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Interview 

MR. HEMANT KATHURIA, 

DIRECTOR, TAITON HARDWARE PVT LTD 

Hemant Kathuria leads the operations of Taiton in north and east 

India as Director. He has over 17 years of experience in the glass 

and architectural hardware industry. 

Headquartered in Hyderabad, Taiton has a pan-India presence of 

sales partners, sales and service personnel to carer to its clients. It 

has a wide product range for airports, hospitality sector, shopping 

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corporate offices and many more. 

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Interview• 2 

‘Need to focus on 

standards, guidelines on 

hardware use in buildings’ 

Taiton’s Hemant Kathuria Tells GB About 

Challenges In Hardware Sector In India 

Company has acquired 8 acres of land in Hyderabad to 

set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit which will be 

operational in the next couple of years. 

Hemant Kathuria, Director of 

Taiton operations in north and 

east India, speaks to Glass 

Bulletin on his experience at the 

company, projects he oversaw, latest 

trends and challenges in the hardware 

sector and the future plans of the 

company. 

Excerpts from the detailed 

interview: 

– Tell us about Taiton. 

Taiton is a growing brand which 

provides the largest and the most 

comprehensive product range that 

has been intelligently crafted to suit 

the modern hi-tech commercial and 

residential establishments. 

– How has your journey in the 

company been? 

My journey in the company has been 

very exciting, wherein, we have done 

research on many products and 

combined technology with innovation 

to develop the products which are 

technologically advanced, ergonomic 

and affordable. 

– Tell us about your product range 

and what sets you apart from 

other brands? 

We deal in wide range of products 

such as glass façade hardware 

wherein we have patch fittings, 

shower cubicle fittings, spider fittings 

and sliding doors, then we have door 

control hardware for wooden and 

metal doors, automatic sliding, swing 

and revolving doors, electronic locks 

for hospitality and residential sector, 

movable acoustic partitions, smart 

switch film, railings. We have also 

launched exclusive aluminium profiles 

for wardrobes, telescopic slim sliding 

and modern office partitions. Our 

wide range, quality of the products, 

our unbeatable service, our R&D and 

our dedication to develop and supply 

more beautiful and high-quality 

products sets us apart from other 

brands. 

– What is the latest trend in the 

hardware industry? 

There was a time when frameless 

glass was a trend in the market for 

which patch fittings were used to 

make fully transparent frameless 

façade. After more than two decades, 

the trend is now shifting from 

frameless towards aluminium framed 

with the introduction of slim sections. 

There are abundant opportunities to 

create beautiful interiors with slim 

aluminium sections and glass. 

– What are the products you 

launched recently? What’s next? 

Recently we have launched Luxury 

wardrobe and Partition systems under 

the Brand name “TAVIC by TAITON”. 

Here architects, interior designers 

and clients will get various colours 

and finishes option for sleek-framed 

wardrobes, slim framed telescopic and 

bi-parting sliding system (automatic 

and manual) and demountable office 

partitions. All aluminium sections 

provided by us are high quality 

anodized with our own branded 

hardware. 

There are a lot of next-gen products 

which are in the pipeline, you may 

follow our social media, Youtube and 

website to get latest updates about the 

new launch products. 

– Tell us about some of the most 

prestigious projects done by you 

We have a pan-India presence with a 

network of dealers, distributors, and 

sales and service personnel to cater 

to the demands of our prestigious 

clients. We have done some very 

prestigious projects such as IIM- 

Ranchi, Honda Bigwing showroom, 

Mercedes showroom, Numaligarh 

Refinery to name a few. 

– What should be the criteria to 

select good architecture hardware? 

It is a challenging task to select good 

architectural hardware as there are 

many options available in a wide price 

range. It is very important for the 

purchaser to have in-depth technical 

knowledge to select good architectural 

hardware. One should ask for product 

certification, cycle test parameter 

and material grade test reports while 

making a selection. Also, the process 

of manufacturing is important to 

know as the durability of the product 

is ascertained from a planned and 

correct process. 

– How do you compete with 

unbranded hardware available in 

the market? 

In the Indian market, unbranded 

hardware is generally of interior 

quality and there is very less chance 

of availability in the next lot. We focus 

on maintaining the quality of our 

products and supply chains. We also 

conduct training sessions for dealers 

and fabricators to educate them about 

the difference in quality of products 

available in the market. 

– What are the major challenges 

to India’s architecture hardware 

industry? 

Glass and hardware industry has 

witnessed tremendous growth in the 

past three decades, lots of growth 

is yet to happen. Good amount of 

work has been done on the usage 

of glass in buildings. Standards are 

in place. A book titled ‘Guidelines 

on use of glass in buildings -Human 

Safety’ was published in 2007 with 

numerous revisions and reprints. 

Unfortunately, negligible work has 

been done on the hardware side with 

respect to standards, specifications 

and guidelines of use of hardware in 

buildings. Absence of an architectural 

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Interview 

hardware suppliers association on 

the national level makes the situation 

confusing. 

– You have a smart digital solution 

for the hotel industry. Tell us 

about it 

In Taiton, we always adapt a futuristic 

approach while developing and 

introducing each and every new 

product. We had the smart digital 

solution for the hospitality sector 

before Covid, whereas other Brands 

are still seen struggling with the 

Technology part. We offer touchless 

check-in and room access solutions 

for hotel Industry where the room key 

is shared to the smartphone of the 

guest, which they can use to unlock 

their room. 

– What are your company’s 

plans to make quality hardware 

products in India? 

Following the Make in India approach 

by the government, we have chalked 

out plans to manufacture quality 

hardware products in India. We have 

already secured 8 acres of land in 

Hyderabad to set up a state-of-theart 

manufacturing unit which will 

be operational in the next couple of 

years. 

– What is the future of the 

architecture hardware industry in 

India? 

As I have already mentioned that 

the architectural hardware Industry 

has witnessed splendid growth in 

the past decade, credit goes to the 

architects and interior designers 

to incorporate the hardware in the 

designs and then the contractors 

for perfect execution. With the 

development in all sectors such as 

government, private, hospitality, 

healthcare etc. strong demand of 

architectural hardware has been 

created in the market which provided 

a window to a lot of regional players 

to grow which led to introduction 

of a lot of cheap, substandard and 

interior quality products in the 

market. Thankfully, the customers 

are getting more Quality conscious, 

and they demand for strong, durable 

and robust products. It is also noticed 

that product specifications are 

getting strict in the Govt. tenders 

too. Everything sums up towards the 

growth of the organised architectural 

hardware market. 

– What products are you 

exporting? 

We are exporting quite a few products 

such as digital locks, sliding systems, 

glass facade hardware, shower 

cubicle fitting, railings etc. to various 

international markets. 

Website: www.taiton.in 


Event 

Glass Bulletin Awards 2023: 

Celebrating excellence in 

Indian glass industry 

Prestigious Awards Ceremony Returns With Fresh 

Concept, Unmatched Energy 

The highly anticipated 5th edition of the Glass Bulletin 

Awards is set to take centre stage as a concurrent event 

alongside glasspro INDIA 2023. 

The Glass Bulletin Awards, now 

in its 5th edition, is gearing up 

for a momentous celebration 

of excellence within the Indian glass 

industry. As a concurrent event 

alongside glasspro INDIA 2023, 

this prestigious ceremony promises 

to elevate the recognition and 

acknowledgment of the industry’s 

trailblazers to new heights. 

Building upon the resounding 

success of its past editions, Glass 

Bulletin Awards has emerged as the 

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in the Indian glass industry to 

congregate, exchange ideas, and vie 

for the coveted accolades that mark 

the beginning of a journey towards 

unparalleled recognition. 

Since its inception in 2016, Glass 

Bulletin Awards, brought to you by 

India’s premier journal for the global 

glass industry Glass Bulletin, has 

been instrumental in celebrating, 

acknowledging, and honouring the 

exceptional contributions made by 

individuals and organizations in 

various realms of the glass industry. 

With the 4th edition of the Glass 

Bulletin Awards held in Mumbai in 

October 2019, the event witnessed 

an overwhelming response, uniting 

patrons of the Indian glass under 

one roof. More than 850 esteemed 

guests graced the occasion, adding to 

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Event 

Mr Gurmeet Singh, 

Chairman of FOSG 

Mr P Ganesh, 

Director of Glass & Glazing Systems P Ltd 

Mr Farhat Kamil, 

Director of Kaenat Glass 

Mr Sarjit Singh Kang, 

Chairman & MD of JK international 

FOSG 10th Annual 

Processors Conclave 2023 

Held In Goa, It Was FOSG’s First-Ever Conclave 

With No Sponsors, Media 

Only glass processors were in attendance so as to ensure 

more time to discuss, deliberate, plan and strategize the 

future course of FOSG. 

After the 9th FOSG Annual 

Processors Conclave at Amritsar 

in 2019 and thereafter the lapse 

of three years due to Covid Pandemic, 

FOSG hosted its 10th Annual 

Processors Conclave in Bogmallo 

Beach Resort, Goa, which concluded 

with grand success on 30th April 

2023. 

This conclave was the first-ever 

conclave with no sponsors, no media, 

no outsiders but only and only glass 

processors so as to get more time to 

discuss, deliberate, plan and strategize 


FOSG• 2 

the future course of the Federation Of 

Safety Glass (FOSG) in the interest of 

its esteemed members. 

The conclave marked FOSG’s 

largest-ever gathering since it 

began its journey in 2010, with total 

176 attendees from 86 companies 

participating. 

FOSG Chairman Mr Gurmeet 

Singh, in his presentation, highlighted 

the details of the activities done in the 

past year. He expressed his delight at 

the fact of 28 new processors joining 

as members during the year 2022. 

Some of the achievements 

during the year were: 

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Management committee 

strength increased from 12 

members to 18 members 

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Applied for anti-dumping duty 

on toughened glass from China 

for home appliances through 

one of the best law firms in 

India 

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Provided assistance to 

members for getting BIS 

certification through appointed 

panel consultant Aleph India 

QMS 

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Meeting organized with 

Union Minister for MSME 

Nitin Gadkari to address our 

concerns on the shortage of 

float glass 

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Filed submission with DGTR 

opposing anti-dumping duties 

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Iran & Bangladesh 

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Got QCO on float glass 

extended to April 2022 which 

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Took necessary steps to ease 

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Organized meeting with all 

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produce more of clear than 

tinted glass and to discourage 

exports 

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FOSG participated in the Zak 

Glasstech Expo in New Delhi 

The conclave also witnessed 

several informative panel 

discussions, besides presentations 

by individual members of the 

FOSG. 

Mr Sarjit Singh Kang gave 

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benefits its members’, Mr Subhash 

Jajoo on ‘Calculation for IGU, 


Event 

anchored the conclave and kept the 

event alive with their energy, passion 

and enthusiasm. 

The event saw record-breaking 

attendance and immersive 

participation by all members. The event 

came to a close with the summing up 

of the conclave by Mr Ali Kamil and 

a vote of thanks by FOSG Chairman 

Mr Gurmeet Singh. As a token of 

appreciation, a certificate towards 

furthering the objectives of FOSG 

was presented by the chairman to all 

participating member companies. 

On May 1, interested members 

took a trip to Belgaum to visit the new 

plant set up by Gold Plus. The visit 

was organized and sponsored by 

Gold Plus. 

Left to Right: Mrs Alina, Mrs Manpreet Singh Kang and Mr Ali Kamil 

processors to mention bite thickness 

in PI to customers’, Mr Sharanjit 

Singh on ‘Manufacturing and post 

manufacturing costs’ and ‘How to 

review, reduce and recover’, Mr Ashok 

Jain on ‘How to cater to increase 

in cost of inputs, rate of interest 

and energy etc’, Mr Sahil Singal on 

‘Method for calculating cutting waste’, 

Mr P Ganesh on ‘Consortiums: A way 

of tackling large projects’, and Mr 

Gurmeet Singh on ‘What help FOSG 

can take from CII for the association 

matters’. 

Young members Mr Ali Kamil, Mrs 

Alina and Mrs Manpreet Singh Kang 

–Vinod Tandon, 

Secretary, Federation of Safety Glass 

Mob: +91 9810176936 

Email: vinod.tandon@fosg.in 

Website: www.fosg.in 

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Event 

JINGLASS impressed at 

China Glass turnout 

Intelligent ‘Vulcan’ Series Proves Major Crowd- 

Puller 

Presented various products and arranged detailed 

explanations of product technology every day at the 

exhibition. 

JINGLASS participated in 32nd 

China International Glass 

Industrial Technical Exhibition in 

Shanghai in early May. The event saw 

the participation of tens of thousands 

of domestic and foreign glass industry 

manufacturers. 

During the exhibition, glass industry 

manufacturers from many countries 

visited JINGLASS intelligent Glass 

Tempering Furnace, known as the 

“Vulcan” series. 

Many customers also showed great 

interest in the iTemper intelligent 

control system, which indicates that 

more and more glass processing 

enterprises pay more attention to 

creating high-quality glass. 

JINGLASS adheres to the concept 

of technology innovation and is always 

eager to bring customer service within 

reach. In the exhibition, it not only 

presented different products but 

also arranged detailed explanations 

of product technology every day. 

JINGLASS always strives to provide 

customers with the best quality service. 

Email: young@jinglass.com 

Website: www.jinglass.com 


Event 

LandGlass features 

‘intelligent manufacturing’ 

at China Glass 

Presents Unparalleled Feast Of Industry 

Innovation For Peers & Clients 

Throughout the four-day event in Shanghai, the LandGlass 

booth remained bustling, with numerous intelligent 

interactions and splendid displays. 

On May 9, the 32nd China 

Glass concluded at Shanghai 

New International Expo 

Centre. LandGlass, with the theme 

“Customized & Intelligent Solutions, 

For Your Next Leap Forward,” 

presented an unparalleled feast of 

industry innovation for domestic and 

international peers and clients. 

On the opening day, under the 

guidance of Mr Zhao Yan, Chairman 

of LandGlass, distinguished guests 

such as Yan Xiaofeng, President of the 

China Building Materials Federation, 

and Jin Zhanping, Vice Chairman of 

the Chinese Silicate Society, visited 

LandGlass booth. 

They delved into the company’s 

customized, personalized glass 

tempering machine and smart 

factory solutions provided for various 

industries, including large-scale 

architectural curtain walls, new 

energy vehicles, and electronic glass. 

They also experienced the remarkable 

performance and diverse, scenariobased 

applications of LandVac 

vacuum-insulated glass. 

Throughout the four-day event, the 

LandGlass booth remained bustling, 

with numerous intelligent interactions 

and splendid displays. The ingeniously 

designed LandVac performance 

demonstration cabinets, and 

exceptional quality tempered glass 

exhibits for various industries not 

only showcased LandGlass’ innovative 

capabilities to global clients but also 

attracted numerous domestic and 

foreign customers for consultations, 

negotiations, and collaborative 

agreements. 

Consequently, LandGlass’ domestic 

and international sales teams signed 

large orders, achieving a recordbreaking 

sales volume for the 

exhibition. 

The successful hosting of the 

China Glass dispelled the gloom of 

the post-pandemic era, revealing not 

only the thriving vitality of China’s 

glass industry but also the diligence, 

intelligence, resilience, and tenacity 

of the Chinese people and the nation’s 

economy. 

As a leading enterprise among 

the SRDI (specialized, refined, and 

innovative) “little giants” in China, 

LandGlass will continue to collaborate 

with domestic and international peers 

and partners, converge innovative 

momentum, jointly shape industrial 

value, and embrace the glorious era of 

China’s high-quality development. 

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Website: www.landglass.net 


Event 

MAC GLASTECH at 

China Glass 

Features Solutions for Glass Industrial 4.0 

MAC provides professional automation solutions for glass 

deep processing to customers in more than 90 countries. 

MAC Glastech was in the 

bustling city of Shanghai in 

early May to celebrate the 

grand 32nd China International Glass 

Industry Technology Exhibition. 

Committed to promoting automation 

in the glass industry, MAC believes 

that with the fast development of glass 

processing technology, labour-free glass 

factories equipped with intelligent 

systems are coming up. 

These will take the place of the 

traditional heavy and dangerous glass 

processing and make it fully automated 

and digitised. 

Relying on a professional team in 

the glass deep processing industry and 

years of deep cultivation in overseas 

markets, the company has established 

a seamless connection between 

China’s high-end deep processing 

equipment and technology, as well as 

international customer needs. 

MAC continuously provides 

professional automation solutions for 

glass deep processing to customers in 

more than 90 countries. 

Its main products include fully 

automated warehousing systems, 

cutting systems, edge grinding systems, 

drilling and processing centres, 

integrated production technology 

for cutting, breaking, and grinding, 

cleaning machines, wiring, and 

automatic online equipment for 

loading and unloading. 

At the same time, MAC also 

provides professional solutions for 

customer factories, site layout design, 

automation control systems, and more. 

Except for these processing 

machines, MAC stresses its leading 

position on the full system automation 

and integration to MES/ERP. Its 

customized capacity on automatic 

storage, auto loading/unloading, sorting 

system, and MACsoft makes glass 

industrial 4.0 come true. 

MAC is always committed to 

supplying the most professional 

solutions according to different 

customer situations. Its global service 

and consultancy system will also make 

the communication easy and timely. 

MAC provides superior algorithms 

for different end-products processing, 

including architectural, appliance, 

solar and automotive glass processing 

solutions, as well as shower door 

processing solutions and MACsoft and 

MES system. 

The company relies on a global 

service network and focuses on overall 

solutions for pre-processing and deep 

processing, committed to providing 

more customers with effective highquality 

products and solutions. 

It provides: 

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BEIJING HANJIANG AUTOMATIC GLASS MACHINE EQUIPMENTS CO. LTD. 

E-mail: asia@hjglass.com.cn • Website: www.hjglass.com.cn 














Interview 

Mr. SUHEL KACHWALA, 

MD, FG Glass Industries Pvt. Ltd. 

“ 

FG Glass follows strict 

quality control measures at 

every stage of the production 

process and conducts regular 

audits and checks to ensure 

adherence to required quality 

standards and regulations. It 

has implemented initiatives to 

reduce dependence on fossil 

fuels and conventional forms 

of energy. 

“ 

FG Glass committed to 

promoting innovation, 

sustainability 

MD Suhel Kachwala Speaks To GB About His 

Vision, Plans & Business Practices 

A second-generation entrepreneur in the glass industry, 

the FG Glass MD credits strong support system within the 

family business for growth and success. 

In an interview with Glass Bulletin, 

Mr Suhel Kachwala, Managing 

Director of FG Glass Industries 

Pvt Ltd, spoke about his company’s 

commitment to delivering high-quality 

glass products and services, and the 

practices it follows to keep doing that 

while staying “ahead of the curve”. 

Excerpts from the interaction: 

– Tell us about FG Glass India and 

its products range 

FG is a reputable glass processing 

company that has been serving clients 

in various industries for the last 


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two decades. We are committed to 

delivering high-quality glass products 

and services, and take pride in our 

state-of-the-art production facilities, 

advanced technologies, and skilled 

workforce. Through continuous 

research and development, we stay 

ahead of the curve and offer our 

clients innovative and cutting-edge 

glass solutions. Our product range 

covers architectural, security and 

fire-rated solutions and each product 

is designed and produced to meet the 

highest standards of quality and safety 

and can be customized. 

– What is the vision of your 

company? 

At FG, we have a clear and ambitious 

vision. Our primary focus is to 

continue building a strong and 

reputable brand in the glass industry. 

Over the years we have invested vast 

resources to establish a brand image 

that is recognized for its quality, 

innovation, and customer satisfaction. 

As a result, FG is now ranked among 

the top glass processing companies in 

the country and globally across related 

industries. 

Our goal is to further expand 

our presence in new and emerging 

markets, while maintaining our 

commitment to delivering superior 

glass products and services to our 

clients. We want to be recognized as 

the leading glass processing company 

in the industry, with a reputation for 

excellence that is second to none. 

– What inspired you to join the 

family business and what changes 

have you noticed in the industry 

compared to the time when your 

parents started the company? 

I have always had a passion for 

business and technology, which led 

me to pursue a post-graduate degree 

from Boston. After gaining valuable 

academic and professional experience 

in the US, I made the decision to 

return to India and join my family’s 

business. I was inspired to take 

forward the legacy of our family and 

grow our business by leveraging my 

skills and expertise. 

Joining the family business in the 

glass industry presented a unique set 

of challenges, particularly in adapting 

to the different market dynamics in 

India. 

Since then, the glass industry 

has undergone significant changes, 

particularly in terms of technological 

advancements and growing demand 

for innovative and sustainable 

solutions. 

– What challenges have you 

faced as a second-generation 

entrepreneur in the glass industry 

and how have you adapted to the 

evolving market? 

As a second-generation entrepreneur 

in the glass industry, I have faced 

various challenges, but my confidence 

in our family legacy has been a 

driving force to overcome them. At 

FG Glass, we have a strong support 

system within the family business, 

which has been instrumental in our 

growth and success. We recognize 

that our company’s growth has been 

a collective effort, and we have been 

able to build a loyal customer base 

because of our combined efforts. 

In terms of adapting to the evolving 

market demands and technological 

advancements in the industry, we 

have remained agile and innovative. 

I have played a role in overseeing 

the finance of the company, as 

well as spearheading new product 

development ideas. In 2009, we took 

a significant step towards expanding 

our business by setting up a base 

outside India. Today, we export to over 

35 countries, including neighbouring 

and developing countries, and have an 

export house status. 

Our approach to developing 

new ideas and products involves 

brainstorming, market research, and 

a deep understanding of customer 

needs. 

– What are some of the prestigious 

projects you have done at FG? 

FG has undertaken several 

prestigious projects, covering airports, 

commercial and residential towers, 

hotels, hospitals, museums and 

government buildings. These ventures 

showcase FG’s architectural expertise, 

innovation, and commitment 

to excellence in creating iconic 

structures. From historical landmarks 

to cutting-edge designs, FG continues 

to leave a remarkable impact in the 

field of architecture and construction. 

– What initiatives have you 

taken to promote innovation and 

sustainability? 

As a responsible corporate citizen, 

FG Glass is committed to promoting 

innovation and sustainability in our 

business operations. We believe that 

we have a social responsibility to 

contribute towards environmental 

protection and sustainable 

development. To this end, we have 

implemented various initiatives and 

programs to promote green practices, 

reduce carbon footprint, and improve 

energy efficiency in our production 

processes. 

We are proud to have contributed 

to the industry and the environment 

by being a part of several projects 

and partnerships that promote 

sustainability. We regularly exhibit and 

promote our initiatives at conferences 

and industry events, and educate our 

clients and partners on the benefits of 

green practices. 

At FG we believe that sustainability 

is not just a buzzword, but a way of 

life. We are constantly exploring new 

ideas and technologies to reduce our 

environmental impact and promote 

sustainable practices. 

– How do you ensure compliance 

with quality standards and 

regulations in the glass industry 

in India, and what steps do you 

take to maintain consistency in 

your products? 

FG is proud to be one of the highest 

certified glass companies among 

processors in India and abroad. We 

have received certifications from 

IGCC and SGCC, which are American 

standards, and ASNZ certification 

for Australia and New Zealand. 

Additionally, our UAE company is CE 

certified. We have also contributed 

to the formulation of good practices 

for glass usage in sustainable 

environments as a part of the National 

Building Court. 

We have always been a forwardthinking 

company with an unwavering 

commitment to producing high-quality 

products. We never compromise on 

the raw materials or processes that 


Interview 

go into determining a good quality 

product. To maintain consistency in 

our products, we follow strict quality 

control measures at every stage of 

the production process. We conduct 

regular audits and checks to ensure 

that our products meet the required 

quality standards and regulations. Our 

team is also trained to adhere to the 

latest industry standards and trends 

to continuously improve our product 

offerings. 

– Can you discuss some of the 

most significant accomplishments 

and milestones that your 

business has achieved under your 

leadership? 

One of the key areas I focus on is 

building strong relationships with 

our customers and partners through 

effective public relations. This has 

been a major factor in the success 

of our business at FG Glass, and has 

helped me to generate sales and new 

business opportunities throughout my 

career. In fact, in the early years of my 

leadership, I played a pivotal role in 

securing the majority of sales for the 

company. 

– What is your vision for the 

future of the glass industry, and 

how do you plan to contribute to 

its growth and development? 

As a company, we are committed to 

staying up-to-date with the latest 

developments and certifications in the 

glass industry. We actively participate 

in conferences, particularly those 

related to façade and glass, both in 

India and overseas. Through these 

events, we are able to showcase 

our products and expand our reach 

globally. 

– What plans do you have for 

expanding your business and 

reaching new markets in the 

future? 

To expand our business and reach 

new markets in the future, we are 

constantly innovating and introducing 

new products that address the 

evolving needs of the industry. 

For example, we have recently 

introduced dynamic glasses and birdfriendly 

glasses that reduce energy 

consumption and mitigate bird 

impacts, respectively. 

We are exploring new markets and 

geographies to expand our reach. 

We are investing in marketing and 

advertising to increase awareness 

of our brand and products among 

potential customers in new markets. 

We are also looking at strategic 

partnerships and collaborations to 

enter new markets and reach new 

customers. 

– How do you balance the 

demands of running a business 

with maintaining a healthy worklife 

balance and what advice 

would you give to other secondgeneration 

entrepreneurs? 

To balance the demands of running 

a business with maintaining a 

healthy work-life balance, we 

prioritize sustainability and creating 

innovative products that drive the 

movement towards more sustainable 

architecture. Our factory has 

implemented various initiatives 

to reduce dependence on fossil 

fuels and conventional forms of 

energy, including a comprehensive 

water filtration system and zero air 

emissions. We also prioritize the 

safety and health of our employees, 

providing extensive training to ensure 

the safe handling of glass. 

As for advice to other secondgeneration 

entrepreneurs looking 

to take over their family business, 

I would say that it is important to 

prioritize both business success 

and personal well-being. Creating 

sustainable practices and investing in 

innovative products can help ensure 

long-term success while also making 

a positive impact on the environment. 

Taking time for self-care can help 

prevent burnout and maintain a 

healthy work-life balance. 

Website: www.fgglass.com 


Product Hunt 

Elle glass shower sliding 

system from Häfele 

All Components Concealed, Only Clean Stainless 

Steel Outline Visible From Outside 

Like a shot of espresso, a good shower activates your body 

and kick-starts your mind. 

An early morning wake-up call, a 

post work-out cleanse or a long 

thought generating cascade – a 

shower can mean different things at 

different moments of the day based 

on what you desire. A need for such 

versatility is fulfilled by Häfele’s 

shower solutions range which helps 

unlock the maximum potential of your 

bathroom space. 

Promising the highest level of 

tranquillity and rejuvenation, Häfele 

presents to you Elle Shower Sliding 

Solution. The word ‘Elle’, equivalent 

to beautiful in the Greek language is 

befitting for this new shower sliding 

system that delivers on aesthetical 

design, combining beauty and 

elegance. All the components of the 

system are concealed behind the 

track, and hence all you can see is the 

clean Stainless-Steel outline of the 

track, from the outside. 

The Stainless Steel 304 material 

used in the construction of the 

different components of this system 

provide sturdiness; while the 

rollers made of Delrin featuring 

high tensile strength, impact and 

abrasion resistance grant your shower 

enclosure efficiency and durability. 

The impressive weight carrying 

capacity of 80 kg and a track length 

of 2500 mm proves sufficient to 

accommodate a sizeable shower 

area. To ease the installation process 

tremendously, the top track comes 

with a provision to install the fixed 

glass panel directly onto it thus 

negating the need for any separate 

pre-installation preparation. 

The timeless Stainless Steel 

Polish finish of the system beautifully 

complements a wide range of shower 

accessories and fittings from Häfele’s 

Bath Fittings Range, providing you 

the freedom to customise and create 

harmonious visuals and designs in 

your bathrooms. 

About the company 

Häfele India is a wholly owned 

subsidiary of the Häfele Global 

network and has been operating 

in India since 2003. The ability of 

the company to understand the 

diverse Indian market has made it an 

authority in the field of architectural 

hardware, furniture and kitchen 

fittings and accessories. 

Email: customercare@hafeleindia.com 

Website: www.hafeleindia.com 


Event 

Red Carpet & Glass 

Bulletin host gala dinner 

for Indian glass industry 

in China 

Evening of Networking, Innovation Sets Stage for 

Indian Industrialists at China Glass 2023 

Red Carpet Tours Private Limited, in collaboration with 

Glass Bulletin, continued its commitment to the growth 

of the Indian glass industry by leading a delegation of 90 

esteemed Indian industrialists to the prestigious China 

Glass 2023 event. 

In association with Glass Bulletin, 

Red Carpet Tours Private Limited 

orchestrated a spectacular gala 

dinner on May 6 at GOLDEN RIVER 

VIEW HOTEL in Shanghai, marking 

a significant milestone for the Indian 

delegation attending China Glass 2023. 

The dinner witnessed the 

convergence of around 150 guests, 

including the Indian industrialists 

and representatives from Chinese 

companies, who showcased their latest 


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products and technologies. 

Red Carpet Tours has been 

instrumental in fostering industry 

growth by organizing regular visits 

of Indian glass industry members 

to China Glass. These visits have a 

profound impact on the industry, 

providing a platform for networking 

and the exchange of business ideas and 

practices. 

With its well-managed itinerary 

and impeccable service, Red Carpet 

Tours ensures a seamless experience 

for over 100 visitors during each tour. 

The company’s attention to detail even 

extends to serving Indian cuisine to 

cater to the delegates’ preferences. 

During the gala dinner, esteemed 

guests were addressed by Ms Ashley 

Quan from Beijing Hanjiang Automatic 

Glass Machine Equipment Co. Ltd and 

Ms Claire Ho from Guang Dong Lifeng 

Intelligent Technology Co. Ltd. 

The evening was sponsored by 

Beijing Hanjiang Automatic Glass 

Machine Equipment Co. Ltd and 

Guang Dong Lifeng Intelligent 

Technology Co. Ltd, further 

emphasizing the collaborative spirit of 

the event. 

Red Carpet Tours Private Limited 

is a leading travel and tourism 

management company based in India, 

with registered offices in New Delhi 

and Mumbai. Known for its exceptional 

services, Red Carpet caters to various 

domains including trade fairs, 

corporate incentive tours, leisure tours 

(both domestic and international), as 

well as conferences, product launches, 

and regional meetings. 

The gala dinner organized by Red 

Carpet Tours, in association with 

Glass Bulletin, provided an enriching 

experience for all participants, 

fostering meaningful connections 

and paving the way for future 

collaborations between the Indian and 

Chinese glass industries. 

Website: www.rctrips.com 


Company News 

OFFICIAL PARTNER 

Alstone partners with 

Royal Challengers 

Bangalore 

The Partnership Involves Marketing Activations & 

Advertising Campaigns 

Alstone, the country’s premier metal composite panel 

brand, announces collaboration with Royal Challengers 

Bangalore as official partner for IPL. 

Alstone has been a market leader 

in the facade industry since 

the last two decades, providing 

innovative, sustainable, and nextgeneration 

cladding solutions. 

The company’s product range 

includes Zinc Composite Panels 

(ZCP), Aluminium Honeycomb Panel 

(Alcomb), Alstone Antiq, Alstone 

Stonera, Alstone Louvers, High- 

Pressure Laminate (HPL), and Fire 

Rated Composite Panels (FRCP). 

With a focus on quality and innovative 

design, Alstone has become a trusted 

brand among architects, facade 

consultants, and builders. 

Announcing the collaboration 

with Indian Premier League (IPL) 

franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore 

(RCB), Mr Sumit Gupta, Managing 

Director of Alstone Manufacturing 

Pvt Limited, said, “We are delighted 

to partner with RCB, one of the most 

dynamic and exciting teams in the 

T20 league. This partnership is a 

perfect fit for us as we both share 

a commitment of serving the best, 

always top on our game and always 

coming up with innovation. We 

are confident that this partnership 

will help us strengthen our brand 

presence and reach out to a wider 

audience.” 

The partnership between Alstone 

and RCB will involve several 

marketing activations and advertising 

campaigns that will be carried out 

across all touch points, including 

outdoor, digital, social media, radio, 

and print media. 

Speaking on the association, Rajesh 

Menon, Head & Vice-President of 

Royal Challengers Bangalore, said, 

“We are pleased to welcome Alstone 

to the RCB family. We always look 

for partners who share our values 

and vision, and Alstone is a perfect 

fit in that regard. We believe this 

partnership will provide Alstone a 

unique platform to showcase its brand 

and products to millions of cricket 

fans across the globe.” 

About Alstone 

Alstone is a leading manufacturer of 

cladding solutions since the last two 

decades. It has two state-of-the-art 

manufacturing in Dehradun, India, 

and Dubai, U.A.E. 

About Royal Challengers Bangalore 

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 

is owned by Royal Challengers Sports 

Private Limited, a subsidiary of Diageo 

India. It is a franchise cricket team 

based in Bangalore that plays in the 

IPL. 

– Lalit Midha 

Email: lalit.midha@alstoneindia.com 

Website: www.alstoneindia.com 


Company News 

Sisecam Chairman 

Ahmet Kirman elected 

‘Glass Person of 2023’ 

Award Recognises Long-Term, Significant, 

Valuable Contributions To Glass Industry 

Cavaliere Professor Dr. Ahmet Kirman, Sisecam Chairman 

and Executive Member of the Board, awarded ‘The Glass 

Person of the Year 2023’ by the Phoenix Award Committee 

for his contributions to the glass industry. 

Professor Dr. Ahmet Kirman, 

Sisecam Chairman and Executive Member of the Board 

Sisecam’s Chairman and Executive 

Member of the Board Cavaliere 

Professor Dr. Ahmet Kirman 

has been honoured for his long-term 

valuable contributions to the glass 

industry. 

The Phoenix Award Committee 

has bestowed on Dr Kirman ‘The 

Glass Person of the Year 2023’ award. 

Outstanding personalities in the glass 

industry have been awarded with the 

Phoenix since 1971. 

Accepting the award, Dr Kirman 

said, “Glass is a miraculous material 

that has no substitute. With a history 

of 5,000 years, glass has always 

been the most valuable material for 

civilizations. From this perspective, 

serving the glass industry is a great way 

of serving humanity.” 

“It is the most sustainable solution 

for mitigating risks, and it promises a 

brighter future. I am very honoured to 

be awarded one of the most prestigious 

awards of the glass industry,” he added. 

Phoenix Award Committee 

chairman Lincoln Brown explained 

that “it is the purpose of the Phoenix 

Award Committee to select, each year, 

a person now living, who has been 

active in and has made significant 

and major contributions to the glass 

industry”. 

This may be in the field of science, 

production or education relating 

to glass, and shall include glass 

containers, fiber glass, scientific glass, 

flat glass, tableware, art glass and 

electronic glass, he said further. 

Brown added that Dr Kirman 

had been elected for his relentless 

engagement not only for Sisecam but 

furthermore for the International 

Committee of Glass (ICG) together 

with Professor Alicia Duran, 

another strong contributor for the 

“International Year of Glass 2022” by 

the United Nations. 

Early April, the chairman of the 

Phoenix Award Committee visited the 

Sisecam headquarters to announce 

that Dr Ahmet Kirman had been 

unanimously elected by the committee 

to be the award. 

Dr Kirman thanked committee 

chairman Brown and Dr Diane 

Nicklas, who takes care of the 

organization of this honourable 

ceremony. The award-giving 

ceremony will take place in Italy on 

29th September 2023. 

Dr Ahmet Kirman, who has 

been serving the glass industry 

since 2006, has been recognised for 

his contributions many times. In 

recognition of his outstanding lifetime 

contributions to the glass science 

and technology, encouraging the 

exchange of knowledge and promotion 

of domestic and international glass 

community, he was honoured with 

the “President’s Award” by the 

International Commission on Glass 

(ICG) in 2019. 

ICG is the most reputable and 

recognized worldwide organization in 

the field of glass with representatives 

from thirty-three countries. 

Dr Kirman has been awarded the 

honour of “Cavaliere” of “the Order 

of the Star of Italy,” nominated by 

the Minister of Foreign Affairs and 

bestowed by the President of the 

Italian Republic, for his contributions 

to the strengthening of economic 

bilateral relations and mutual 

investments between Italy and Turkey. 

He has also been honoured by the 

President of Tatarstan with the “Medal 

of Valorous Labor” in recognition 

of his valuable contributions to the 

development of investments and 

economic cooperation with Tatarstan. 

Dr Kirman has been honoured with 

the “Medal of Appreciation” for 

his contributions to the economic 

development of the Targovishte region 

in Bulgaria. 

He was also awarded the “Chairman 

of the Year” at the Le Fonti Awards, the 

award platform of one of the leading 

economics media organizations in Italy. 

About the company 

Founded in 1935, Sisecam is a major 

global player in the fields of glass 

and chemicals. It is the only global 

company operating in all core areas of 

glass production – including flat glass, 

glassware, glass packaging and glass 

fiber. 

Website: www.sisecam.com.tr 


Technical Article 

© Edgetech 

Innovative glazing 

solutions for museums, 

art galleries 

Super Spacer makes ‘glazing art’ possible 

Super Spacer ® can lay claim to some very spectacular 

world premieres in facade technology in its list of 

references 


Edgetech• 2 

Ranging from the “most complex 

building in the world”, the 

Museum of the Future in 

Dubai, to the spiral glass pavilion of 

the Audemars Piguet Museum in 

Le Brassus – Super Spacer ® can lay 

claim to some very spectacular world 

premieres in facade technology in its 

list of references. 

The main reasons for this are the 

flexibility of the material during the 

production of free-form insulating 

glass and the high mechanical loadbearing 

capacity of structural glazing. 

“Architecture is the canvas for the 

stories of our lives,” Bjarke Ingels 

once said. He is not only one of the 

most famous contemporary architects, 

but also a very gifted storyteller. And 

he felt the real task of his profession 

involves turning dreams into reality. 

Whether it’s with the aid of Lego 

bricks or the digital version of 

‘Minecraft’, people wish to transform 

their fantasies into reality. In the real 

world, architecture is often, by its very 

nature, subject to limitations. 

This is why museums, concert halls 

and art galleries are so coveted in 

the architectural scene, since clients 

rarely impose limits on their designs. 

“Spectacular cultural buildings are 

tourist attractions and can become 

modern landmarks,” says Joachim 

Stoss, Vice President International 

Sales at Edgetech Europe/Quanex. 

Via the curved insulating glass of 

the Berlin-based company Döring 

Glas, which has been operating as 

‘vandaglas’ since 2021, the flexible 

Super Spacer ® is displayed in various 

museums; among other things, in 

sensational projects designed by the 

BIG Bjarke Ingels Group office such 

as the world’s first refugee museum 

FLUGT in Denmark and the art 

museum “The Twist” not far from 

Oslo. 

The supreme discipline of glass 

bending: Three-dimensionally freeformed 

insulating glass 

A short distance from Oslo, 

masterpieces by Yayoi Kusama, 

Fernando Botero or Olafur Eliasson 

await you on the grounds of the 

Kistefos Art Museum in the middle 

of the Norwegian forest landscape. 

“The Twist” closes the circular path 

through the sculpture park above 

the Randselva River. The spectacular 

90-degree rotation transforms the 

gallery itself into a sculpture. 

Döring supplied 10 quadrupleglazed 

insulating glass elements with 

a glass package that is 55.04 mm thick 

for the structural glazing facade. The 

free-form units are manufactured 

using SGG Climaplus Contour with 

Super Spacer ® TriSeal. A PVB film 

blocks the UV radiation to shield 

the artwork from sunlight. The IG 

elements cover a total area of 98 

square metres, the largest element 

covers an area of 5.2 × 2.5 metres 

© Tobias L Torjusen 

and weighs an incredible 1.2 tonnes. 

One of the largest floating art 

installations in the world, the “Salmon 

Eye”, which opened in Hardangerford 

in September 2022, is also located in 

Norway. Initiated by Eide Fjordbruk, 

the world’s first salmon producer 

to be certified for its CO 2 

-neutral 

production, exhibitions and events 

covering an area of 1,000 square 

metres and extending across four 

floors are designed to inspire and 

inform us about the topic of the 

“improved supply of our planet with 

sustainable seafood”. 

The double-curved, ellipsoidal 

shape is modelled on a salmon’s eye, 



the outer skin made of 9,250 stainless 

steel plates imitates the shimmering 

silvery fish skin. Despite its weight 

of 1,256 tonnes, the floating pavilion 

designed by Kvorning Design has 

an elegant and light appearance. 

vandaglas supplied seven curved 

double-glazed insulating glass 

elements for the exterior panes. 

These result in a total arch length of 

around 16.6 metres. The laminated 

safety glass “CurvePerformProtect” 

with Super Spacer ® TriSeal Flex, a 

spacer specially developed for curved 

glass, was used. As with the Kistefos 

facade, the panes are shaped threedimensionally. 

The number of glass benders 

actually capable of producing such 

insulating glazing in Europe is small. 

Carsten Kunert, Döring vandaglas’ 

Site Production Manager, describes 

the challenges: “The difficulty with 

parametric 3D freeforms is to break 

down the 3D file from the BIM 

modelling to the neutral chamfer of 

the glass. Before actually bending it, 

the dimensions of the individual glass 

blanks must be determined for each 

individual bending plane, while taking 

into account the glass structure. 

Moreover, we require individual steel 

bending moulds for these multi-axis 

bends for each glass, which support 

the glass packages that weigh several 

tonnes at temperatures of up to 650 °C 

throughout the entire process. It was 

only through the use of state-of-theart 

3D drawing programs, direct data 

transfer to precision machines for 

mould making in addition to digital 

3D measuring instruments that such 

complex shapes became possible in 

the glass construction sector. But 

despite highly intelligent simulation 

tools, the physical behaviour of the 

glass cannot always be precisely 

calculated. Spherical freeforms 

often require the use of trial-anderror 

bending tests as well as a large 

amount of experience.” 

Facade technology at the outer 

edges of what is possible 

The Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet 

in Brassus, a small town more than 

1,000 metres above sea level in the 

Swiss Jura Mountains, aims to tell 

“the story of talented watchmakers 

who, for generations, have continually 

pushed the boundaries of their craft”. 

A glass double helix, that nestles 

in the landscape like a giant watch 

spring and is connected to the historic 

building where Audemars Piguet was 

founded in 1875, forms the heart of 

the new museum. Viewed from the 

outside, the curved all-glass facade, 

the 470-tonne greened steel roof, and 

the striking sunshade louvre fashioned 

from untreated brass determine its 

appearance. 

The pavilion takes the concept of 

structural glazing to the technological 

extreme in an unprecedented 

manner. In the absence of additional 

supports or stiffeners, the 101 curved, 

trapezoidal elements of the glass 

facade bear the loads. To achieve 

this, the insulating glass units are 

bonded at the top and bottom in 

specially manufactured steel shoes 

using a high-modulus silicone sealant. 

Injection mortar prevents the glass 

edge and steel from touching. 

The realisation of this vision 

was preceded by an intensive, 

technologically challenging 

collaboration between the BIG design 

team, the structural engineers from 

Lüchinger+Meyer Bauingenieure, 

the facade specialists FRENER + 

REIFER and the glass manufacturer 

SFL Glastechnik as the main 

protagonists, as well as countless 

load tests – involving loads of up to a 

maximum of 80 tonnes - and ageing 

tests. 

In view of the harsh microclimate 

in the Vallée de Joux, snow loads of 

more than 5 kN/m 2 and minimum 

temperatures of well below minus 20 °C 

had to be taken into account in the 

construction. In addition, the facade 

had to meet the Swiss Minergie 

standard for energy efficiency. The 

triple glazed insulating glass was 

produced to achieve a Ug value of 

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© Giovanni Galanello

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0.5 W/(m²K). 

The sizes of the insulating glass 

units range from 2.4 m x 1.5 m to 

2.4 m x 5.5 m. Although only four 

different bending radii were required, 

each unit is unique due to the 

fact that the top and bottom edges 

followed the natural course of the 

terrain. 

The thickness of the laminated 

glass structure of the interior walls 

increases from the outside to the 

centre of the spiral up to 66 mm, 

consisting of up to 5 x 12 mm layers 

plus SGP film. The glass packages of 

the exterior facade are each 96.5 mm 

thick. The inner, load-bearing pane 

consists of triple laminated 12 mm 

solar control glass SunGuard ® SNX 

60/28 float glass with a SGP film, the 

middle 8 mm pane is unlaminated 

and the outer pane is 2 x 8 mm 

laminated glass. SFL Glastechnik 

chose the Super Spacer ® TriSeal 

Flex TM in black as the spacer. 

“While it’s true that thick glass 

packages only slowly heat up in the 

summer, it is intensive nevertheless. 

The partial shading of the glass by 

trees and other obstacles can lead to 

high temperature differences in the 

glass and thus to different degrees 

of expansion,” explains Christoph 

Rubel, European Technical Manager 

at Edgetech, and continues: “Due the 

fact the thick glass structure is very 

stiff, the edge sealant must absorb 

any change in pressure in the space 

between the panes using spacers and 

silicone sealant.” 

What’s more, curved glass is in 

itself stiffer than flat glass and thus 

even higher climatic loads act on the 

edge seal in the space between the 

panes. Joachim Stoss explains the key 

advantage of the main material of a 

Super Spacer ® : “The structural foam 

made of silicone is flexible, offers 100 

percent resilience and can absorb 

even the highest mechanical loads. 

This ensures the tightness of the edge 

seal, which is of course a necessary 

property of every IGU. But due to 

the enormous value of the glasses 

made for this project it was especially 

important to prevent moisture from 

penetrating into the space between 

the glass panes and impairing their 

transparency.” 

Whether in the Swiss mountains, 

in Norway’s arctic climate, or in a 

hot desert climate, the edge seal 

of structural insulating glass units 

must withstand all mechanical forces 

caused by temperature changes, wind 

and gravity without exception. 

The fact that Super Spacer ® 

TriSeal withstand even the greatest 

loads without any problems has been 

proven in a hurricane simulator at 

a wind speed of 350 kilometres per 

hour subject to positive pressure and 

at a wind speed of 395 kilometres per 

hour under suction. Christoph Rubel 

explains: “Rigid spacers form a sharp 

edge in the edge seal when a certain 

pressure load has been exceeded, at 

which the glass can break. A flexible 

spacer also makes the edge seal 

flexible and dramatically reduces the 

risk of breakage here.” 

About Edgetech Europe GmbH, 

A Part of Something Bigger 

Edgetech Europe GmbH, located 

in Heinsberg, Germany, is a fully 

owned subsidiary of Quanex Building 

Products Corporation, (NYSE: NX) a 

global, publicly traded manufacturing 

company primarily serving OEMs 

in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, 

refrigeration and outdoor products 

markets. 

Charlotte Hawkes 

Email: info@edgetech-europe.com 

Website: www.quanex.com 



Glaston committed to set 

science-based emission 

reduction targets 

To Cover Greenhouse Emission Reduction From 

Own Operations & Whole Supply Chain 

Glaston has delivered a letter of commitment to the 

international Science Based Targets (SBTi) initiative and 

has started working on near-term company-wide emission 

reduction targets in line with the SBTi’s criteria. 

The new targets will be submitted 

to the SBT climate organization 

for validation and they cover the 

reduction of greenhouse gas emissions 

from both Glaston’s own operations 

and the whole supply chain. 

One of the focus areas in Glaston’s 

strategy is sustainable business. 

Last year, the company took a major 

step forward in reducing its carbon 

footprint by achieving its first emissions 

reduction target: 

Reducing the CO2 emissions from 

Glaston’s own operations by 50% in 

relation to net sales compared to the 

2020 level. 

The company is currently working 

on setting the next emissions target 

covering the emissions from the 

entire value chain. In line with the 

SBT initiative, it will be determined 

in such a way that it supports the goal 

of the Paris Agreement to limit global 

warming to 1.5 °C. 

By signing the letter of commitment, 

Glaston has joined the growing number 

of companies that commit to setting 

science-based emissions reduction 

targets. 

Focus on reducing the electricity 

consumption of products 

Glaston sees the promotion of 

sustainable development as an 

opportunity, and as a frontrunner in 

its industry, the company wants to be 

involved in developing energy-efficient 

and carbon-neutral societies of the 

future. 

Glass processed with Glaston’s 

machinery are used in the 

architectural glass, automotive glass, 

solar energy, and display industries. 

Most of the glass produced using the 

company’s technology is supplied to 

the construction industry. 

“Glass plays a key role in achieving 

the energy efficiency targets for 

buildings in both new and renovation 

construction, and the technologies 

we have developed enable the 

production of more energy-efficient 

glass structures. In addition, tempered 

or heat-strengthened glass is a key 

component of solar panels, and thereby 

we are enabling the growth of solar 

energy and emission-free electricity 

production,” Glaston’s CEO Anders 

Dahlblom said. 

“As glass production processes 

consume electricity, commitment to 

the SBT initiative challenges us to 

develop even more energy-efficient 

equipment for our customers. 

Emissions in our value chain 

are increased particularly by the 

growth in the sales volume of the 

continuous mode solar glass processing 

equipment,” he said. 

“On the other hand, it is precisely 

the end products of these processes, 

solar panels that significantly 

contribute to the green transition. We 

also want to encourage our customers 

and suppliers to set themselves 

emissions reduction targets since 

working together is the only way 

we can achieve decisive results,” 

Dahlblom added. 

The Science Based Targets initiative 

SBTi is a collaboration between the 

World Resources Institute (WRI), the 

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), 

the United Nations Global Compact, 

and the Carbon Disclosure Project 

(CDP). Companies committed to the 

initiative set science-based emissions 

reduction targets for their operations in 

accordance with the Paris Agreement, 

which support measures to limit global 

warming to 1.5 °C. 

About Glaston 

Glaston is the glass processing 

industry’s innovative technology 

leader supplying equipment, services 

and solutions to the architectural, 

automotive, solar energy, and display 

industries. 

Email: info@glaston.net 

Website: www.glaston.net 



LandGlass double curvature 

glass tempering solution 

Draws Upon Its Vast Experience In Large, 

Complex Curved Glass Tempering 

LandGlass tackled the greatest difficulty in fabricating 

large tempered double-curved, laminated insulating glass 

units in Hong Kong’s future architectural landmark. 

As a globally renowned 

architectural firm, Zaha 

Hadid Architects consistently 

create unforgettable, audacious 

designs, which embody Zaha Hadid’s 

revolutionary explorations of urban 

life and architectural aesthetics. 

2 Murray Road, Hong Kong’s future 

architectural landmark, is designed 

by Hadid’s close friend and partner, 

Patrik Schumacher. The building’s 

elegant, intricate curved façade is one 

of its distinguishing features, yet the 

production of these large curved glass 

façade poses significant challenges for 

contractors and suppliers. LandGlass 

tackled the greatest difficulty in 

fabricating these tempered doublecurved, 

laminated insulating glass 

units. 

These complex, double-curved 

glass units consist of four glass panels, 

arranged in the following sequence 

from the inside out: two ultra-white 

SGP laminated panes, air space, and 

two double-silver Low-E ultra-white 

SGP laminated glass panels. 

This posed several questions: How 

to accurately obtain the unfolding 

dimensions of each curved glass 

panel? How to quickly and uniformly 

heat the double-silver Low-E glass? 

How to choose the best process 

to ensure the precise shaping and 

tempering of the glass, while ensuring 

the consistency of the complex curved 

shape? These became the three major 

challenges that had to be addressed. 

1. Accurately obtaining the 

unfolding dimensions of each curved 

glass panel 

The entire building features over 

10,000 large curved glass panels, 

each with slight variations in size 

and shape depending on its location. 

In total, there are hundreds of 

different sizes and curvatures. So, 

how can one accurately determine 

the unfolding dimensions of each 

glass panel? Drawing upon years 

of experience in large and complex 

curved glass tempering, LandGlass 

has developed tailored software and 

proprietary design plugins to analyse 

model dimensions and radii. Through 

this process, LandGlass can obtain 

unfolding diagrams and dimensions 

for glass processing that closely 

approximate the actual shape. This is 

the crucial first step. 

2. Achieving efficient and uniform 

heating of double-silver Low-E ultraclear 

glass 

The double-silver Low-E glass 

features a low emissivity rate of 

less than 0.05 and a surface area 

exceeding 10 square metres, which 

poses a significant challenge in 

achieving uniform heating, efficiency, 

and integrity of the Low-E film after 

heating. To overcome this obstacle, 

LandGlass employed its forced 

convection heating technology, which 

has been awarded the National Patent 

Gold Award. Supplemented by nonlinear 

temperature control and other 

patented innovations, the technology 

ensures precise, uniform heating of 

the glass, laying the foundation for 

subsequent bending, shaping, and 

tempering processes. 

3. Forming the complex doublecurved 

surfaces 

Tens of thousands of large curved 

glass panes, with hundreds of 

different dimensions and curvatures, 

would require a substantial 

expenditure of mould costs, mould 

consumables, and labour and material 

expenses during the commissioning 

process if each piece were to be 

formed using conventional moulds. 

Given these considerations, the 

research and development team opted 

for a highly flexible, precise, and easily 

controlled soft shaft bending process. 

During the shaping process, 

inputting the unfolding diagram of 

the double-curved glass into the 

computer yields the position data for 

each glass point, and the automatic 

control system drives the soft-axis 

motor to achieve the desired shape. 

With the successful adjustment of 

the curvature, the optimal tempering 

process parameters are set, and each 

flawless, large double-curved, bent 

tempered glass pane, tailored for the 

construction of 2 Murray Road, is 

meticulously crafted. 

As architectural aesthetics and 

public taste continue to evolve, the 

emergence of technologically-driven 

structures and designs, such as 

Beijing Daxing International Airport, 

Crescent Moon Tower in Dubai, 

and Capital Gate in Abu Dhabi, 

increasingly encourage producers 

in the glass processing industry to 

embrace change. LandGlass invites all 

to explore the future and challenges 

of glass tempering together. 

Email: marketing@landglass.com 

Website: www.landglass.net 



In Glaston GLASS’WASHER machines, the drying zone will 

automatically be switched off as soon as the glass plate 

has been dried and left this section. 

Strategies to minimize 

costs in insulating glass 

production 

Main Driver In Today’s IG Production Is The Need 

To Reduce TCO 

Prices for float glass have gone up considerably since 

the beginning of the energy crisis due to the high energy 

needed to produce it. 

As float glass is the main raw 

material for insulating glass 

(IG), costs of IG production have 

increased drastically. 

If IG producers want to stay 

competitive within their markets, they 

need to look for other ways to reduce 

costs. Luckily, cutting energy costs is 

something that they can achieve today 

with the right and modern technology. 

The main driver in today’s IG 

production is the need to reduce 

the total cost of ownership (TCO). 

To achieve this, all steps of the 

IG production process need to 

be optimized. Otherwise, wasted 

improvement opportunities will show 

up in monthly energy bills. Let’s review 

the most important ones here. 

Glass washing and drying 

Let’s start with the glass washing and 


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drying process, one of the most energyintensive 

steps in IG production. If 

you use the latest and most advanced 

washing and drying machine, the 

drying zone will automatically be 

switched off as soon as the glass plate 

has been dried and left this section. 

If there is no glass to be washed 

or dried, the ventilation flaps of the 

blower will be closed. This results 

in up to a 25% reduction in washing 

machine energy consumption. 

The next target is to reduce water 

consumption in the glass washing 

process. This is achieved by using a 

closed water circuit with a disc filter 

system, reducing water consumption 

by up to 15 times the current rate and 

leading to additional energy savings. 

Conveyor systems 

Roller-driven conveyor systems are 

indeed more energy efficient than aircushion 

technology. However, if we 

include the high risk of scratching the 

glass – especially with Low-E coated 

glass – during the process, the costs of 

roller-driven conveyors are higher due 

to frequent glass quality issues. 

With Glaston’s modern air-cushion 

conveyor technology, glass quality is 

not compromised, allowing you to avoid 

remakes or reputational risks. 

Components 

In general, all component motors and 

drives should be efficient and stateof-the-art. 

Moreover, by using shared 

drives in modern IG lines, you can 

ensure that the only conveyor units 

running are those carrying glass at any 

specific moment. 

All others will be motionless. This 

reduces electrical power consumption 

significantly. 

During drive deceleration, it is good 

practice to convert kinetic energy into 

electrical energy and feed it back into 

the network. This allows energy savings 

of up to 20%. 

It is also preferable if the IG 

manufacturing equipment uses 

hydraulic and electric drives rather 

than pneumatic systems. These 

consume up to seven times less energy, 

meaning the facility can be operated at 

a significantly lower cost. 

Top-level efficiency with TPS® 

technology 

When improving the energy efficiency 

at your facility, a more radical 

technology update might be required. 

The most advantageous solution is the 

Thermo Plastic Spacer (TPS ® ) system. 

Glaston is the inventor of this 

technology, launched it in 1995, and 

has by far the most and longest-term 

experience with this system in the 

architectural glass industry. 

With TPS ® , IG manufacturers need 

only a single machine instead of several 

components to produce the IG units. 

The solution eliminates the need for 

other production machines, including 

bending, sawing, connecting, filling 

and butyl coating. Together, these 

systems need more electrical power 

than just one TPS ® ’APPLICATOR. 

The TPS ® system synchronizes 

several processes into one, making it 

possible to complete daily production 

earlier because of reduced cycle times. 

For example, if a considerable number 

of triple IG units can be produced in 

six hours instead of the previous eight, 

the savings is equal to two hours of 

energy consumption. 

The new and patented TPS ® drum 

pump system with a specially designed 

follower plate provides better insulation 

with its larger heating surface and 

avoids permanent heating up and 

down. This further contributes to 

remarkable energy savings. 

TPS ® ensures energy savings for end 

users, too. With its thermally improved 

edge seal for each insulating glass unit, 

less thermal heat is transferred to the 

outside and vice versa. Compared to 

IG units with conventional aluminium 

spacers, TPS ® units have a 12% lower 

U-value and a 60% smaller linear heat 

transfer coefficient at the edge zone. 

Summary 

The increase in government and 

private initiatives aimed at energyefficient 

buildings creates considerable 

growth opportunities for the insulating 

glass market – especially for triple 

insulating glass units. 

Although growing demand sounds 

positive for IG manufacturers, it 

implies an increase in production 

costs, too. Given today’s energy and 

raw material prices, even small saving 

measures can make a significant 

difference. 

With simple calculations, including 

cycle times, CO 2 

footprint, energy 

consumption figures and other 

parameters, it is easy to see how 

much more efficient state-of-the-art 

technology is. After all, we are in a 

competitive business where profitability 

depends on forward-thinking long-term 

investments. 

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Source: Uwe Risle, Glaston, 

https://www.glastory.net/ 

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Email: info@glaston.net 

Website: www.glaston.net 



Holger Brechtelsbauer has been a product manager and 

consultant for vacuum lifting equipment for more than 15 

years and recommends early and integrated process planning. 

Efficiency, automation and 

user-friendly processes in 

glass industry 

Sr HEGLA Executive Shares Insights On Perennial 

Topics About The Sector 

Improved efficiency, more 

automation and user-friendly 

processes are perennial topics in 

the glass processing industry. In this 

connection, Senior Product Manager 

for Vacuum Lifting Equipment at 

HEGLA Holger Brechtelsbauer 

answers a few questions. 

– What contribution can vacuum 

lifters make? What considerations 

do you recommend in advance? 

With modern processing equipment, 

off-peak times are already optimised 

for maximum efficiency and costeffectiveness. 

To ensure that the 

full potential of the systems can be 

exploited, when making an investment 

or reorganising it is valuable to take 

an early look at the overall processes 

and dependencies, including during 

handling. The approach is similar to 

those in other industries. 

Together with the customer, we 

start considering what a system can 

achieve under the best conditions. 

For handling, we then consider which 

pane formats need be processed 

and what the resulting weights are. 

Experience shows that some operating 

companies are reluctant to deviate 

from the maximum sizes and are 

inclined to cover the entire spectrum 

with large and therefore, oversized, 

vacuum lifting equipment. 

Evaluations indicate, however, that 

in everyday operations, small glass 

units generally dominate. The aim 

should thus be to rapidly move exactly 

this 85 to 90 per cent of panes onto 

the system or back onto the glass rack. 

Lifting devices can then be chosen 

to carefully match this requirement, 

ensuring they are ergonomically and 

optimally integrated for these tasks 

and are not oversized. 

Combined with a suitable 

lightweight craneway, for example, 

this lays the foundation for meeting 

the possible cycle times of systems. 

The remaining 5 to 10 per cent of 

large panes are not ignored in this 

design either. There is often an indoor 

crane which can be linked up with an 

additional lifting device for the heavier 

units. 

Alternatively, lightweight craneways 

can be designed with multiple crane 

bridges. In any event, it always pays to 


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A lifting device should never be oversized. Instead, it should 

be chosen to handle the smaller panes that make up 85 to 90 

per cent of everyday operations in a way that is user friendly 

and offers maximum operating convenience, freedom of 

movement and ergonomic support. 

Pillar-guided lifting devices provide maximum stability of 

movement, safety and ergonomics thanks to user-friendly 

load control. 

Chain-guided lifting devices, which may be mounted to a 

slewing crane or lightweight craneway to make them suitable 

for use in handling, offer additional flexibility. 

supplement a processing system with 

adapted vacuum lifting technology. 

– The glass processing industry 

has to handle increasingly heavy 

and large panes, which is often a 

challenge to machine operators. 

What needs to be considered 

when choosing a handling device 

when it comes to safety and user 

friendliness? 

Operator safety is obviously the first 

thing you need to consider when 

choosing a vacuum lifter. It’s also nonnegotiable. 

On top of that, ergonomic 

functionality should confirm at 

all times to employees that they 

are entirely safe and flexible when 

working with the handling device. 

The German load handling 

directive implementation law states 

that heavy panes start at a weight of 

15 to 20 kg. The handling devices for 

these weights can usually be moved 

manually in a lightweight craneway 

and provide support. The load control 

of the suction device has a key 

influence on both ergonomics and 

operator convenience. 

The current trend is towards pillarguided 

vacuum lifting equipment, 

where a torsion-resistant aluminium 

pillar ensures high motion stability, 

"Traditional handling equipment 

and operators will continue to 

have their place in increasingly 

digital and automated production 

processes. There will certainly be an 

increasing number of applications 

in which robots could be used as an 

alternative. However, glass weights 

and formats are increasing and 

becoming more varied at the same 

time, so there are limits." 

load control, positioning accuracy and 

maximum employee protection. 

– Where do you think the future 

demands on handling equipment 

with respect to increasingly 

digital automated production are 

heading? 

First things first – traditional 

handling equipment and operators 

will continue to have their place in 

increasingly digital and automated 

production processes. There will 

certainly be an increasing number 

of applications in which robots could 

be used as an alternative in order to 

further boost automation. 

However, glass weights and formats 

are increasing and becoming more 

varied at the same time, so there 

are limits. We are also seeing more 

transfer stations with shuttles and 

self-driving systems between different 

processing stations. But in existing 

buildings, this is often unfeasible 

due to space limitations. With this 

in mind, I can foresee intermediate 

steps of digitalisation. By scanning 

laser markings or labels, the individual 

panes and racks can be registered. 

The handling device will then be 

integrated into the communication 

flow as a direct and decisive link, 

contributing to an integrated overview 

and dynamic, flexibly adaptable overall 

processes. 

–Carsten Koch 

Email: carsten.koch@hegla.de 

Website: www.hegla.com 



Decarbonisation in glass machinery 

manufacturing 

How To Reduce CO2 Footprint As A Manufacturing Company 

Industry working group Research & Technology conveys various approaches that can be 

implemented in glass machinery manufacturing. 

The European Green Deal - 

climate neutrality by 2050 - has 

a massive impact on society 

and industry. European regulation, 

financial and capital markets, market 

perspectives as well as product 

branding and the handling of resources 

and nature are topics that companies 

have to deal with when it comes to 

their future competitiveness. 

There is no way around measures 

that serve to improve one’s own 

environmental balance. This is 

primarily a matter of reducing and 

avoiding carbon dioxide, not so much 

of compensating for it. 

According to the Greenhouse Gas 

Protocol - a recognised international 

standard for accounting and reporting 

greenhouse gas emissions - reporting 

for companies distinguishes between 

direct emissions from own combustion 

(Scope 1), indirect emissions from 

the purchase of grid-bound energy 

(Scope2) and other indirect emissions 

from processes and products caused 

directly or indirectly by the company 

(Scope 3). 

More transparency via software 

Not only the company’s own 

production, but also the climate 

footprint of its suppliers plays a 

decisive role (Scope 3) - especially with 

regard to the European Supply Chain 

Act. Siemens AG, a global corporation 

with 66,000 suppliers in 145 countries, 

is mastering this challenge with a 

software tool that Siemens developed 

together with the company ctrl+s. 

Suppliers go through an assessment 

that influences the company’s 

purchasing decision. By 2030, Siemens 

wants to reduce its upstream CO2 

footprint (Scope 3) by 20 per cent and 

be climate neutral by 2050. The aim 

is not only to evaluate primary data 

supplied by suppliers, but also to make 

suggestions to the supplying business 

partners as to what steps they can take 

to improve their own CO2 footprint. 

Two years ago, Siemens launched 

the carbon-reduction@suppliers 

programme. With the help of the 

Carbon Web Assessment Tool - now 

renamed “supplier+s” - Siemens 

asks its suppliers about categories 

ranging from energy efficiency, green 

electricity, economic options for lowcarbon 

electricity and low-carbon 


VDMA• 2 

heating and cooling, energy-efficient 

processes, logistics and the use of 

recycled products to business travel. 

Suppliers can enter both current 

values and target values for subsequent 

years. 

The system calculates an overall 

rating in percent from the individual 

entries and shows the deviation from 

the industry average. Since not every 

supplier already knows his processes 

so well that he could provide detailed 

information on them, the tool allows 

adjustments and updates at any time. 

The system uses model graphics, for 

example, to illustrate where further 

optimisation possibilities exist are 

and provides suggestions. In this way, 

it helps companies to continuously 

improve their carbon footprint and 

develop a Net Zero strategy. Siemens 

makes the assessment tool available to 

its suppliers free of charge. 

To enable other companies to 

manage emissions in their own supply 

chain, Siemens transferred the rights 

to the company ctrl+s at the beginning 

of 2023, which now offers “supplier+s” 

on the market. 

Reduce the power consumption of 

machine tools 

In the production of parts with 

machine tools - also in glass 

machine manufacturing - the focus 

is increasingly on electrical energy 

consumption according to Siemens 

Digital Industries. Not only because 

the associated CO2 emissions have a 

negative impact on the manufactured 

components. 

The rising costs of electrical energy 

are also making the production process 

more expensive. Reason enough 

to take a closer look at the savings 

potential here. The focus here is on 

the auxiliary units of the machines. 

According to a study by the 

Technical University of Darmstadt, 

these account for 80 per cent of the 

energy consumption over the life 

cycle of the machine. Therefore, the 

automatic shutdown of the auxiliary 

units during breaks already brings 

noticeable energy savings. Adjusting 

the speed of the auxiliary units to 

the respective machining situation 

by means of a frequency converter 

is another important lever. Finally, 

all measures to avoid “non-cutting” 

times of the machines - in addition 

to maximising productivity - also 

automatically lead to minimising the 

consumption of electrical energy. 

Digital twins for the “offline” creation 

of CNC programmes or features 

for quick machine set-up are thus 

further adjusting screws. The decisive 

prerequisite for taking concrete 

measures is not least the visualisation 

of energy consumption. 

With direct current to climate 

neutrality 

Making production plants more 

energy-efficient and CO2-neutral is 

another building block for a successful 

energy transition. DC grids enable a 

technological leap towards climate 

neutrality, resource conservation and 

grid stability. 

The latter is essential to ensure 

a reliable energy supply, even when 

using renewable energies. Factoryinternal 

DC grids can compensate for 

their fluctuations, absorb peak loads 

and make energy generated in-house 

from renewable sources available with 

a time delay. 

Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. 

KG was a partner in a cooperation 

project with 35 companies that 

looked at the possibilities of using 

DC technologies. The company 

offers system specifications as well 

as components and solutions for the 

construction and operation of DC 

networks. 

So, what does it mean to set up such 

a grid? The energy supplier continues 

to supply the company with energy 

in AC technology, which is converted 

into DC at the transfer point in the 

production plant. Adjustments are 

necessary for feeding in the energy, 

for switchgear technologies and 

protection concepts as well as some 

other components. Then an energy 

bus routes the transformed energy on 

to the consumers such as machines, 

vehicles or the technical equipment in 

the building. 

For years, some machines, for 

example injection moulding machines, 

have already been operating internally 

with DC technology. Furthermore, inhouse 

systems for energy generation 

and storage can be integrated more 

easily (for example photovoltaic 

systems or battery storage). This 

automatically reduces the power that 

has to be fed into the grid from the 

energy supply company for production. 

Other advantages are that valuable 

copper is saved, and the cross-section 

of the cables is reduced. Since the 

company can decouple itself from the 

disposal company, the internal network 

is much more robust and stable, 

storage systems provide the balance 

and dealing with EMC becomes easier. 

VDMA guideline as a practical guide 

The VDMA supports companies on 

their way to climate neutrality. The 

practical guide “Climate-neutral 

production - recommendations for 

action for mechanical and plant 

engineering” is available from the 

association (available in German 

language). It describes in eight steps 

how companies can basically achieve 

climate neutrality. The starting point 

is first the Corporate Carbon Footprint 

(CCF), which illuminates the current 

situation. 

Based on this, planning and 

adjustment of future emissions takes 

place by investing in more energyefficient 

production facilities. At the 

same time, a switch in supply from 

renewable energy sources can take 

place. In the long term, it is important 

to map the transparency of the CO2 

footprint in the entire supply and value 

chain (Scope3 - emissions). In the 

future, the digital product passport 

will store all information on the life 

cycle of a product so that customers 

and end consumers can retrieve and 

understand the production conditions. 

The VDMA has developed a guideline 

for determining the PCF, which is 

currently in the consultation phase. 

Email: gesine.bergmann@vdma.org 

Website: www.vdma.org 



WACKER expands silicone 

sealant production at 

Nünchritz site 

New Filling Line Will Fill Up To Additional 30 

Million Cartridges Each Year 

€20 million has been budgeted for the new manufacturing 

lines, which are scheduled to begin production in the fall 

of 2024. 

In response to growing demand, 

the WACKER chemical group is 

expanding its production and cartridge 

filling capacities for silicone 

sealants at its Nünchritz site. 

The expansion will increase 

the company’s capability to supply 

customers, who contract WACKER 

to produce ready-to-use silicone 

sealants for their direct sales. Some 

€20 million has been budgeted for the 

new manufacturing lines, which are 

scheduled to begin production in the 

fall of 2024. 

Construction is expected to start 

before the end of this year, subject 

to approval from the regulatory 

authorities involved. The expansion 


WACKER• 2 

project will create additional new jobs 

at the site. 

Construction silicones are in high 

demand. Silicone sealants provide 

fast, reliable, long-term sealing of 

doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms 

and walls. And they do more 

than simply protect critical building 

components from water, dust and 

moisture ingress. 

In times of climbing energy costs 

and continually increasing demands 

for energy efficiency, silicone sealing 

compounds are the product of choice 

in buildings to ensure comfortable 

interior surroundings and to minimize 

heat loss. 

In recent years, development has 

been particularly dynamic for alkoxy 

silicones. These one-component 

neutral-cure silicone sealing 

compounds release alcohol upon 

crosslinking which renders them safe 

to use. They can also be applied on 

sensitive construction materials such 

as natural stone or metal. 

Alkoxy silicones are therefore 

versatile sealants for interior and 

exterior applications. Significant 

growth rates are anticipated in the 

coming years. 

“WACKER is among the leading 

manufacturers of consumerfriendly 

silicone sealing compounds. 

Expanding production in Nünchritz 

will allow us to tap into new markets 

and strengthen our position as a key 

sealants manufacturer in Europe,” 

said WACKER Executive Board 

member Auguste Willems. 

The investment affirms the 

company’s commitment to products 

contributing to sustainable, innovative 

applications and solutions. “We’ve 

made it our goal to more actively 

promote products that support 

energy efficient, climate-friendly and 

sustainable construction methods. 

Our alkoxy silicones play an important 

role here,” Willems pointed out. 

The project plan at the Nünchritz 

site sees construction of a fully 

continuous compounding plant for 

silicone sealing products including 

expansion of the cartridge filling 

facility. The new production lines will 

be built next to the existing plants. 

“We will integrate the plants into 

our production process fully utilizing 

existing on-site filling capacities 

and logistics,” said Nünchritz Site 

Manager Jutta Matreux. 

The expansion project will 

significantly increase WACKER’s 

production capacity for silicone 

sealing compounds and cartridges in 

Nünchritz. Depending on the grade, 

the new filling line will be capable of 

filling up to an additional 30 million 

cartridges each year. Start-up for the 

new plants is planned for the fall of 

next year, pend-ing timely approval 

from regulatory authorities. The 

expansion will create several new jobs 

at the site, to be filled preferably by 

skilled workers from the region. 

The investment affirms 

the company’s commitment 

to products contributing 

to sustainable, innovative 

applications and solutions. 

“We’ve made it our goal to 

more actively promote products 

that support energy efficient, 

climate-friendly and sustainable 

construction methods. Our 

alkoxy silicones play an 

important role here,” WACKER 

Executive Board member 

Auguste Willems said. 

Silicone Sealants 

Thanks to their outstanding 

properties, room-temperature-curing 

silicone sealants can target a wide 

variety of sealing, bonding and coating 

applications. 

Construction silicones, for instance, 

are used for sealing bathroom 

facilities, windows and doors, masonry 

and natural stone joints and in 

aquarium assembly. Silicone sealants 

consist of polydimethylsiloxane, as 

well as a curing agent, fillers and 

additives. After the sealant has been 

applied, crosslinking starts. Depending 

on the nature of the crosslinker, 

byproducts produced during the 

curing process are small quantities 

of an amine or acetic acid or – in the 

case of neutral compounds – alcohol 

or oximes. As neutral cure sealing 

compounds, alkoxy silicones release 

alcohol upon curing. 

In 2020, WACKER began offering 

biomethanol-based silicone sealing 

compounds under the brand name 

ELASTOSIL ® eco. These pro-ducts 

differ from classic grades merely due 

to the source of the raw materials 

used. All other product properties are 

otherwise identical. 

ELASTOSIL ® eco sealants are 

certified to the REDcert2 standard, 

which ensures that renewable raw 

materials can be traced through-out 

the manufacturing process, from the 

production of important pre-cursors 

up to the completion of ready-mixed 

silicone sealing com-pounds. 

The fossil raw materials needed for 

production are replaced by biomass 

certified as sustainable. This makes 

ELASTOSIL ® eco the first generation 

of sealant manufactured without 

petrochemical derivatives. 

Email: florian.degenhart@wacker.com 

Website: www.wacker.com 



High impact strength with negligible in plane deflection after fracture and adhesion test 

(IS: 2553 (Part 1): 1990) 

Fractured Laminated Glass Specimens (plate model) after three-point bending loading; crack 

propagation view through targeted side of the specimen with 1.5 mm Aneeb “RKSMT-GCF” 

interlayer. [Flexural strength (N/mm2): 56.80] 

RKSMT-GCF Glass 

Solution by Aneeb 

Chemicals 

Photo Cross Linked Interlayer Based On UV 

Curing Technology 

Offers safe breakage and fragment retention, is durable 

and cost-efficient and the process saves energy and time. 

Aneeb “RKSMT-GCF” Glass 

Solution is a photo cross 

linked interlayer based on UV 

curing technology developed by the 

Department of Chemistry, Chaudhary 

Charan Singh University, Meerut, 

and the Department of Science & 

Technology, Government of India, 

under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. 

Aneeb Chemicals Private Limited 

has been granted a patent for the 

technology for the term of 20 years 

from March 7, 2017 in accordance 

with the provisions of the Patents 

Act,1970. 

This technology is environmentfriendly 

and offers several advantages 

over conventional curing methods. 

Aneeb “RKSMT-GCF” interlayer offers 

safe breakage and fragment retention, 

is durable and cost-efficient and the 

process saves energy and time. 

Aneeb “RKSMT-GCF” confirms 

to IS standard and is tested by 

government-approved test labs. 

;; 

No volatile emissions 

;; 

Room temperature operations 

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Rapid curing 

;; 

Reduced waste 


Aneeb Chemicals• 2 

UV-Visible absorption spectra of ordinary glass and 1 mm thick “RKSMT-GCF” interlayer glass laminates with reference to air, showing 

enhancement of UV absorption in the laminated assembly (UV cut off wavelength 380nm). 

Laminated glass (8 mm x 1 mm x 6 mm) passed Lead shot 

bag traction test as per standard ASTM E 2353-06 for 

architectural applications. 

Properties/Interlayers SGP PVB RKSMT-GCF Standard 

Density (g/cm3) 0.95 1.07~1.08 ~1.18 ASTM D-792 

Tensile strength (Mpa) 34.5 20 51 ASTM D-638 

UV cut off wavelength (nm) 310 380 380 UV-Visible spectrophotometry 

Glass Transition ( 0 C) ~60 - 45 Differentiated Scanning Calorimetry 

Decomposition Temp. ( 0 C) No Data available No Data available More Than 300 TGA Analysis 

Fracture & adhesion Test No Data available No Data available Passed IS:2533(Part 1) :1990 

Lead Shot bag traction Test No Data available No Data available Passed ASTM E 2353 -06 

Visible Light Transmission (400-800 

nm) % 

do do 98-99.9 UV-Visible spectrophotometry 

Adhesion (Boiling Water Test) No Data available No Data available Passed (no effect even after 72 

hours) 

IS:2533(Part 1) :1990 

Aneeb “RKSMT-GCF” interlayer 

is compatible with annealed as well 

as toughened glass and can be casted 

with variable thicknesses ranging from 

0.5 mm to 2.5 mm 

Aneeb “RKSMT-GCF” interlayer 

is Government of India approved 

technology and has many more 

benefits such as easy availability, cost 

efficiency, reduced production cycle 

time, energy saving during conversion 

process etc… 

Aneeb Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. have 

been able to carve out a niche for 

itself in this field and is considered 

a reputed entity. With diligence and 

trustworthiness, the company works 

with the aim to serve clients in 

construction, chemical, mining and 

many more industries. 

Its complete product range 

includes gypsum bonding and internal 

plastering solution, construction 

chemicals, concreate repairing 

solutions & tile fixing adhesives. 

The company has a team of highly 

experienced professionals and is 

equipped with advanced warehousing, 

transportation, and quality testing 

facilities. 

Email: info@aneebchemicals.in 

Website: www.aneebchemicals.in 


Product Hunt 

New LiSEC technology 

for perfect glass cutting 

Direct Cutting Technology Enables Rapid Cuts 

With High Precision 

The latest LiSEC float cutting technology went into 

operation at Arbonia Glassysteme GmbH in Deggendorf in 

February 2023. 

Experts from LiSEC product 

development, cutting foremen 

and operators from Arbonia 

together with cutting wheel consultant 

Peter Pokoern met in a one-day 

workshop to fine-tune the DSC 

cutting system. 

Arbonia Deggendorf - Quality under a 

new name 

Arbonia Glassysteme GmbH was 

founded in Munich in 1977, moved 

to the Deggendorf site in 1988 and 

in 2021 changed from Saint Gobain 

to the Arbonia Group - a focused 

building supplier for indoor climate 

and interior doors produced from 

wood and glass. 

Today, 160 employees in 

Deggendorf mainly produce shower 

glazing and laminated safety glass 

from processed toughened glass. An 

expansion of the product range to 

include doors is also in planning. In its 

main operations in southern Germany, 

Arbonia Deggendorf impresses with 


LiSEC• 2 

batch sizes from 1, customised 

products, special sheets and rapid 

delivery times. All of which resulted in 

the site generating 22.4 million euros 

in 2022. 

Using LiSEC cutting technology for 30 

years 

LiSEC machines have been used in 

production since 1990, whereby these 

were initially in operation in glass 

cutting. Today, in addition to the edge 

processing solution and an automatic 

feed, 3 LiSEC cutting tables are in 

operation - one of which that dates 

back to the 1990s. “The Deutsches 

Museum has already enquired about 

it,” jokes Matthias Baumgartner, 

Technical Operations Manager. “But 

the machine is still running and the 

service is spot on.” A further cutting 

table was replaced this year with the 

latest LiSEC cutting technology. 

First DSC-generation glass cutting 

table in Germany 

Arbonia aims to achieve three goals 

with the new glass cutting table: Fast 

cutting, top quality glass 

cutting results and high 

system availability. Precision 

cutting results require a 

lower grind addition, which 

reduces processing costs. 

High edge quality means 

less spontaneous breakage 

- and as such in lower aftersales 

costs. 

The “DSC - Dynamic 

Speed Cut” cutting system 

is the optimal solution for 

attaining these objectives. 

LiSEC “Direct Cutting 

Technology” enables rapid 

cuts with high precision, 

thanks to the direct contact 

of the cutting wheel with 

the glass combined with 

the high positioning speed. 

Constant oil level control of 

the cutting oil and runtime 

monitoring of the cutting wheels 

improve system availability. 

The perfect cut - and not just from a 

physics perspective 

Scoring the glass surface with the 

cutting wheel creates concentrated 

tension that reaches deep into the 

glass. If pressure is exerted on the 

glass edges, this tension leads to a 

smooth break along the scribed line. 

Applying cutting oil prevents the 

tension concentration from decreasing 

too quickly. 

Cutting pressure, cutting speed, 

cutting wheel angle and cutting 

oil quantity have been analysed in 

the workshop using a standardised 

test process. Polarised light made 

the tension distribution in the glass 

visible. A pressure gauge was also 

used to check the breakout force 

required to break the glass. This 

enabled optimisation of the cutting 

parameters for all glass thicknesses 

commonly used at Arbonia. 

Why is Arbonia Deggendorf keen to 

choose LiSEC? 

In the words of Mr Matthias 

Baumgartner, Technical Operations 

Manager: “Because the system works, 

because it is a system that has been 

tried and tested on the market, and 

because we have the advantage of 

close regional proximity. 

“The service response time is really 

good. If we report a problem in the 

morning, we often have a technician 

out the same day to assist us. And 

we also appreciate the reliability of 

the spare parts. LiSEC makes every 

effort to organise the parts - even 

when it comes to our oldest system 

- and to date they have always been 

successful.” 

“There is a machine for every 

processing step in the LiSEC range, 

and the company’s reputation is 

good. Reliability, user-friendliness and 

general system availability are spot on 

in all areas where we use LiSEC. And 

the company has also resolved the 

matter of standardisation; if you have 

had a LiSEC machine before, the 

menu navigation remains pretty much 

identical, which makes things more 

straightforward for the operators. 


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“An innovative approach was one 

of the most persuasive arguments 

when we opted for the new feed from 

LiSEC. For example, no one else has 

the flyover crane in their programme. 

We feel we are in good hands with 

LiSEC,” he added. 

Future-proof thanks to specialisation 

and flexibility 

Mr Baumgartner’s thoughts on the 

current situation and Arbonia’s 

strategy for the future: “The new 

energy prices have resulted in major 

changes to the market, making 

the production site more complex. 

Customers and product requirements 

are becoming significantly more 

complex, which makes it all the more 

important to respond as efficiently 

and flexibly as possible to new market 

situations with the latest system 

technology. The topic of automation 

and energy efficiency will be the focus 

of our strategy in the future.” 

About LiSEC 

With headquarters in Seitenstetten/ 

Amstetten, Austria, LiSEC is a 

worldwide group of companies that 

has for more than 60 years provided 

individual and comprehensive 

solutions in flat glass processing and 

refining. 

CREATING VISIONS, PROVIDING SOLUTIONS. 

– Claudia GUSCHLBAUER 

Email: claudia.guschlbauer@lisec.com 

Website: www.lisec.com 


Event 

glasspro & glasspex INDIA 

poised for spectacular 

comeback in September 

Industry Stakeholders Predict Resounding 

Success, Anticipation Reaches Fever Pitch 

Messe Düsseldorf India and Glass Bulletin are gearing up 

for the fourth edition of India’s premier exhibition on glass 

products and technology, glasspro INDIA 2023. 

The glass industry is abuzz with 

excitement as Messe Düsseldorf 

India and Glass Bulletin gear up 

to host the highly anticipated fourth 

edition of glasspro INDIA 2023, the 

country’s premier exhibition on glass 

products and technology. Set to take 

place from September 14-16, 2023 

at the prestigious Bombay Exhibition 

Centre in Mumbai, this year’s event 

promises to be a remarkable spectacle 

that showcases the latest trends and 

innovations in flat and processed glass. 

With the unwavering support of 

glasstec Düsseldorf, the world’s leading 

exhibition for the glass industry, 

glasspro INDIA and its concurrent 

counterpart, glasspex INDIA, will 

provide an integrated platform 

for domestic and international 

participants to present cutting-edge 

glass processing solutions, tools, 

auxiliary products, and services. This 

collaborative effort aims to set the 

stage for a transformative dialogue 

surrounding sustainable building 

technologies and the future of energyefficient 

designs. 

The past editions of these shows 

have witnessed exponential growth in 

terms of participation from industry 

players, and this year is expected to 

be no exception. The enthusiasm and 

interest among industry stakeholders 

are at an all-time high, solidifying the 

anticipation for a resounding success. 

Architects, interior designers, 

façade consultants, builders and 

developers, construction engineers, 

dealers and distributors, as well as 

glass manufacturers, processors, 

and fabricators, will converge at this 

extraordinary event, representing the 

vibrant and expansive glass community 

of India. 

Moreover, glasspro INDIA will 

introduce fenestrationpro INDIA, 

a dedicated showcase for the door, 

window, and façade segments, which 

will be held concurrently with glasspro 

INDIA 2023 and glasspex INDIA 2023. 

This addition will attract a diverse 

range of visitors, including architects, 

fabricators, developers, façade 

consultants, engineers, policymakers, 

and industry stakeholders, who will 

explore the evolving landscape of these 

segments and contribute to valuable 

discussions. 

Thomas Schlitt, the Managing 

Director of Messe Düsseldorf 

India, expressed his delight at the 

overwhelming response from the 

industry for the upcoming edition of 

glasspro INDIA, glasspex INDIA, and 

fenestrationpro INDIA. He emphasized 

that this edition will spotlight the 

modern and innovative facets of 

the glass, façade, door, and window 

industry, further establishing the 

Indian market as a global leader. With 

an impressive lineup of innovative 

and sustainable products on display, 

the event promises to be a catalyst for 

discussions and insights into upcoming 

design trends. 

Supported by prominent 

associations and media outlets in the 

industry, these shows have set the 

stage for a promising and unforgettable 

event in September 2023. 

As the countdown begins, industry 

stakeholders eagerly await the 

unveiling of the latest innovations, 

products, and trends that will shape 

the future of the glass industry. With 

the stage set for a resounding success, 

glasspro INDIA, glasspex INDIA, and 

fenestrationpro INDIA are primed to 

captivate attendees and redefine the 

boundaries of excellence in the realm 

of glass and its related sectors. 

About Messe Düsseldorf India 

Messe Düsseldorf India Pvt. Ltd. is 

a fully owned subsidiary of Messe 

Düsseldorf GmbH which is a global 

player both as a trade fair organizer 

and as a provider of trade fair-related 

services for exhibitors and visitors. 

About Glass Bulletin 

Glass Bulletin is the fastest growing 

top-notch quarterly journal of India 

for the global glass industry. It is the 

ideal platform, in print and online, for 

publication of news, reports, products 

details and exhibition information 

related to glass industry. 

Website: www.glassproindia.com, 

www.glasspexindia.com 


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Increase your flexibility and extend the product range in your glass storage with 

Rapidstore. Glass and packages find their optimal place in the movable rack frames. 

Benefit from direct access to additional types of products in your gantry or floor 

loading system for customer-specific products with faster availability. 

• Optimal for custom-tailored extension of your glass storage 

• One or more cutting lines have direct access to more types of products 

• Ideal for flat halls without craneways 

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