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Company News 

Stealth Series by Ozone: 

Tailored for modern 

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Slim Frame Sliding Systems Designed To Enable 

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Ozone’s newly launched Stealth 

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is ideal for large, clear structural 

openings. In-built with soft open and 

close mechanisms, it achieves flawless 

gliding along with distinct and clear 

views, proving viable for architects and 

designers seeking a more integrated 

overall look. 

These soft-close sliding systems 

also come with concealed pneumatics 

and a compact soft-close dampener, 

thus providing a slim and aesthetically 

pleasing appearance. With a 16mm 

profile, it plays a key role in setting the 

context of the project. 

The versatile Stealth Series consists 

of sliding systems, swing door systems, 

shower systems, and automatic sliding 

systems. 

Key attributes of this series 

include not only cost-effective and 

easy-installation solutions but also 

adaptability. The complete range 

does not require bottom tracks and 

includes optional handles with highquality 

door-locking mechanisms. 

Customization is available for door 

height and door panels. 

Furthermore, various types of glass 

patterns can be configured using a 

divider and pasting grid profiles. 

But the benefits don’t just stop 

there. The series also has an in-built 

two-way soft close mechanism for 

smooth and silent sliding. This not 

only reduces inertial impact but allows 

for noiseless day-to-day functioning. 

For additional visual appeal, 

concealed ceiling tracks and track 

covers are offered to match your 

interiors. These systems come in 

three finishes - Brushed Antique 

Brass, Brushed Rose Gold, and Black 

Matt and can be installed without 

glass holes, saving time and cost. 

The advanced combination of 

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Interview 

MR. VISHAL KHANDELWAL 

Managing Director, 

WINDOW TECHS 

Innovating perspectives: 

Window Techs’ journey in 

glass industry 

Pioneering Excellence with Managing Director 

Mr. Vishal Khandelwal 

GB speaks to the MD of Window Techs, which has 

redefined the glass industry since 1993, on its cutting-edge 

solutions and commitment to sustainability. 


Interview• 2 

In an exclusive interview, Glass 

Bulletin delves into the journey of 

Window Techs, a trailblazer in the 

glass industry. Mr. Vishal Khandelwal, 

the Managing Director with two 

decades of experience, shares 

insights into the company’s history, 

cutting-edge technologies, and its 

commitment to sustainability. 

From pioneering the introduction 

of Insulated Glass Blinds to staying 

ahead in the market with innovative 

solutions, Window Techs stands 

as a beacon of excellence with Mr. 

Khandelwal at the helm. 

Excerpts from the interview: 

Q: Can you provide an overview 

of your company’s history and its 

journey in the glass industry? 

I founded Window Techs in 1993, 

and since then, our transformative 

journey has gained momentum, 

marked by strategic acquisitions 

and the incorporation of cuttingedge 

machinery in our Faridabad 

production plant. In 2011, the 

introduction of Insulated Glass Blinds 

was a turning point. 

Q: What are the key products or 

services offered by your company? 

Window Techs offers a diverse range 

of innovative solutions, from Insulated 

Glass Blinds to Fire Curtains, 

Smoke Curtains, Wall Guards, 

Corner Guards, Nurse Call Systems, 

and ZOHO Plumbing Solutions, 

showcasing our commitment to 

comprehensive interior solutions. 

Q: Give us an overview of 

the cutting-edge technologies 

employed in the manufacturing 

process of insulated glass blinds 

for doors and windows? 

Our manufacturing process 

integrates cutting-edge technologies, 

emphasizing excellence and 

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Interview 

innovation. The strategic acquisition 

of technology from Denmark 

ensures top-notch machinery, and 

the integration of smart systems 

showcases our commitment to staying 

at the forefront of technological 

innovation. 

Q: How do your insulated glass 

blinds contribute to energy 

conservation in residential and 

commercial spaces? 

Window Techs’ Insulated Glass Blinds 

significantly contribute to energy 

conservation by providing insulation, 

reducing heat transfer, and offering 

different air gap options. This 

enhances energy efficiency, ensuring 

a comfortable and eco-friendly 

environment in both residential and 

commercial spaces. 

Q: How would you describe the 

current market landscape for 

insulated glass blinds for doors 

and windows? What trends do you 

see emerging, and how will you 

capitalise on them? 

The current market landscape reflects 

a growing demand for energy-efficient 

and aesthetically pleasing solutions. 

Window Techs, as an internationally 

recognized brand, is well-positioned 

to capitalise on these trends with its 

diverse product offerings. 

Q: What is your vision for 

insulated glass blinds in the next 

5-10 years, and how does your 

company plan to contribute 

to that? How do you approach 

sustainability and environmental 

considerations? 

Window Techs envisions continued 

growth in the insulated glass blinds 

market. Our plans include exploring 

new markets, aligning with emerging 

trends, and staying committed to 

sustainability, as evidenced by our 

diverse product range adhering to 

AGBC/IGBC standards. 

Q: How does your company 

balance functionality with 

aesthetically pleasing designs in 

your insulated glass blinds? 

Balancing functionality with 

aesthetically pleasing designs is a 

hallmark of Window Techs’ insulated 

glass blinds. We offer customizable 

options, allowing customers to achieve 

a tailored look that aligns with their 

architectural preferences, while 

staying attuned to design trends. 

Q: What are the unique selling 

points and advantages that set 

your insulated glass blinds apart 

from competitors? 

Window Techs’ insulated glass blinds 

stand out with their versatility, 

energy efficiency, and aesthetic 

appeal. Addressing specific needs and 

demands of architects, builders, and 

end-users, our blinds set themselves 

apart from competitors in the market. 

Email: info@windowtechs.in 

Website: www.windowtechs.co.in 


Company News 

NorthGlass and 

Glasstechnik join forces 

to improve services in 

Germany 

Strategic Partnership Aimed At Achieving 

Enhanced Glass Services 

Tie-up to elevate glass services in Germany, fostering a 

mutually beneficial partnership for enhanced customer 

satisfaction and industry advancement. 

As one of the world’s leading 

manufacturers in the glass 

tempering furnace industry, 

NorthGlass has sold more than 5,900 

tempering furnaces in 112 countries 

since 1995 with an average annual 

sales quantity of more than 300 

furnaces in the last 10 years, thanks 

to its advanced technology and rich 

professional experience. 

Europe has always played an 

important role in NorthGlass’s 

overseas market and Germany is 

definitely one of the key markets in 

Europe. To provide more efficient and 

convenient services to NorthGlass’s 

German customers, NorthGlass 

recently signed a strategic cooperation 

agreement with Glastechnik Holger 

Kramp GmbH, to improve the sales 

and after-sales service in Germany. 

“After doing serious market 

research, we finally decided to invite 

Glastechnik Holger Kramp GmbH 

working together with NorthGlass, to 

bring more benefits to our customers 

in Germany. I believe that this 

cooperation will create a win-win-win 

situation for all involved parties”, said 

Mr.Johnny LI, International Sales 

Director of NorthGlass. 

“Before making this decision, 

NorthGlass had terminated the 

cooperation with our former agency 

ATN Anlagentechnik Naethbohm 

GmbH,” he added. 

Website: www.northglass.com 


Company News 


Gutmann PVB• 2 

Gutmann launches Extra 

Clear PVB in India 

Collaborates With Visaar Proact Solutions To 

Bring Superior-Quality PVB 

Gutmann offers supreme-quality, 100 per cent virgin 

Gutmann Extra Clear PVB with high strength, durability and 

a high level of transparency. 

Gutmann PVB, an affiliate 

of Gutmann Middle East, 

collaborated with Visaar Proact 

Solutions to launch their supremequality 

Extra Clear PVB. Based in 

the southern part of India, Visaar 

Proact Solutions is a key importer 

and exporter of quality packing 

materials, chemicals and minerals 

and the company is now expanding 

its business portfolio with the flagship 

Available Sizes 

Gutmann PVB in India. 

Gutmann PVB is an affiliate of 

Gutmann Middle East, which is in the 

heart of the industrial zone of Dubai. 

It specializes in the manufacturing 

of superior-quality Polyvinyl butyral 

(PVB) for safety laminated glass 

interlayers. Gutmann PVB has 

successfully positioned itself as the 

first and only manufacturer of PVB in 

the Middle East and Africa. 

Key Specifications 

What is Polyvinyl butyral? 

PVB is a versatile thermoplastic 

that is clear, colourless, and tough. 

It is known for its excellent clarity, 

flexibility, and adhesion properties. 

It is widely used as an interlayer in 

laminated glass which helps to hold 

the glass shards in place in the event 

of breakage, providing a safety barrier 

to prevent injury. 

Gutmann offers supreme-quality, 

100 per cent virgin - Gutmann 

Extra Clear PVB with high strength, 

durability, a high level of transparency 

and exceptional adhesive properties 

which demonstrate superior 

resistance to thermal and water 

damage. 

Gutmann Extra Clear PVB 

interlayer is a versatile product that 

offers high levels of security and 

penetration resistance, UV protection, 

low thermal conductivity and the 

highest level of light transmission 

as well. The product complies with 

stringent quality standards (BS EN 

12600 certified). 

Advantages 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

100% Virgin 

Blocks 99% of UV radiation 

Highest light transmission 

Thermal Stability 

Water Resistance 

Recyclable and reusable 

Cut sizes available as per 

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Post Sales technical support 

Off-the-shelf stock facility 

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100 rolls) in India. 

Email: salespvb@visaarps.com, 

bdm@visaarps.com 

Website: www.gutmannpvb.com 

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Company News 

Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr Eknath Shinde (centre) with Group CEO of Aria Holding Mr Suraj Thampi (second from right), along with Maharashtra Minister of Industries 

Mr Uday Samant (left) and Principal Secretary of Industries Mr Harshdeep Kamble (right). 

Qatar-based Aria Holding 

to set up float glass plant 

in Maharashtra 

Multinational Conglomerate Signs MoU Worth 

Rs 2,000 Crore With The State Govt 

MoU was signed by Suraj Thampi, Group CEO of Aria 

Holding, in the presence of Chief Minister of Maharashtra 

Eknath Shinde and Minister of Industries Uday Samant at 

the World Economic Forum in Davos. 

Aria Holding, a leading global 

conglomerate based in Qatar, 

and the government of 

Maharashtra entered a Memorandum 

of Understanding (MoU) at the 

World Economic Forum 2024 Annual 

Meeting in Davos, Switzerland. As per 

the deal, Aria Holding will invest over 

Rs 2,000 crore to establish a stateof-the-art 

float glass manufacturing 

facility in Maharashtra. 

The agreement was signed by 

Mr Suraj Thampi, Group Chief 

Executive Officer of Aria Holding, 


Aria Holding• 2 

Principal Secretary of Industries, Maharashtra, Mr. Harshdeep Kamble and Group CEO of Aria Holding, Mr. Suraj Thampi, 

after signing the MoU. 

and Dr Harshdeep Kamble, 

Principal Secretary of the Industries 

department, in the presence of Chief 

Minister of Maharashtra Mr Eknath 

Shinde, Minister of Industries Mr 

Uday Samant and Mr John Douglas, 

Commercial Director, Alutec Facades. 

“The government of Maharashtra 

welcomes this investment by Aria 

Holding, and this MoU marks a 

significant milestone in our efforts 

to promote the local economy and 

attract new investors to the state,” CM 

Shinde said. 

“We are confident that this 

investment by Aria Holding will fortify 

the state’s manufacturing sector and 

create a spectrum of job opportunities, 

from skilled labour for manufacturing 

to professionals, and will bring 

tangible benefits to our state. We are 

committed to providing all necessary 

support for successfully establishing 

the float glass plant,” he added. 

The MoU aligns with the ‘Make 

in India’ initiative launched by 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi 

in 2014, repositioning India as a 

critical market to do business in, 

attracting unprecedented growth in 

foreign investments. Infrastructure 

development is core to India’s growth 

strategy, and float glass plays a 

pivotal role across sectors, including 

construction, automotive, and 

industries. 

A significant amount of float glass 

requirements is still met through 

imports, and demand continues to 

increase. Aria Holding’s investment 

will boost the domestic supply of float 

glass and is intertwined with India’s 

development strategy, supporting 

infrastructure expansion, automotive 

growth, energy efficiency, employment 

generation, and technological 

advancements. 

“It is rewarding to see our 

continued expansion and investment 

into new markets through this 

MoU,” said His Excellency Sheikh 

Ali Bin Hamad Al Thani, who is the 

chairman of Aria Holding. “India 

is a compelling destination for 

investment, and Maharashtra, with 

its location, workforce, infrastructure, 

and progressive policies, provides us 

with a great platform to establish our 

factories.” 

The strategic partnership 

demonstrates the Maharashtra 

government’s dedication to fostering 

development in the state and 

providing a conducive environment 

for businesses to thrive and contribute 

to its progress. 

“Aria Holding is excited to be a part 

of India’s growth story through this 

strategic investment. Our state-ofthe-art 

factories in Maharashtra will 

manufacture glass for local, national, 

and international demand. India is 

going through a massive boom in 

infrastructure development nationally, 

and we plan to capture a significant 

share of that growth. Through our 

portfolio companies, we also plan to 

establish a robust export strategy for 

our products,” ssaid Suraj Thampi, 

Group CEO of Aria Holding. 

About the company 

Aria Holding, a multinational 

conglomerate headquartered in 

Qatar, operates across diverse sectors, 

including engineering, industrial, 

technology, business services, and 

trading. With a portfolio of industryleading 

companies like Alutec (Façade 

Engineering) and Vistas Global 

(Technology & Business Services), 

Aria fosters growth and innovation 

within its portfolio while creating 

enduring value for its stakeholders, 

employees, and the communities it 

operates. 

Email: info@ariaholding.com 

Website: www.ariaholding.com 


Company News 

Emirates Glass expands its Glaston 

fleet with Jumbo Series 

New Glaston Line Is Capable Of Processing High-Performance Coated Glass 

The investment marks Emirates Glass’ commitment to delivering top-notch architectural 

glass solutions to the Middle East and beyond. 

Emirates Glass LLC, one of 

the leading organizations in 

the glass industry and a longtime 

advocate of Glaston technology, 

continues its journey of innovation 

and quality enhancement with the 

installation of the Glaston Jumbo 

Series flat glass tempering line 

featuring Vortex Pro convection 

technology. 

This investment marks Emirates 

Glass’s commitment to delivering topnotch 

architectural glass solutions 

to the region and beyond. Since its 

inception in 1997, Emirates Glass 

has been an integral part of Dubai’s 

growth and a vital contributor to the 

region’s architectural landscape. The 

company has supplied glazing and 

expertise for many of the most iconic 

buildings across the city. 

“We can proudly say that 60 per 

cent of Dubai is glazed by Emirates 

Glass,” says Rizwanulla Khan, 

Executive President of Emirates 

Glass, who has been associated with 

the industry for the past four decades. 

Staying ahead of industry trends 

According to Khan, the glass industry 

in the Middle East has evolved by 

leaps and bounds in the last 20 years. 

Gone are the days when it was enough 

to use uncoated monolithic glasses. 

Today, the industry is looking for highperformance 

double- and triple-glazed 

insulated glass products with the 

lowest possible emissivity. 

“Another trend globally is toward 

oversized glass panels. Some of the 

biggest corporations require jumbosized 

glasses for their showrooms. And 

as a supplier, we are taking the lead,” 

Khan says. He also highlights the 

need for glass products that prioritize 

sustainability and energy efficiency. 

Both sustainability and thermal 

performance are extremely important. 

But while in Europe, the market 

wants to retain heat, this part of 

the world aims to retain cool air. 


Company News 

Producing such coatings requires 

highly sophisticated machinery and 

technology. 

Expanding to jumbo glass with a 

new line 

Emirates Glass has continuously 

invested in new machinery to serve 

evolving market demands. Their 

latest addition is the Glaston Jumbo 

Series tempering furnace with Vortex 

Pro convection technology. This 

new line is capable of processing 

high-performance coated glass with 

emissivity levels as low as 0.02 and a 

maximum glass size of up to 8 m. 

This investment complements 

the company’s two other Glaston 

tempering lines – the Glaston ProE 

MAGNUM and Glaston RC200. “Our 

Glaston MAGNUM machine dates 

back to 2006. We have been running 

it round the clock for all these years, 

and it still operates perfectly. This 

gave us the confidence that our next 

machine should be from Glaston, as 

well,” Khan says. 

Achieving remarkable differences 

The new tempering line was delivered 

in November 2020 and has since been 

a game-changer for Emirates Glass. 

“We especially appreciate the Glaston 

Jumbo’s convection control and the 

Glaston iLooK online quality control 

for distortion and anisotropy,” Khan 

says. 

“Even our customers have noticed 

a significant improvement in the 

quality of the glass they receive. We 

have been able to reach better optical 

quality and refined aesthetic glass 

characteristics in part thanks to the 

anisotropy control. This has elevated 

overall customer satisfaction and 

bolstered our reputation for delivering 

superior glass products,” he adds. 

The Glaston Jumbo Series has 

brought about considerable savings, 

too. “Today, the industry is looking to 

reduce energy costs in production. 

Glass processors expect their 

machinery to efficiently process 

large volumes of glass. This is exactly 

what we achieved with the Glaston 

Jumbo’s effective air and electricity 

consumption,” he notes. 

Glaston and HEGLA form 

partnership in Asia-Pacific 

Move Aimed At Strengthening Offering Of Both 

Parties For Customer Benefit 

With their complementary product offering, the two 

companies can meet glass processors’ growing demand 

for automation and integration. 

Glaston and HEGLA, both 

leaders in their respective 

areas of business in the glass 

machinery industry for architectural 

and automotive glass applications have 

entered into an exclusive partnership 

covering the majority of the Asia- 

Pacific region. 

The goal of the partnership is to 

strengthen the offering of both parties 

for the benefit of customers. With the 

complementary product offering, both 

companies can meet glass processors’ 

growing demand for automation and 

integration providing comprehensive 

solutions, faster response and services 

to the customers thanks to the broader 

network in the region. 

Effective March 2024, HEGLA’s 

sales and distribution activities in the 

area will draw upon the resources 

and network of Glaston Group. The 

partnership covers the whole region 

except for Japan, South Korea and 

China. 

“In HEGLA, we have the ideal 

partner as their complimentary 

offering will provide a perfect addition 

to our product range. Glaston is now 

able to offer the full product range to 

those customers who want to combine 

our heat treatment and insulated glass 

production with highly automated 

shop floor logistic solutions thereby 

substantially increasing efficiency and 

productivity. We are excited to start 

this new cooperation,” said CSO Sasu 

Koivumäki at Glaston Corporation. 

“With Glaston, we are able to 

provide highly customized solutions 

for clients including the integration 

of Glaston’s heat treatment and 

insulating glass production into our 

highly automated and integrated shop 

floor logistic solutions in one of the 

largest and fastest growing regions of 

the world,” Bernhard Hötger, CEO of 

HEGLA Group, added. 

About HEGLA Group 

Founded in 1976, HEGLA is renowned 

for high-quality, high-performance 

machines and systems for flat glass 

processing. The company is one of 

the market and technology leaders 

for highly automated and integrated 

shop floor solutions and services 

covering glass storage, loading, cutting, 

remnant sheet handling and sorting as 

well as laser marking and processing 

machines providing bird protection 

and mobile friendly glass. 

About Glaston Group 

Glaston is the glass processing 

industry’s innovative technology 

leader supplying equipment, services 

and solutions to the architectural, 

mobility, display and solar industries. 

The company also supports the 

development of new technologies 

integrating intelligence to glass. 

Email: info@glaston.net 

Website: www.glaston.net 

Email: carsten.koch@hegla.de 

Website: www.hegla.com 


Company News 

With IG2Pieces, HEGLA offers a system solution that can separate glass from an 

IGU, cleanly and without damage. 

Separating insulated glass: 

Utilising imperfect panes 

and end-of-life IGUs 

Breakthrough In Glass Recycling With HEGLA’s 

Innovative Technology 

Revolutionizing recycling, HEGLA automates insulated 

glass separation, boosting sustainability and resource 

efficiency in building materials. 

The amount of glass on buildings 

continues to increase: be 

it transparent facades and 

multiple IGUs on new buildings, or 

windows and panes that are replaced 

on existing properties at the end of 

the product life cycle. For many years, 

mixed glass containers were the go-to 

variant for glass disposal, but rising 

energy costs and society’s growing 

awareness of sustainability have 

increased the incentive to recycle. 

With the IG2Pieces assembly line 

technology, HEGLA has developed 

a solution that can automatically 

separate insulated glass. 

At the same time, the company 

offers a handling concept that retains 

the purity of the raw material and 

improves revenues or enables panes to 

be reused as such. 

Dealing with imperfect panes and 

used glass sustainably 

“Our development work was based 

on the question of how it is possible 

to deal with imperfect panes and 

used glass in a way that conserves 

resources and is efficient at the same 

time,” said Heinrich Ostendarp, 

Managing Director of HEGLA. To 

ensure that the glass panes remain 

usable for a range of applications, 

the aim was to release the individual 

panes from the spacers reliably, 

cleanly and without damage, while 

maintaining high productivity. 

“Thanks to a newly developed 

separation method, the automated 

process leaves only a minimal amount 

of sealing compound on the surface of 

the pane,” added Dr Ostendarp. 

The measurement of the ISO 

dimensions and the insulated glass 

structure is fully automated. Once 

the glass has been removed from the 

laminate, it can be recycled without 

any loss of raw material quality. 

Just like the panes, the unimpaired 

spacers, including the intact 

desiccant, are conveyed to a separate 

system for disposal or recycling. 

Type-specific float glass yields 

financial advantages 

Separated recycling of the individual 

types of glass yields advantages, 

compared to mixed containers. When 

panes are professionally separated, 

this generates added financial value. 

The impact on the environment is also 

positive: the panes find their way back 

to the float tank to close the material 

circuit while preserving the quality 

of the raw material. Further, one 

kilogram of floatglass that is produced 

from used glass generates around 0.3 

kilogram less CO2, compared to a 

classic glass mixture. 


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Once the pane has been removed from the insulated glass laminate, the IGU can either be reformed with the available glass or it can be 

used for other orders. 

Reuse and repair 

Alongside type-specific recycling, 

the reuse of undamaged panes is 

yet another option that increases 

the recycling rate. “Separation and 

repair make particular sense for 

newly produced, large-surface and 

high-quality IGUs, if this is done 

productively and safely,” explained the 

managing director. 

If, despite all precautions, there 

are impurities or surface defects in 

a freshly produced insulated glass 

laminate, the individual pieces can 

be cleanly removed and the defective 

pane can be disposed of, if necessary. 

The remaining glass is available for 

further processing. This method 

can be economically attractive for 

special coatings, toughened glass, 

or laminated safety glass panes in 

particular, as well as complex and 

large attachments. “With our system, 

we accelerate and simplify a process 

that takes place manually in many 

companies and depends on the skill 

and know-how of the employees,” 

remarked Dr Ostendarp. 

If repairs cannot be made during 

the ongoing production process or if 

no special-purpose cut is available, 

there is a third option. The clean 

application of butyl and sealing of 

separated glass can be planned for 

follow-up orders and cut to smaller 

dimensions. Applications here include 

LSG, high-quality, refined glass, or 

special-purpose glass that is no longer 

available. 

Three questions about separating 

insulated glass 

Q: The separation of IGUs is a 

process that many glass processors 

have avoided until now, due to the 

time and effort involved. To what 

extent has the situation changed? 

Dr Ostendarp: Automated 

separating technology will change 

the initial situation. Alongside higher 

productivity and safety, the separation 

quality is higher. This results in 

cleaner panes, while the spacers and 

their desiccant remain unaffected. As 

panes are becoming ever larger and 

the proportion of special-purpose glass 

is growing, the separation of insulated 

glass is becoming more financially 

attractive in and of itself. For a small 

glass unit with two single float panes, 

the cost and benefits must still be 

individually evaluated. 

However, if it contains an LSG 

pane, a special coating or toughened 

glass, separation is increasingly 

attractive. This also applies if the 

repair of a unit involves an extra pane, 

which would result in longer delivery 

times or higher costs. Firstly, the 

effectiveness of the system depends 

on the cycle. Automated separation 

must be done so quickly that both 

the environment and the company’s 

budget will benefit. With the increase 

in carbon pricing, this ratio will 

continue to improve. Secondly, repairs 

or type-specific recycling saves carbon 

and contributes to achieving the 

climate goals. 

Q: you emphasise the sustainability 

and resource conservation aspects. 

Would you explain these in more 

detail? 

Dr Ostendarp: Climate protection 

goals are more relevant than ever. 

There are now calls for tender in 

which concepts for recycling and 

improving the climate footprint are 

required. As a result, separating 

insulated glass can be very attractive 

for reasons of corporate image. 

Further, recycling saves CO2 and 

reduces the costs of the CO2 

certificate for float glass producers. 

Ultimately, the commitment must 

also pay, which can be reinforced by 

financial incentives. 

Q: While the separation of 

insulated glass is not widespread, 

the topic is generating considerable 

interest. What do you expect for the 

future? 

Dr Ostendarp: In the future, I 

can imagine that new interest groups 

will examine the issue. In some cases, 

IGUs will then be separated directly 

on the construction site. Suppliers 

and buyers will come together via 

software platforms. I also envision 

new glass products, including IGUs 

made from fully recyclable panes. In 

terms of energy prices, melting will 

become more attractive –the demand 

for type-specific shards for the float 

tank is already high today. 

–Carsten Koch 

Email: carsten.koch@hegla.de 

Website: www.hegla.com 


Company News 

Sisecam finalises 

partnership agreement 

with ICRON 

Global Glass Major’s Investment In Tech Services 

Firm Rises To 15.66 % 

Sisecam aims to take its operational excellence and 

optimisation approach in its current business activities to 

the next level with ICRON. 

Sisecam has finalised its 

partnership agreement with 

ICRON, a Turkish technology 

company that provides decision 

optimisation services at operational 

and strategic levels. 

Sisecam Investment BV, a whollyowned 

subsidiary of Sisecam, 

purchased shares in ICRON at 

a closing general meeting held 

on January 15, 2024. Sisecam 

Investment BV General Meeting 

was attended by Sisecam Chairman 

and Executive Member of the Board 

Professor Dr Ahmet Kırman, Sisecam 

CEO Görkem Elverici, ICRON 


Sisecam• 2 

Founding Partner A Tamer Ünal, 

ICRON Chairman and CEO Gürer 

Ünal and ICRON Board Member 

Ahmet Ertuğrul. 

Some three per cent of ICRON’s 

total shares were purchased by 

Sisecam Investment BV for USD 

3 Million. Simultaneously with the 

share purchase, it was also decided 

to increase ICRON’s total capital by 

USD 5 Million, with participation 

solely by Sisecam Investment BV. As a 

result of this capital increase, Sisecam 

Investment BV’s stake in ICRON will 

rise to 15.66 per cent. 

In the first half of 2023, Sisecam 

signed a letter of intent to invest in 

ICRON, a provider of operational 

and strategic decision optimisation 

services to various industries. In 

October 2023, Sisecam announced 

that it had reached a partnership 

agreement with ICRON. 

Under the agreement approved by 

the Turkish Competition Authority, 

Sisecam also holds an option to 

purchase additional shares in ICRON 

– allowing it to raise its total stake in 

the company up to 49 per cent – in 

the future. 

Sisecam’s goal with this 

partnership, its first investment 

in software technologies, is to 

grow in tandem with ICRON, a 

high-potential technology services 

provider. In addition, Sisecam aims 

to take its operational excellence and 

optimization approach in its current 

business activities to the next level 

with ICRON. 

In recognition of its excellence, 

ICRON was recognised in Gartner’s 

2023 “Magic Quadrant for Supply 

Chain Planning Solutions”. This list 

of the global top 20 supply chain 

technology vendors was compiled by 

Gartner, a world-renowned technology 

research and consultancy firm. 

ICRON is expected to contribute 

to Sisecam’s operational and financial 

performance with its alreadyestablished 

digital infrastructure and 

its quality approach that fully meets 

today’s evolving technological needs. 

About Sisecam 

Sisecam was founded in 1935 to 

establish Türkiye’s glass industry in 

line with the vision of Mustafa Kemal 

Atatürk. Today, Sisecam is a major 

global player in the fields of glass and 

chemicals. Sisecam 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/en 


Company Report 

Milestone in automated 

entrance solutions: AL13 

Studio opens in Bengaluru 

Sprawled Over 5,000 Square Feet, It Showcases 

Cutting-Edge Solutions From Portalp 

Ambica Aluminium Company stands as Karnataka’s first 

exclusive dealer for Jindal Aluminium Ltd and has now 

solidified its pan-India partnership with Portalp. 

In a remarkable event celebrating 

innovation and excellence in 

automatic entrance solutions, the 

AL13 Studio by Ambica Aluminium 

Company was inaugurated in 

Bengaluru. 

The studio, sprawled over 5,000 

square feet, showcases many cuttingedge 

solutions from the French 

automatic entrance solution provider, 

Portalp. Ambica Aluminium Company 

stands as Karnataka’s first exclusive 

dealer for Jindal Aluminium Ltd 

and has now solidified its pan-India 

partnership with Portalp. 

The inauguration ceremony 

witnessed the esteemed presence 

of Mr Laurent Frayssinet, CEO of 

Portalp Group, France, and Mr Pragun 

Jindal, Vice Chairman and Managing 

Director of Jindal Aluminium Ltd. 

Other distinguished guests included 

Mr Marc Vial Montpellier, Director 

for Bangalore and Chennai offices 

and head of Industries and Tech 

departments, and the founder of 

Ambica Aluminium Company Mr 

Champalal Nagori. 

The event commenced with a 

tree-planting ceremony, symbolising 


Portalp• 2 

Mr Marc Vial Montpellier, 

Director for Bangalore and Chennai offices and 

head of Industries and Tech Departments 

growth and sustainability, followed 

by a ribbon-cutting ceremony and 

the traditional lighting of the lamp. 

The dignitaries were honoured 

with mementoes and planters were 

presented by the founder of Ambica 

Aluminium Company, highlighting the 

commitment to eco-friendly practices. 

Each dignitary took the stage 

to address the gathering, sharing 

insightful perspectives on the future 

roadmap of their companies and 

their collaborative journey with 

Ambica Aluminium. The emphasis on 

innovation and quality was a recurring 

theme in their motivational speeches. 

The guests were then guided 

through the state-of-the-art studio, 

where a diverse range of automatic 

entrance solutions was showcased. 

From Radial Doors at the entrance 

to framed and frameless versions of 

single-leaf, double-telescopic, tripletelescopic, 

and Breakout systems, the 

studio demonstrates the versatility 

and advanced features of Portalp’s 

offerings, including Hermetic Doors, 

Clean Room Doors, and Toilet Doors. 

As a symbolic gesture of unity, 

guests were invited to sign a blank 

memento, leaving behind personalised 

messages to commemorate their 

presence and wish great success 

to Ambica Aluminium. This act 

reinforced the sense of community 

and collaboration that defines the 

ethos of the industry. 

The dignitaries were then 

ushered into the VIP lounge for 

a sumptuous lunch, fostering 

networking opportunities and casual 

conversations. The event concluded 

with the signing of the “Wall of Fame,” 

a symbolic gesture that marked 

the success of the AL13 Studio 

inauguration. 

The AL13 Studio stands as a 

testament to Ambica Aluminium 

Company’s commitment to pushing 

the boundaries of innovation and 

providing top-notch solutions to its 

clientele. The strategic partnership 

with Portalp further strengthens the 

studio’s position as a pioneer in the 

automatic entrance solutions domain 

in Bengaluru. 

Ambica Aluminium Company 

Email: contact@al13.in 

Website: www.al13.in 



Innovators in glass machinery: 

Handong’s precision craftsmanship 

Company’s Strong Production Capacity Ensures Timely Product Delivery 

Handong’s Glass Washing Machine series and Laminated Glass Production Line series 

encompass over 100 machine models, showcasing the company’s commitment to diverse 

and cutting-edge solutions. 

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蒸压釜 

Autoclave 

蒸压釜小车 

Trolley 

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Unloading Table 

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Conveying Table 

预压机 

Full Forced Convection Furnace 

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Cleaning Room 

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发明专利号 : 

ZL.2014 10628635.6 

Automatic Laminated Glass Production Line 

Delving into the realm of 

precision and craftsmanship, 

Shenzhen Handong Glass 

Equipment Manufacturing Company 

Limited has evolved into a prominent 

glass deep processing machine 

manufacturer. The company 

seamlessly integrates design and 

development, processing and 

manufacturing, marketing, and aftersales 

service. 

Cutting-edge product lines: 

Automatic Laminated Glass 

Production Line 

Handong’s Automatic Laminated 

Glass Production Line, centrally 

controlled by PLC, embodies 

automation and intelligence. With 

real-time remote monitoring, glass 

positioning, and assembling accuracy 

of ±0.5mm, this line exemplifies 

precision in every aspect. Its 

modular design allows for various 

configurations, making it adaptable to 

diverse production needs. 


The Full Forced Convection Furnace 

is a well-designed marvel, boasting a 

stainless steel air circulation system 

processed with laser numerical 

control for unparalleled precision. 

With a focus on energy efficiency, 

this furnace operates at low 

temperatures, making it ideal for 

SGP laminating, low-e laminating, 

sheet glass laminating, and reducing 

energy consumption by 30% - 50%. Its 

low maintenance requirements and 

reduced personnel costs set it apart 

from traditional equipment. 

Glass Autoclave 

Handong’s Glass Autoclave adheres 

to GB/ASME/CE standards and is 

meticulously designed for safety and 

efficiency. With multilayer protection, 

rigorous manufacturing processes, 

and advanced production technology, 

it ensures reliable and secure 

operations. The autoclave’s internal 

insulation board, water-cooled 

motor, and efficient heating system 

contribute to a production cycle of 



Handong• 2 

3.5-6 hours. 

Solar Glass Washing Machine 

Controlled by PLC and displayed 

on a touch screen, the Solar Glass 

Washing Machine offers reliable, 

long-term operation. It boasts targeted 

optimization designs for various 

glass deep processing processes and 

features an air blower with internal 

circulation structures. With its 

Solar Glass Washing Machine 

industrial aluminum alloy splicing 

structure and market-leading position 

in China, it stands as a testament to 

Handong’s commitment to excellence. 

Establishing excellence 

With over two decades of experience, 

Shenzhen Handong Glass Equipment 

Manufacturing Company Limited has 

expanded its operations to include 

sheet metal, welding, machining, 

painting, electrical installation, 

and other complete processes in 

the production department. This 

robust infrastructure ensures strong 

production capacity, guaranteeing the 

timely delivery of products. 

Handong has forged deep and 

meaningful collaborations with 

industry giants such as Lens 

Technology, Huaxing Optoelectronics, 

BOE, Foxconn, Berne Optics, CSG 

Group, Flat Group, China National 

Building Materials Group, Kibing 

Group, PSG Group, Fuyao Group, 

Saint-Gobain Group, Taiwan Glass 

Group, NSG Pilkington, and more 

than 1,000 other glass processing 

enterprises. 

Handong’s machines are exported 

to dozens of countries and regions 

across five continents and four 

oceans, establishing the company as 

a global leader in the glass processing 

industry. 

In 2022, Handong marked a new 

chapter with the establishment of 

a 50,000 square meters production 

base in Changzhou. Looking ahead, 

Handong is set to own two production 

bases in Shenzhen and Changzhou, 

solidifying its position as a leading 

innovator. 

Future endeavors will focus on 

deep processing of architectural 

glass, thin sheet glass processing for 

electronic products, solar photovoltaic 

glass processing, and new energy 

vehicle glass processing. 

In essence, Handong, with its 

commitment to precision, innovation, 

and customer satisfaction, stands 

as a stalwart in the glass industry, 

shaping the future with cutting-edge 

technology and a vision for excellence. 

May Xian 

Email: sale@szhdglass.com 

Thomas Tong 

Email: thomas_tong@szhdglass.com 

Website: www.szhdglass.com 



Empowering excellence: Safety and 

Quality Forum by Institution of Engineers 

Championing Safety and Quality for 20 Years: A Pinnacle in Professional 

Practices and Industry Advancement 

Mr. Dinesh Kumar, 

Chairman, SQF-IEI 

Safety and Quality Forum (SQF), a 

pivotal division of the Institution 

of Engineers (India) (IEI), has 

been at the forefront for two decades, 

promoting knowledge and awareness in 

safety and quality across the country. 

Established in 1920 and awarded 

the Royal Charter in 1935, IEI, with 

over 9 lakh members, stands as the 

largest multi-disciplinary professional 

body of engineers in India. 

Situated at IEI, Delhi Centre, 

SQF, since its inception in 2003, has 

aimed to instil a culture of safety 

and quality through ethical and 

professional practices. The mission is 

to create a productive and sustainable 

working environment while optimizing 

Mr. Praveen Kumar Singh, 

Director, SQF-IEI 

Mr. R.N. Rajpoot, 

Past Chairman, SQF-IEI 

resource usage. SQF collaborates with 

government bodies, local authorities, 

and educational institutions to enforce 

rules, conduct audits, and develop 

courses in safety, reliability, and quality 

management. 

With a pool of senior professionals, 

SQF engages in consultancy and 

auditing, focusing on safety audits, 

electrical safety, fire safety, HAZOP 

studies, environmental assessment, 

and emergency preparedness. Actively 

conducting training programs since 

2003, SQF enhances awareness 

and knowledge in safety and quality, 

networking with national and 

international organizations. 

Entering an MoU with nonprofit 

bodies, SQF is dedicated to 

propagating the culture of safety 

and quality among the masses. 

The annual Safety and Quality 

Conventions, featuring Safety and 

Quality Innovation Awards, recognise 

organizations for their innovative 

procedures and outstanding 

contributions. 

The 21st Safety Innovation 

Convention 2024 is set for September 

in Delhi, while the 3rd Quality 

Innovation Convention 2024 will be 

hosted at the International Automobile 

Centre of Excellence (IACE), Gandhi 

Nagar, Gujarat, on 11-12 March 

2024. SQF continues to be a beacon 

of excellence, driving engineering 

practices towards a safer and more 

quality-centric future. 

Speaking about the event, Glass 

Bulletin Editor & Publisher Mr Lakhan 

Singh said, “There is a lot of scope for 

coordination and involvement of the 

glass and hardware industries with 

SQF, as they are custodians and known 

for the quality and safety of their 

products.” 

Email: sqfdelhi1@gmail.com, 

praveen8771@gmail.com 

Website: www.sqfiei.in 

Dr G Ranganathan, President IEI, giving award with Er. J C Singhal, Council Member, Er. G Kumawat, SQF, and Chairman 

Jharkhand Centre, to Safety Quiz winner at 38th Indian Engineering Congress on 28th December 2023, at Jabalpur, MP. 

Networking opportunities - Er. Shashi Kant, former Dy 

Adviser, Planning Commission, and Dr R K Bhandari, 

former Director CBRI, discussing during SQF Convention. 


Company News 

Sisecam will reduce carbon emissions 

with AI technology 

To Reduce Both Production Waste Rate And Carbon Emissions By 

Eliminating Colour Issues 

Always placing sustainability at the centre of its business operations, Sisecam is now 

working on an artificial intelligence project supported by TÜBİTAK. 

Sisecam – committed to 

developing solutions for a 

sustainable world and more 

efficient production processes – is 

currently implementing the Glass 

Color Optimization Project (CROP) 

with artificial intelligence and 

machine learning methods. 

This initiative aims to eliminate 

colour issues during the manufacture 

of glass. The project will reduce 

the production waste rate and the 

resulting carbon emissions. 

The forward-looking project is 

being carried out by a consortium 

that includes Sisecam, Koç University, 

TÜBİTAK Artificial Intelligence 

Institute, and Analythinx. CROP 

aims to develop an infrastructure to 

minimize colour differences and to 

identify and quickly resolve the root 

cause of colour-related problems 

in glass production with artificial 

intelligence models. Designed to 

improve colour quality in the glass 

industry, the project will integrate 

advanced technology and artificial 

intelligence know-how into production 

operations while expanding the 

country’s industrial knowledge base. 

CROP will start at the Sisecam 

Eskişehir Glassware plant and last 

for two years. This initiative once 

again demonstrates the value Sisecam 

attaches to innovation and continuous 

development. The project is expected 

to have a major impact through 

information transfer to other Sisecam 

plants. 

CROP is one of 17 projects 

supported as a result of TÜBİTAK’s 

1711 Artificial Intelligence Ecosystem 

Call in 2023. The project includes 

modelling that will help manage 

the change created by artificial 

intelligence, achieve results to 

benefit humanity, produce value from 

artificial intelligence, and achieve full 

independence in critical technologies. 

About Sisecam 

Sisecam was founded in 1935 to 

establish Turkey’s glass industry in 

line with the vision of Mustafa Kemal 

Atatürk. Today, Sisecam is a major 

global player in the fields of glass and 

chemicals. 

Website: www.sisecam.com.tr/en 


Event 

Architecture Reconnect 

Summit unveils cuttingedge 

technologies 

Renowned Architects Explore Future of 

Architecture, Building Materials and Design 

The future of housing design – Architecture Reconnect 

Summit in Ranchi unveils ground-breaking technologies 

for architects and designers. 

Aggarwal, Sunil Maniramka, Rahul 

Sarin, Zia Ur Rehman, Nikhil Shukla, 

Pranjal Kumar, Vijay Lawana, Amit 

Pandey, Ram Pratap Singh, and 

Pankaj Sultania. 

Arman Khan expressed his 

enthusiasm, revealing that the 

Architecture Reconnect Summit 

had successfully been organised in 

17 states across India, including 

major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, 

Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Hyderabad, 

Bangalore, Chennai, Kochi, 

Chandigarh, Ludhiana, and Guwahati. 

Furthermore, plans are in place to 

extend the summit’s reach to Jammu 

and Kashmir, as well as across Asian 

and Middle Eastern countries like 

Dubai, Nepal, and Bangladesh. 

The success of the summit was 

not just due to the distinguished 

architects but also the dedicated 

team of associate stage anchors, 

including Madhukar Malhotra, Ajit 

Singh, Ashish Sharma, Shabnam 

Syed, Muskaan Garg, Amina, Ankit, 

Anjali, Satakshi, Parth, Sanyam, 

Hitesh, Salman, and Raju Bohra, who 

played crucial roles in ensuring the 

program’s success. 

The summit’s impact resonates 

as it paves the way for the future 

of architectural innovation and 

collaboration. 

Jharkhand’s capital city witnessed 

a ground-breaking event on 

December 14, 2023 – the 

Architecture Reconnect Summit 

at Radisson Blu Hotel Ranchi. The 

summit brought together architects 

not only from the city and the rest of 

the state but also from neighbouring 

states as well. 

The focus of the summit 

was on integrating cutting-edge 

technology, especially earthquakeproof 

advancements, into modern 

architecture. 

Arman Khan, the organiser of the 

event, emphasized that the summit 

served as a pivotal platform for 

architects, delving into the realms 

of architecture, building materials, 

innovation, and design in India. 

Beyond showcasing opportunities, it 

aimed to foster knowledge exchange 

in the architecture community. 

The conference comprised three 

engaging panel discussions featuring 

about a dozen esteemed architects. 

They shared insights and updates on 

the latest technologies shaping the 

architecture landscape. 

Dedicating the summit to 

Architecture and Interiors, the 

discussions covered a broad spectrum 

– from technological advancements 

and parametric design to green 

building practices and the re-use of 

existing structures. 

The event was orchestrated by 

renowned architects such as JP 

Email: marketing@gbrc.co.in 

Website: www.gbrc.co.in 


Event 

START-UP ZONE at glasstec 2024 

Start-up Zone at 

glasstec 2024 

Stepping Stone For Innovators In Glass Industry 

Leading international trade fair for the glass industry will 

open its doors to innovative start-ups at the Düsseldorf 

Exhibition Centre from Oct 22-25, 2024. 

The year 2022 saw 928 exhibitors 

from 47 countries and 29,278 

visitors from 121 countries 

getting together at glasstec. This 

means glasstec also provides young 

international companies with a unique 

platform to showcase their ideas to a 

high-calibre trade audience from the 

world of glass. 

The ‘Start-up Zone’ at glasstec is a 

specifically designed area that targets 

up-and-coming and innovative firms. 

This platform offers a one-of-a-kind 

opportunity to network with leading 

figures from the glass sector as well as 

experts from business, research and 

politics. 

The hallmarks of glasstec include 

its participants’ high propensity to 

invest and the high percentage of 

decision-makers. This is the chance 

for start-ups to present themselves 

internationally, make valuable 

contacts and leverage networking and 

investment opportunities. 

Jürgen Huber, Managing Director 

of start-up BISS.ID GmbH, an 

innovative, digital platform for the 

construction industry, looks to the 

forthcoming glasstec with high 

expectations: “We look forward to 

participating in glasstec in Düsseldorf 

Mr. Jürgen Huber, CEO of BISS.ID GmbH 

again to be able to present our digital 

solutions built for glass supplies from 

producers to customers and back.” 

“For us as a young company 

the ‘Start-up Zone’ provides an 

outstanding platform for making 

contacts and having quality 

conversations. As early as 2022 we 

already used the opportunity and 

were more than thrilled with the 

high-potential visitors as well as the 

international flair of the trade fair,” 

Huber said 

For EUR 4,500, the ‘Startup 

Zone’ offers its exhibitors an 

extensive service package in addition 

to the exhibition space. It includes 

integration in the communication and 

marketing activities for the ‘Start-up 

Zone’, which means communication 

with the trade press as well as 

promotion of the ‘Start-up Zone’ on 

the glasstec website and in dedicated 

visitor mailings, for example. 

In addition, the service package 

includes an area for showcasing the 

exhibits, admission ticket vouchers, 

power supply and web access. 

About the company 

World’s leading trade fair glasstec 

presents a wide range of products and 

solutions for the entire glass value 

chain, including glass machinery 

production, glass manufacturing and 

the glazier trade. 

It stands out with an extensive lineup 

of side events with international 

participation that connect science 

and practice. In addition, the trade 

fair raises current and relevant topics 

in the industry such as the circular 

economy, digital technologies and 

decarbonisation. 

These themes will be addressed in 

conferences, forums and meetings, 

with leading industry representatives 

presenting new approaches from 

research, science and industry. 

Interested start-ups are now called 

upon to apply for one of the few spaces 

in the ‘Start-up Zone’. 

–Angela Meier-Buntenbroich 

Email: MeierA@messe-duesseldorf.de 

Website: www.glasstec.de 


Event 

Edgetech at Fensterbau 

Frontale 2024 

Super Spacer ® Makes Automation Window 

Production More Efficient 

Edgetech’s Super Spacer ® system redefines window 

production at Fensterbau Frontale 2024, promising 

enhanced efficiency and superior performance. 

Joachim Stoss, Vice President 

International Sales at Edgetech 

Europe/Quanex Inc., emphasizes 

efficiency as the company’s focus at 

Fensterbau Frontale. “The fact that 

the window construction industry is 

under immense pressure is nothing 

new. That’s why efficiency is our 

Leitmotif for the Fensterbau,” he 

adds. 

According to Stoss, Super Spacer ® , 

a silicone-based spacer bar, offers 

multifaceted benefits. 

Greater energy efficiency in 

production 

Super Spacer ® simplifies energyefficient 

production, eliminating the 

need for high heat application like 

thermoplastic systems. The Super 

Spacer ® system essentially consists 

of a structural foam that does not 

have to be applied under high heat. 

No machines need to be preheated 

and kept running and therefore, no 

delays to handling to allow for cooling. 

With direct application from the roll, 

it bypasses several steps, enhancing 

workflow efficiency. 

Guaranteed process efficiency 

Minimal setup time for roll changes 

ensures seamless production. Super 

Spacer ® ’s precision and stability 

support zero-defect production, even 

with heavy panes. Its compatibility 

with various sealants enhances 

versatility. “We can also check 

the box when it comes to processefficient 

production,” Stoss says. He 

adds that it is important to consider 

the entire process right through to 

dispatch. Is the warm edge Super 

Spacer ® system really effective in 

terms of high quality paired with high 

performance and high availability? 

The properties of Super Spacer ® 

enable extremely precise, sharpedged 

application, supporting the 

zero-defect target in production. Even 

when handling heavy and large panes 

errors are avoided, as the edge seal is 

immediately stable. Last but not least, 

the structural foam is compatible 

with all common sealants such as hot 

melt butyl, polyurethane, silicone and 

polysulphide. 


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Improved thermal insulation in 

buildings 

Super Spacer ® excels in core edge seal 

tasks, offering aesthetics, durability, 

airtightness, wind load absorption, 

and thermal insulation. It can achieve 

a thermal transmittance Ψ of up to 

0.029 [W/mK], making it one of the 

most energy-efficient spacers on the 

market, and is also passive housecertified 

in the highest efficiency class 

phA+. 

Visit Edgetech at Fensterbau 

Frontale 

Discover Edgetech’s innovations at 

Hall 7A, Stand 7-302, and witness 

how Super Spacer ® revolutionizes 

window production for enhanced 

efficiency and superior performance. 

About Edgetech 

Edgetech Europe GmbH, located 

in Heinsberg, Germany, is a fully 

owned subsidiary of Quanex Building 

Products Corporation. It services 

markets in continental Europe with 

a total of 490 employees and 17 

extruders. 

Charlotte Hawkes 

Email: info@edgetech-europe.com 

Website: www.superspacer.com 


Event 

Glasstech Asia and 

Fenestration Asia 2023 

mark resounding success 

Southeast Asia’s Most Significant Platform For 

Glass And Façade Successfully Reunites Industry 

The three-day event in Thailand hosted over 1,800 unique 

visitors and 613 industry professionals from exhibitors, 

covering 51 countries. 

In a triumphant return, Glasstech 

Asia and Fenestration Asia, 

Southeast Asia’s leading trade 

fair for the glass and façade industry, 

proudly heralded the success of their 

2023 edition. The event, held from 

November 29 to December 1, 2023, 

in Bangkok, Thailand, garnered 

participation from over 4,000 trade 

attendees representing more than 50 

countries, solidifying its reputation 

as the paramount platform for the 

region’s glass and façade industry. 

The comprehensive experience 

offered not only the main event but 

also a diverse array of side activities, 

including the Asia Façade & Glass 

Conference, Buyer Relation Meetings, 

Innovation Forum, Welcome 

Networking Night, and Awards. 

Remarkably, the event was 

attended by more than 78 local 

authorities and dignitaries, alongside 

over 70 international association 

members, underlining its significance 

both locally and on the global stage. 

The signing of 10 Memoranda of 

Understanding by industry players 

during the event highlighted a 

commitment to collaboration and 

advancements within the glass 

and façade sector. These notable 

achievements further solidify 

Glasstech Asia and Fenestration Asia’s 

pivotal role in fostering collaboration, 

facilitating knowledge exchange, and 

driving growth within the industry. 

Michael Wilton, CEO and 

Managing Director of MMI Asia Pte 

Ltd, spoke about hosting Glasstech 

and Fenestration Asia 2023 in 

Thailand. “Thailand is an excellent 

location to host Glasstech and 

Fenestration Asia 2023 this time. 

What we have learned after the 

COVID-19 outbreak is that various 

industrial businesses want to return 

to face-to-face business negotiations, 

especially at trade exhibitions again. 

Moreover, the glass and façade 

industry in Thailand is growing at 

a very high rate, so for me, as an 

MMI Asia representative, Thailand 

is a very interesting location for the 

conference and exhibition space,” 

Wilton said. 

As for the direction of the glass 

and façade industry in Thailand, 

experts in this industry all agree that 

it is likely to grow higher. Mr Wirat 

Leewairot, President of the Thai 

Glass Industry Business Association, 

said, “The COVID-19 outbreak and 

the war situation have made various 

industries, including that of glass, 

slow down. However, it is expected 

that next year will be better according 

to NESDB’s predictions.” 

Mr Wichai Wiratkaphan, director 

and secretary Banking Inspector and 

Acting Director of the Real Estate 

Information Center, said, “The glass 

industry will expand in line with the 

direction of real estate. Because if the 

real estate industry grows, the glass 

and façade industries that are related 

tend to grow in tandem. In 2024, it is 

expected that the real estate market 

will expand approximately 5-10 per 

cent, so I think the glass industry will 

likely expand in the same direction.” 

In addition, Mr Wirat also 

mentioned an interesting glass 

technology. “In the past, we used 

glass only for windows and doors, 

but in the past 20 years, curtain wall 

has begun to be used in high-rise 

buildings in the heart of the city, in 

addition to having wind and rain 

protection properties, it also reflects 

heat.” 

“The innovation in producing 

environmental glass, or low-emission 

glass, is to take ordinary glass and 

coat it with a metal substance. 

Resulting in the reflection of heat. 

But still allows light to enter the 

building. This results in saving more 

energy. Because the building has a 

curtain wall, it means that less heat 

will enter the building, reducing the 

cost of using air conditioners and 

carbon emissions as well,” Mr Wirat 

added. 

“There is good support in 

this industry,” said Mr Paithaya 

Banchakitikun, Vice President of the 

Siam Architects Association under the 

Royal Patronage, about organising the 

Glasstech and Fenestration Asia 2023 


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event this time. 

“I think that the Glasstech and 

Fenestration Asia 2023 brought 

together a group of manufacturers 

of various machinery and equipment 

that are related to construction work 

and architecture. Especially those 

that are glass and façade walls of 

buildings in Thailand. Organizing this 

event will result in the growth of all 

related industries in the future,” Mr 

Banchakitikun added. 

For the MICE industry, Dr 

Duangdet Yuakwamdee, Director 

of the International Trade Fair 

Industry Department. Convention 

and Exhibition Promotion Office 

(Public Organization) said, “In 2023, 

the number of foreign travellers from 

trade fairs will be 269,439 people, 

generating income for the country 

from spending worth 17,783-millionbaht, 

accounting for 168% of the 

target of 160,000 people for the fair.” 

“As one of the MICE Industry 

destinations and a strategic economic 

point with potential in the ASEAN 

region, it can create quality business 

opportunities for MICE travellers. 

In addition, holding trade shows in 

Thailand will help the entire MICE 

ecosystem grow, with social and 

economic impacts that will go to those 

involved,” Dr Yuakwamdee said. 

About Glasstech Asia and 

Fenestration Asia 

Coined as “The Glass Hub of 

Southeast Asia,” Glasstech Asia is 

an annual rotating exhibition that 

focuses on all things glass. The 

event brings together the best of the 

Southeast Asian glass and glazing 

sector, covering manufacturing, 

processing, machinery, accessories, 

raw materials, and finished glass 

products. 

About BAU Network 

BAU is the world’s leading trade 

fair for architecture, materials 

and systems. Everyone involved in 

the international community for 

planning, building and designing 

buildings comes together here. 

About Messe München 

Messe München is one of the leading 

exhibition organizers worldwide with 

more than 50 of its own trade shows 

for capital goods, consumer goods 

and new technologies. Every year, a 

total of over 50,000 exhibitors and 

around three million visitors take 

part in more than 200 events at the 

exhibition centre in Munich, at the 

ICM – Internationales Congress 

Centre München and the MOC 

Veranstaltungs Centre München as 

well as abroad. 

Toh Rou Qian 

Email: rouqian@mmiasia.com.sg 

Website: www.glasstechasia.com.sg 


Event 

33rd China Glass 

exhibition all set to be 

held in Shanghai 

Showcasing Global Advancements in Glass 

Technology From Apr 25 to 28, 2024 

Explore the forefront of glass technology at the 33rd 

China Glass Exhibition, set to revolutionise the industry 

landscape in Shanghai. 

The 33rd China International Glass 

Industrial Technical Exhibition will 

be held from April 25 to 28, 2024, at 

the Shanghai New International Expo 

Centre. Sponsored by the Chinese 

Ceramic Society and managed by 

Beijing Zhonggui Exhibition Co., Ltd., 

this prestigious event promises to be 

a highlight for industry professionals 

worldwide. 

The previous edition of the China 

Glass Exhibition, held in 2023, 

boasted 881 manufacturers from 28 

countries and regions across 84,700 

square meters. Welcoming a total of 

107,353 attendees from 105 countries 

and areas, the event received 

accolades for its professionalism and 

comprehensive showcase of the latest 

innovations in the glass industry. 

Dividing the exhibition area 

according to themes such as glass 

raw materials, products, application 

technology, and process equipment, 

the 33rd China Glass Exhibition 

aims to align with industry 

trends of green and intelligent 

development. By actively engaging 

leading manufacturers in lowcarbon 

technology and intelligent 

manufacturing, as well as providing 

opportunities for small and mediumsized 

enterprises, the exhibition 

strives to bolster China’s position as a 

manufacturing powerhouse. 

With over 600 domestic and foreign 

manufacturers already registered, the 

upcoming exhibition is expected to 

feature more than 1,000 mainstream 

brands and attract 50,000 professional 

visitors. Spanning over 90,000 square 

meters, the event will serve as a 

dynamic platform for networking, 

collaboration, and business 

opportunities within the global glass 

industry. 

Amid a stable operating 

environment in China’s glass industry, 

recent policies and developments, 

including adjustments in real estate, 

steady growth in automotive and 

building materials sectors, and 

advancements in photovoltaic and 

pharmaceutical industries, signal 

positive prospects for the glass sector. 

As a leading international 

exhibition, China Glass Exhibition 

remains committed to fostering 

specialization, internationalization, 

and high-quality development within 

the glass industry, solidifying its status 

as a premier trade and technical 

exchange platform for industry 

stakeholders worldwide. 

Email: service@chinaglass-expo.com 

WeChat: chinaglassexpo 

Website: www.chinaglass-expo.com 


Technical Article 

Press Glass Nowogard gets 

fully automated by LiSEC 

Streamlining Production Processes for Optimal 

Output, Enhanced Efficiency 

Located in northwestern Poland, Press Glass Nowogard 

operates a fully automatic laminated glass cutting line and 

an additional lami cutting bridge as well as five monolithic 

cutting tables. 

Within the last 30 years, 

Press Glass has grown 

from a single facility into 

a household name among flat glass 

suppliers. Its 15 international facilities 

spread across Poland, Croatia, Italy, 

the UK and the US produce quality 

interior and exterior glass for the 

commercial and residential market. 

With an export rate of 80 per cent, 

Press Glass supplies Scandinavia, the 

Baltics, Central and Southern Europe, 

the UK as well as North America. 

Despite being one of the largest 

independent IG producers in Europe, 

Press Glass remains a privately owned 

company with a lean, agile leadership 

structure. This allows them to quickly 

adapt to a changing market. With 

numerous production facilities and a 

wide range of products, they are able 

and willing to meet their customers 

more than halfway. “We allow the 

market to test us,” shares Jakub 

Krakowski, Technology Development 

Director at Press Glass. “And we are of 

course competitive.” 

High performing logistics: The heart 

of the Nowogard production 

The cooperation between Press 

Glass and LiSEC goes back almost 

30 years. “From the very first facility, 

we bought high-end technology 

from LiSEC. Back then, that was 

not a common thing on the Polish 

market,” recalls Mr Krakowski. “We 

are very transparent about building 

long-term partnerships with our 

suppliers. For us, a good partnership 

is mutually beneficial, allowing us to 

meet challenges and solve problems 

together.” 

When Press Glass planned their 

most automated facility to date, 

they once again trusted LiSEC. Mr 

Krakowski, the head of a team of 

technicians who accompany the 

introduction of innovative solutions at 

Press Glass, talks about the intentions 

with the Nowogard project, “Our goal 

was to create a copy and paste facility, 

which Press Glass can reproduce in 

any new location. At Nowogard we 

looked into every process and worked 

out all the kinks.” 

Located in northwestern Poland 

not far from the Baltic Sea, Press 

Glass Nowogard operates six cutting 

lines: one fully automatic laminated 

glass cutting line and one additional 

lami cutting bridge as well as five 

monolithic cutting tables. The six 

lines are fed by a gantry system on 

one end, and they feed into two large 

buffer systems on the other end. Each 

buffer in turn supplies two IG lines. 



Buffering and sorting play crucial 

roles in optimising the material flow 

and machine utilisation. Intralogistics 

ensures process stability and reliable 

supply during various processing 

steps, even with different glass types. 

For instance, only the uncoated 

side of the coated glass is touched, 

preserving the coating. A slight tilt 

angle (approximately 2°) during 

glass transport also protects the 

coating. LiSEC offers high-quality 

systems, available 24/7 with minimal 

maintenance, accommodating various 

glass sizes and shapes. 

Looking back on the project, Mr 

Krakowski remembers the challenges, 

“The schedule was very tough. In 

2017 the market was very strong 

and customer demand was high. We 

already had production on the lines 

while we were still fine-tuning the 

machines and while the software 

developments were still being tested. 

From the first IG element off the 

line, it took about 2 to 3 years until 

everything was working to our 

satisfaction.” 

But those challenges did not come 

without rewards. “Right now, I can say 

that this is our most efficient facility 

in terms of production per shift per 

person, so we produce more glass 

with fewer operators. And we have 

the lowest losses in glass, due to the 

automation – we largely eliminated 

manual handling – but also due to 

better internal logistics. We have 

fewer quality issues, fewer claims, 

fewer problems.” The Nowogard site 

supplies 15-20 % of Press Glass’ total 

residential production volume. 

Mr Krakowski highlights another 

benefit of the sorting system, “Our 

customers have very high demands 

on the sequence of the glass sheets 

on the racks, different types of labels, 

different shipment days, etc. – a lot 

of different small things we need 

to deliver. This is helping quite 

significantly: We produce pretty much 

99% on time. And if something goes 

wrong, we have a partner that we can 

call in, and they come over quite fast 

and solve the issue.” 

What’s next for Press Glass and 

LiSEC? 

With the Nowogard site up and 

running, Mr Krakowski and his team 

are already working on new projects. 

The next development with LiSEC is 

being realised in the UK, combining 

three facilities in Wales under one 

roof. “The production is already 

running; everything is installed and 

it’s just a matter of finetuning and 

finalizing things. Due to the softer 

market, we have more time to develop 

things, which is good, but on the other 

hand, the pressure is required to 

make it faster. It’s always a matter of 

finding the balance.” 

Looking back on his own 12 years 

working at Press Glass, Mr Krakowski 

sums up his experience with LiSEC, 

“At some point, we had to make the 

strategic decision to diversify our 

machine and software suppliers, 

which provides us with an interesting 

test environment within our group 


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of companies. For me, there are 

not many suppliers that can deliver 

complete and robust solutions that 

work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.” 

Still, working under those kinds of 

conditions, something can go wrong. 

“And it will go wrong eventually, 

inevitably,” Mr Krakowski speaks 

from experience. “Then you need 

somebody who can support you. In 

our company, many people on the 

technical team and the production 

teams have more than 20 years of 

experience. They need someone on 

the other side who knows what they’re 

talking about. A reliable partner who 

knows how to solve your issue, or 

who’s at least willing to sit down and 

find the solution together with us. In 

that way, we consider LiSEC reliable.” 

Looking towards the future: 

Automation and sustainability 

Mr Krakowski’s opinion about markets 

and industry changes is, “The biggest 

change we and everyone else surely 

observe on the Polish market is that 

automation is coming and of course, 

digitalisation is coming. For 10, almost 

20 years we have been talking about 

Industry 4.0. It used to be unclear 

how it would look. Now Nowogard 

is our first facility with this degree 

of automation, and automation has 

factored in all our projects since. 

Besides better quality and higher 

efficiency, we also want to utilize 

manpower in the best way possible, 

which means removing heavy work 

such as lifting glass many times over.” 

“Another thing more and more 

of our customers especially on 

the Scandinavian market request 

is detailed information on the 

production process, for example: 

How much power was used to 

produce this IG? What was the 

water consumption? Which 

renewable resources were used, and 

how high was the share of green 

energy? So, we of course get all the 

required certifications. We also add 

photovoltaic installations on every 

new project, as well as any older 

facility where it’s possible. Our latest 

production in Lithuania for example is 

almost fully powered by photovoltaics. 

Investing in renewable energy is pretty 

much the only direction you can go,” 

he adds. 

About LiSEC 

With headquarters in Seitenstetten/ 

Amstetten, Austria, LiSEC is a 

worldwide group of companies that for 

over 60 years has provided individual 

and comprehensive solutions in 

flat glass processing and refining. 

Its businesses include machines, 

automation solutions and services. 

Claudia GUSCHLBAUER 

Email: claudia.guschlbauer@lisec.com 

Website: www.lisec.com 



Super Spacer ® combines 

monument preservation 

and climate protection 

Window Stories Continue To Be Written With The 

Flexible Warm Edge 

Projects in Northern Ireland and Austria show how 

requirements of monument protection, expectations of 

style-conscious building owners and climate protection 

targets can be fulfilled. 

In recent years, the restoration 

and reproduction of historic 

windows has increasingly been 

discussed in terms of thermal 

insulation. Selected projects in 

Northern Ireland and Austria show 

how the requirements of monument 

protection, the expectations of styleconscious 

building owners and climate 

protection targets can be fulfilled at 

the same time. Although completely 

different in terms of their realisation, 

energy-efficient insulating glass with 

the Super Spacer ® warm edge spacer 

system was used in all three cases. 

Reconstruction with authentic 

glazing 

The Bank Buildings, a jewel of 

Victorian Belfast, are located in the 

centre of the Northern Irish capital. 

The five-storey building ensemble has 

been owned by the Irish fashion chain 

Primark since 1979 and has been a 

listed building since 1980. Pillars of 

polished red granite flank the large 

windows on the main façade, while 

red sandstone characterises the upper 

floors of the building, which is topped 

by a huge iron clock face. 

The building, designed by architect 

W.H. Lynn for a Belfast textile trading 

company, was opened a year before 

the end of the Victorian era. With its 

large window fronts on the one hand 

and classic elements such as columns, 

rectangular ribbon windows and an 

attic balustrade on the other, the 

former department stores symbolise 

the transition from historicism to the 

20th century. 

The fact that the banking buildings 

have already survived two fires is not 

visible. The last and most devastating 

one in 2018 destroyed the entire 

timber construction and practically 

the entire supporting structure. The 

steel stiffening beams, and the original 

cast-iron supporting pillars had either 

collapsed or been weakened. Only 

the non-load-bearing enclosing walls 

remained standing. 

Historic buildings can be more 

than just a landmark or the legacy 

of an architectural era. Benedict 

McAteer, research fellow at the School 

of Natural and Built Environment 

at Queen’s University in Belfast, 

describes the feelings of Belfast 

residents after the disaster: “The fire 

has made us realise how we need 

buildings to explain what we have 

been through, what a city has endured 

and what it is that we enjoy about 

living there.” 

The Belfast Telegraph wrote 

immediately after the fire: “She was 

Belfast. Not just a bricks and mortar 

city center structure. But a grand old 

lady who’d seen and survived horror 

and history, who’d witnessed centuries 

of change and challenge and had 

gracefully, seamlessly adapted and 

endured.” 

After the initial impulse to 

demolish the charred skeleton, an 

exemplary reconstruction based 

on the original model began. Each 

removed stone was numbered, and 

natural stone and marble for the new 

facade was sourced from the same 

quarries in Finland, Scotland and 

Portugal that had supplied the original 

materials in the 19th century. 

IMC Glass supplied a total of 300 

units from its Slim-Glaze range to 

replace the single-glazed windows 

from the 3rd floor upwards, which 

were also manufactured according to 

the historical model and installed in 

1980. “This super-slim double glazing 

makes it possible to retain the original 

style with excellent thermal efficiency. 

With a unit thickness of just 14 mm, 

they achieve an Ug value of 1.2 W/ 

m²K,” explains Managing Director 


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Aaron McCreanor. 

IMC’s specialist insulating glass 

products are characterised by a 

slim yet low edge seal and krypton 

gas filling. “IMC Glass is the only 

company in Ireland, and only one of 

two in the British Isles, to have been 

awarded a Kitemark for testing to BS 

EN 1279-2 and BS EN 1279-3 for 

moisture absorption and gas leakage 

rate,” McCreanor continues. 

“The difficulty in manufacturing 

insulating glass with such a thin 

glass structure lies in ensuring 

gas-tightness over a long period of 

time and preventing condensation 

from forming in the space between 

the panes.” In order to achieve the 

excellent Ug values of up to 1.1 W/ 

(m²K) for thin double glazing, they 

are filled exclusively with xenon 

or krypton and are also thermally 

insulated. “Using argon would reduce 

energy efficiency by around 40 per 

cent,” explains McCreanor. 

The icing on the cake is the 

Super Spacer ® Heritage spacer, a 

flexible warm edge that was specially 

developed for double glazing in the 

restoration sector. With a height of 

just 3 mm, it can also be installed 

in frames with very low glass inserts 

without being visible. 

Extra-thin double-pane insulating 

glass replaces single-pane glazing 

A report jointly published by the 

Glass and Glazing Federation and 

British Glass in October 2023 shows 

that around 98 per cent of windows 

in the UK do not meet the current 

minimum Ug-value standard of 1.4 

W/(m²K). Heat loss due to inefficient 

windows is up to three times higher 

than in countries such as Germany, 

Austria, or Sweden. “Our Slim-Glaze 

products with Super Spacer Heritage 

can be exchanged for single glazing 

in many cases. If the frames are no 

longer worth preserving, they can be 

authentically rebuilt.” 

The luxury Adare Manor Hotel & 

Golf Resort in County Limerick, built 

in the mid-19th century in neo-Gothic 

style as a private family residence, 

has already taken this step. Wherever 

possible, the historic glass was reused, 

and all modern single-glazed windows 

were replaced with double glazing. 

IMC Glass supplied a total of around 

1,100 insulating glass units to three 

different window manufacturers for 

the renovation of the main house 

and Carriage House. “In addition 

to energy efficiency, the lower dew 

point was particularly important for 

the client. Condensation is not only 

a visual and health problem, but also 

attacks the wooden frames.” 

Arched artist’s windows make the 

church extension shine 

The heritage-listed Catholic parish 

church of St Margaret in the 

Burgenland municipality of Apetlon 

is a special feature. Completed in 

1797, the church was always so well 

attended that it was extended in 

1974/1975 with a modern, octagonal 

concrete extension in the Brutalist 

style designed by architect Josef 

Patzelt. The extension is cantilevered 

without pillars, the pews are arranged 

around a popular altar and the 

church’s patron saint, St Margaret, 

looks down on the faithful from the 

high altar dating from the end of the 

18th century. 

The two window bands with a 

total of 36 panes of 6 mm Plexiglas 

illuminate the interior with natural 

daylight. Having failed to withstand 

wind loads at times in the past, they 

were arched outwards. Coloured 

church windows had been planned 

from the outset, and in September 

2023 the long-held wish of the 

Apetlon parish finally became reality. 

With her abstract and yet narrative 

depiction of the life and martyrdom 

of St Margaret of Antioch, the Berlin 

artist Marie-Luise Dähne also solved 

the functional task of softening the 

strong sunlight while at the same 

time preserving the visual to nature 

outside. 

Symbols, such as the cross, the iron 

combs and the pearls - Margaretha 

means “the pearl” in Greek - run 

through the entire series of motifs. 

At the entrance to the church, the 

discs are dark and are reminiscent 

of Margaret’s godless childhood as 

the daughter of a pagan priest. Small 

golden beads, increasing in number as 

the window bands progress, symbolise 

her faith, which enables her to survive 

torture, the devil’s temptations and 

finally the execution, and on the 

other hand the growing Christian 

community. 

In the renowned Paderborn atelier 

for glass painting, Peters transferred 

the design by hand using ceramic 

colours onto the 6 mm tempered 

safety glass panes in formats ranging 

from 1.6 x 1.3 m to 2.6 x 1.4 m and 

then melted the motifs at 600 degrees 

Celsius. “We have been working 

with Marie-Luise Dähne again and 

again for many years,” enthuses 

project manager Christoph Sander. 



“She manages to merge her artwork 

with the architecture. In Apetlon, 

St Margaret is thus physically and 

spiritually transformed into a source 

of light.” 

Flexible spacer avoids thermal 

bridges at the edge of the glass 

Based on the old Plexiglas 

panes, the monument protection 

authorities made curved panes 

a requirement. The Vandaglas 

site - Vandaglas Döring Berlin was 

commissioned to manufacture 

the 3D moulded insulating glass 

units, CurvePerformDGU from 

CurvePerformMono “Freeform 

curved” outer pane 6 mm with a flat 

laminated safety glass as a decorative 

counter pane in the insulating glass 

units. 

As part of the glass refurbishment, 

the windows were also to be 

modernised in terms of energy 

efficiency. The flexible Edgetech 

Super Spacer ® TriSeal SG and 

Dow Corning 3362 were therefore 

used for the edge seal. Vandaglas 

Döring site manager Carsten Kunert 

commented about the project: “The 

convex cavities are moulded out of the 

flat pane. This looks unspectacular 

at first glance, but the geometry of 

multi-axis curved panes is complex 

and therefore makes it difficult to 

predict the material behaviour during 

bending and after installation. Based 

on our many years of experience, we 

have once again opted for the flexible 

Super Spacer spacers for the Apetlon 

insulating glass units. They are easy to 

apply, support resistance to wind loads 

and make a significant contribution 

to energy efficiency, as there are no 

thermal bridges at the edge of the 

glass.” 

About Edgetech Europe GmbH 

Edgetech Europe GmbH, located 

in Heinsberg, Germany, is a fully 

owned subsidiary of Quanex Building 

Products Corporation, a global, 

publicly traded manufacturing 

company primarily serving OEMs 

in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, 

refrigeration and outdoor products 

markets. Edgetech Europe GmbH 

services markets in continental 

Europe with a total of 490 employees 

and 17 extruders. 

Charlotte Hawkes 

Email: info@edgetech-europe.com 

Website: www.superspacer.com 


Product Hunt 

Why companies in glass 

industry measure gas 

concentration 

Insulating Glass Unit Without Insulating Gas Can 

Have Up To 30 Per Cent Lower U-Value 

Sparklike’s end customers all operate in the same industry 

and they face the same challenges, one of which is 

verifying the gas fill rate that impacts the quality of glass. 

In 2023, Sparklike did a customer 

survey to understand its customers 

better. This included insight into 

how Sparklike devices are perceived 

and what are the drivers to purchase. 

Sparklike’s end customers include 

insulating glass producers, window 

and door manufacturers, IG line 

producers, testing laboratories, 

energy engineering and construction 

consultants, and real estate 

developers and building owners. 

Since all operate in the same 

industry, they face the same 

challenges, one of which is verifying 

the gas fill rate that impacts the 

quality of the glass. 

An insulating glass unit without 

insulating gas can have up to 30 per 

cent lower U-value than with gas 

filling over 85-90 per cent. 

The glass industry’s requirements 

create pressure on quality assurance 

In the survey, there were five answers, 

in addition to an open field to write 

your answer. Based on these results, 

the most common reason to invest in 

Sparklike’s gas measuring devices was 

to meet industry requirements and 

legislation. 

After that was achieving higher 

quality standards for glass and to meet 

customers’ demands. Gas content 

is a significant factor in improving 

the energy efficiency of insulating 

glass and therefore an important 

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This explains why one motive for 

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The fifth reason to purchase was 

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Sparklike is the world’s leading 

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content of insulating glass. 

Website: www.sparklike.com 


Company News 

Biesse signs agreement to acquire 

GMM Finance S.r.l. 

GMM Group Is Present In 90 Countries, Has 9 Commercial Subsidiaries & 450 

Employees 

In line with Biesse’s plan for growth also through acquisitions, this will increase the 

product portfolios of all segments by integrating leading technologies. 

Biesse S.p.A. – a company listed 

in the Euronext STAR segment 

of the Italian Stock Exchange 

– has signed a contract for the 

acquisition of the entire share capital 

of GMM Finance S.r.l., the holding 

company of the GMM Group which 

comprises GMM S.p.A., Bavelloni 

S.p.A. and Techni Waterjet Ltd., 

as well as their Italian and foreign 

subsidiaries, active in the stone, 

glass and other materials machining 

segments. 

GMM Group is present in 90 

countries, operates with nine 

commercial subsidiaries worldwide, 

six production plants in Italy and one 

in Thailand, and approximately 450 

employees. 

The sellers are Consilium Private 

Equity Fund III (managed by 

Consilium SGR p.a.) with a 75 per 

cent holding and FGL Holding s.r.l. 

(owned by the founding shareholders) 

with a 25 per cent holding. 

The provisional value of the deal 

of approximately 72 million euros 

(Equity Value), will be paid by cash 

at the closing date and has been 

determined considering Net Financial 

Debt starting from an Enterprise 

Value of 86.5 million euros. 

Furthermore, the agreement 

provides the usual price adjustment 

mechanisms that will be determined 

in the months following the closing, 

defined mainly according to variations 

of GMM Finance S.r.l.’s net working 

capital and net financial debt. The 

closing of the operation is expected by 

15th February 2024 and is subject to 

the fulfilment of specific suspensive 

conditions in line with normal market 

practices for such operations. 

This operation, in line with 

Biesse’s strategic plan that provides 

for growth also through acquisitions, 

will increase the product portfolio of 

the stone-working, glass-working and 

other materials processing segments 

by integrating the technologies of a 

leading company in these productions. 

GMM, founded in 1993 in 

Gravellona Toce in Piedmont, started 

its activities designing and assembling 

bridge cutters for the stone industry 

and continued its evolution to become 

a leader in the production of advanced 

machines and numeric control 

equipment. 

Through the acquisition of the 

Australian company Techni Waterjet, 

GMM has successfully extended 

its offering by adding an innovative 

water-cutting technology mainly 

applied to the metal-working, stoneworking 

and glass-working segments. 

Subsequently, with the acquisition of 

the Italian company Bavelloni, GMM 

further extended its product portfolio 

in the glass processing industry. 

The latest consolidated financial 

statements of the GMM Group 

refer to the year 2022 and report a 

sales turnover of 124 million euros, 

EBITDA of 12.5 million euros and net 

financial debt of 4.4 million euros. 

Performance for 2023 is foreseen in 

line with the prior year. 

About Biesse 

Biesse is an international company 

that manufactures integrated lines 

and machines to process wood, 

glass, stone, plastic and composite 

materials. 

Website: www.biesse.com 


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