which includeEcoTouch™ and EnergyComplete™insulating solutions.

Owens Corning EcoTouch™insulation is a new class of high-performance residential and lightcommercial insulation made with99% natural materials, a certifiedminimum of 30% post-consumerrecycled content and 50% totalrecycled content, and a formalde-hyde-free formulation.

DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO DIVESTBRAZIL GLASS REINFORCEMENTS PLANT

Owens Corning has announcedthat it has reached a definitiveagreement to sell its glass fiberreinforcements plant in Capivari,Brazil, to Chongqing PolycompInternational Corporation (CPIC),which was originally announced inSeptember 2010.

The transaction is expected toclose during the second quarter

of 2011, and is subject to regulato-ry approval and other customaryconditions.

Owens Corning had anticipatedthat it might be required to divestthe Capivari facility, one of morethan 30 in its global network, fol-lowing its acquisition of Saint-Gobain’s reinforcements and tech-nical fabrics businesses in 2007.CPIC was one of a number ofpotential buyers who participatedin the bidding process.

Owens Corning retains full own-ership of its glass fiber reinforce-ments and fabrics facilities in RioClaro, Brazil and remains commit-ted to serving customers in Brazil,Latin America and throughout theworld with its patented Advantex®

glass formulation used in a broadrange of end-use markets includingwind energy, infrastructure, piperepair and marine.

Founded in 1938, OwensCorning is a market-leading inno-vator of glass-fiber technology withsales of USD 5 billion in 2010 andabout 15,000 employees in 28countries on five continents.

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ARDAGHFURTHER ACQUISITIONSCONSIDERED

Ardagh Packaging Group is reportedly debat-ing further acquisitions after raising EUR 200

million through the issue of senior bonds.Glass specialist Ardagh bought metal packaging

manufacturer Impress in 2010, thus creating a EUR 3billion turnover firm with market-leading positions inboth materials.

According to Irish press, the firm has now borrowedEUR 200 million through the issue of senior bonds thatare due to be repaid in 2020. The money is to be used for“general corporate purposes” including further bolt-onacquisitions for the business.

Ardagh now employs some 14,000 staff in 81 plantsacross 29 countries.

FIBERGLASS

AFGPFIBERGLASS COLLECTION

SITES UNDER CONSIDERATIONAmerican Fiber Green Products Inc. (AFGP)has announced that it is considering the open-

ing of a number of fiberglass recycling collectionpoints around the US.

Kenneth McCleave, chairman of AFGP, says that thecompany is negotiating several different fiberglassrecycling facilities in preparation for the opening of thecompany’s fully operational manufacturing facilities in2011 and 2012.

According to McCleave, the facilities will receivewaste fiberglass and resin from manufacturers andwaste facilities throughout the country, which will bebroken into manageable pieces to be used in the patent-ed Amour process and processor to create new recycledproducts.

AFGP’s CEO and President, Dan Hefner, says thathe considers the coming year as the time for the exclu-sive fiberglass ability of AFGP’s subsidiary, AmourFiber Core Inc., to forge ahead to fulfil its businessmodel of recycling fiberglass into a replacement forpressure treated wood, concrete and even steel in manyapplications.

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USPRESSED AND BLOWNGLASS AND GLASSWAREMANUFACTURING INDUSTRYREPORT

The Other Pressed and Blown Glass andGlassware Manufacturing Industry report

contains the most recent data and analysis on theindustry’s key financial data, cost and pricing, com-petitive landscape, industry structure, along withupdates on the latest trade, shipment, and inventorydata through September 2010.

In 2009, the value of imported products withinthis industry into the US was relatively high, atapproximately 50% of US production.

The report covers foreign trade statistics, includingthe top 25 countries the US imports from and theirrespective import values. In 2009, the value of export-ed pro-ducts within the industry into the US was alsorelatively high, at approximately 40% of US produc-tion, covered in the report’s foreign trade statistics.

The report includes the most recent informationon the domestic market, global market and overseasgrowth opportunities, shipments, inventory andtrade data through September 2010, and forecastsup to 2014, taking into account the affects of therecent economic recession.

The report also contains industry data on the fol-lowing major categories:

Executive Summary: Quick Industry Statistics;Supply & Demand with Capacity Utilization; 2010-2014 Forecast.

Industry Income Statement: All relevant financialdata including: Revenue, Cost of Materials, LabourCosts, Gross Profit, SG&A, Net Income, etc.; four-year Financials Comparison and Trends.

Industry Balance Sheet: Traditional key elementsof Assets, Liabilities, and Equity; Inventory fabrica-tion stages; Calculated balance sheet ratios.

Capital Expenditure: Plant additions and expansions;Computer and IT investments; Machinery and Equipmentfor production and material handling.

Industry Cost Analysis: Upstream Industries and thecost allocations towards producer, wholesale, retail, andfreight; Materials and their percentage share of totalmaterial costs.

Industry Pricing Analysis: Producer Pricing Indices atindustry, wholesale, and retail levels for comparison andtrend forecasting; Pricing Distribution amongDownstream Industries differentiated at producer, whole-sale, retail, and freight categories.

Industry Foreign Trade: Detailed Import/Export Databy commodities and by countries; Mode of Shipment andinsurance and freight costs.

Industry Structure: Labour and CompensationStructure: productivity indices, hourly wages, productionhours, output index, HR structure.• Establishments: Trends, Employee Statistics, State-by-

State numbers; Valued added statistics: industry GDPcontribution.

• Competitive Landscape: Industry Concentration: HHI,number of companies, size distributions, market shares.Major Players: company profiles and market

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WALL COLMONOYGENERAL MANAGER FORCINCINNATI DIVISION

Aerobraze Engineered Technologies, a division ofWall Colmonoy, is pleased to announce that Joe

Hetzer has been promoted to general manager for itsCincinnati facility. Hetzer previously held the title of directorof manufacturing.

Hetzer has over 23 years of hands on and managementexperience in the Aerospace Industry. He worked on the F-135 Joint Strike Fighter programme, developing blades, vanesand shrouds from concept to production. He is also a majorcontributor in developing multi-axis EDM drilling machines,a world-leading technology, taking concept from design toprototype to production.

Aerobraze Engineered Technologies, a division of WallColmonoy, provides complete solutions for brazing, surfac-ing, welding, thermal processing, fabricating, machining, andoverhaul of engineering components, as well as, collaboratingwith customers to take concept from design to prototype toproduction. Specializing in aviation, food, energy, steel, oil &gas, auto, rail, and defence industries.

Aerobraze Cincinnati is ISO 9001/AS 9100 certified, is alicensed FAA Repair Section(GE5R880M), and has Nadcapcertifications and approvals forheat treating; brazing; coating;welding; chemical processing;and NDT.

Joe Hetzer, new generalmanager of Aerobraze

Engineered Technologies

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LIBBEYCELEBRATING STOCK RETURN TO NYSE

John F. Meier, chairman and chief executive offi-cer of Libbey Inc., rang the closing bell at the

New York Stock Exchange on 19 January, marking morethan a year since the company’s stock returned to tradingon the NYSE Amex exchange.

2010 SALES INCREASE; PROFITLibbey reported sizable gains in sales and an annual

and fourth-quarter profit in 2010, with sales up 7% toUSD 800 million, up from USD 749 million the previousyear, while 2010 profit was USD 70.1 million, or USD3.51 a share, compared with a loss of USD 28.8 million,or USD 1.90 a share, for 2009. The company reported a29% sales increase in China and a 21% increase inMexico, and ‘solid’ gains in the US and Canada.

Libbey said that for its fourth quarter, sales rose 7% toUSD 208 million. It reported a quarterly profit of USD 2.8million, or 13 cents a share, compared with a loss of USD7.1 million, or 45 cents a share, for the same period in 2009.

SAINT-GOBAIN andTRAKYA CAMMERGER AUTHORIZED

The acquisition of joint control overTrakya Glass Rus ZAO by Saint-Gobain

Glass France and Turkish company Trakya Cam wasgranted clearance on 3 February by the EuropeanCommission. Saint-Gobain is involved principally in theproduction and sale of glass, ceramics, plastics and build-ing materials, while Trakya, a subsidiary of Turkiye Siseve Cam Fabrikalari A.S., is active in the production andsale of glass, glassware, glass packaging and chemicals.

The new joint venture will be active in the manufactureand sale of glass in Russia.

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ZIMGLASSMARCH RE-OPENING FAILS

Zimglass employees were left disappointedwhen the Gweru based glass manufacturing com-

pany failed to re-open as scheduled. The company closedin August 2010, with about 472 workers placed on com-pulsory leave receiving an allowance. According to themanagement, the company was closing to allow for there-building of the only remaining furnace that was opera-tional at the company. The other furnace was last used in2002 and needed between USD 10-19million for re-con-struction. The company said financial problems andbelow capacity production had hindered them from re-building both furnaces.

Managing director of Zimglass, Jacob Dube, con-firmed that the company had not managed to meet itsMarch deadline. “We have not reopened because we havehad delays in the establishment of the letter of credit andthis cause delays in receiving the equipment fromEurope.” Dube said they now estimated that operationswould begin 1 of July.

“We have agreed in the works council that we extend theshutdown to June. We should resume operations in Julyand a local bank has already paid a deposit for the equip-ment from Italy. They have shown commitment to sourcingfunds. As of now we have extended the unpaid leave andwe will be notifying our employees,” Dube said.

Zimglass has sourced equipment from Italian BDFIndustries S.p.A. estimated to cost about USD 4 million.The supply includes the design and supply of glass con-tact refractories materials and design and supply of fore-hearth refractories for the existing remaining electric fur-nace, along with a new 8-section production line, com-plete from servo feeder to stacker.

Despite the fact that works council agreed on theextension of paid leave, workers who had reported forduty described the allowances they are currently receiv-ing as peanuts, despite a review to between USD 60-85.

“We have really suffered as Zimglass workers and wewere hoping that we would start working March. We areso dismayed to hear that the leave will be extended toJune. How are we going to go through another fourmonths again without salaries when we have families tolook after? We had asked our workers representatives toat least negotiate that we get half salaries, but we weretold the company said they could not afford it,” said oneworker. He said the allowances they were receiving werenot paid on time. “Sometimes it comes three months lateyet we have families to look after,” said the worker.

Another worker said it did not make sense to close theonly glass manufacturer in the country. “Zimglass wasonce one of the companies that most people wanted towork for. Now it has been run down.” The worker said the

decision to force workers to go on compulsory forcedleave was drastic as families of the workers were now liv-ing in abject poverty. Some workers have taken upemployment as gardeners and other menial jobs whilewaiting for the company to re-open.”

AMCOR GLASSAGREEMENT WITH SOLYNDRA

Amcor’s Glass Tubing business, a leading pro-ducer of pharmaceutical glass packaging and

glass products for high performance industrial applica-tions, has entered into a long term agreement withFremont, California-based solar energy companySolyndra to supply tubular glass for its proprietary solarenergy panels. The companies will transact over USD 200million of business for the duration of the contract.

Amcor will, as part of the agreement, invest USD 4million to expand its glass tubing facility in Millville,New Jersey, which is scheduled to be ready for addedproduction by autumn 2011 and full production is tostart up in 2012.

The expansion will add an additional three lines to thetwo full production lines Amcor presently has in operationin New Jersey for Solyndra, along with a dedicated team tosupport Solyndra, including operations, quality control andfuture technical development, and 40 new employees.

“Our dedicated Solyndra production team in Millvillewill function as a focused factory for their product line toensure quality products and continuous improvements,”said Kevin Derbin, vice president and general manager ofAmcor’s Global Glass Tubing business.

“This agreement also contemplates how we will accom-modate Solyndra’s expected growth over the next decade,which further underlines the trust and confidence the twocompanies place in each other. Together we will continueto work on innovative ways to develop better efficienciesand enhance the competitive nature in this growing seg-ment of the alternative energy industry,” added Derbin.

“Amcor Glass Tubing has worked closely withSolyndra since the beginning and understands our need for the highest quality, durability and reliability in our solar module that will produce power on a rooftop for more than 25 years,” said Ben Bierman, Solyndra’s EVP of operations and engineer-ing. “They are an important part of our US-based supply chain and have shown their ability to meet our needs for glass tubes. We currently use more than 3 million a month, and expect to double that in the next six months as our 300MW Fab 2 ramps to meetproduct demand.”

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Agr International is a complete supplier to the glass container industry –including container design services, consulting, in-housetesting and evaluation, on-line andlaboratory equipment, industry andequipment training, and full productsupport. From its roots in container designand analysis to today’s advanced testing and inspection technologies, Agr has been a leader in containerinspection, verification, and researchfor over 75 years.

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NTRODUCTIONAgr International, Inc. offers

a number of services to the glassmanufacturing, filling, pharma-

ceutical, tableware, solar energyand other industries. Servicesinclude online and laboratory test-ing equipment, glass productdesign and performance studies,fracture diagnosis, labelling anddecoration evaluations, closureproblem analysis, production andfilling line audits and product lia-bility investigations.

Headquartered in Butler,Pennsylvania, United States, Agrprovides worldwide sales and ser-vice of its on-line and laboratorytesting equipment. Agr maintainssales offices in Germany, China,Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico,Poland, and Spain, as well as ser-vice offices in Germany, China,Italy, and Mexico.

Along with its divisionAmerican Glass Research, Agrprovides container manufacturersthroughout the world with the mostadvanced technologies available forproduct quality assurance.

COMPANY HISTORYAgr International, Inc. began in

1936 as Dr. Frank W. Prestonopened Preston Laboratories, a

company that provided technicalsupport and research services to theglass industry. Dr. Preston and hisstaff developed many techniquesfor analyzing the strength and per-formance of glass containers. Theirwork set the standards, still usedtoday, for the production of glasscontainers around the world.

In the early 1960’s, the compa-ny’s name was changed toAmerican Glass Research. In addi-tion to testing and research, thecompany began manufacturing test-ing and quality control equipment.American Glass Research laterexpanded its laboratory productline and also began manufacturingequipment for use on the produc-tion line.

By the late 1980’s, AmericanGlass Research again expanded itsofferings by producing equipmentfor the plastic container industry.To reflect these additions, the com-pany reorganized and changed itsname to Agr International, Inc. Theresearch portion of the companyremains an integral part of Agr’scommitment to the container indus-try and has retained the name ofAmerican Glass Research, a divi-sion of Agr International.

A second division of AgrInternational, Agr•TopWave, began

in 2000 and focuses on quality test-ing systems for the plastic contain-er industry.

CUSTOMER SERVICE ANDSUPPORT

Agr International is committedto customer satisfaction, from ini-tial discussions to installation andproduct support. The TechnicalService group of Agr ensures thatthis commitment is maintained.

The knowledgeable, experiencedtechnicians in the Technical Servicegroup offer many services to Agrcustomers, including equipmentinstallation and training, field ser-vices, troubleshooting, customizedservice contracts, equipment train-ing schools, and repair services.This group includes personnel fromAgr headquarters, as well as fromsatellite offices in China, Mexico,Germany, Italy, Luxembourg,Russia and Poland. Agr maintainsthree strategically located facilitiesthat provide repair capabilities andoffer a high level of regional sup-port services. These facilities arelocated in Butler, Pennsylvania,United States; Leese, Germany;and Montecchio, Italy.

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plete equipment installation in atimely manner, ensure that theequipment operates according tospecification, and provide trainingfor operators and maintenance per-sonnel. Following installation, Agrtechnicians are available via tele-phone, fax, and email to trou-bleshoot and answer customerquestions. Technical Service rep-resentatives are also available toassist operators and maintenancepersonnel or service the equip-ment. The focus of this group is toprovide service and support inkeeping Agr equipment at peakperformance.

RECENT PRODUCTSComprehensive thicknessmeasurement guage

As part of the on-going develop-ment of the OmniLab® automatedlaboratory system, Agr hasreleased preliminary informationon an all new measurement gaugethat will perform high-resolutionthickness measurement of glasscontainers in conjunction with abattery of other critical measure-ments offered on the OmniLab®

system.Documentation of glass thick-

ness distribution on laboratorysamples is an integral part of glasscontainer process managementand quality assurance pro-grammes.

Acquiring and documentingcomprehensive distribution mea-surements with laboratory accura-cy can be a challenging if nottedious process. With this gaugeincorporated as part of Agr’sOmniLab® system, thickness dis-tribution measurements can becarried out simultaneously with


Fig. A - Comprehensive thickness measurement

Fig. B - Measuring sulfur content at AGR’s Maumee lab

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other measurements performed onthe OmniLab® and automaticallyrecorded.

Thickness measurement will beavailable as an optional inspectionstation within the Agr OmniLab®

systems’ Dimensional SamplingGauge. Located in the main imag-ing pocket, thickness measure-ments are taken and reported aspart of the measurement sequence.Neck region, shoulder, bearingsurfaces and sidewall measure-ments of a round or non-roundcontainer can accurately be per-formed, generating comprehensivethickness data that can be consoli-dated and used for thickness pro-filing and other analysis functions.

The thickness measurementgauge utilizes the handling func-tions already available in theOmniLab® system to present bot-tles to the measurement sensors.This approach enables full 360°thickness measurements at multi-ple heights. Precise positioningcapabilities within the OmniLab®


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In an agreement with West Pharmaceuticals, Agr International purchasedthe Maumee, Ohio (USA) laboratory services division. This facility special-izes in compositional analysis on behalf of packaging, architectural andsolar industries. Agr International will maintain the Ohio-based facility and operate it as partof its American Glass Research division. The facility includes a 14,000 sq.ft. analytical laboratory that is fully equipped and is ISO 17025 accredited.The acquisition brings with it a staff of experienced scientists and engi-neers with expertise in material and compositional analysis. With thismove, Agr will be able to expand its core offerings to include testing ser-vices for raw material composition, glass composition, heavy metal test-ing, contamination and USP/EP testing as well as related services. Withthe combination of the resources of West Analytical Laboratories andAmerican Glass Research, Agr is now positioned to offer a long list of“extended” services to the global packaging industry. The acquisition of West Laboratories is the latest event in Agr’s expansionof services provided by American Glass Research. In 2008, Agr opened aregional test centre in Europe under the Agr Container Labs name.According to Henry Dimmick (Agr CEO) and Bob Cowden (Agr COO), therecent expansion and acquisition are part of their long-term plan to pro-vide the highest level of service and support to a growing internationalcustomer base. “This acquisition is a logical fit for Agr’s American GlassResearch Division. The capabilities and know how now available to usthrough West Analytical Labs will enable us to expand our services for theglass industry well beyond container glass and into additional areas,“cited Henry Dimmick, Agr’s CEO. Cowden adds, “Toledo is centrally locat-ed in proximity to significant sources of packaging research and develop-ment as well as manufacturing. We are excited by the growthprospects associated with thisstrategic acquisition.”

ACQUISITION of West Analytical Laboratories

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system enalbes thickness measure-ments to be performed in the samelocation on every bottle withunmatched repeatability. Multiplemeasurement locations can be pro-grammed into the OmniLab® sys-tem during job setup and retainedas part of the job. This makes itpossible to perform the samesequence of measurements on var-ious batches of samples with theassurance that tests will be per-formed in exactly the same mannereach time. Like other measure-ment operations on the OmniLab®

system, all job setup and data man-agement is handled through theOmniLab® user interface, provid-ing a seamless, hands-free testingoperation with consolidated datareporting. The thickness measure-ment gauge is expected to be avail-able for sale during the fourthquarter of 2011.

The OmniLab® system is Agr’sautomated sampling, measurementand testing station for use on theglass production line, or as astand-alone system. It incorporatestwo powerful Agr sampling

devices, the DimensionalSampling Gauge and theSampling Pressure Tester,into one totally integratedtesting station that is designedto work unattended to performa host of quality managementfunctions.

New testing and analysisofferings

AGR’s portfolio of testingand analytical services offer-

ings has been expandedthanks to the acquisition

of West AnalyticalLaboratories and itsmodern, fully equippedISO 17025 accreditedanalytical laboratory andexperienced staff:

Heavy Metal Analysis -The affects on human healthdue to exposure of heavy metalcontaminants such as lead,cadmium, mercury, arsenic and

chromium (VI) in ordinary house-hold products have been well estab-lished in recent years. For produc-ers, users and importers, qualifyingthat the heavy metal contents ofproducts are below specified limitsis essential for acceptance into themarketplace and the avoidance ofcostly recalls. Testing and consult-ing services are now availablethrough American Glass Researchon two levels: 1) basic contentanalysis of a product or coating forheavy metal presence; and 2) spe-cialized testing of ceramic, glasstableware and related products forcadmium and lead according toASTM C927-Lip and Rim testing,ASTM C-738 for food contactitems and NIOSH 9100.

Heavy metal testing is not limit-ed to glass and food related pro-ducts. American Glass Researchchemists have experience with alltypes of products and artifactsincluding toys, product componentsintended for human contact as wellas items that may have the potentialof contaminating the waste streamwhen discarded.

Glass Composition - Accurateand rapid glass analyses are criti-cal factors in resolving batch upsetand meeting compositionalrequirements. American GlassResearch is fully equipped to per-form X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF),Inductively Coupled Plasma(ICP), Atomic Absorption (AA),Leco and gravimetric tests forcompositional analysis. In addi-tion to having the proper analysisequipment, American GlassResearch houses an unrivalledlibrary of glass standards, devel-oped over decades, that are aninvaluable reference for this typeof analytical work. AmericanGlass Research chemists haveextensive experience in the area ofcompositional analysis thatensures accurate results each andevery time.

Raw Material Composition –AGR now offers services to com-pletely characterize batch materi-

als, including electrostatic precipi-tator dusts and cullets. TheAmerican Glass Research analyti-cal lab is equipped with state of theart X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) andInductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)units for determining raw materialcomposition. In addition, depend-ing upon the requirements for cer-tain elements, Atomic Absorption(AA), Leco, Ion Chromatographyand/or gravimetric techniques canalso be incorporated as part of theanalysis. Tests are performed bystaff chemists that have extensiveexperience in material analysis andcharacterization.

USP/EP Testing - testing ser-vices for the verification and docu-mentation of USP, EP and JP con-formance for containers intendedfor use in the pharmaceutical indus-try. Tests available under this cate-gory include:• powdered glass;• water attack at 121°C;• arsenic;• light transmission;• soluble alkali. ■


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S.I.G.MA. SRL

Founded 20 years ago by a

team of people with more

than 30 years of

experience, S.I.G.MA.

quickly became a leader

in Italy thanks to

“alcoholic-binder”

technology and

innovative products,

moving on to

international markets, where it sells about 80

per cent of its high-quality production. In this article, S.I.G.MA.

presents its most recent

development, aimed at, the

company says, improving glass

corrosion resistance and thermal

homogeneity of the glass gob.


S.I.G.MA.

SPECIALISTS INMATERIALS FOR THE

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RIGINS ANDDEVELOPMENT

From the verybeginning in 1990,

S.I.G.MA. has seriously pursed theaim of cooperating with the glassindustry offering top quality mate-rials thanks to the hard work of ateam of people with more than 30years of experience in the produc-tion of refractories. Thanks to con-tinuous improvements in the per-formances of materials, in just afew years, S.I.G.MA. has become aleader in Italy in the refractory mar-ket for the glass industry.

At the end of the 1990s,S.I.G.MA. turned its attention tothe international market and rapidlyexpanded notwithstanding thestrong competition.

Today, more than 80 per cent ofS.I.G.MA.’s products are sold inter-nationally.

Thanks to cooperation withimportant partners, S.I.G.MA. cansupply a complete high qualityrange of products for the glassindustry including:• fireclay;• high alumina;• sillimanite;• mullite;• silica;• zircon-mullite;• zircon;• magnesia;• fused cast refractories;• insulating refractories;• special cements and concretes.

INVESTMENTSIn 2011, S.I.G.MA. will invest in

a very high temperature kiln(1750°C) from Bickley. This newkiln, the eighth at the plant, willimprove the quality level of someexisting products, as well as sinter

highly refractory products toimprove performances and opera-tion life.

This is only the latest investmentof our company that has greatlyimproved production capacity andquality level in these last yearsdespite the global crisis.

Investments at the plant in 2009and 2010 include:• raw material weighing equip-

ment;• 200-square-metre pre-assembly

area;• new oil pressure press (two

presses in total); and• new laser control grinding

machine dedicated to furnacebottom blocks, channels andforehearth superstructures (twogrinding machines in total).S.I.G.MA.’s laboratory also has

some very important new equip-ment, in particular an X-ray difrac-


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tometer and an X-ray fluorescencespectrometer. These two machinesenable to check refractories in acomplete way, carrying outresearch to improve per-formances and developnew products.

PRODUCTIONSTRENGTHS

S.I.G.MA. is specializedin manufacturing forehearthand feeder refractories.

Thanks to special alcoholicbinder technology, S.I.G.MA. pro-duces both complete forehearths(superstructures and channels) andexpendables with very low glassyphase quantity, thus improvingchemical–physical characteristicsand service life.

The use of an alcoholic binderavoids the presence of clay in therefractories, thus eliminating alka-lies (Na2O, K2O) responsible forthe glassy phase.

Clay, when used as a binder,actually brings alkalis and impuri-ties, increasing the volume of theglassy phase, which is the weakestarea of the refractory.

The reason of the strong corro-sion of a refractory with highglassy phase content is due to thealkalis that, infiltrating into therefractory during operation, reactin particular with the glassy phasereducing its viscosity.

The consequence is both achemical reaction between thisfluid amorphous phase and therefractory and also an exudation ofthe glassy phase that carries awayrefractory grains weakening theblocks and giving defects to theglass. S.I.G.MA. refractories,manufactured with an alcoholicbinder and not with clay, have acrystalline structure and very lowglassy phase content.

A low glassy phase means:1. higher ‘refractoriness under

load’ and higher ‘creep’;2. better glass corrosion resistance;3. better vapour corrosion resis-

tance;

4. better thermal shock resistance.Thus better performance for:

• forehearth superstructures (seepoints 1 and 3);

• channels (see point 2);• expendables (see points 2 and 4).

SPECIAL REFRACTORIES FORFOREHEARTHS AND FEEDERS

By combining its technicalknowledge in refractory productswith its engineers’ direct experi-ence in the glass industry,S.I.G.MA. has developed twonewly designed products aimed atimproving glass corrosion resis-tance and thermal homogeneity ofthe glass gob.

High alumina product (Trademark A 95 V)

A 95 V high alumina is mainlyused for forehearth channels. Thisquality product has very good prop-erties in hot conditions such as vol-ume stability,refractoriness, aswell as good glasscorrosion resistanceup 1,270°C, and isconsidered the bestchoice when there isthe risk of zircondefects (cat-stretches).

A special formingprocess is necessary toobtain a 98-99 per centAl2O3 product withvery low glassy phasecontent. This is a vibro-

cast manufacturing processwhere no clay is used as a binder,

and, therefore, avoiding meltingagents such as sodium and potassi-um (as well as impurities), whichincrease the quantity of glassyphase and weaken the refractoryproducts.

The result is a crystalline struc-ture with higher glass corrosionresistance.

The use of sintered high aluminachannels for forehearths, instead offused cast products, is possible onlyif the temperature does not exceed1,270°C and if the refractory chan-nels have the right crystalline struc-ture (α Al2O3) with a low glassyphase content.

The strengths of S.I.G.MA. highquality alumina A 95 V for chan-nels are:• no clay as a binder;• very pure raw materials (synthe-

tic and fused);• low glassy phase;• crystalline structure;• strong glass corrosion resistance

up to 1,270°C.

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Patented tube (Trademark ZM 7-32 KV)

The tube is the most stressedrefractory piece in the feeder asthere are three zones along the tube

with three completely differentworking conditions:1. the lower part is immersed

in the fused glass;2. the central part is surrounded by

flames; and3. the upper part is relatively

cold.All this means a strong

thermal shock and, further-more, the tube acts as a barri-er and causes a temperaturedifference between the glassinside and outside the tube.

In particular, the tradition-al type of tube has a differ-ence in temperature mea-sured from 40 to 100°Caccording to the type of glassbeing produced.

S.I.G.MA. has developed atube with a new geometry tosolve the problems of thermalshock and improve gob homo-geneity.

The new concept tube isgrooved along its length andincorporates specially config-ured holes made by moulds,thus avoiding stresses nor-

mally associated with drilled holes.This special shape and the

decrease of mass increase the heattransmission from the outside to theinside of the tube, thus improvingthe glass homogeneity and lower-ing the number of rejected glassarticles.

In short, two major benefits areachieved:• thermal shocking of the tube is

greatly reduced.• gob thermal homogeneity is

greatly improved. ■

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SUMMARY OF S.I.G.MA. REFRACTORIES FOR FOREHEARTHS AND FEEDERSTrademarks Applications Main characteristics Crystalline phases

ZM 5-12 V Channels High corrosion resistance Zircon, Alumina

ZM 5-12 V Spouts High corrosion resistance Zircon, Alumina

A 95 V Channels High corrosion resistance Alumina

SL 60 V Forehearth superstructures High vapour corrosion resistance Mullite, Andalusite,

High creep value Alumina

SL 60 V Spout covers High vapour corrosion resistance Mullite, Andalusite, Alumina

SL 60 V Spout burners High vapour corrosion resistance Mullite, Andalusite, Alumina

ZM 7-32 V Colouring forehearth High vapour corrosion resistance

superstructures High creep value Zircon, Mullite

SIMUL 15 C Orifice rings High corrosion resistance Mullite, Alumina

SIMUL 7-18 C Orifice rings High corrosion resistance Zircon, Alumina

ZM 7-32 KV Plungers High thermal shock and

high corrosion resistance Zirconium oxide, Mullite

ZM 7-32 KV Tubes High thermal shock and


ZM 7-32 KV Rotors High thermal shock and


ZM 7-32 KV Stirrers High thermal shock and


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❏ AEROSOLS❏ BEER❏ COSMETICS❏ DRUG, PHARMAC.❏ FOOD❏ FRUIT JUICE❏ MEDICAL❏ OLIVE OIL❏ PERFUME❏ SOFT DRINKS❏ SPIRITS❏ VACUUM BOTTLES❏ WATER ❏ WINE❏ OTHERS (PLEASE SPECIFY)

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umbi, which was original-ly established as a glassbottle maker, has beenfortunate enough to play a

significant role in South Korea’seconomy over the last 30 years. Thecompany’s business expansion intothe sectors of construction materi-

als and cosmetics has been carriedout successfully.

Kumbi’s quality initiative isbased on advanced productionequipment, superior technology,superior quality management, andmaximum customer satisfaction.

Glass bottles have been using as

GLASSWORKS PROFILE

Kumbi Corporation

BUSINESS EXPANSION,

TECHNOLOGY, PRODUCTION

AND PLANNINGThirty years of experience and activity in the

glass bottle manufacturing sector, continuous

and ongoing investments in equipment and

technology, combined with aimed research

and development, are just some of the

important characteristics of the company of

this article. Kimbi Corporation gives our readers

an idea of what it can do for today’s high-tech,

demanding glass market.


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containers of food and beverage forlong time. And, in this respect,Kumbi has been preparing thoroughprocedures to prevent any contin-gencies. The factory itself is alwayskept thoroughly clean throughoutall processes, from storage of rawmaterials to delivery of goods.Kumbi continues to make vigorousefforts to prevent the inclusion offoreign materials and deliver pro-ducts of the highest safety throughits excellent quality controls fromfactory to physical distribution.

GLASS BOTTLEPRODUCTION

Kumbi’s Onyang Plant 1, locat-ed in South Chungchong Province,is equipped with three lines: oneexclusively for flint glass bottles,with a melting capacity of 100tons, capable of producing300,000 360-ml bottles daily. Thesecond line is capable of produc-ing wide-mouthed bottles of morethan 90 millimetres in diameter,while the third line produces smallbottles below 200 grams inweight. Kumbi’s se-cond Onyangplant has an exclusive productionline for coloured glass bottles witha melting capacity of 120 tons.The line is capable of producing250,000 500-ml beer bottles daily.

The Icheon Plant is located inKyonggi province, has a meltingcapacity of 170 tons and produces560,000 360-ml soju liquor bottlesof blue glass per day.

Production and planning systemsWith its state-of-the-art manu-

facturing facilities and productiontechnology, Kumbi is meeting theincreasingly diverse demands of itscustomers. Since the company wasfounded in 1966 as ‘Suyu Glass’,Kumbi has concentrated its effortsto become a leading manufacturer.Kumbi Icheon Plant was expandedin 1984 and was equipped for dailyproduction capacity of 170 tons.

The first Onyang plant wasestablished in 1991, with dailyproduction capacity of about 100

tons. In 1993, daily productioncapacity for the second Onyangplant was about 120 tons. Kumbihas achieved steady growth as aleading manufacturer of glass bot-tles, with present total daily pro-duction capacity of 390 tons.

As a result, Kumbi boasts the

nation’s fastest production rateand largest production of blueglass bottles. Along with flintglass bottles produced in variousshapes, the cycle period for beerbottles (brown bottles) has beenextended by fixing the actualquantity of the product.


The symbol of Kumbi embodies the structure of the company as well asthe working of the company.The square stands for the basic standard of the glass making companyand the four corners translates into the firm foundation in which the com-pany is built on.The large line on the left stands for the progressive advancements into thefuture. And the three wings stand for the excellence of our workers, prod-ucts and the satisfaction of our customers. The blue colour of the symbolstands for the clarity of company‘s future as well as symbol stands for theclarity of company’s future as well as symbolizing youth.The overall meaning of the symbol is for the company to conduct businessin the best way possible and to have a vision for the future.

THE KUMBI SYMBOL

KUMBICompany Name Kumbi Corporation

Date of Establishment 17 February 1966

Capital KRW 5 billion

Present status 2 factories, 1 office, 5 departments, 1 team,

of the organization 1 research centre

Subsidiary Companies Kumbi Cosmetics Co., Ltd. Kumbi International /

Woocheon Development Co., Ltd.

Current Status for Plants - Icheon Plant

Site: 26,150 square metres

Usage: Fully-automated glass bottle manufac-

turing plant (Glass pull/year:62,000

metric tonnes)

Main Facility: One melting furnace capable of produ-

cing 170 tonnes daily, 2 IS forming

machines

- Onyang Plant

Site: 39,670 square metres

Usage: Fully-automated glass bottle manufac-

turing plant (Glass pull/year:80,000

metric tonnes)

Main Facility: Two melting furnaces capable of pro-

ducing 220 tonnes daily, 4 IS forming

machines

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KUMBICORPORATION

25, Muchon-ri, Pubal-upIcheon City - South KoreaTel: +82 – 31 – 6325280Fax: +82 – 31 – 6349030

www.kumbiglass.co.kr


Furthermore, strength has beenimproved by the company’s hot-end coating system, which wasdeveloped a step ahead of the com-pany’s competitors.

Kumbi’s three melting furnacesare capable of producing 390 tonsof glass bottles per day. Thus, formore than three decades, Kumbihas produced and supplied glassbottles of the highest quality, rely-ing on state-of-the-art manufactur-ing facilities, outstanding produc-tion technology, and strict quality-control management in order tomeet the diversified demands of itscustomers.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTKumbi is equipped with the most

high-tech glass-bottle-makingfacilities, with computerized, cen-tral management systems whichhave produced comprehensiveresults in energy and labour sav-ings, as well as increased efficiencyand productivity.

Glass is becoming not onlymore functional, but more valuable

as well, as it becomes a highlyadvanced material. As a result, theglass industry is becomingincreasingly important in the busi-ness world.

Based on management expertiseand technical know-how, Kumbiaims to become an innovator in thedevelopment of new glass, leadingthe way in the modernization andspecialization of the glass industry.

Clients demand that glass bottlesbe lighter, stronger, and recyclable.In step with this recent trendtowards lighter and more fashion-able bottles, Kumbi has introducedtechnology-intensive state-of-the-art design technology and produc-tion techniques. In order to producelighter and stronger bottles, Kumbihas continued to invest in researchon materials and in formation tech-nology, as well as research onmoulding designs.

Kumbi has made sustainedefforts to improve the quality of itsproducts through a technologyagreement with Nihon YamamuraGlass Co., Ltd., which is a leadingmanufacturer of glass bottles, aswell as through cooperation withsuppliers at the world’s best-knownfacilities. In addition, Kumbi hasclose alliance with academicresearchers, in an effort towardoverall enhancement of the glassbottle industry. ■

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GLASS BOTTLE PRODUCTION PROCESSRaw materials Silica sand, soda ash, limestone, and cullet (crushed

glass), others

Batch House Weighing and mixing of raw materials, and transport to

the hopper at the melting furnace

Melting Melting of mixed raw materials at about 1,550°C in the

melting furnace

Feeding Feeding of glass gobs at optimum temperature suita-

ble to bottle weight and shape are fed into a glass bot-

tle-forming machine via the feeder

Forming Forming of bottles by the glass bottle forming machine

for designed bottle shape

Annealing Annealing of bottles as they leave the glass bottle for-

ming machine

Inspection After annealing in the lehr, the bottles are strictly

checked on automatic inspection machines and

visually inspect each bottle to confirm quality by skilled

technicians

Additional Processing A) Hot-End Coating

B) Cold-End Coating Packing

Shipment Bottles are packed according to their destination, and

are stored in the warehouse or shipped

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HE COMPANYFor nearly 40 years,

Moores has been designingand manufacturing industrial

glassware to the highest standards.Right from its earliest beginningssupplying the medical profession,the company recognized the impor-tance of anticipating evolving tech-nologies and customer demand. Thiscommitment to innovation, backedby investment in skills and machi-nery has placed this UK-based com-pany in the forefront of its field.

GLASSWORKS PRESENTATION


The union of optics and

electronics is providing new solutions to an

increasing range of technological requirements.

From analytical laboratories to advanced

avionics, specialized glassware is becoming an

integral component of sophisticated systems and

equipment employed in both commercial and

military applications.

Moores

DESIGNING ANDMANUFACTURINGINDUSTRIAL GLASSWARE TO THEHIGHEST STANDARDS

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Today, Moores enjoys a reputa-tion for making products which areunique for their quality and perfor-mance. Specializing in many differ-ent products used in a variety ofapplications, it is the quality that thecompany provides that has put it inthe forefront of the glass industry.Moores works with companies allover the world and many of its com-ponents are custom made. The com-pany responds quickly and competi-tively to clients’ needs, which is fun-damental to its success.

Moores Glassworks has a num-ber of different departments, ran-ging from its highly skilled teamof specialist glassblowers tomachines department. Productsare manufactured as per clientrequirements before passingthrough the company’s inspectiondepartment. This is a very impor-tant stage in ensuring maximumquality but also finding and pre-venting problems in the future.

Machines departmentMoores machines department is

fast becoming a more and moreimportant part of the company. Theprice of raw materials is continu-ously rising and clients are strivingto keep costs as low as possible. Tokeep its place at the forefront of theglass industry, Moores has investedin ways to remain extremely com-petitive, whilst maintaining andimproving quality. In 2004, MooresGlassworks acquired SademsIndustrie, a Belgium-based manu-facturer of glass products anddeveloper of computer-controlledglass processes. Glass or quartzparts are fabricated using thermo-graphic and dimensionally con-trolled automated lathes.

Auto lathesAuto lathes can be programmed

to perform the work of highly skilledcraftsmen, which is especiallyadvantageous when manufacturingwith high yields, as it allows for con-sistency and repeatability of qualitywhilst decreasing labour costs.

These thermographically con-trolled lathes are fully automatedto produce a wide variety of glassand quartz products by hot-form-ing operations. From tubes or rods,these machines can shape usingany combination of forming, push-ing, pulling, blowing, sealing, col-lapsing or centrifugal operations,providing high-dimensional accu-racy. Programming the equipmentis quick, simple and user-friendly,and the systems are flexible. Since no mechanical setup isrequired, it takes just a few min-utes to switch from one productionto another, making the equipmentcost-efficient even for small pro-duction batches.

Sadems has developed a uniqueprogramming tool: remote control.Using joysticks, potentiometers andother controls, a glassblower canproduce a reference piece on anautomatic machine. During thisoperation, called acquisition, themachine records all actions madeby the glassblower, as well as ther-mographic and dimensional maps.

The software analyzes all theinformation recorded during theacquisition, finds correlationsbetween the actions made by theglassblower and the thermographicand dimensional information thenautomatically generates a produc-tion programme. Corrections canbe made directly in the program toimprove the quality or the produc-tion speed.

As a glassblower works on amanual lathe, he is actually work-ing in closed loop. He carries out anoperation, looks at the effect of thisoperation on the glass and conse-quently decides about his nextaction. The effect analyzed can belinked to the viscosity of the glassor its shape. This method allows theglassblower to adapt to variationsin his working environment(dimensions of tubing, flamepower) in order to produce thesame final result from variousworking conditions.

These thermographically con-


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GLASSWORKS PRESENTATION


MOORESGLASSWORKS LTD.

143 Hersham Road - Walton On ThamesKT12 1RR - UK

Tel: +44 – 1932 – 222314Fax: +44 – 1932 – 243330


www.moores-glass.co.uk

trolled lathes are roughly work-ing on the same principle. Theembedded thermographic cameracontinuously measures the temper-ature profile and the dimensions ofthe working glass at locationsdefined by the program and adaptthe programmed actions accordingto the result of these measurements.Taking into account that themachine is able to perform thesemeasurements with a far greateraccuracy than a glass blower, thefinal result is also more accurateand repetitive, with tolerances up to±0.05 millimetres.

AccessoriesMoores auto lathes come with

various accessories. In some appli-cations, mainly pieces shaped at theend of the tube (such as threads,joins, flanges,…), the processrequires that the tube is shaped bothoutside and inside. The outsideforming can be performed by using

the revolving external forming toolholder, which is a standardequipement of the termographiccontrolled lathe. The inside form-ing, on the other hand, requires aspecial ‘tool’, named ‘internalforming tool holder’.

This accessory can be veryquickly mounted in replacement ofthe right chuck. The holder fits anyforming tool with an axis of 15 mil-limetres. It rotates freely on water-cooled bearing and can move bothhorizontally (to penetrate inside thetube) and vertically (to adjust inte-nal diameter).

From now on, there is no need tochoose between a ‘one-head form-ing machine’ and a ‘two-headmachine’. This accessory makesthe thermographic controlled latheeven more universal. To cover anextensive range of applications, theunit can be equipped with a motor-ized NC rotation axis (case of innerthreads) and with an edge formingtool carrier.

Some clients prefer not to pur-

chase the lathes themselves butsubcontract instead. Thanks to thehigh-tech equipment used, Mooresis able to produce, on a custombasis, a very wide range of glassand quartz components.

The products manufactured atMoores Glassworks cover a widerange of medical, military and com-mercial applications. Specialists inVacuum Viewports, Glass to MetalSeals, Stems/Pinches, Graded Sealsand Hollow Cathode Lamp Bodies,Moores Glassworks is assisting andsupplying clients in the UnitedKingdom, Europe and the rest ofthe world. ■



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BDF INDUSTRIESMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTMechanical feeder mechanisms, servo parallelshears, servo feeders, gob distributors, ISmachines, servo invert, servo take-out, steppingmotor servo pushers, ware transfers, cross con-veyors, servo stackers.TOOLS AND ACCESSORIESFull range of interchangeable spare parts, vari-able equipment for SG, DG, TG for 4 1/4",5", 5 1/2", 6 1/4" C.D., jigs and fixtures.PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLNew electronic integrated control systems,stand alone invert and take-out systems, plunger-up control systems.SERVICESInstallation and start-up, training, IS machineand module refurbishing services.

BOHEMI CHEMICALSPROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLMBTC.

BOTTERO MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTIS machines. Gob distributors. Feeders.PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLElectronic timing systems, pusher systems,drives for gob distributors, shears, feeders andplungers.

DE PIERIMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTPress (Injection) for chandelier lighting pendants.

EMEMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTComplete plants for hot- and cold-end cullet treat-ment.PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLMotor and process control.SERVICESEngineering, design and supply of completeplants, including assembly and commissioning.Maintenance, staff training and assistance.

EMHART GLASSMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTServo Gob Distributor, Delivery Equipment(Delivery Suspension Support System andConversion, Scoop/Troughs/Deflectors), NIS™Machine, IS Machines. Container FormingProducts: 3rd Generation Valve Block withNew Section Frame, AIS Blank and Blow MoldSupport Mechanism, Blowhead Mechanism(Large/Small), Dynamic Blowhead BalancingDevice, Flex Pressure System (FPS™), FunnelMechanism (Large/Small), Pantographic Baf-fle Mechanism/Arms and Holder Conversion,Quick Change Plunger Mechanism.Hot-End Ware Handling Products: Cross Con-veyors, Main Conveyor (8000 Series), PushBar Stacker, Pushers (860 AC Servo), Takeout(Constant Cushion, Servo-Electric), Ware

MODERNE MECANIQUEMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTMM30 and LA ampoule and vial makingmachines/lines.PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLOptistem (ampoule stem forming). Opticut(one point cut system). Opticom (optical measurement forming and control).SERVICESCustomer service. Engineering and installation.

MSC INSPECTIONWORLDWIDEPROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLI-care, hot-end engraving system.

MT FORNI INDUSTRIALIMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTFurnaces for stem and bowl pre-heating.TOOLS AND ACCESSORIESCombustion systems for fire polishing machines,oxy-burners, special burners.

NOVAXIONMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Glass gathering robots. Glass blowing robots.Fire polishing robots. Handling robots.PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLSpinning machines. Shear mechanisms.SERVICESEngineering. Start up of production lines.Training.

NOVAXIONMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT Ampoule making machines: FA 30, FA 36,FA 36D. Vial making machines: FLA 20E,FLA 35. Automotive lamp blowing machines:LAMP 20.PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLElectronic devices for ampoule machines to pro-duce first bottom of each glass tube.SERVICESEngineering and design. Technical assistance.Training.

OLIVOTTO - ANTAS- LYNCH - LINDNERMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTFeeder mechanisms. Presses. Multiple indexpresses. Blowing machines for lightware andlarge containers. Press and blow machines forsoda-lime and lead crystal. Blow-blow machinesand complete glass tubing lines. Automaticglass brick lines. Multifuction machines forstemware production. Ball gatherers. Stemwareproduction lines.Paste moulding machines. Press machines.Injection machines. Shears. Gob feeder systems.Ball gatherers. Suction gatherers. Billet cast-ing machines. Shears, gob delivery, press

Transfers (178/478/878), Hot Bottle Counter,Operator's Assistant I and II.TOOLS AND ACCESSORIESComplete line of IS Machine Accessories andSpare Parts.SERVICESInstallation, Training, Maintenance and Production.

F.I.C. (UK)PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLGlass conditioning.

F.I.R.E.MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTServices.

FOND METALLICONVEYORSTOOLS AND ACCESSORIESShear blades for feeders.

FUTRONICMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTElectronic timing sistems, drive systems, hotenolreject systems.

GCG - GLASS CONSULTINGGROUPMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTHot-end and cold-end products for glass coating.

GLASS SERVICEMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTGathering robots, up to 10 and 20kg of glass,automatic shears, pick-and-place robots to placehot pieces in the lehr, feeder mechanism channel.TOOLS AND ACCESSORIESGathering balls and special suction cups.PROCESS AND QUALITY CONTROLElectronic timing systems, driving systems, feed-er control.SERVICESEngineering, technical assistance, staff training,transfer of expertise.

KYP ACCESSORIESMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTAmpoule forming machines.SERVICESMaintenance, consulting and development.

LUBROTECHSOLUTIONSMACHINERY AND EQUIPMENTManual and automatic spray equipment.SERVICESConsultation on lubricant and application matters.

MERSEN FRANCE TOOLS AND ACCESSORIESUniversal fitting stacker bars, take-out tongs wthfloating inserts, guide gobs, dead plates, sweep-out ams, sweep-out fingers.

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ACID FUMEREDUCTION PLANTSGlass Service

AIR COOLINGSYSTEMSBDF IndustriesF.I.R.E.GT Glass TechnologiesKYP AccesoriesMCR System (BDF Group)

ALLOYS FOR MOULDSFima-Olimpia FonderieFonderie BartalesiFonderie Valdelsane

AMPOULE AFTER-FORMINGMACHINES

KYP AccesoriesModerne Mecanique

AMPOULE FORMING MACHINESKYP AccesoriesModerne MecaniqueOCMI OTG

ANNEALING LEHRSAntoniniCar-MetHornKYP AccesoriesMT Forni IndustrialiPennekampSklostroj TurnovVidromecanica

AUTOMATIONBDF IndustriesEmhart GlassF.I.R.E.F.O.R.T.E.futronicGlass ServiceGT Glass TechnologiesHornKYP AccesoriesMCR System (BDF Group)NovaxionOlivotto-Antas-Lynch-Lindner

Preriscaldo ForniS.I.G.MA.VidromecanicaZippe

BAG FILTERINGPLANTSGlass Service

BALL GATHERERSAmigGCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

Glass ServiceNovaxionOlivotto-Antas-Lynch-Lindner

BATCH CHARGERSElectroglassF.I.R.E.F.O.R.T.E.GCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

Glass ServiceGT Glass TechnologiesHornMT Forni IndustrialiPreriscaldo ForniStara GlassVidromecanicaZippe

BATCH/CULLETPREHEATERSGCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

GT Glass TechnologiesZippe

BATCH PLANTSEMEGCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

Glass ServiceGruppo MineraliMT Forni IndustrialiPreriscaldo ForniStara GlassTeichmann, Henry F.VidromecanicaZippe

BENDING FURNACESMT Forni Industriali

BLAST FURNACESLAGGruppo Minerali

BLOWING LINESNovaxionOlivotto-Antas-Lynch-Lindner

BLOWINGMACHINESNovaxionOlivotto-Antas-Lynch-Lindner

BRONZE ALUMINIUMFOR MOULDSNovaxion

BURN-OFF MACHINESNovaxionOlivotto-Antas-Lynch-Lindner

BURNERS & ACCES-SORIESCar-MetF.I.R.E.F.O.R.T.E.GCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

Glass ServiceGT Glass TechnologiesHornKYP AccesoriesMT Forni IndustrialiPreriscaldo ForniS.I.G.MA.Stara Glass

BURNERS / LOW NOXF.I.R.E.F.O.R.T.E.GCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

GT Glass TechnologiesKYP AccesoriesStara Glass

BURNERS/OXY-FUELGCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

Glass ServiceKYP Accesories

CAST IRON FORMOULDSFima-Olimpia FonderieFonderie Valdelsane

COATING OF GLASS -SYSTEMS & MATE-RIALS(HOT/COLD-END)BDF IndustriesBohemi ChemicalsFluoritalGCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

H.C. StarckHornLubroTech SolutionsPennekampVidromecanica

COATING OF/FORMOULDS - SYSTEMS & MATERIALSBDF IndustriesCommersald

COLD-END LINESAll GlassBDF IndustriesEmhart GlassF.O.R.T.E.MSK CovertechPennekampSipacSklostroj TurnovThimonVidromecanica

COLOURS & ENAMELSBohemi ChemicalsFluoritalGCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

KYP Accesories

CONSULTING SERVICESBDF IndustriesEmhart GlassF.I.R.E.GCG - Glass ConsultingGroup

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SGGC: PARC ACTIWEST -Entrée 727/41 Bd. Louise Michel92230 Gennevilliers - FranceTel. : +33 - 1 - 46138400 Fax : +33 - 1 - 46138484E-mail : [email protected] www.sgcc.com

COMPANY DATA

Thanks to their 50 years’ experience inthe container glass market, MSC & SGCCrepresent today the only provider of aglobal solution for the glass industry. Weoffer a complete range of hot-end and cold-end equipment:

• I-CARE: hot-end device for produc-tion trends and stability analysis, crit-ical defect recognition and processoptimization (consistent operator-ori-ented tools).

• TOTAL TRACER: laser hot end engrav-ing system for traceability down tothe single container.

• MCAL: powerful vision machinesfor sidewall, dimensional and stressinspection.

• MULTI: base vision and base stress inspection with enhanced function-alities, an extended finish inspection range including wide mouth jars,and dot or digital codes mould number reader by camera.

• M, CHECK, Atlas & Cosmetic Argos: check detection and multi inspection (mouthgauging, leakage and tightness, wall thickness, ovalization, etc…) on thewidest range of containers.

• Laboratory devices such as Seed-lab (device counting and catego-rizing seeds to measure the glassrefining mark), iAFIS, Laser +...

With their combined know-howMSC & SGCC offer a wide range ofinnovative and high-performanceinspection devices.

CONTACTMax Hodeau

MSC & SGCC C.E.O.PARENT COMPANYTIAMA Group

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HE COMPANY AND ITSSERVICES

Specialist in the field ofhollow glass and advanced

Thermo-Fluid Dynamics, and thanksto its own in-house technical depart-ment, F.I.R.E. has made a name foritself in the sector, supplying glass-makers with a complete series ofmachinery and equipment. F.I.R.E.’stechnical staff makes use ofadvanced computer technology(CAD 2D, CAD 3D, FEM, CFD) forthe design of machines, plants, fore-hearths and furnaces with a dailycapacity of up to 1,000 tonnes.

F.I.R.E. can also supply itsclients with engineering servicesand design; turnkey plants; designand supply of plants, steelworkand piping; certified machines andequipment; furnace-, distributor-,forehearth- and boosting systemautomation; technical consultancyto optimize physical furnaceprocesses; industrial electrical

plants; water treatment plants;industrial automation and instru-mentation; process control; signaltransport with both tradition tech-nologies and bus field technology;PLC and PC (SCADA/HMI) soft-ware for plant supervision.

With regards to furnaces, F.I.R.E.is also able to supply both partialand turnkey furnace repairs invol-ving glass drainage; demolition;waste management; construction;hot-sealing; and commissioning.

COMPANY TECHNOLOGYF.I.R.E. has a staff of highly

skilled and fully experienced per-sonnel in the field of glass andadvanced thermo-fluid dynamics,who have worked for major multi-national glass manufacturers suchas Owens-Illinois, Bormioli, VCP,Finvetro and Ardagh. And, thanksto this wealth of experience,F.I.R.E.’s technical departmentprovides innovative solutions

aimed at minimizing productioncosts and maximizing productivity,product quality and furnace life.Company technology focuses onthe key areas of energy consump-tion and exhaust gas emissions.

DesignF.I.R.E. has a technical depart-

ment with advanced computer tech-nology (CAD 2D, CAD 3D, FEM,CFD) for the design of:• forehearths up to 200 tpd;• hollow glass furnaces up to

1000 tpd;• boosting systems;• industrial automation and

process control.

SupplyF.I.R.E. can supply its clients with:

• turnkey plants;• certified machines and equip-

ment;• technical consultancy to opti-

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• batch charger machines withGlifo Pusher technology;

• both traditional and laser glasslevel probes;

• inversion valves;• combustion and cooling racks;• low NOx burners;• metal recuperators;• thermo-fluid dynamic studies;• industrial electric plants;• water treatment supplies;• signal transport with both tradi-

tion technologies and bus fieldtechnology;

• PLC and PC (SCADA/HMI)software for plant supervision.

RefractoriesWith regards to refractories,

F.I.R.E. provides:• vibrocast materials for fore-

hearth superstructure and glasscontact;

• expandables;• insulating materials;• silica;• magnesium-based materials;• electrocast materials.

F.I.R.E. is the Italian agent ofParkinson-Spencer Ltd.

Automation and controlF.I.R.E. is specialized in industri-

al instrumentation and automation,with specific attention focussed onhardware and software solutions inprocess control and signal manage-ment.

F.I.R.E. supplies the design andinstallation of automation systems,integration of instrumentation andcontrol elements, auxiliary andturnkey services.

F.I.R.E. selects the best instru-mentation for industrial and labora-tory control processes, testing eachand every single component, there-fore guaranteeingreliability.

RECENT INNOVATIONSFlat Burners

A new patented product fromF.I.R.E. is the company’s FlatBurners. These burners ensurelower NOx emissions, improvedradiation over glass and lower fuelconsumption.

F.I.R.E. SHP forehearthThe SHP forehearth (Patent no.

WO 2010/015964 A2) is able toguarantee a minimum of 98 percent (soda lime coloured glass) ofthermal homogeneity at the triplethermocouple near the spout.

InnovationsThis result is achieved by intro-

ducing a combination of innovativedesigns in the superstructure, whichconsists of the following three mainfeatures:1. alternative superstructure shape,

which enables the separation ofthe flue gas zones (at the side)from the cooling zone (in thecentre);

2. hollow superstructure with inte-grated flue gas ducts;

3. Venturi system which extract theflue gas in proportion to the cen-tral cooling air pressure.

Being a specialistdoes not alwaysmean that acompany canprovide its clientswith all themachinery andequipment theyneed. But being ableto supply fromdesign to installation,start-up and more,can make thedifference in thehighly competitivesector of hollow glassmanufacturing.


F.I.R.E. SRL

Company premisesin Parma,

northern Italy

F.I.R.E. SHP forehearthInternational Patent

WO 2010/015964 A2

International Patent

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Via Q. Sella 23/a - 43126 Parma - ItalyTel: +39 – 0521 – 1714746Fax: +39 – 0521 – 1714747E-mail: [email protected] - www.firesrl.eu

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The hollow superstructureThe innovation is based on a new

physical cooling process.Flue gas flows inside the super-

structure, keeping the side of theforehearth hot.

The cooling air extracts the fluegas with a special Venturi device.

When more cooling is required,the flue gas is extracted more rapid-ly in order to exchange less energywith the refractory. This process isself regulating.

Benefits of the Venturi systemThermal performance

SHP forehearths have proved thefollowing performance in practice:- 98 per cent thermal homogeneity

on coloured glass (compared tothe average 94 per cent with thebest western European fur-naces);

- 99 per cent thermal homogeneityon white glass (compared to theaverage 97 per cent with the bestwestern European furnaces).

Forehearth length reductionDue to the physical process

described above, the SHP forehearthneeds less insulation to obtain thesame homogeneity. SHPs are there-fore very efficient and can beinstalled on furnaces where morethrough-put is needed but the gobpoints should not be moved becauseof the cold-end layout.

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three-block assembly sys-tem, the client receives spare partsafter installation. In the unlikelyevent of superstructure failure, theblocks can easily be replaced (thetime required is similar to when thespout is changed).

Easy online monitoring (optional)A unique software has been

developed to allow the operator tosee the performance. At any givenmoment the operator is able to visu-alize a thermal map at the triplethermocouple as well as to monitorthe temperature distribution at eachpoint of the section.

SHP - key characteristics- Top thermal performance (mini-

mum of 98 per cent of thermalhomogeneity guaranteed)

- Shorter layout without compro-mising through-put (reduction of6’ of total forehearth length com-pared with a K36”, 100 t.p.d.standard forehearth)

- Less fuel consumption (reduc-tion of nine per cent of methaneconsumption compared with a K36”, 100 t.p.d. standard fore-hearth)

- Easy to assemble- Easy to repair- Easy to control with increased

efficiency and self regulatingcooling process

- Easy to monitor due to F.I.R.E.unique visual software. ■

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Fig. A - The Venturi System

Fig. B - Easy online monitoring

Fig. C - SPH forehearth easy block assembly

As an example, a K36” SHP fore-hearth can be 6’ (1,820 millimetres)shorter compared with a standardforehearth at the following runningconditions: sodalime coloured glass,pull 100 t.p.d., inlet temperature1,200°C, gob temperature 1,100°C.

Consumption ReductionDue to the innovative superstruc-

ture, SHP forehearths can achieveefficient cooling without compro-mising thermal homogeneity, there-fore reducing fuel consumption.

As an example, a 24’ K36” SHPforehearth can save nine per cent ofmethane when compared with astandard forehearth at the followingrunning conditions: sodalimecoloured glass, pull 100 t.p.d., inlettemperature 1,200°C, gob tempera-ture 1,100°C.

Reduction of building time and costs

SHP Forehearths can save up toseven days of building work andtherefore production when com-pared with other standard fore-hearths.

SHP Forehearths are easy toinstall and require less people tobuild. They are composed of onlythree different superstructure shapeswhich can be quickly and easilyassembled. The installation is sim-ple without the need for many com-plementary parts currently used onstandard HP forehearths (C shapes,L shapes, triangles, rectangles,shaped superstructure blocs, etc.).

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or more than 85 yearsRamsey Products hasfocused on helping clientswith the selection and

application of Silent Chain drives,manufacturing and supporting theworld’s widest range of industrialSilent Chain products.

Because Ramsey specializes inSilent Chain (Inverted Tooth) dri-ves, it can provide the widest rangeof standard chains and sprockets, aswell as custom designed chains andsprockets to respond to clients’exact requirements.

IMPROVING TAKE OUT ARMPERFORMANCE

IS machines rely on take outarms to efficiently and accuratelytransfer hollow glassware from themould to the dead plate. Whenfunctioning properly, the take outarm is synchronized with blowmoulds and glassware is uniformlyspaced on the conveyor. As produc-tion rates and line speeds increase,the proper functioning of the takeout arm becomes especially critical.A common problem with belt dri-ven take out arms is the loss of syn-

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chronization due to belt slip or fail-ure. This results in irregular productspacing, increased breakage,decreased throughput, andincreased maintenance downtime.

Working jointly with glassindustry engineers, RamseyProducts has developed a newsolution that greatly extends thelife of take out arm drives.Utilizing high performance RPVsilent chain in place of heat sensi-tive drive belts, Ramsey’s take outarm drives can provide more than10 times the life of a typical beltdriven arm. And because Ramseydrives are made from hardenedsteel components, stretch is elimi-nated and precision registration is

maintained throughout the life of adrive. The bottom line is a solutionthat provides years of trouble freeservice compared to only weeks ormonths. Downtime and mainte-nance costs are reduced, whileproduction output is increased.

Ramsey take out arms … take outdowntime

Ramsey take out arm drives areavailable in component kits forretrofitting in existing take out armhousings, or as a complete newassembly. Both kits and completetake out arms utilize high perfor-mance RPV silent chain andsprockets to greatly extend drivelife and dramatically reduce main-

tenance costs. Field tests haveshown that Ramsey take out armdrive life is often more than 10times that provided by drivesusing heat sensitive belts.Moreover, with Ramsey take outarm drives, the need for frequent

adjustment is virtually eliminated.Drives can be equipped withoptional shear pin sprockets to pro-vide overload protection, and allRamsey take out arms are dynami-cally tested prior to shipment.

Features:• fully compatible with most IS

machines;• greatly improved drive life;• reduced downtime and mainte-

nance;• complete drive or retrofit kits

available;• suitable for 4.25” to 9.25” bottle

spacing;• built-in overload protection

option;• fully tested before shipment.

Take out arm retrofit kits save money

Ramsey retrofit kits allow takeout arms from other manufacturersto be converted to RPV silent chaindrives. Kits provide all the internalcomponents necessary to convertan existing take out arm to aRamsey chain driven take arm. Thekit is installed in an existing takeout arm housing, so there is no needto buy a new housing. This pro-vides an economical alternative forcustomers who wish to improve theperformance of existing take outarms, rather than purchasing a com-plete new drive unit. Kits are avail-able to convert take out arms frommost major manufacturers.

Complete take out arms fit most IS machines

Ramsey take out arm systemsare complete drive solutions. Theyare designed to completely replacealternative take out arms, and areshipped ready for use in their owndrive housing. Because they aredesigned specifically for use with


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Retrofit kits convert older, belt driven take out arms to high performance RPV chain drives


high performance RPV chain andsprockets, Ramsey take out armsystems are often more compactthan take out arms from other man-ufacturers.

Payback time measured in monthsTake out arm malfunction, or

failure, leads to costly downtime,product loss, and maintenance.Because Ramsey drives provideextended, maintenance free drivelife, all these costs are greatlyreduced. In many cases, take outarms retrofitted with Ramsey drives produce a positive return on investment in only a fewmonths. With this kind of results,it is often easy to justify upgradingexisting drives.

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How much can be saved?Because they last longer,

Ramsey drives can dramaticallyreduce the costs associated withfrequent belt drive replacement.How often do you have to replacetake out arm drive belts? Examinethe charts provided to estimate howmuch you can save by retrofittingwith a Ramsey drive.

Proven resultsYears of testing on high produc-

tion glass lines have shown that nobelt driven take out arm providesthe durability and life of a Ramseytake out arm drive. Ramsey drivesoutlast even the highest quality beltdrive. This directly translates togreatly extended periods of mainte-nance free, trouble free operation.

In addition to being field-testedand field proven, each Ramseytake out arm is dynamically testedin our production test facilitybefore shipment. ■

Results based on retrofitted 61/4” Ramsey take out arm kit in a

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HE COMPANY AND ITS DIVISIONSLuben Glass was founded in 1984 by Francesco

Moschini, and started its activities dealing mainly in thesupply of spare parts for IS machines and in the produc-

tion of lubricants for the glass industry. Over the years, LubenGlass has affirmed itself on both national and international mar-kets, also thanks to investments, which culminated in an officededicated to design, consultation and new product R&D. Thisattention to production, together with a versatile operativeapproach, is characteristic of all Luben Glass brand products.

MechanicalThe Luben Glass mechanical division was added to meet

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components for IS machines. Thanks to the workof Luben Glass’ skilled technicians, the companycan supply standard articles and/or custom-madearticles as per client specifications, always ensur-ing top quality end products. The use of superior

quality materials, the design andproduction control phases usingstate-of-the-art technology are theunmistakeable strong points of theLuben Glass mechanical division.

The solid and long-lasting part-nership between Luben Glass andO.M.C.A. have enabled the compa-ny to satisfy clients’ demands interms of quality and price.

ChemicalThe chemical division was

added for the production of highquality lubricants for the glassindustry.

Our products meet the needs ofthe hot end - with Katlube, lubricantfor blades, and Lubenol & Catalistdelivery treatment - and of the coldend with P-25 cold treatment.

Through its state-of-the-art chem-istry laboratory, the Luben Glassproduction division can count onequipment capable of producing awide gamma of chemical products.

PlantsThe plants division enables the

company to complete the range ofservices it provides to glass manu-facturers. Luben Glass is able todesign and manufacture specificplants and machinery for the hol-low glass industry.

The plants manufactured for theglass industry are the result of qual-ity mechanical parts and the relia-bility of electronic components.Among the items produced by theplants division: the ultrasonicwashing machine for cleaningmoulds; the plant for the applica-tion of cold-end treatment on bot-tles; and Cubolux, the new revolu-tionary system for mould andplunger polishing, manufactured incollaboration with Arnmec Srl.

PRODUCTIONUS-4 ultrasonic washing plant

The advantage of ultrasonictechnology is complete freedomfrom corrosion on the surface of thematerial (steel, cast iron, bronze) to


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When Luben Srl (now known as Luben Glass)was set up in 1984, its main activities were thedistribution of chemical products to glass-works. Today, after almost 30 years, the com-pany founder, Francesco Moschini, a true gen-tleman with a extraordinary dynamism, wouldbe extremely satisfied to see how the companyhas grown over this recent period.Coming from the chemical sector, Franco (thename used by family, friends and those whoknew him well) started in the container glasssector as an agent for the commercialization oflubricants for moulds. And thanks to strong spir-it of enterprise he established, together with hiswife, Luben Srl. In just a few years, and main-taining its modest size, the company was ableto create a name for itself in the national market.The friendliness, competence and youthful spir-it of Franco made Luben become, over the years, a reference point for the numer-ous clients who were constantly looking for solutions to their problems. Over the years, Moschini expanded the company’s range of product for glass-works, starting to commercialize spare parts for IS forming machines. He wasalways ready to joke with his clients, often saying:” No problem, I can sell youthis, that and the other as well!”The spirit of enterprise, continuously on the move and always ready to joke,enabled Franco to develop new products and to look for new markets, consider-ably increasing the turnover of Luben Glass.An active sportsman, Moschini spent his free time running; which was probably the only thing that really tired him, but which also made him feel ener-getic and, along with the company of young people, animated by the desire ofhealthy competition. At work, he was able to transmit his enthusiasm and vitality to his collaborators,and always avoided conflicts, serious or not, with regards to the relentless pass-ing of time. Over the years, the company structure of Luben Glass has grown, and now hasabout 15 employees, with whom there has always been a relationship of esteemand respect. The business has grown and, thanks to the dynamism that Francohas transferred to his collaborators, Luben today has become an important activ-ity, always working to find new products (the company has many patentsdeposited over the last five years) in the sector for the production of diverseequipment and plants for IS forming machines.In 2010, the death of Franco left an incredible void both in Luben Glass as well as inthe glass sector. Now, the commitment of all those who work in the company is thatof continuing the positive trend of Luben Glass, developing new products and work-ing to the utmost to satisfy clients, exactly how Mr. Moschini always did.

Filippo Mombelli, Managing Director

A TRIBUTE to a true gentleman

Franco Moschino,Founder of Luben Glass


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Fax: +39 – 0373 – 278036E-mail: [email protected]

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be washed, thus allowing the pieceto maintain its own characteristics.

Total absence of scratchingcaused by abrasive products used intraditional sanding systems, and theautomation of the washing cycleenable the washed pieces to:• maintain their own characteris-

tics;• increase their working life;• cut down on labour.

When cleaning moulds with theultrasonic system, the dimensionsof the washed pieces are not alteredand, consequently, the weight of thebottle/article remains unchanged.This results in double savings onthe cost of the article and on the lifeof the mould.

Cubolux 6ST mould and plungerpolishing system

The patented polishing system ofCubolux enables to obtain perfectpolishing of the mould cavity with-out abrading the internal surface,thus maintaining shapes anddimensions.

Cubolux is the ideal machine forpolishing shaped and/or carvedmoulds; it enables the mould itselfto have a longer working life andmaintain its productivityunchanged over time.

Some of the main advantages ofCubolux are as follows:• easy to use;

• reduction in the wear ofmould cavities;

• ideal for polishing shapedand carved items;

• increase in mould life;• at the end of the cycle,

moulds can be used in pro-duction or stored withoutneeding any lubricationsystem.

IL 500 blade lubrication plant

This plant guaranteesmaximum reliability andefficiency as it comes com-plete with spares for eachcomponent, which can beutilized immediately in thecase of breakdown, orwhenever maintenance isnecessary. This means thata continuous work cycle ispossible without the need tointerrupt blade lubrication.The plant can be connected to aring circuit and is arranged torecycle emulsion.

Main characteristics of the plantinclude:• compact size for ease of fitting;• metal framed platform to support

all system components andenable easy movement using afork lift;

• stainless steel containers for stor-age and mixing of the product;

• pulse counter to ensure perfectoil dosages;

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ccording to the latest glassrecycling estimates[1] –published one yearahead of the official

Eurostat data more than 67 percent of glass bottles and jars werecollected for recycling in theEuropean Union in 2009. The fig-ures released by FEVE, the EUContainer Glass Federation, trans-late into about 11 million tonnes or25 billion glass bottles and jarsbeing collected throughout theEuropean Union, confirming thesteady and positive trend of thelast years (66 per cent in 2008[2]).

“Glass recycling increases each

year thanks to the commitment ofconsumers everywhere. Our indus-try is able to turn this waste into avaluable resource to make new bot-tles and jars because glass bynature is 100 per cent recycleable,”says Niall Wall, President of FEVE.

Recycling glass avoids the use ofvirgin raw materials, reduces energyconsumption and greenhouse gasemissions. Glass recycling con-tributes to creating and securingeconomic growth and local employ-ment in Europe because glass islocally collected, locally recycledand locally produced.

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FEVE

GLASS RECYCLINGINCREASES AGAININ EUROPEMaking the best use

of our natural

resources, while

limiting costs and

waste products, this is

what FEVE – the EU

Container Glass

Federation – aims at

achieving in the

European Union

member states. And if

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The act of recycling means thatglass producers can make use ofthe same materials over and overagain. This characteristic of glassputs the material at the centrestage in the ambitious strategy ofthe European Commission tomake the European Union a ‘cir-cular economy’ where recycling isthe key factor to waste reductionand where waste is considered as avaluable resource[3].

“I believe strongly in moves tomake Europe more resource effi-cient”, comments Linda McAvan –

Member of the EuropeanParliament for Yorkshire and theHumber. “EU Directives set out arequirement to increase recyclingrates as they will help to reducedemand for primary raw materials,to reuse valuable materials whichwould otherwise end up as waste,and to reduce energy consumption.This is fundamental to build a solidresource efficient economy.”

Linda McAvan is a Member of theEuropean Parliament for Yorkshireand the Humber in the UnitedKingdom. She is a Member of theEuropean Parliament’s Environment,Public Health & Food SafetyCommittee, and serves as Labour’sspokesperson on these issues. Shealso serves on the DevelopmentCommittee and as Vice Chair of theJoint African, Caribbean andPacific European Union Assembly.

These goals can be met onlywhere materials can be reused invaluable schemes or can be actuallyrecycled in closed loop systems likethose for glass bottle – which aregold standards in the matter.Materials that are down cycled foranother use than for the original one


Closed looprecycling means

a material can be reused overand over again in

a closed loopsystem like for glassbottles and jars. This

is key to a resource

efficient Europe.

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are ejected from the closed loop sys-tem and are often ultimately generat-ing waste destined for incinerationor landfill.

Hence the importance of review-ing and improving best practices incollection and treatment of keywaste streams as recently announcedby the European Commission intheir coming review of the‘Thematic Strategy on waste preven-tion and recycling’[4] foreseen in2012 which they hope will helpEurope achieve the long term goalof a recycling society.

References[1] Published on www.feve.org.

Where data 2009 were not available from FEVE sources,2008 Eurostat data were used.

[2] http://epp.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/portal/page/portal/waste/data/wastestreams/packaging_waste

[3] http://ec.europa.eu/resourceefficient europe

[4] http://ec.europa.eu/environment/waste/strategy.htm ■

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FEVE is the association of European manufacturers ofglass containers and machine made glass tableware.The members of FEVE produce over 20 million tonnes ofglass per year. The association has some 60 corporatemembers belonging to approximately 20 independentcorporate groups. Manufacturing plants are locatedacross 23 European States and include global blue chipand major companies working for the world’s biggest con-sumer brands.The Container Glass industry accounts for 60 per cent ofthe total glass production in Europe and is spreadthroughout some 160 plants, including Switzerland andTurkey. The EU is the world’s largest producer of contain-er glass. The glass container industry in Europe employs46,000 people.

As packaging, glass containers assure the preservation,safe delivery and attractive presentation of a vast array ofconsumer products, supplied to European and world mar-kets. Whether used for drinks, food, cosmetics, perfumesor pharmaceuticals, glass plays a vital role in supportingEuropean trade and commerce. Glass is 100 per cent recy-clable, virtually inert and preserves the original taste of theproducts it contains.

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North & Central: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands (aggregated)South & East: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia (aggregated)

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