Edition 74 (April-June, 2024)

The Premier Magazine For Global Glass Industry 

Volume : 18 - Issue : 1 • April-June 2024 

MR. AVANISH SINGH VISEN 

CEO & Director, Ajay Poly Pvt Ltd 

Interview | 64 

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Interview 

MR. Avanish Singh Visen 

CEO & Director, Ajay Poly Pvt Ltd. 

Innovative leadership & 

sustainable growth: A deep 

dive into Avanish Singh 

Visen’s vision for glass 

64 Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2024

Interview • 2 

APPL CEO In Conversation With GB On Navigating Market 

Shifts, Innovating For The Future 

From his strategic vision to leadership style, Avanish Singh Visen shares his insights for 

success in glass manufacturing and long-term plans for Ajay Poly Pvt Ltd. 

A 

seasoned leader in the glass 

manufacturing industry with 

substantial experience, Mr 

Avanish Singh Visen has navigated 

Ajay Poly through dynamic 

market shifts and technological 

advancements. His insights offer 

a profound understanding of 

innovation, sustainability and market 

competitiveness. 

In this interview with Glass 

Bulletin, we explore APPL’s trajectory 

and strategic direction under the 

leadership of Mr Visen. 

Excerpts from the conversation: 

– How has the market evolved over 

the last 5 years, and what key trends 

have you observed? What is your 

leadership style? 

Over the past five years, the glass 

manufacturing market has witnessed 

significant evolution driven by 

technological advancements, 

changing consumer preferences, 

and sustainability concerns. Key 

trends that have emerged include 

growing demand for energyefficient 

and smart glass solutions, 

increased emphasis on sustainable 

manufacturing practices, rising 

adoption of speciality glass in 

various industries, and expanding 

applications of glass in sectors 

such as automotive, construction, 

and electronics. Additionally, there 

has been a notable shift towards 

customisation and personalisation, 

with customers seeking unique 

and tailored glass products to meet 

their specific needs and aesthetic 

preferences. 

As a leader within the company, my 

leadership style is characterised by 

a combination of visionary thinking, 

strategic planning and empowering 

others to excel. I believe in setting 

a clear vision and direction for the 

company while also fostering a 

culture of innovation, collaboration, 

and continuous improvement. By 

encouraging open communication, 

valuing diverse perspectives, and 

empowering employees to take 

ownership of their work, I strive 

to create a dynamic and inclusive 

work environment where everyone 

feels motivated and supported to 

contribute their best. 

Moreover, I place a strong emphasis 

on integrity, agility, heart-to-heart 

relationships, fast response to the 

market, accountability, and ethical 

conduct, ensuring that business 

practices align with our core values 

and principles. By leading by example 

and fostering a culture of excellence, 

I aim to drive the company’s success 

and sustain its long-term growth in a 

rapidly evolving market landscape. 

– Where does your company stand 

in terms of market share and 

competitiveness, and how does it 

distinguish itself from competitors? 

Our company holds a significant 

market share within the appliance 

glass manufacturing industry, owing 

to our commitment to excellence, 

innovation, and customer satisfaction. 

We maintain a competitive edge 

by continually investing in research 

and development to develop 

cutting-edge glass solutions that 

address emerging market needs and 

challenges. Moreover, our customercentric 

approach, coupled with a 

focus on operational efficiency and 

sustainability, distinguishes us from 

competitors, allowing us to deliver 

superior value to our customers and 

maintain a strong position in the 

market. 

By leveraging our extensive 

expertise, state-of-the-art 

manufacturing facilities and a 

dedicated team of professionals, 

we consistently exceed customer 

expectations and set industry 

benchmarks for quality, reliability, 

and innovation. Our emphasis on 

continuous improvement, coupled 

with a proactive approach to market 

trends and customer feedback, 

enables us to adapt swiftly to 

changing market dynamics and 

maintain our competitive advantage 

in the rapidly evolving glass 

manufacturing landscape. 

– What are the long-term goals for 

the company, and how do you plan 

to achieve them, including targeting 

specific markets or segments for 

growth and sustainability? 

The long-term goals encompass 

sustainable growth, innovation, 

market diversification, global 

expansion, and operational 

excellence. To achieve these 

objectives, we have plans to invest 

in research and development, form 

strategic partnerships, adopt a 

customer-centric approach, invest in 

talent development, and implement 

sustainability initiatives across the 

organisation. 

Additionally, we have planned to 

focus on market segmentation and 

targeting, exploring inorganic growth 

opportunities through mergers 

and acquisitions, and establishing 

robust performance monitoring 

mechanisms to ensure agility and 

adaptability in response to evolving 

market dynamics. Through these 

strategic initiatives, we aim to solidify 

our position as a leader in the glass 

manufacturing industry while driving 

long-term value for stakeholders. 

– Can you describe the infrastructure 

of your company, focusing on 

manufacturing, research and 

development, and logistics? 

Manufacturing Infrastructure: 

- Production Facilities: We operate 

state-of-the-art manufacturing 

plants equipped with specialised 

machinery for glass processing, 

shaping, tempering, printing, and 

finishing processes. Our plants are 

strategically located in the north, west 

and southern parts of India. 

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Interview 

- Quality Control Labs: Integrated 

quality control labs are strategically 

positioned within manufacturing 

facilities to ensure adherence to 

stringent quality standards at every 

stage of production. 

- Safety Measures: Our 

manufacturing plants are equipped 

with advanced safety systems and 

protocols to ensure the well-being 

of employees and the protection of 

equipment. 

Research and Development 

Infrastructure: 

- R&D centres: We maintain 

dedicated research and 

development centres staffed with 

highly skilled scientists, engineers, 

and technicians. 

- Testing facilities: Our centres 

are equipped with advanced testing 

equipment and simulation tools 

to research glass compositions, 

properties, and manufacturing 

processes. 

- Collaborative spaces: Our 

collaborative spaces facilitate crossfunctional 

collaboration among R&D 

teams, fostering innovation and the 

development of cutting-edge glass 

products. 

Logistics Infrastructure: 

- Distribution centres: Our 

strategically located distribution 

centres/manufacturing facilities 

facilitate storage and distribution of 

finished glass products to respective 

regional customers. 

- Transportation fleet: We 

maintain a diverse fleet of vehicles, 

including trucks and specialised 

carriers, to ensure timely delivery of 

products to customers. 

- Supply chain management 

systems: Our advanced supply chain 

management systems integrate 

logistics operations with production 

planning, inventory management, 

and customer order fulfilment 

processes. 

- Warehousing facilities: Our 

modern warehousing facilities 

provide ample storage space for raw 

materials, semi-finished products, 

and finished goods, optimising 

inventory management and order 

fulfilment processes. 

“ 

My leadership style 

is characterised by a 

combination of visionary 

thinking, strategic planning 

and empowering others to 

excel. I believe in setting a 

clear vision and direction 

for the company while 

also fostering a culture of 

innovation, collaboration, 

and continuous 

improvement. 

“ 

Overall, the infrastructure of our 

company is designed to support 

efficient manufacturing operations, 

drive innovation through research 

and development, and ensure 

seamless logistics and supply chain 

management to meet customer 

demands effectively. 

– What steps has your company 

taken to ensure quality control and 

efficiency in production? 

Here’s a brief overview of the steps 

we have in place to ensure quality 

control and efficiency in production: 

- Standardised processes: We 

have implemented standardised 

production processes to maintain 

consistency and quality across the 

production line. 

- Quality assurance protocols: Our 

rigorous quality assurance protocols, 

including regular inspections and 

testing, ensure that products meet 

specified quality standards. 

- Employee training: We invest 

time and money in employee training 

and skill development to ensure 

workers are proficient in their tasks 

and can identify and address quality 

issues promptly. 

- Continuous improvement: 

We place special emphasis on 

continuous improvement and 

encourage our employees to identify 

inefficiencies and propose solutions 

to streamline production processes. 

- Utilisation of technology: 

We have incorporated advanced 

technologies such as automation, 

AI and data analytics to optimise 

production efficiency and enhance 

quality control. 

- Supplier quality management: 

We have implemented robust 

supplier quality management 

systems to ensure that raw materials 

and components meet required 

standards, preventing defects in the 

final product. 

- Feedback loops: We have 

established feedback loops 

from customers, employees, and 

stakeholders which help us identify 

areas for improvement and ensure 

that production processes align with 

customer expectations. 

– In terms of supply chain, what 

strategies has your company 

implemented to mitigate risks 

and ensure the timely delivery of 

products? 

- Diversification of suppliers: 

We avoid over-reliance on a single 

supplier by diversifying our supplier 

base to reduce the risk if one 

supplier faces issues like production 

halts, natural disasters, or financial 

problems. 

- Inventory management: 

Implementing robust inventory 

management strategies such as 

safety stock, just-in-time (JIT) 

inventory systems, or strategic 

stockpiling help us buffer against 

supply chain disruptions. 

- Supplier relationships: Building 

strong relationships with key 

suppliers ensures better reliability 

and more flexibility in handling 

urgent demands or unexpected 

changes. 

- Supply chain visibility: Enhancing 

visibility across the entire supply 

chain helps in identifying potential 

issues early and addressing them 

proactively. 

- Risk assessment and 

management: Regularly conducting 

risk assessments to identify 

vulnerabilities in the supply chain is 

vital. 


Interview • 4 

- Responsive logistics: Employing 

a flexible logistics strategy that 

includes multiple transportation 

options and routes to safeguard 

against disruptions. 

- Technological integration: 

Employing technologies such as IoT, 

AI and blockchain enhance supply 

chain efficiency and transparency. 

- Regular performance review: 

Continuously monitoring the 

performance of the supply chain 

and conducting regular reviews 

enable adjustments to strategies 

in response to new risks and 

inefficiencies. 

– What has been the most rewarding 

aspect of leading your company in the 

glass processing industry? 

- Innovation and development: 

Being at the forefront of 

technological advances in glass 

processing is immensely rewarding. 

We are always at the forefront of 

developing new, more efficient 

methods of glass production, 

improving the quality of the glass, 

or inventing new types of glass 

for various applications for home 

appliances. 

- Sustainability efforts: We take 

pride in driving the industry towards 

more sustainable practices like 

implementing recycling programs, 

reducing energy consumption, or 

innovating eco-friendly materials 

and processes that decrease the 

environmental impact of glass 

production. 

- Economic impact: We always 

contribute to the economy not just 

through the direct employment 

of workers, but also through the 

broader economic activities that 

the industry supports, including 

construction, automotive, 

technology, and more. 

- Client solutions: We are always 

solving client problems with 

customised solutions. Whether 

it’s delivering glass that enhances 

architectural beauty or meets 

specific technical requirements, the 

ability to meet and exceed client 

expectations can be very fulfilling. 

- Team building and leadership: 

Leading a team, nurturing talent, 

and seeing employees grow within 

our is certainly very rewarding. We 

take pride in creating a workplace 

culture that fosters professional 

development and personal growth. 

- Market expansion: Our success in 

new markets and our commitment 

towards increasing the company’s 

share in existing markets through 

strategic partnerships, global 

expansions and innovative marketing 

strategies is our source of pride and 

satisfaction. 

Email: avanish.singh@dcjgroup.in 

Website: www.dcjgroup.in 


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Company News 

Glaston JUMBO XXL 

allows AGC Interpane 

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edge 

Automatically Produces Glass Of Jumbo Formats Up 

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The company 

has three Glaston 

insulating glass lines 

and one Glaston 

tempering line. The 

most recent addition, 

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XXL FLEX line, was 

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I 

walk through our insulating glass 

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Production Manager Insulating 

Glass of AGC Interpane in Plattling, 

Germany. “Not just because 

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AGC Interpane’s Plattling plant, 

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and insulating glass. Since 2012, AGC 

Interpane has been coating glass 

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AGC Interpane’s Plattling site 

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thin films and coating, differentiates 

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The system allows AGC Interpane to 

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long-term customer of Glaston 


glaston • 2 

and the earlier brands that now 

belong to the Glaston family. The 

company currently has three Glaston 

insulating glass lines and one Glaston 

tempering line. The most recent 

addition, the Glaston JUMBO XXL 

FLEX line, was customized for AGC 

Interpane. The line was ordered in 

2021 and commissioned in April 

2022. It allows AGC Interpane to 

automatically produce jumbo 

formats up to 3.3 x 6 m. 

Earlier, these could only be 

produced semi-automatically or 

with additional manual effort. The 

line includes standard components 

for edge deletion, glass cleaning and 

glass inspection as well as several 

specially engineered features. 

The first unique feature is the 

FLEXSPACER’TWINAPPLICATOR, 

a twin-headed applicator for the 

automatic application of Super 

Spacer® material including T-Spacer 

butyling. 

The second feature is the 

UNIT’ASSEMBLER, a heavy-duty 

assembly, gas-filling and press robot, 

which automatically processes 

4-sided stepped IG units with a 

stepped bottom edge of up to 250 

mm. 

Other special formats can also 

be automatically filled with gas. 

Until Glaston made this automatic 

production possible, such units could 

only be produced manually. 

The third special feature is the 

heavy-duty Glaston sealing robot 

SPEED’SEALER, which opens up 

new sealing possibilities. Its dynamic 

mixing system helps AGC Interpane 

quickly manufacture deeper sealings. 

“Glaston has given AGC Interpane 

a unique constellation in the spacer 

application sector. We are the 

only ones in the world to have this 

configuration. The UNIT’ASSEMBLER 

allows us to process special shapes 

and fill them automatically with gas. 

The SPEED’SEALER has eliminated 

any bottleneck at the end of the line. 

This means that it is now possible 

to automatically produce large 

insulating glass units weighing up to 

600 kg/m,” Daniel Bruckelt says. 

Glaston in brief 

Glaston is the glass processing 

industry’s innovative technology 

leader supplying equipment, services 

and solutions to the architectural, 

mobility, solar and display industries. 

The company also supports the 

development of new technologies 

integrating intelligence to glass. 

Email: info@glaston.net 

Website: www.glaston.net 


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Company News 

Small glass double 

edging: You need Bright! 

Innovative Solutions For Small Glass Manufacturing 

Delve into the intricate world of small glass 

manufacturing, focusing on the precision and innovation 

offered by Bright Glass Machinery. 

We see big glass doors and 

windows everywhere. 

Due to the characteristics 

of glass’s transparency, hightemperature 

resistance, and wear 

resistance, more and more products 

are choosing glass instead of 

traditional materials, such as wall 

switches, gas stoves, and refrigerator 

door panels. Bright Glass Machinery, 

located in Shunde, Guangdong, 

China, is a company that produces 

glass double edging machines 

specifically and professionally 

for such small size glass with its 

precision. 

Bright small glass double edging 

machine has no significant difference 

compared to big glass double edging 

in appearance using timing belts 

feeding glass, sophisticated linear 

guides, and ball bearing screw shaft 

for width adjustment. 

One-time edging passes from 

bottom grinding, 45° arris grinding 

to fine polishing. The machines 

are flexible to design not only 

the number of spindles but also 

the grinding wheel configuration 

according to customer’s needs. 

It provides two series flat edge and 

pencil edge also call C edge. Clear 

observation perspective, operation 

is easy by clicking on its intelligent 

touch screen system for thickness 

and width auto adjustment. Machine 


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maintenance and wheel replacement 

is convenient and faster as well. 

Machine structure looks 

simple and compact with a small 

footprint, but with its inside 

delicate exquisite workmanship, 

Bright can double edge min.28mm 

width glass, using different width 

belt for different small size glass, 

min.40/55/70/80/100/120mm width 

are available to be selected. 

It offers a bigger processing range 

than a common glass double edging 

machine. Diagonal error reaches 

±0.3mm/m for home appliances 

glass which has high requirement 

in precision and polishing. Robot 

manipulator loading and transferring 

are adopted to form a production 

line finishing four sides of glass at a 

time, improving greatly small glass 

mass production ability and solves 

the problem of single side edging 

machine and CNC non-efficiency. 

Additionally, engraving, safety corner 

cut and radius corner grinding 

added makes small glass production 

diversified and innovative. 

Bright small glass double edging 

machine applies to household glass 

and electrical glass mainly. Typical 

sizes are 86x86mm wall switch 

panel, 464x484mm gas stove. Even 

arris size, clear and bright polishing, 

distinct edges and corners, no dim 

side, no chipping round edge, stable 

performance, and lower failure rate 

make us well known in China. 

With professional and indepth 

knowledge of small glass 

double edging, Bright offers a 

suitable solution according to your 

requirements. 

If you feel doubts how small glass 

double edging can be precise and 

faster, please look on Bright Side! 

–Ms. Nikki 

Email: export@sdbright.cn 

Website: www.sdbright.cn, 

www.brightglassmachinery.com 


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Company Report 

HISENG’s innovative 

approach revolutionises 

double edgers 

Follows 3S Principle: Simple Design, Simple 

Operation, Simple Maintenance 

HISENG’s cutting-edge double edger promises 

simplicity in design, operation, and maintenance for 

enhanced glass processing efficiency. 

New 

Traditional 


HISENG • 2 

Guangdong Hiseng has 

launched a new concept 

double edger, featuring 

simple design, operation, and 

maintenance. The updated version 

completely changes the motor 

fixing design, leading to fewer issues 

for customers over time, such as 

precision problems and maintenance 

difficulties. 

The non-board motor fixing system 

and unity grinding shaft feeding 

system represent a revolution in 

double edger technology. The main 

shaft, separated from the motor, 

handles transmission and feeding, 

while the motor provides power. In 

contrast to the traditional design 

where the motor, shaft, and wheels 

are fixed on the sliding board, the 

new design reduces resonance in 

grinding motor parts, minimizing 

marks on the glass edge for a 

polished finish. 

This structure requires minimal 

maintenance and is easy to operate. 

Unlike traditional sliding boards 

prone to loosening, the new design 

adopts nodular cast iron material for 

the shell and a feeding device with 

a copper worm gear system. These 

advanced features, installed in-house 

with laboratory degree checking 

tools, ensure precise shaft alignment, 

strength, and water sealing. 

The patented design of an easy 

join high polymer timing belt guide 

guarantees straightness even after 

years of use. Divided into standard 

parts for easy replacement, the 

guide is fixed on the dovetail 

groove, eliminating the difficulty of 

finding the reference line during 

replacement. Using a T-shaped belt, 

the timing belt covers the edge of the 

guide, reducing the accumulation of 

glass powder and ensuring consistent 

belt alignment. 

Thickness adjustment control 

is achieved with FOUR servo 

motors, ensuring stable, precise, 

and synchronous adjustments. The 

upper pressing structures can lift up 

to 120mm, facilitating easy wheel 

changes. 

The patented design of the 

straight-line transmission gearbox, 

installed with a grinding degree gear, 

requires minimal maintenance, with 

only periodic oiling necessary. The 

direct gearbox design reduces the gap 

between gears, ensuring synchronous 

upper and bottom belt transmission. 

Equipped with the Inovance 

update movement system PLC and 

servo control system, the line boasts 

fast reaction times. Additionally, 

the update Inovance MD800 

VFD system speeds up the motor, 

reaching a maximum rotation speed 

of 6000RPM. Each motor has its 

own VFD, ensuring stable power and 

minimal interference. 

HISENG new concept double 

edger, understands you better! 

Email: hssales4@hsglass.com.cn 

Website: www.hsglass.com.cn 


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Company News 

Ozone Overseas: 

Building & designing 

holistic solutions for 

architects 

Ozone’s Design Philosophy Is Centred Around 

Durability, Safety, Diversity, & Functionality 

Ozone Overseas’ innovative solutions for architects 

and interior designers enhance spaces with durability, 

functionality, and aesthetic appeal. 

Specialising in designing and 

building innovative structures 

that are not only aesthetically 

pleasing but also durable and 

functional, Ozone Overseas is a 

leading provider of holistic solutions 

for architects and interior designers. 

With a vision to create spaces 

that enhance the well-being of 

their consumers, Ozone’s design 

philosophy is centered around 

the principles of durability, safety, 

diversity, and functionality. 

Now expanding to over 5,000 

products, Ozone’s vast portfolio 

offers a range of holistic solutions 

that cater to the specific needs of the 

residential and commercial market. 

To achieve this, the brand 

works closely with designers and 

architects to incorporate crucial 

design principles into projects. 

This collaboration helps architects 

to create spaces that are not only 

aesthetically pleasing but also builtto-last. 

Today, architects face several 

challenges when looking for hardware 

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to incorporate into their designs. One 

of the biggest challenges is finding 

hardware that is both durable and 

functional. 

Established in 1999, Ozone’s 

range includes glass fittings, shower 

enclosures, glass railing fittings, 

demountable partitioning systems, 

kitchen and furniture fittings, 

wardrobe fittings, door hardware, 

automatic doors, smart locks, safes 

and smart devices, etc. 

Each product category has been 

carefully researched, considering 

trends, and tested to match 

international standards. Investing 

further into the consumer’s needs, 

Colors by Ozone was launched. This 

collection of coloured architectural 

hardware fittings provides designers 

and architects with the flexibility 

to play with colours while creating 

spaces. 

Strategically thought through, 

the diverse range offers practical 

solutions to the standard stainless 

steel finish, adding a touch of class. 

They no longer have to adjust their 

colour palettes to traditional colours 

and finishes. 

To further strengthen the bond 

with the architect community, Ozone 

is in the process of launching new 

experience centres that will act as 

creative hubs where members of 

the community can not only meet 

and exchange ideas but also feel, 

touch, and experience the versatility 

of Ozone’s products and scan 

through its diverse offerings. This 

dedicated space will, therefore, act as 

a community pillar where industryrelated 

seminars, workshops, new 

launches, and sustainable practices 

will be discussed. 

Abhishek Aggarwal, President- 

Strategy for Ozone Overseas, believes 

the need for such centres pan-India is 

the way forward for strengthening ties 

and bringing the community together. 

“As part of our Phase ll expansion 

plans, a series of experience centres 

will also be launched in Chandigarh, 

Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata, etc. 

These multi-purpose centres will 

help architects connect and engage 

with industry experts. Ozone’s focus 

today is to not only bridge the gap in 

the architect’s building journey but 

also to contribute as a commercial 

and home-improvement solutions 

provider.“ 

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Company News 

Forel introduces 

Thermoplastic 

spacer applicator 

Revolutionising Insulating Glass Production With 

Precision & Efficiency 

Forel brings Thermoplastic spacer applicator to complete 

the range of solutions dedicated to the production of 

insulating glass. 

To complete the range of 

solutions dedicated to the 

production of insulating 

glass, Forel has introduced the 

Thermoplastic spacer applicator 

in the IG line. The applicator 

plays a crucial role in the process, 

tasked with accurately pumping 

Thermoplastic material from the 

barrel and extruding it directly onto 

the glass plates. Comprising several 

key components, the applicator 

module includes several elements. 

First of all, a high-performance 

heated Graco pump ensures a 

continuous flow of material by 

feeding a storage reservoir, thereby 

facilitating uninterrupted extrusion 

even during drum changes. 

A dual volumetric dosing system 

driven by servo motors is utilized, 

enabling precise control over the 

amount of material dispensed. 

A specially designed nozzle 

ensures precise application of the 

material onto the glass surface. 

Also, a precise multipoint heated 

delivery system is implemented, 

maintaining the material at an 

optimal application temperature 

ranging from 120°C to 130°C. 

CNC-controlled application, 

with three-axis movement, allows 

for precise and programmable 

application patterns tailored to 

specific requirements. 

Finally, the integration of a 

synchronized, dynamic suction cup 

mechanism ensures a controlled 

conveyance of the glass plates during 

the application process, enhancing 

precision and consistency. 

Together, these elements form 

a sophisticated applicator system 

capable of delivering precise, highquality 

application of Thermoplastic 

material onto glass plates, meeting 

the stringent standards of the 

industry. 

The pumping system for 

thermoplastic employed by Forel 

is integral to the manufacturing 

process, ensuring precise and 

efficient application onto glass 

surfaces. Here’s an overview of its 

components and functionalities: 

The main Graco Pump System, 

with a robust 200-litre capacity 

stock, serves as the primary 


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component, securely affixed to Forel’s 

pneumatic/hydraulic frame and 

barrel support structure. This system 

provides the necessary force to pump 

the thermoplastic material through 

the production line. 

The heated thermal drum jacket, 

integrated directly into the machine, 

plays a crucial role in maintaining a 

consistent and optimal temperature 

for the thermoplastic material stored 

in barrels. This ensures smooth 

extrusion and application onto the 

glass plates. 

At this stage, the main drum pump 

channels the Thermoplastic material 

directly into the onboard reservoir 

system, ensuring a continuous and 

steady supply during the production 

process. 

Comprising two 7-litre cylindrical 

storage containers linked to a 

hydraulic pump, the reservoir pump 

system serves as a backup, providing 

a total reserve capacity of 14 litres. 

This setup allows for approximately 

30 minutes of continuous material 

extrusion under typical operating 

conditions, ensuring uninterrupted 

workflow. 

Characterised by precision and 

accuracy, the dosing system consists 

of two 0.6-litre cylindrical storage 

containers driven by servo motors. 

This system precisely controls the 

volume of Thermoplastic material 

dispensed, ensuring consistent 

application onto the glass surfaces. 

Directly connected to the application 

nozzle, it facilitates smooth and 

controlled material flow, resulting in 

high-quality finishes. 

The Nozzle 

Achieving a hermetically sealed 

start and finish point for the spacer 

application is paramount to ensuring 

the high quality and durability of the 

thermoplastic Insulated Glass (IG) 

unit. Here are the key features and 

benefits of the sealing process: 

The joint closing process utilizes 

a well-established wedge joint 

method, ensuring a gas-tight seal 

that remains secure throughout the 

lifespan of the IG unit. This minimizes 

the loss of gas over time, contributing 

to its longevity and performance. 

With no requirement for secondary 

touch-ups, the sealed joints maintain 

their integrity without the need for 

additional interventions. This reduces 

maintenance efforts and enhances 

operational efficiency. 

The sealing process delivers 

consistent reliability and aesthetic 

appeal, with no tooling marks or 

inconsistencies. This results in a 

uniform and professional finish that 

meets stringent quality standards. 

Versatility: The sealed joints can 

be positioned in corners or offset on 

edges, offering flexibility in design 

and application to suit various 

architectural requirements and 

preferences. 

Moreover, the nozzle design 

enhances efficiency and assembly 

times: 

Material Reduction: Compared to 

typical standard nozzles, the nozzle 

design reduces material usage, 

optimizing resource utilization and 

minimizing waste. This contributes 

to cost savings and environmental 

sustainability. 

Reduced Assembly Times: 

Assembly times are significantly 

reduced by over 20% compared to 

standard IGU equipment from Forel, 

thanks to the nozzle’s innovative 

design and improved efficiency. 

Width and Radius Optimization: 

The nozzle widths and corner radius 

are optimized to improve sightlines 

and reduce the spacer profile 

height to 5.3 mm, enhancing the 

aesthetic appeal of the IG units while 

maintaining structural integrity. 

Overall, the sealing process 

and nozzle design represent 

advancements in thermoplastic IG 

unit technology, offering improved 

performance, efficiency, and 

aesthetics for the flat glass and 

insulated glass industry. 

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For enquiries on Forel products in 

India, please write to Thorngate Sales 

Corp at sales@thorngate.in 

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Email: info@forelspa.com 

Website: www.forelspa.com 


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Company News 

Discover elegance & innovation at 

Taiton’s exclusive showroom in Kerala 

Find Wide Array Of Products From Sliding Doors To Patch Fittings & RFID 

Systems 

A haven for architects, interior designers and homeowners seeking the perfect blend 

of form and function. 

In a landmark development for 

architectural hardware enthusiasts 

and professionals alike, Taiton, 

a name synonymous with quality 

and innovation in the architectural 

hardware industry, proudly 

announces the opening of its first 

exclusive showroom in Kerala. 

This pioneering initiative marks 

a significant milestone for Taiton, 

bringing its eight years of expertise 

directly to the discerning customer. 

Situated in Cochin the heart of 

Kerala, Taiton’s showroom is a haven 

for architects, interior designers, and 

homeowners seeking the perfect 

blend of form and function. 

“Our new exclusive showroom 

is more than just a space; it’s a 

gateway to experiencing our products 

firsthand, enabling customers to be 

truly selective,” said Vishnu Mohan, 

Director of Taiton. 

With a vision for excellence, Taiton’s 

showroom offers an unparalleled 

opportunity to explore thousands of 

collections, making it the ultimate 

destination for those who value 

quality and design. 

A testament to innovation 

and customer-centric design 

Taiton’s journey began eight years ago, 

driven by a passion for revolutionising 

the architectural hardware space. 

Today, the brand stands at the 

forefront of the industry, known for 

its exceptional craftsmanship and 

innovative solutions. 

The new showroom in Kerala is a 

reflection of Taiton’s commitment to 

bringing the best to its customers, 

offering a tactile and immersive 

shopping experience unlike any other. 

Customers visiting the showroom 

can expect to find a wide array of 

products, from sliding doors and 

patch fittings to sophisticated RFID 

systems and automatic doors. 

Each product is designed with 

precision, catering to the needs 

of modern spaces while ensuring 

reliability and aesthetic appeal. “We 

believe in offering products that are 

not just functional but also elevate 

the spaces they inhabit,” Vishnu 

Mohan added. 


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Among the many advanced 

solutions on display are the slim 

profile partition system, the 

synchronized system, the telescopic 

model, and the innovative acquest 

of the new ball system, showcasing 

Taiton’s relentless pursuit of 

excellence. 

A unique shopping 

experience awaits 

Taiton’s exclusive showroom in 

Kerala is more than just a place to 

buy architectural hardware; it’s a 

destination where customers can 

immerse themselves in the world 

of design possibilities. The spacious 

showroom is thoughtfully designed 

to showcase the extensive range 

of products, allowing customers to 

interact with and understand the 

functionalities of each item. 

“By opening this showroom, we 

ensure that customers can become 

choosy and selective by experiencing 

the feel of the product,” Vishnu 

Mohan said. 

In a market where choices can 

often be overwhelming, Taiton offers 

a refreshing approach by providing 

expert guidance and a curated 

selection of products. Whether 

you’re embarking on a new project 

or looking to upgrade your space, 

Taiton’s showroom is your go-to 

destination for architectural hardware 

that combines beauty, functionality, 

and innovation. 

As Taiton continues to lead the way 

in architectural hardware solutions, 

its new showroom in Kerala stands as 

a testament to the brand’s dedication 

to excellence and customer 

satisfaction. 

Visit Taiton’s exclusive showroom 

and embark on a journey of discovery, 

where every detail matters, and every 

product tells a story of craftsmanship 

and innovation. 

Email: customercare@taiton.in 

Website: www.taiton.in 


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Company News 

Master blaster Sachin Tendulkar with Häfele India team 

Sachin Tendulkar joins 

Hafele as brand ambassador 

Two Legacies Known For Precision & Commitment To 

Quality And Values Join Hands 

Partnership marks beginning of a new chapter that 

looks forward to inspiring customers to create homes 

that reflect their unique personalities and enhance their 

everyday living. 

Hafele, a global leader in the 

interior solutions segment, 

with an international legacy 

of over 100 years, announces its 

collaboration with the cricket legend, 

Sachin Tendulkar, as the brand 

ambassador for its Indian subsidiary. 

This partnership marks the coming 

together of two legacies known for 

their precision and commitment to 

quality and values. 

Revered internationally as the ‘God 

of Cricket’ and recognised worldwide 

for his outstanding performance 

over a career spanning 20 years, 

Mr Tendulkar embodies excellence, 

integrity and a relentless pursuit to 

perfection – values that resonate 

deeply with Hafele. 

As a brand ambassador, Sachin 

will collaborate closely with Hafele 

to amplify the brand’s purpose, 

Maximising the value of space. 

Together., and inspire customers to 

elevate their spaces with Hafele’s 

state-of-the-art interior solutions. 

“We are honoured to welcome 

Sachin to the Hafele family,” said Mr 

Frank Schloeder, Managing Director – 

Hafele South Asia. “We believe he is 

the perfect fit for our brand especially 

given his passion for cooking and 

preparing delicacies in his kitchen. 

Who better than him to bring our 

contemporary interior solutions 

to the forefront and highlight their 

efficient functionality, cutting edge 

technology and enhanced aesthetics. 

Furthermore, his perseverance and 

attention to detail align perfectly with 

our brand values. With Sachin onboard 

we are eager to embark on this 

journey of inspiration and innovation, 

revolutionising the way people 

perceive and maximise the value of 

their space.” 

Sachin Tendulkar expressing his 

enthusiasm, said, “I am very happy 

to be partnering with Hafele. We 

embarked on this journey because 

we felt there’s a great value match 

between our teams. I have been 

passionate about food and cooking, 

and a good kitchen is what enables 

delicious joys for every family. With 

young Indians aspiring to be the 

best at everything they do, they seek 

solutions which are innovative and 

cutting-edge. While visiting Hafele’s 

design centre, I saw this in action. 

The brand philosophy of maximising 

the value of space stood out for me. 

I look forward to this relationship 

and wish the teams at SRT Sports 

Management (SRTSM) and Hafele all 

the very best as we continue to work 

closely on our joint objectives.” 

The partnership between Hafele 

and Sachin Tendulkar marks the 

beginning of an extraordinary chapter 

and looks forward to inspiring 

customers to create homes that not 

only reflect their unique personalities 

but also enhance their everyday 

living. 

About Hafele India 

Häfele India is a wholly-owned 

subsidiary of the Häfele Global 

network and has been operating in 

India since 2003. It is a leading figure 

in the field of architectural hardware, 

furniture and kitchen fittings and 

accessories. The company also has 

a strong presence in synergized 

product categories namely home 

appliances, interior lighting, water 

solutions and surfaces. 

Hafele’s history is a story of 

consistent movement from 

furniture to the door into the room. 

The company’s path has led from 

functionality to atmosphere and 

connectivity and on to a sustainable 

view of the customer process – from 

product development to after sales 

support. 

Hafele’s brand purpose, 

’Maximising the value of space. 

Together,’ serves as a guiding 

compass, leading the company into 

crafting holistic and sustainable 

environments for customers where 

they can enjoy the multiplied 

benefits of their living and working 

spaces. 

Email: customercare@hafeleindia.com 

Website: www.hafeleindia.com 


Company News 

Boosting profitability by up to 30% 

with Glaston solutions and services 

Enables Unmatched Output By Bringing Simplicity & Ease To Glass Tempering 

Glaston, a pioneer in cutting-edge glass processing technologies, continues to advance 

automation solutions that improve the quality, efficiency, and profitability of glass 

tempering. 

Glaston Autopilot is the 

company’s newest technology 

in the field of tempering 

automation. This groundbreaking 

system provides fully automated 

glass tempering, taking care of all 

necessary settings and process 

adjustments. By minimising manual 

input, the solution guarantees 

repeatable quality – regardless of 

operator or shift. 

Lowest operating cost – 

highest profitability 

With its outstanding features, 

Glaston Autopilot contributes to 

the lowest operating costs – and 

highest profitability. It enables 

unmatched output and yield by 

bringing simplicity and ease to glass 

tempering and especially facilitating 

mixed production. 

Additionally, the system empowers 

glass processors to attain up to 50% 

in energy savings. As it eliminates 

downtime between product 

transitions and optimizes bed loading 

and utilization, maximized efficiency 

is ensured. By fostering precision 

throughout the entire production 

line, it effectively minimizes waste. 

Glaston tempering line with 

its solid design, automation and 

the highest uptime supported by 

services offers a reliable solution for 

a lifetime. Plus, system upgrades 

allow glass processors to easily keep 

pace with industry developments, 

maintaining a competitive edge. 

Enhanced safety with OSC 

Glaston Online Stress Calculation 

(OSC) solution calculates glass 

surface stress, middle-pane tension, 

and estimated fragmentation 

amount for all processed glasses. This 

tool automates quality monitoring, 

replacing ineffective conventional 

approaches. By increasing 

automation, we can be more certain 

that the safety standards required for 

tempered glass are met. 

The system issues automatic 

alerts when any variations in stress 

levels are detected. The results are 

based on real-time measurements of 

critical process variables during the 

tempering process. 

Autopilot and OSC mark a 

significant leap forward in redefining 

the glass tempering industry 

and increasing glass processors’ 

profitability. These innovative 

solutions not only elevate quality 

and safety in glass processing but 

also guarantee heightened efficiency, 

directly translating into increased 

profits. 

Both are available as an optional 

feature for new Glaston tempering 

lines or as an upgrade for Glaston’s 

existing lines. 

About Glaston 

Glaston is the glass processing 

industry’s innovative technology 

leader supplying equipment, services 

and solutions to the architectural, 

mobility, solar and display industries. 

The company also supports the 

development of new technologies 

integrating intelligence into glass. 

Email: info@glaston.net 

Website: www.glaston.net 


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Company Report 

Lijiang sets benchmark 

with jumbo-size doubleplate 

argon gas filling line 

Produces Gas-Filled Glass Of 3.3m X 7m, Double 

Plates Operate Independently 

Lijiang Glass has obtained three utility model patents 

and software copyright which further solidify its position 

as a leader in the industry. 

Lijiang Glass is the pioneer in the 

production of a double-plate 

and automatic online argon 

gas filling line with jumbo size in 

China. It has achieved an unparalleled 

feat by being the first to create this 

innovative technology in the country. 

Additionally, the company has 

obtained three utility model patents 

and software copyright which further 

solidify its position as a leader in the 

industry. 

Lijiang Glass’s double-plate and 

automatic online argon gas filling 

line with jumbo size is capable of 

producing argon gas-filled glass of 

3.3 metres by 7 metres. The double 

plates can operate independently 

at the same time, significantly 

increasing the processing efficiency of 

the glass factory. 

Lijiang Glass started to develop 

the automatic online argon gas filling 

line with jumbo size in 2020. In 2021, 

it provided the first 3.3 metres by 7 

metres jumbo size automatic online 

argon gas filling line in Guangdong, 

realising the production of ultralarge 

insulated glass and providing 

technical and equipment support 

for the development of YaoBo Glass 

Company. 

In 2022, Lijiang Glass’s doubleplate 

and automatic online argon gas 

filling line with jumbo size was rated 

as the first set in Shandong Province 


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Lijiang service team 

by the Shandong Architectural Glass 

and Industrial Glass Association and 

reported by China Architectural Glass 

and Industrial Glass Magazine. Lijiang 

Glass successfully exported the 

double-plate and automatic jumbo 

size online argon gas filling line into 

the overseas market. 

Lijiang’s double-plate and 

automatic online argon gas filling 

line with jumbo size can clean glass 

up to 35mm thickness. This IG line’s 

cleaning and drying section can 

automatically adjust the opening 

distance according to the thickness 

of the glass, ensuring a good drying 

effect. All the conveying sections have 

dual stations, which allow for double 

plate-station work on glass with a 

length of less than 3.5 metres in the 

dual-station mode, thus increasing 

production efficiency by more than 

50 per cent. 

The aluminum frame section is 

equipped with an automatic lifting 

device that helps position the 

aluminum frame of large plate glass. 

Additionally, there is an automatic 

side thickness device before plate 

pressing, and the Siemens servo 

system that drives the plate pressing 

can automatically achieve precise 

pressing of the plate size based on 

the post-test results. 

Lijiang’s patented argon gas filling 

beam device ensures efficient filling 

and sealing, while offering a stronger 

ability to tolerate glass tempering 

errors and better adaptability. The 

argon gas filling structure comes with 

an automatic measurement feedback 

device that offers real-time online 

feedback on the argon gas fill-up 

process. The setup data and actual 

data are displayed on the screen in 

real-time. 

It is easy to control argon gas filling 

rate, save argon gas, and improve 

working efficiency, making it more 

energy-saving and eco-friendly with 

high efficiency. 

The double-plate IG line can 

function independently or in tandem. 

The machine is capable of processing 

regular-sized glass for doors and 

windows in dual-station mode or can 

be linked together to process jumbo 

size argon gas double glass units. This 

is good news for glass processing 

plants as it provides them with an 

efficient tool. 

Lijiang Glass has its own service 

team in the Indian market with 

24-hour support. It is an insulating 

glass solution expert for world 

service, and its enterprise is to 

make glass processing more simple, 

intelligent, and efficient. It hopes to 

work with more of its Indian friends 

to have a win-win future in the glass 

industry together. 

–Ms. Rose 

Email: sales@lijiang-glass.com 

Website: www.ljglassmachinery.com 


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Company News 

We know glass, we love 

glass: Bottero S.p.A. 

Meeting The Challenges of A Transforming Glass 

Industry with Cutting-Edge Technology 

Bottero’s cutting-edge solutions reshaping glass 

production, from modular machines to advanced 

automation and artificial intelligence. 

The glass industry has undergone 

a global transformation in 

recent times. Glassworks are 

facing a much more variable request 

from the market: dimensions and 

order size are difficult to predict, 

while delivery times are becoming 

shorter and shorter. 

The new challenge for glass makers 

is to keep pace, raising productivity 

and staying competitive. This means 

investing in new equipment, but 

mainly reshaping the workshop 

production flow following lean 


Bottero • 2 

principles. 

Bottero S.p.A. has solutions ready 

to go for all these challenges based 

on three main pillars: 

- Modular machines and platform 

concept; 

- Integrated systems tailor-made 

to customer needs; 

- Bottero 4.0: A comprehensive 

suite for machine learning and 

artificial intelligence. 

For more than 60 years, Bottero 

has been leading the flat glass 

industry in float and laminated glass 

with an in-depth and wide range of 

processing machines, from cutting 

tables to double edgers and CNC 

machines. 

With more than 200 glass 

production equipment items, 

and more than 50,000 processing 

machines installed around the world 

for any type of glass, Bottero is the 

unmissable partner for everyone who 

wants to cut a piece of glass. 

Our product range in cutting 

(BKM, BCS and EVO) is the widest 

and most in-depth available today in 

both stand-alone and dual-line with 

a laminated glass cutting table, or 

within an integrated line with stock 

management systems such as crane 

loaders or shuttle systems. 

Thanks to their modular design, 

our customers can choose several 

options for their cutting tables, such 

as the Easy Deletion system with 

baffle grinding wheel, low-E/TPF 

removal with peripheral grinding 

wheel, PPL labeling printer and CO2 

laser marking, just to name a few. 

Every Bottero cutting table gathers 

more than six decades of experience 

and know-how in the glass sector, 

ensuring not only perfect cutting 

quality and a user-friendly approach 

but also remote support and 

preventive maintenance tools. 

Bottero offers a wide range 

of solutions for laminated glass 

processing scalable in terms of 


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Company News 

modularity and automation level, 

suitable to process laminated 

glass with PVB (acoustic and/or 

refrigerated), EVA and special antihurricane 

interlayers. 

Bottero’s R&D department is 

continuously working to innovate 

its laminated glass product range to 

ensure that the company remains the 

undisputed leader in this field. 

The company’s most advanced 

equipment is the 548 LAM, a fully 

automated table that can process 

different laminated glass types 

with reduced cycle time and energy 

consumption. 

Thanks to a great number of 

patents, Bottero’s PVB heating 

system focuses energy on the 

PVB without heating the glass, 

thus reducing cycle time by 30%, 

saving up to 40% of energy costs 

and reducing the number of glass 

breakages. 

Operator manual intervention is 

eliminated thanks to the patented 

squaring device for glass positioning 

and rotating, as well as by means of 

automatic loading and unloading 

arms. 

With regards to laminated glass 

production, Bottero is currently 

market leader in the assembly line 

segment with a full range of solutions 

ranging from entry level, with manual 

loading and unloading, up to fully 

automated with automatic PVB 

unwinding and trimming with an 

output cycle time of 38s per JS plate 

of up to 6,000 x 3,300 mm. 

Bottero Flex Lamilines can manage 

shaped glass from 200x200mm up 

to XJS glass of 12,000 x 3,300 mm 

in multiple layers of up to 100mm 

thickness. 

Thanks to a great number of 

patents and more than 25 years of 

experience worldwide, Bottero offers 

state-of-the-art nip rolls and furnace 

area for laminated glass production, 

suitable for a huge variety of glass 

size and dimensions. Modularity 

and scalability are also applied to 

Bottero’s wide range of horizontal 

double edgers and vertical edgers. 

While double edgers represent the 

best solution when high grinding and 

polishing quality is required, vertical 

edgers are more flexible and can 

be easily integrated with robots for 

loading, unloading and glass rotation. 

Of course, double edgers ensure 

perfect parallelism, squareness and 

multiple profile finishing, including 

arrises, engraving and polished radius 

corners. With Bottero new Flex Edge, 

customers can really customize their 

machines with up to 17 spindles 

per side, with an unlimited range of 

dimensions up to 12,000mm opening 

width. 

Remote service, cloud connection 

and preventive maintenance tools are 

the basic tool set of Bottero edgers. 

Bottero is, and has been since 

1957, customer-centric. Our Pre-Sales 

and Sales Department pay special 

attention to understand customer 

expectations and limitation to 

develop the best proposal fitting with 

customer needs and reducing Total 

Cost of Ownership (TCO). 

Fewer manual operations and 

more automation have allowed many 

of our customers around the world to 

improve their competitiveness and 

market leadership. 

About the company 

Bottero S.p.A. is the only 

company worldwide engineering, 

manufacturing, installing and 

servicing equipment for both flat and 

hollow glass. 

– Marco Bellino 

Email: marco.bellino@bottero.com 

Website: www.bottero.com 


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Company News 

Grenzebach-SORG Engineering 

appoints Robert Homer as new MD 

An Experienced Professional, Homer Is Well-Versed In Implementing Float & 

Solar Glass Projects 

Having worked for several well-known glass manufacturers throughout his career, 

Robert Homer has acquired significant project engineering experience and has 

overseen major international projects. 

Robert Homer steps up as new Managing Director of GSE, joining the leadership with Ralf Czeschka. 

Grenzebach-SORG Engineering 

(GSE), a partnership between 

Grenzebach and SORG, two 

family-run glass industry pioneers, 

has announced that Robert Homer is 

taking over as Managing Director. 

With Robert Homer, GSE 

welcomes an experienced glass 

professional who is well-versed in 

implementing float and solar glass 

projects. With this appointment, GSE 

will strengthen its engineering and 

project management capabilities. 

“I am looking forward to being a 

big part of GSE’s journey. With our 

portfolio of products and services, 

I am dedicated to developing new 

synergies for our customers with a 

one-stop solution,” Homer said after 

taking charge. 

Robert Homer is a familiar figure in 

the glass industry having spent more 

than 20 years in the business. Having 

worked for several well-known 

glass manufacturers throughout his 

career, he has acquired significant 

project engineering experience and 

has overseen major international 

projects. This included successfully 

delivering new float and solar 

manufacturing facilities across 

Europe, Asia, India and North and 

South America. 

In August 2022, Robert joined 

Grenzebach as its Business 

Development Manager. Effective 

January 1, 2024, he also took over as 

the Managing Director of GSE. 

“Coming together with one vision, 

we proactively lead our holistic 

approach further. And I’m delighted 

to have such an experienced project 

manager on board. Also, I would 

like to thank Dennis Schattauer for 

his engagement,” Ralf Czeschka, 

Managing Director at GSE, said. 

Robert Homer steps up as new 

Managing Director of GSE, to succeed 

Dennis Schattauer, who is taking over 

an important position at Grenzebach 

BSH. 

Outgoing MD Dennis Schattauer 

moves on to a new position at 

Grenzebach in Bad Hersfeld. 

“I’m happy to hand over GSE in a 

stronger position to develop further 

our customers’ expectations of 

this exciting joint venture,” Dennis 

Schattauer, Sales Director of 

Grenzebach Building Materials, said. 

About Grenzebach Sorg 

Engineering 

GS Engineering (GSE) offers a 

wide range of engineering and 

project management services to 

glass manufacturers. Combining 

over 200 years of experience in 

automation and advanced melting 

and conditioning technologies, 

this unique collaboration offers 

customers the best of both. 

–Andrea Wirth 

Email: Andrea.wirth@grenzebach.com 

Website: www.gse-glass.com 


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Technical Article 

Precautions and safety 

in handling glass 

Ensuring Safety Amid Fragility: Guidelines for 

Handling, Storing, and Transporting Glass 

It is necessary to pay meticulous attention while 

handling glass to avoid accidents and injuries. 

Glass is fragile and brittle by 

nature. These properties 

require a special attention 

when loading /un-loading, stacking, 

storage and transportation of glass. 

Mishandling can result in 

accidents which can cause cut, injury, 

amputation and even be fatal at 

times. 

HANDLING OF GLASS 

Need of safety in proper handling 

of glass is of prime importance. The 

safety measures must be put in place 

and rigidly followed when handling 

glass, both in small and large volumes. 

Over the time, by experience, certain 

procedures have been adhered to by 

glass factories and fabricators. Some 

of the most pertinent safety practices 

required are:- 

1. Wearing of cut resistant gloves 

and not lifting the glass by bare hands. 

2. The glass must be lifted by two 

persons;, single person handling of 

large size or heavy glass must be 

avoided. Single person handling can 

result in twisting and tipping of glass. 

3. Never lift a glass with bare toe or 

while wearing slippers. Always wear 

tight boots. Falling of glass on the feet 

is most common. Also broken glass on 

the floor can get in to your feet. 

4. Use of vacuum grippers should 

be practiced. Use single pad grippers 

for small size glass, and double or 

triple pad vacuum grippers for large 

size glass. Always use vacuum grippers 

in pairs. 

5. The glass should be clean and dry 

before lifting. Wet glass can slip easily 

and also the vacuum griper will not 

grip the wet glass firmly. 

6. The lifting capacity of a person 

must be kept in mind. Lifting glass 

heavier than the capacity or for longer 

duration can pose a big problem of 

fatigue, resulting in slippage. 

7. All lifting tools like slings, vacuum 

pads, straps, hooks should have a 

safety factor of 2-2.5 .Only the properly 

tested and inspected equipment 

should be used. 

8. Worn out, cracked, broken safety 

equipment, is a serious threat. It 

should never be used to handle glass. 

9. Ensure that the path to the 

handling area is clean; dry (no water 

or oil spillage) is there. This can be a 

major hazard and cause of mishap. 

10. Always wear the proper 

Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) 

like gloves, arm guards, safety glasses, 

boots, helmet, reflective uniform. Do 

not wear loose clothes to reduce risk 

of injury. 

A very important saying in glass industry is 

“NEVER TRY TO HOLD A FALLING GLASS, BETER 

TO RUN OR JUMP AWAY FROM THE GLASS”. 

The weight of the falling glass is 5 times the 

actual weight of the glass. 

Storage of Glass 

Storage of glass is required by all 

glass manufactures, fabricators, 

processors, resellers including small 

shopkeepers. Storage of glass is a 

very specialised work and should be 

done by trained persons who should 

be aware of the risk of personal injury 

and monetary loss in handling flat 

glass. Understanding of accident 

prone areas like stairs, sharp turns & 

corners, and taking effective steps, 

precautions will minimise or eliminate 

the accidents. 

Most important & foremost thing 

in storage is RACKING. RACKING 

is stacking of glass at an angle of 

inclination also known as Lean Angle. 

The optimum angle of lean should be 

between 3-5 degrees. The storage can 

also be done against a wall. The load 

bearing capacity of the wall should be 

taken into consideration. The floor on 

which the glass is being stored should 

be levelled and even. Uneven floor 

can result in falling and slipping of 

glass. The floor should also be strong 

enough to take the load of the glass. 

If the floor is not cemented or pacca, 

there can be chances that the floor 

might sink with weight. Rodents etc. 

also are a threat in such a case. 

Dos and Don’ts of glass storage are: 

1. Never drag or slide the glass 

across the ground. The best way is to 

lift and place the glass. 

2. The glass should be placed 

against each other softly. Impact on 

one sheet from another can break the 

glass. 

3. Use of plastic corners, foam /cork 

separators will ease out placing and 

removal of glass sheets. 

4. Use of various kinds of lifters 

(Manual, Electric, Pneumatic, 

Hydraulic), EOT cranes, and Fork lifts 

should be encouraged to lift and stack 

the glass sheets. 

Precautions required during storage 

of glass are: 

1. Ensure that the glass is properly 

secured and strapped before lifting. 

Use of extra slings, steel straps, 

and side slings are an added safety 

features but a must. 

2. Never move or stand in front of 

the fork lift. Keep the glass strapped 

to the back of the fork lift to avoid it 

from falling flat to the front. 

3. Capacity of EOT crane, Fork lift, 

Vacuum gripers, lifting equipment 

should be kept in mind. Never ever 

overload. Periodic check-up of all the 

lifting equipment and maintenance 

should be done to avoid any mishap. 


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4. During storage look for defects, 

cracks, chipped corners in the glass, 

if noticed do not store such glass. The 

flawed glass can break or cause injury 

during stacking and removal. 

5. Storage area should be well 

lit and well ventilated. Foul smell, 

sneezing, nausea can also be the 

cause of slippage of glass when 

manual stacking. Large size glasses 

can obstruct the light and can create 

dark spots, which can be risky area of 

accidents. 

6. ‘A’ Frames are commonly used to 

stack the glass. It is advisable to stack 

the glass on both sides of ‘A’ Frame to 

make it stable and not tumble and tilt 

due to imbalance. 

7. Always ensure that the storage 

place is clean, it is not cluttered and 

the path is free for movement. Any 

obstruction can be the reason for 

tumbling and tripping over. 

8. No pets in the storage area. Pets 

can hurt themselves and cause panic 

resulting in accidents. 

9. Noise is also a big problem 

in glass industry. Some machines 

like belt grinders, Edge grinders, 

and toughened glass plant create a 

lot of noise. This noise can make it 

difficult to hear the instructions and 

movement of storage vehicles, which 

could result into collision and mishap. 

Avoid storage in noisy area. 

10. The walk way for workers, area 

for movement of vehicles, trolleys 

etc. should be away from storage 

area. These areas should be clearly 

designated and marked. The storage 

area should be cordoned and fenced 

for safety reasons. 

11. Safety instructions, dos and 

don’ts chart, caution notices must be 

prominently displayed. The training 

of storage area workers must be a 

regular feature. This will keep them 

updated and aware of the risks. 

12. If any shift or slip or untoward 

thing is noticed in stack, the area must 

be earmarked as out of bounds. The 

problem must be attended to on top 

priority, without any delay. 

Transportation of Glass 

Transportation of any fragile good is a 

challenge in itself. When transporting 

glass lot of care, precautions and 

alertness is required. Breaking, 

scratching, chipping, corner breaking 

during loading/ unloading are very 

common. The risk of injury and getting 

hurt or bruised is very high during 

loading/ unloading of glass on truck or 

container. 

When loading on truck/ any vehicle 

or container, the main problem is the 

constraint of area. The movement 

is much restricted due to area 

availability that result in bruises and 

cuts very often. Severing of fingers is 

another serious issue. 

It is always better to use 

mechanical equipment like cranes, 

hoists and other manual lifting 

devises such as chain pulley blocks, 

hoists, tripods to minimise human 

interaction. Many a times the trucks 

are loaded in a pit, which makes it 

easier and efficient. 

Precautions to be taken for 

transportation: 

1. The truck or container should be 

loaded with even load distribution. 

2. The glass should be secured in 

wooden crates with steel strapping. 

Corners of the glass should be 

secured with cardboard or plastic 

corner protectors. 

3. The glass loaded on the truck 

should be securely strapped, to 

avoid breakage due to bumps, pits or 

sudden breaking on the road. 

4. Foam, cork and other 

polyurethane separators are placed 

between the glass sheets, covering of 

glass by plastic film will help to take 

care of breakage and scratches due to 

friction during transportation. 

5. The truck / container should not 

be overloaded or driven at high speed. 

When turning it should be controlled 

and slow. Manoeuvring on sharp 

turns, high height speed breakers or 

multiple speed breakers should be 

done very carefully. 

6. Always lay the glass on the 

edge i.e., in upright position. The 

edge should be laid on soft wooden 

logs, with rubber and foam padding 

.This will avoid chipping at the 

edges. Horizontal stacking is not 

recommended. 

7. ‘A’ frame is used to transport glass 

on tempos and smaller vehicles. The 

‘A’ Frame should be strong enough to 

take the load. Both sides should be 

loaded evenly. The ‘A’ frame should 

be very rigidly secured to the floor of 

the vehicle. The ‘A’ frame should be 

levelled to avoid slippage of glass. The 

glass crates should be strapped with 

rubber slings very securely. 

8. Climatic conditions also affect 

the transportation of glass. Extreme 

heat or cold can cause thermal shock 

in the glass. Rain water, dust can also 

damage the glass. The glass sheets 

should be covered by plastic sheets 

before putting in the crate. 

9. Unloading is equally important. 

Lot of caution and care is desired 

while opening the crates. The opening 

of crates should be done slowly, 

10. Never stand in front of the glass 

while opening the crate. Avoid using 

sharp metal objects with glass as it 

may break the glass. One sheet at a 

time should be lifted. The next sheet 

must be secured before removing the 

front sheet. 

All this and many more precautions 

are required to handle and minimise 

the breakage of glass and injury to the 

human beings. 

Have a safe handling, storage and 

transportation of glass. That is the 

purpose and aim of this article. 

The Author: 

MR. SUDHIR ARORA, B.Sc Engg. (Mech), LLB, 

Managing Director of Techno Trade Links 

Website: www.technotradelinks.in 


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Hot topic at glasstec 2024: Circular 

economy in flat glass industry 

Anyone Wanting To Change Structures Will Have Their ‘Work Cut Out’ 

At glasstec 2024, the flat glass industry will be abuzz with the pressing issue of circular 

economy integration, confronting structural challenges head-on. 

The material flows from glass production to recycling clearly show that the recycling of flat glass already works very well, but too 

little attention is paid to qualitative differences. This is why high-quality architectural glass is still rarely recycled into high-quality 

architectural glass. 

Chart: Bundesverband Flachglas 

In 2023, industry emissions fell by 

12% against the previous year – as 

found by the current study ‘Agora 

Energiewende: Energy Transition in 

Germany’. A positive development at 

first sight, which is, however, largely 

due to declining production in the 

energy-intensive sectors driven 

by lower demand in a competitive 

environment made difficult by high 

energy prices. 

To the flat glass industry, the 

first hot topic at this year’s glasstec 

(22 – 25 October, Düsseldorf) – 

Circular Economy – is one of the 

most important topics of the 

decade, both ecologically and 

economically: cullet returned into 

the cycle saves raw materials, lowers 

furnace temperature and saves 

valuable energy. At the same time, 

one kilogram of float glass made of 

recycled glass emits some 0.3 kg less 

CO 2 

than a glass batch consisting only 

of primary raw materials. 

The problem: there is too little 

cullet from demolished or dismantled 

old buildings and modernisation and 

the recycled material streams are not 

flowing back to the flat glass industry 

to the desired degree. This article 

analyses the different reasons for this 

and points to possible solutions. 

One conclusion from the getgo: 

those wanting functioning 

cycles will have to fight embedded 

structural problems at many points 

involved in the process and have 

their work cut out convincing 

people. Even now, very little closedloop 

material recycling is achieved 

when demolishing or modernising 

buildings. 

This means glass from architecture 

is still all too rarely converted back 

into architectural glass again. Those 

involved in the recycling process 

include float glass producers and 

processors, window installers, largescale 

recyclers – and everyone who 

has ever used a reuse and recycling 

centre to return construction 

materials. 

A possible ideal scenario: A 

building with a digital Building 

Resource Passport (DGNB) reaches 

the end of its lifecycle, is carefully 

dismantled (not demolished), and its 

materials are reclaimed and re-used. 

Where this is not possible, the raw 

materials are properly separated, and 

transported to a recycling company 

that reworks them; the high-quality 

flat glass cullet is then returned to 

the producers’ float glass melting 

units. 

Reality looks different though: 

When a building reaches its “end of 

life”, usable materials still often end 

up as building rubble with recycling 

companies. Things look better when 

buildings are dismantled rather than 

demolished – here, the construction 

process is practically reversed in 

order to retain valuable raw materials 

or parts of the basic structure of the 

building. 

The materials obtained are 

separated and reclaimed at great 

expense. But there are also risks to 


glasstec 2024 • 2 

The material composition of a typical apartment block clearly shows how many raw materials could be recovered and reused or 

recycled. For a climate-neutral construction industry, existing buildings must be seen as material banks. 

Chart: Matthias Heinrich / EPEA – Part of Drees & Sommer 

the purity of materials lingering at 

the recycling centre itself. There are 

clear guidelines for both commercial 

operators and end users on where 

to dump which material but at times 

the old ceramic hob still ends up in 

the construction glass container or 

the window complete with frame and 

profiles is dumped in the wrong bin 

because it just happens to be closer 

to the van. 

The result is contaminated 

materials and even after reprocessing, 

the quality may not be sufficient 

to meet the very high demands 

of the flat glass industry. The 

background to this is that even tiny 

contaminations in the glass batch 

can seriously disrupt production 

because the systems react 

sensitively to the smallest material 

fluctuations; meaning they need to 

be recalibrated, potentially leading 

to lengthy and expensive production 

downtimes. Even if the cullet quality 

is found to be good after inspection 

at the recycling centre, there is 

often a perceived “residual risk” for 

recyclers who prefer (on account of 

the lower entrepreneurial risks) to 

sell this cullet to container glass or 

insulation material manufacturers 

who have lower purity requirements 

and also require it as an important 

recyclate. 

For recycling, it would therefore 

be important to sort the materials 

more carefully and to take them to 

recycling centres. Solutions should 

be found to protect the material 

pools better from contamination. To 

this end, there must be more general 

awareness raised for the value of 

materials, which become valuable 

resources and thereby save natural 

resources – which may be a longterm 

communication task for all 

associations involved in construction. 

The situation could also be 

improved if interfaces between the 

glass industry and system providers 

were created with initiatives like 

Rewindo (recycling plastics from old 

windows) and A/U/F (aluminium 

recycling) in order to secure the 

highest quality of insulating glass 

possible from these already wellfunctioning 

systems. 

What already works well for 

recyclers is the cooperation with glass 

processing companies. The cullet 

produced by sizing in insulating glass 

production, for example, is separately 

pooled by recyclers and returned to 

float glass manufacturers for closing 

the loop in the glass batch. However, 

this is not always easy at present, 

as float glass manufacturers are 

competing for cullet and rising costs 

for tolls and transportation to the 

melting unit sites are causing cullet 

prices to rise on a market already 

impacted by high energy prices. 

Major float glass manufacturers are 

already seeking alternative ways to 

increase their recycling ratios and are 

trying to already identify demolition, 

dismantling or refurbishment 

projects in the tendering phase to 

then arrange individual collection 

and reclamation with recycling 

Manual separation of an insulating glass unit. 

Photo: Martin Teich / Michael Elstner 

Glass sheet, sections and spacers with sealants. 

Photo: Martin Teich / Michael Elstner 


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With its IG2Pieces, HEGLA offers a system solution that can separate glass cleanly and without 

damage from an IGU. 

Photo: HEGLA GmbH & Co. KG 

Once the pane has been detached from the IGU laminate, the IGU can either be created again 

with the existing panes or used for further orders. 

Photo: HEGLA GmbH & Co. KG 

companies. But this does not 

eliminate the general problem of 

volumes. 

Quantity issue: Architectural 

glass is long-lasting 

Increasing the percentage of cullet 

quickly and significantly proves 

difficult due to the far too low overall 

quantities of glass from end-of-life 

buildings and components because 

float glass is an extraordinarily slowmoving 

commodity. Buildings dating 

back to the 1970s, 80s and 90s will 

only end up at recycling centres in 

the coming years. 

The buildings of relevance 

currently are older buildings with a 

significantly lower percentage of glass 

in the building skin than is customary 

today. It will take time before we 

see more glass for recycling being 

reclaimed from triple insulating 

glass or large-format facades – highquality 

insulating glass is long-lasting 

and survives several decades without 

losing functionality. 

This is also backed up by the 

numbers: according to the latest 

figures published by “Bundesverband 

Flachglas e.V.” (German Flat Glass 

Association), some 521,000 tons 

of cullet are available annually in 

Germany. Of this, 350,000 tons 

come from old buildings while 

the remaining 171,000 tons with 

markedly higher purity are sent 

by glass processing companies to 

recycling firms. On the other hand, 

every year 1.67 million tons of new 

float glass are placed on the market 

for use in building applications. 

Due to the circumstances outlined 

above, only 101,000 tons (19%) flow 

back into float tanks in a closed loop 

from recyclers. The largest share, 

some 235,000 tons (45%), leaves 

the closed-loop systems to end up 

in container glass while a further 

165,000 tons (32%) are channelled 

into producing insulation materials 

and other mineral construction 

materials. Adding all this up you 

realise that 20,000 tons (4%) of cullet 

still end up in landfill at the end of 

the day if they cannot be used for 

another purpose. 

Even if solutions are found to 

salvage the cullet existing in old 

buildings to the ideal quality level: 

over a third of the total volume of 

glass put on the market every year 

will – for the time being – not be 

recoverable from buildings because 

the proportion of glass in their 

facades is too low – it is not expected 

for large formats and triple-insulating 

units to be returned any time soon. 

By adding cullet from their own 

manufacturing sites, float glass 

producers could realise a recycling 

ratio of 40 to 50 mathematically 

speaking – provided the cullet was 

not required in other industries, too. 

A higher figure will only become 

achievable once the first triple- 

glazing units, larger window-pane 

formats and glass facades, which 

appeared around the turn of the 

millennium, are received by recycling 

centres. 

Manufacturers’ own networks 

and systems would also be worth 

considering to secure end-of-life 

insulating glass and cullet. This is 

a view also shared by Tim Janßen, 

Executive Managing Director and cofounder 

of the non-profit “Cradle to 

Cradle” NGO: “Manufacturers should, 

in their own interest, work towards 

orienting not only their product but 

also their business model towards 

a cradle-to-cradle approach and 

design them for circularity. This may 

mean offering glass as a service for 

a building for a specific period of 

use, and after the end of this period, 

getting the product and the raw 

materials contained in it back rather 

than selling their property rights.” 

Modular facades and glass or 

windows for buildings could in future 

be rented. Like this, “Glass as a 

Service” could make for a planned, 

energetic updating of buildings at 

regular intervals thereby ensuring a 

more constant return of insulating 

glass for re-use, re-manufacturing 

and recycling – albeit still at very 

long-term intervals. 

Re-Use, Re-Manufacturing 

and Recycling 

“End-of-life” insulating glass, i.e. 



insulating glass from old buildings, 

can be given a “second life” in 

a variety of ways. The term “reuse” 

refers to the reutilisation of 

insulating glass as a component in 

another location if it still has the 

necessary mechanical strength 

and the required Ug value. Failing 

this, the insulating glass can be “remanufactured” 

either by upgrading it 

(refilling with argon) or by separating 

it into individual components, 

reconditioning it and processing it 

into a “new” insulating glass with 

dismantled and recoated individual 

panes. Should the test show that this 

is not possible either, for instance, 

because glass and layer corrosion, 

relevant scratches, defects and edge 

damage are detected, the glass is 

returned to the material cycle as 

cullet. 

The German Glass Construction 

Association (Fachverband 

Konstruktiver Glasbau e.V.) is 

currently working on this issue in 

its “Sustainability Working Group”, 

primarily to create technical 

and ideally standardised factual 

data. At present, there are no 

basic principles that can serve 

as guidelines or orientations for 

planners and contractors to qualify 

glass from existing buildings for new 

applications. Tests are also underway 

to determine whether the applicable 

technical regulations can be used or 

whether a tiered system of quality 

requirements needs to be defined. 

The working group’s interim report 

9/2023 provides a detailed overview 

of the research concept and the 

current status; in future, it is intended 

for this to lead to a set of guidelines 

entitled “R-Glass Recommendations 

for Action” (“Handlungsempfehlungen 

R-Glas”). 

Automated separation of 

“end-of-life” insulating glass 

units 

The re-use and re-manufacturing 

of insulating glass are already 

happening in initial projects (of 

course with approval in individual 

cases (“Zustimmung im Einzelfall” – 

ZiE) and project-related construction 

Tim Janßen is the Executive Managing Director and co-founder 

of the non-profit Cradle to Cradle NGO. 

Photo: Cradle to Cradle NGO 

authorisation (“vorhabenbezogene 

Bauartgenehmigung” – vBG)) and 

is an important approach that 

conserves resources, reduces the 

CO 2 

footprint of buildings and saves 

a little on new glass production. 

Until now, in addition to complex 

German building legislation, the main 

technical problem was that it was not 

easy to cleanly separate insulating 

glass units built to last. 

In any case, this process has so 

far been a manual one. This is where 

machinery manufacturers like Hegla 

are now coming up with promising 

and more economical solutions: 

With “IG2Pieces system technology”, 

the company has now developed a 

solution that can separate glass from 

insulating glass units cleanly and 

without damage from the spacer, 

and where the sealing compound 

is also said to be removed almost 

residue-free and fully automatically. 

The machine also measures the 

dimensions and insulating glass 

structure automatically. Once 

the individual panes have been 

separated from the laminate, they 

can be “re-manufactured” or recycled 

in the float glass manufacturer’s 

“closed loop” without compromising 

the quality of the raw materials. 

Re-manufacturing is particularly 

economical for large, high-quality 

units that are still in use and reduces 

CO 2 

emissions, especially if the units 

contain complex structures, TSG and 

laminated sheet glass or high-quality 

coated glass sheets that are not lost 

in this way. 

Separating high-quality glass 

plates for reuse is now becoming 

increasingly attractive commercially 

thanks to the automated process, 

especially as the price of CO 2 

rises. 

Planned “urban mining” is the key 

to climate neutrality, as only around 

half of the total CO 2 

emissions from 

new buildings are generated during 

operation. 

The other half, the “grey energy”, 

is generated by the production and 

transport of building materials, as 

well as the “end-of-life” – it is these 

CO 2 

emissions that could most 

effectively be reduced through 

more reuse, re-manufacturing and 

recycling. More standardisation of 

building components could perhaps 

contribute to this most effectively – a 

topic that has been under discussion 

for a long time. 

With more standardisation in 

suitable building categories, serial 

production by manufacturers and 

processors would be simplified, 

the take-back systems for re-use, 

re-manufacturing and recycling 

would be easier to organise 

and manufacturer solutions for 

separating insulating glass would be 

immediately cost-effective. 

The “Circular Economy” is one of 

the hot topics at this year’s glasstec, 

the leading international trade fair for 

the glass industry, and one that will 

also be discussed at the trade fair’s 

Architecture Forum in October 2024. 

It will be interesting to see what 

impetus the trade fair will provide for 

the future of closed-loop recycling. 

–Angela Meier-Buntenbroich 

Email: MeierA@messe-duesseldorf.de 

–Theresa Oswald 

Email: OswaldT@messe-duesseldorf.de 

Website: www.glasstec.de 


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Bosco Vertikale still is one of the most impressive 

examples of façade greening. 

Photo: Arup 

Adapting to Climate 

Change: Building and 

Urban Planning 

Approaches Proposed By Planners And Architects 

To Be Discussed At glasstec 2024 



Cutting-edge strategies for climate-resilient urban 

planning and architecture to be unveiled at glasstec 

(Oct 22-25, 2024) in Düsseldorf. 

Natural daylight supports our 

circadian rhythm, keeping 

us alert and productive. 

This is why humans prefer living and 

working spaces flooded with natural 

light. However, in a changing climate, 

buildings need more air-conditioning 

due to longer and more intense 

periods of heat. 

The glass industry offers solutions 

to this problem in the form of 

highly selective layered systems 

that provide both high daylight 

transmission and thermal protection 

in summer, which reduces the 

climatic load and the periods of time 

when shading is required. 

This can, however, be just one 

component of many for rising to 

the growing challenges of climate 

change. The approaches proposed by 

planners and architects for adapting 

to climate change will be discussed 

at glasstec 2024 (22-25 October, 

Düsseldorf) at its Architecture Forum. 

To shed some light on this topic 

beforehand, the author contacted 

the German Sustainable Building 

Council (Deutsche Gesellschaft für 

Nachhaltiges Bauen) and renowned 

planner Arup on the trade fair’s 

behalf. 

The year 2023 was by far the 

hottest since weather records began, 

reported the World Organisation 

for Metrology (WMO) in its current 

climate report. The globally averaged 

mean temperature was around 1.45 

degrees above pre-industrialization 

levels. 

The European Union’s Earth 

Observation Programme Copernicus 

recorded global warming of 1.48 

degrees. While climate researchers 

rightly sound the red alert due to 

accelerating climate change, it is clear 

it will get much hotter in many cities 

in the future, especially in urban 

heat spots. These are urban zones 

where thermal island effects occur 

and temperatures rise well above 

those in surrounding rural areas. It 

is imperative that urban areas and 

their development are adapted 

to changing requirements, and 

sustainable solutions are found. 

Climate change adaptation 

as a multi-disciplinary crosssectoral 

task 

“Climate change adaptation” is 

also a relatively new discipline for 

the German Sustainable Building 

Council (DGNB), which is reflected 

in the current dynamism in relevant 

legislation from the EU to federal 

state levels. 

Eva-Maria Stumpp of the 

DGNB’s research and development 

department explained: “We see a 

multi-disciplinary, cross-sectoral task 

here that involves architectural and 

engineering sciences but also biology, 

sociology, medicine, and other 

disciplines and which has strong 

societal and participatory aspects.” 

Where cities, districts, buildings, 

or even only parts of buildings are 

planned, the DGNB works at the 

interface between various disciplines 

and requirements from practice, and 

in a currently highly dynamic legal 

framework. 

“Especially in view of heat and 

drought, precipitation and floods, 

we try to develop proven effective, 

practicable, and climate-protecting 

approaches that lead to even better 

buildings in the future. The good 

news is: at least for Germany, it 

can be said that carefully planned 

buildings in compliance with 

regulations are already very well 

positioned for both current and 

future climatic challenges on account 

of its high building standards and 

safety requirements. After all, the 

protection against environmental and 

weather influences has always been a 

core aspect of erecting buildings and 

settlements,” Stumpp said. 

A contribution to this has also 

long come care of the flat glass 

industry, whose portfolio is very 

well “equipped” for controlling 

energy and daylight levels. Leading 

manufacturers, for example, offer 

highly selective solar control glass, 

which reflects most of the heatgenerating 

infrared rays of sunlight 

while transmitting most of the visible 

spectrum of daylight into the room. 

This means the climatic load can 

be reduced through the façade, and 

shading in summer can be limited to 

shorter periods of the day. “Closed 

cavity façades” with internal sun 

shading or electrochromic glazing 

can optimize light and energy levels 

Arup’s “Pocket Habitat” is a miniature solution that brings 

immediate improvements through shading and evaporative 

cooling. 

Photo: Arup 


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Photo: Arup 

Climate change adaptations through infrastructural greening. 

in meaningful ways. In the wake of 

intensifying climate change, however, 

further measures will be required 

to keep cities viable, functional, and 

prosperous – otherwise, there is a 

risk of weather-related deaths, e.g., 

due to prolonged heat waves, and 

economic losses due to climaterelated 

extremes. 

These adaptations are often 

a localized process taking local 

geographic, climatic, sociodemographic, 

and economic factors 

into consideration. 

According to Stumpp, “Passive and 

nature-based no-regret solutions 

still hold potential not sufficiently 

exploited… Short and mediumterm 

climate adaptation measures 

must be implemented without 

compromising long-term climate 

protection goals.” 

Often, “infrastructural greening” 

is a solution to “repair” the 

cityscape and achieve measurable 

improvements for the urban climate, 

as numerous studies prove. This 

has also been understood by rating 

agencies that increasingly reward 

cities willing to change if they 

promote biodiversity and create new 

green spaces, for example. These 

measures have a positive impact 

on the climate, micro-climate, and 

quality of life, as well as on lending 

and the provision of public funds. 

Glass Architecture and 

Infrastructural Green 

Where greenery spreads in parks, 

backyards, and front gardens and 

also “conquers” façades and roofs, 

it makes for evaporative cooling 

and shading, thereby reducing local 

temperatures. Greening is therefore 

an effective tool for architectural 

and urban planning, said Rudi 

Scheuermann, who heads the “Cities 

Business” at Arup in Germany with 

a focus on the design of sustainable 

and resilient cities. 

Arup, which has been operating 

on the German market for some 

30 years now, is one of the major 

multi-national planners for highperformance 

buildings and 

infrastructure; in addition, they 

have committed to the United 

Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development 

Goals. Scheuermann sees buildings 

holistically: insulation, ventilation, 

materials, connections, etc., and he 

advocates the integration of plants in 

façades and roof greening. 

“By having plants in the 

surrounding space, in the façade and 

on roofs, the thermal mass can be 

shaded better during the day and at 

night, this promotes cooling down. 

In addition, plants filter the fine 

dust and bind CO2 so that natural 

ventilation is possible and makes 

sense near them. An important factor 

especially in cities is that they have a 

sound-dampening effect and reduce 

stress levels,” he said. 

Regarding façade and roof 

greening, Scheuermann sees 

clear advantages for the building 

concept: “Plants on the roof provide 

evaporative cooling, shading, 

and a noticeable reduction of 

temperatures; this is why airconditioning 

systems on green 



growth too much.” 

“Climate change adaptation” is 

one of the hot topics at this year’s 

glasstec, the leading international 

trade fair for the glass industry, 

and will also be discussed at the 

Architecture Forum of the trade fair 

in October 2024. 

About the author 

Marc Everling studied media 

education at the Technical 

University of Brunswick, 

worked as a consultant in PR 

and marketing agencies for 14 

years, and as Head of Marketing 

at one of the global flat glass 

players for six years. In February 

2021, he founded 

his networking agency 

specialized in communications 

consulting and press liaison 

for construction material 

producers, initiatives, 

associations, trade fairs, and 

architects who work and 

produce sustainably in the 

interests of the ecological 

transformation of the 

construction sector. 

In the DGNB system the impact of measures is rated in terms of various criteria. The key factors impacting “Climate Change 

Adaptation” above all include urban climate and micro-climate, closed-loop water systems, land use and biodiversity. 

Chart: DGNB 

MR. Marc Everling 

roofs can draw in cooler air and be 

downsized from the outset – the 

building’s energy requirements as 

well as CO2-emissions are lower 

in operation. Buildings with green 

façades and roofs require a little 

more steel for construction because 

of the higher wind loads and a wellplanned 

drainage system. As a rule, 

rain and the grey water produced 

in daily operation are sufficient 

for the complete irrigation. It is 

essential to select plants according 

to region and microclimate so that 

they can withstand the local climatic 

influences all year round and can 

be cultivated by the local insects. 

Subsequently, it has proven to be 

a good idea to ‘just let the plants 

do their thing’ and not restrict their 

–Angela Meier-Buntenbroich 

Email: MeierA@messe-duesseldorf.de 

–Theresa Oswald 

Email: OswaldT@messe-duesseldorf.de 

Website: www.glasstec.de 


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Advancing insulating glass 

efficiency with flexible spacers 

Enhancing Performance & Automation in Glass Manufacturing 

Flexible spacers are revolutionising insulating glass production, boosting efficiency and 

quality while streamlining automation processes. 

The structure of the 

edge seal 

The expression, “the whole 

is more than the sum of its parts,” 

also applies to the edge seal. The 

spacer and its desiccant capacity, 

in combination with primary seal 

and secondary sealant, are essential 

elements in ensuring the water vapor 

and gas impermeability and energy 

performance of the insulating glass 

unit throughout its entire product 

life, which is widely believed to be at 

least 25 years. 

The various spacer technologies 

on the market can be roughly broken 

down into two categories, which 

entail considerable differences where 

the manufacture of the insulating 

glass is concerned: rigid hollow 

profiles that are filled with desiccant 

and assembled to form spacer 

frames, as well as flexible systems 

that already contain a desiccant. 

Flexible thermoplastic spacers 

made of Polyisobutylene are 

extruded from a barrel onto the glass 

pane while still hot; spacers made 

of silicone structural foam come 

prefabricated from the roll and are 

also applied automatically along 

the edge of the glass. Therefore, 

when using flexible spacers, the 

production steps of cutting, bending 

and assembling as well as desiccant 

filling and separate butyl application 

outside the insulating glass line are 

eliminated. 

Spacers must be resistant to wind 

and climate loads, UV radiation, 

temperature as well as mechanical 

stress and form a permanent 

bond with the respective sealants 

such as Polyurethanes, hot-melt 

butyl or silicone. Gas must not be 

allowed to escape from the interior, 

nor must moisture be allowed to 

penetrate through the edge seal to 

the inside of the insulating glass, 

and last but not least, the edge 

seal is also responsible for ensuring 

© Edgetech 

the structural integrity of glass 

constructions in the facade. 

The Super Spacer® structural 

silicone foam design makes the edge 

seal flexible, cushions the pressure on 

it so to speak and the risk of breakage 

for the glass is significantly reduced. 


Edgetech Europe GmbH • 2 

Less stress in the edge seal results 

in an improved seal tightness and 

durability of the glass units. The full or 

partial offsetting of the loads acting 

on the edge seal is an advantage 

that especially desiccant integrated 

pre-formed flexible spacers, such as 

Edgetech Super Spacer® TriSealTM 

can claim to possess by comparison 

with rigid spacers. 

The manufacturer proves the 

material properties by means of 

corresponding tests. Edgetech/ 

Quanex, for instance, tested the 

shear load capacity. An insulating 

glass unit measuring about 6 x 3 

meters wide and 6 mm thick each, 

was only bonded by means of the 

integrated primary, high-strength 

acrylic adhesive. The unit was lifted 

on one supported glass lite using 

vacuum cups and the spacer did 

not give a single millimeter during 

the 30 minutes test phase. The 

test demonstrates: The additional 

adhesive layer reduces the stress 

on the primary PIB seal, which thus 

functions exclusively as a water vapor 

and gas barrier to the secondary seal. 

In the so-called Dade Country 

Hurricane Test (an US-based test), the 

units withstood wind speeds of 350 

km/h where a positive wind pressure 

was present and of almost 400 km/h 

where a suction effect was evident. 

The test did not end in a unit failure 

but was stopped as the test stand 

was not able to produce higher wind 

loads. 

Variability and flexibility 

A mix of series production and 

customized production as well as 

automation and manual activities, 

for instance for the handling and 

assembly of panes and spacers, 

characterizes the situation in many 

insulating glass companies. The trend 

towards large panoramic window 

panes as well as free-form and 

curved glazing further increases the 

complexity of the variant production 

that is typical for the industry. 

This traditionally meant that a 

large number of different spacer 

systems had to be kept in stock: 

ranging from inexpensive stainless 

steel profiles to rigid hollow plastic 

profiles on one side and flexible 

spacers on the other side, which 

reveal their benefits especially in the 

field of automated production. 

At Edgetech/Quanex, there 

has always been an embrace of a 

philosophy of “one for all”. Super 

Spacer® flexible foam spacers are 

suitable for manual application in 

custom-made products, automatic 

processing in the edge seal of classic 

windows with and without internal 

or externally applied muntin- and 

glazing bars, insulating glass units 

in structural glazing facades and 

also for hot and cold formed 

curved insulating glass sections. 

Furthermore, the structural foam 

is compatible with all common 

sealants such as hot melt butyl, 

Polyurethanes, silicone and 

polysulphide. 

Last, but not least, insulating 

glass units with Super Spacer® can 

be handled, packed and stored 

outdoors immediately after they have 

been processed, as the integrated 

desiccant dries down the interpane 

cavities very rapidly. 

Automation 

Producing more quickly, more 

efficiently and in a more customized 

manner is also becoming a decisive 

competitive advantage for SMEs. In 

the best case, the insulating glass line 

does not care whether a rectangular 

pane is followed by a trapezoidal 

one, or a triple insulating glass unit 

follows a double insulating glass 

unit, the ERP system provides all 

the necessary information and takes 

care of the digital organization of the 

order processing, work preparation, 

material provision, handling, and 

logistics. This variety is theoretically 

unlimited and forces the reduction of 

complexity as far as possible. 

Broken down in terms of the topic 

of spacers, flexible spacers also offer 

the greatest potential here. Flexible 

spacers are applied directly in the 

insulating glass line. Super Spacer® 

can be applied in various widths via 

a double-head applicator without 

interruption and, above all, down 

to the last millimetre and with no 

hand touching the glass between the 

start section of the washing machine 

and the pick-off section behind the 

sealing robot. 

Due to the fact they are already 

factory-equipped with desiccant, 

barrier film and structural acrylic 

adhesive, they support automated 

processes and ensure high levels of 

manufacturing precision and quality, 

especially for large-format tripleglazed 

insulating glass units. 

Charlotte Hawkes 

Email: info@edgetech-europe.com 

Website: www.superspacer.com 


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Elevate efficiency 

with Aardwolf electric 

vacuum lifters 

Cutting-Edge Vacuum Lifter Solutions To 

Revolutionise Glass Industry 

Aardwolf presents complete customised solutions 

in vacuum lifters ranging from 500 kg to 2,000kg in 

different variants like electric, pneumatic and battery 

operated. 

Discover Aardwolf’s complete 

range of customised vacuum 

lifters, designed to elevate 

efficiency and precision in glass 

handling. From electric to pneumatic 

and battery-operated variants, 

Aardwolf’s solutions cater to diverse 

lifting needs, ensuring seamless 

operations and utmost safety 

standards. 

Based in the vibrant heart 

of India, Aardwolf stands as a 

premier manufacturer dedicated 

to revolutionising the glass industry 

through its cutting-edge vacuum 

lifters and other glass handling 

equipment. 

At Aardwolf, precision, safety, and 

efficiency are paramount. With a 

steadfast commitment to quality and 

reliability, the company has emerged 

as trailblazers in providing bespoke 

solutions tailored to meet the unique 

needs of its clientele. 

Aardwolf’s range of vacuum 

lifters and glass lifters embodies the 

pinnacle of engineering excellence, 

meticulously designed and crafted 

to ensure seamless operations 

and utmost safety standards. Be it 

manoeuvring delicate glass panels 

or handling heavy-duty loads, 


Aardwolf • 2 

Aardwolf’s innovative solutions 

empower businesses to enhance 

productivity while minimizing risks. 

Backed by a team of seasoned 

professionals and state-of-the-art 

facilities, Aardwolf prides itself on 

delivering unmatched customer 

satisfaction. The company’s holistic 

approach encompasses not only 

the provision of superior products 

but also comprehensive support 

services, including installation, 

training and ongoing maintenance. 

Moreover, sustainability lies at 

the core of Aardwolf’s ethos. By 

prioritising eco-friendly practices and 

leveraging advanced technologies, 

Aardwolf strives to minimize 

environmental impact throughout 

their operations, contributing to a 

greener and more sustainable future 

for generations to come. 

With a relentless pursuit of 

innovation and a customer-centric 

philosophy, Aardwolf is poised to 

continue shaping the landscape 

of the glass industry, empowering 

businesses to reach new heights of 

success. 

Importance of Handling 

Equipment 

In today’s competitive landscape, the 

importance of advanced handling 

equipment cannot be overstated. 

Aardwolf’s state-of-the-art vacuum 

lifters and glass handling solutions 

empower businesses to streamline 

operations, optimise workflow 

efficiency, and reduce operational 

costs. By investing in innovative 

equipment, companies can unlock 

new levels of productivity and gain a 

competitive edge in the market. 

Product Range 

Glass Bundle Handler (Electric) 

Glass lifters, Glass Vacuum lifters, 

Spreader Bars, Container Loader – 

Unloader, Vacuum Lifters for Façade. 

Satisfied Customers 

Aardwolf’s success story is defined 

by the satisfaction of its customers. 

Over the years, the company has 

forged lasting partnerships with 

businesses across the globe, earning 

their trust through unwavering 

dedication to excellence. From smallscale 

enterprises to multinational 

corporations, clients testify to 

the unmatched performance and 

reliability of Aardwolf’s glass handling 

solutions. 

The company’s clients include 

Saint–Gobain, Asahi India Glass 

Ltd, Pranav Doors and Windows, 

Jaipur Tuffen Glass, Flair Glass Pvt 

Ltd, Duratuf Glass Industries (P) Ltd, 

Kochhar Glass (Ind) Pvt Ltd, Sumit 

Glasses Pvt Ltd, Anand Lamps Pvt 

Ltd, Uniglaze India Pvt Ltd, Smart Tuff 

Glass LLP and KMC Glass Pvt Ltd. 

Highlight on Safety and 

Reduced Dependency on 

Labour 

Safety is a top priority at Aardwolf, 

and its products are designed with 

the highest standards of safety in 

mind. Using advanced technologies 

such as vacuum lifting systems, 

the company minimises the risk of 

accidents and injuries associated 

with manual handling of glass. 

Moreover, their solutions reduce 

dependency on labour, allowing 

businesses to reallocate resources 

more effectively and enhance overall 

efficiency. 

Efficiency and Sustainability 

In addition to safety, Aardwolf is 

committed to sustainability. The 

company’s eco-friendly practices and 

energy-efficient technologies not 

only reduce environmental impact 

but also contribute to long-term 

cost savings for clients. By embracing 

sustainability, it fulfils corporate 

responsibility and helps customers 

build a greener and more sustainable 

future. 

Email: sales@aardwolf.co.in 

Website: www.aardwolf.co.in 


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Event 

Glass Bulletin at China 

Glass ‘24: A Decade of 

Excellence & Innovation 

The Expo Saw Over 900 Exhibitors Showcase 

Cutting-Edge Tech, Advanced Machinery 

Since 2009, GB has been a steadfast partner to China 

Glass and has evolved from being just a media outlet to 

an integral part of the glass industry’s fabric. 

In the sprawling cityscape of 

Shanghai, one of China’s major 

industrial and commercial centres, 

where towering skyscrapers reach the 

clouds, a significant event unfolded 

at the ground level in April — China 

Glass Exhibition 2024. And nestled 

among the hustle and vibrancy of one 

of the world’s largest trade fairs at the 

at the Shanghai New International 

Expo Centre was Glass Bulletin’s 

booth, marked N1-623. 

This was not just another year for 

Glass Bulletin (GB) at the expo held 

from April 25-28, we marked our 15th 

consecutive year as the exhibition’s 

exclusive media partner from 

India, a testament to our enduring 

commitment and impact in the glass 

industry. 

Since 2009, Glass Bulletin has 

been a steady presence at the China 

Glass Exhibition, witnessing its 

evolution and growing alongside it. 

Over the years, GB has grown into 

more than just a media outlet; it 

has become an integral part of the 

glass industry’s fabric, chronicling 

innovations, trends and the incredible 

growth of the glass sector. 

The 2024 edition of the expo was 

especially significant. It boasted over 


China Glass 2024 • 2 

900 exhibitors and stretched across 

seven expansive halls, each brimming 

with cutting-edge technology and 

live demonstrations of advanced 

machinery. The machines on display 

were not just showcases but beacons 

of potential, with more than 90 per 

cent of plant and machinery sourced 

from China to India, highlighting the 

deep industrial ties between the two 

nations. 

The 33rd China Glass Exhibition 

focussed on aligning with industry 

trends of green and intelligent 

development and divided the expo 

area according to themes such 

as glass raw materials, products, 

application technology and process 

equipment. By actively engaging 

leading manufacturers in lowcarbon 

technology and intelligent 

manufacturing, as well as providing 

opportunities for small and mediumsized 

enterprises, the exhibition 

aimed to bolster China’s position as a 

manufacturing powerhouse. 

GB’s presence at the expo was not 

just about coverage but engagement. 

With approximately 750 delegates 

from India alone, the event was a 

melting pot of ideas and cultures, 

predominantly from the Asia-Pacific 

region. This was a golden opportunity 

for GB to strengthen relationships, 

forge new alliances and immerse 

themselves in the latest industry 

trends. Our booth served as a hub for 

knowledge exchange, where insights 

from our extensive Glass Bulletin 

publications were shared, adding 

layers of depth to the conversations 

that took place. 

One of the highlights of GB’s 

participation was the organisation 

of a significant delegation in 


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Event 

collaboration with Red Carpet Tours 

from India, along with hosting the 

much-anticipated Glass Night for 

200 participants. These events 

were not just social gatherings but 

strategic platforms for networking 

and celebrating the robust ties within 

the glass community. 

As always, GB extended its 

gratitude to the organisers of 

China Glass for the opportunity to 

partake in such a grand event. Their 

involvement underscored their 

commitment to providing exemplary 

service and ensuring that their 

stakeholders always had access to 

the latest and most relevant industry 

information. 

The China Glass Exhibition not 

only provided a snapshot of the 

current state of glass technology 

but also offered a glimpse into the 

future. Spanning over 90,000 square 

meters, the event sought to serve as 

a dynamic platform for networking, 

collaboration and business 

opportunities within the global glass 

industry. 

For Glass Bulletin, it was another 

chapter in their ongoing mission 

to deliver excellence and foster 

connections within the global glass 

industry. 

As the exhibition wrapped up, 

the impact of GB’s presence was 

evident in the enriched dialogues 

and strengthened partnerships, 

promising an even brighter future for 

the glass industry both in India and 

across the globe. 

As attendees departed the venue 

with visions of new possibilities 

and the anticipation of next year’s 

gathering, Glass Bulletin would once 

again be a pivotal presence in it, 

ready to guide, inform and celebrate 

the glass industry’s vibrant journey. 




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Event 

Glass Bulletin & Red Carpet host 

Indian glass stalwarts at ‘China Glass’ 

Much-Awaited Event Fostered Idea Exchange On Strides In Glass Manufacturing 

A showcase of technological advancements and a feast of flavours, the splendid 

evening culminated in a gala dinner and presented the perfect opportunity for 

networking and cultural exchange. 

The dazzling lights of 

Shanghai set the stage for 

an unforgettable evening on 

April 25th, 2024, at the prestigious 

China Glass event. Organised by 

Glass Bulletin and Red Carpet Tours, 

the gala dinner brought together 

an impressive cohort of over 200 

stalwarts from the Indian glass 

industry. 

This evening was not just a dinner; 

it was a celebration of innovation, 

collaboration and cultural exchange. 

As the guests entered the venue, 

they were greeted by a blend of 

elegant decor and the anticipation of 

an insightful gathering. The event was 

supported by prominent companies, 

each a leader in their respective fields 

within the glass industry. 

The evening was support by 

Hanjiang, LIFENG, Mac and UNEX. 

Ms Ashley of Hanjiang and Ms Claire 

of LIFENG captivated the audience 

with their presentations the latest 

products offered by the respective 

companies. 

While Hanjiang is known for its 

world-class Insulating Glass (IG) lines, 

LIFENG is a market leader in superior 

quality double-edger machines. 

Mac is known for its high-end preprocessing 

machines for architectural 

and solar glass, and UNEX is a leading 

trader in glass processing spares and 

consumables. 

The audience, comprising experts 

and enthusiasts alike, was visibly 

impressed, reflecting on the strides 

being made in glass manufacturing 

technology. 

The gala didn’t just serve as a 

platform for presentations. It was a 

rich cultural exchange that deepened 

with every passing moment. Red 

Carpet Tours, in collaboration with 

MS CLAIRE HO, Sales Manager of Lifeng 


Gala Dinner • 2 

MS ASHLEY QUAN 

Director of Hanjiang 

Glass Bulletin, has long facilitated 

the largest delegations of the glass 

industry to China. 

Their efforts have cultivated a 

familial atmosphere that many 

attendees look forward to each year. 

True to tradition, this year, Red Carpet 

brought Indian chefs, allowing guests 

to indulge in a myriad of exquisite 

Indian dishes, a rare treat far from 

home. The authenticity of flavours 

was lauded by all, making everyone 

feel connected to their roots while 

enjoying the international setting. 

The gala was more than just 

a showcase of technological 

advancements and a feast of 

flavours; it was a vital networking 

event. It brought together diverse 

sectors of the glass industry, 

fostering personal bonds and a 

friendly business environment. 

Such interactions are often the 

seed for future collaborations and 

innovations, making these gatherings 

invaluable. 

As the night drew to a close, the 

collective spirit of the event was 

palpable. The blend of insightful 

presentations, heartfelt interactions, 

and cultural reverence made the 

2024 gala dinner at the China Glass 

Exhibition a memorable milestone 

for all attendees. It was not just an 

event but a testament to the strength 

and unity of the glass industry 

community, proving once again 

that when minds and hearts come 

together, the possibilities are endless. 

Gurpreet Singh Johar 

Email: gurpreetjohar@rctrips.com 

Website: www.rctrips.com 


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Mr. Gurmeet Singh, Chairman, FOSG 

Mr. P. Ganesh 

Vice Chairman, 

FOSG (South Zone) 

Mr. Sharanjit Singh 

Executive Member, FOSG 

Mr. A R Unnikrishnan 

Managing Director 

Saint-Gobain India Private Limited 

FOSG hosts 11th Annual 

Processors Conclave in 

Delhi 

Chairman Introduces FOSG’s Newly Appointed CEO 

Mr Chhavi Sharma To Members 

Enlightening presentations, thought-provoking panel 

discussions and enriching expert talks marked the event 

as members turned up in good number and actively 

participated in the proceedings. 

The 11th Annual Processors 

Conclave of the Federation 

of Safety Glass (FOSG) held 

on April 13 at the Taj Vivanta Hotel 

in Dwarka, Delhi, marked another 

successful year where industry 

leaders and professionals came 

together to discuss the future of the 

glass processing industry. The event 

was sponsored by Saint Gobain and 

Glaston. 

At the conclave, FOSG Chairman 

Mr Gurmeet Singh thanked all 

members and sponsors for their 

support, cooperation and also their 

participation. He also introduced 

FOSG’s newly appointed CEO Mr 

Chhavi Sharma to the members. The 

chairman expressed happiness over 

the attendance at the conclave and 

highlighted the addition of 28 new 

members to the organisation during 

the year. 

Mr Singh apprised the members 

Mr. Subhash Jajoo 



FOSG • 2 

Mr. Ajay Dhamija 

Vice Chairman, 

FOSG (North Zone) 

Mr. Ali Kamil 


Mr. Philip Soares 

MD, APT 

of the 19 management committee 

meetings conducted during the FY 

2023-24. He emphasized on 230 

members as of now of FOSG, and set 

a target to increase the count to 300 

during 2024-25, coining the slogan 

“Ab Ki Baar 300 Paar”. 

The members were also informed 

that with the increasing number 

of members, the management 

committee strength is now increased 

to 18 from 12 in the past. 

The chairman through his 

presentation briefed members on 

the various activities undertaken i.e. 

BIS standardisation cell formation, 

FOSG intervention with BIS to 

expedite the grant of licence to labs 

applied for testing, GGKF initiative 

for the training centre for Glass & 

Window installation at Delhi Technical 

University in Rohini, and similar 

training centre established at the 

Gold Plus office for up-skilling of 

workers. 

He also apprised the members of 

a workshop successfully conducted 

by experts with joint efforts of FOSG, 

CCPS, UWDMA, Ozone and Gold Plus 

in which 35 workers were trained and 

given certificates for participation 

signed by FOSG and UWDMA. The 

members were informed about 

the successful imposition of antidumping 

duty on toughened glass 

w.e.f November 17, 2023, by engaging 

renowned advocates and with full 

support from float manufacturers. A 

FOSG team met with the chairman 

of Gold Plus and the incentive was 

enhanced from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000 

per truck of material bought by them 

for all accredited members of FOSG 

from November 2023 onwards. 

The chairman also informed 

the members of the initiation with 

relevant authorities regarding the 

unlawful imports of toughened glass 

from China. 

Mr Chhavi Sharma introduced 

himself and thanked FOSG for the 

opportunity given to serve the 

organisation. This was followed by 

an introduction of the new FOSG 

members, fostering a sense of 

community and collaboration among 

the attendees. The members were 

informed that the FOSG was awarded 

for the best services and contribution 

to the glass industry in the Glass 

Bulletin Award 2023. 

There were informative panel 


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discussions and presentations 

by individual members of the 

organisation. 

Panel Discussions were held on the 

following topics: 

• Inventory sharing and pool 

purchase. Benefits, modalities, 

communications, information 

exchange and safeguards. 

• Current processed glass market 

dynamics and its challenges. 

• Common challenges, problems 

and issues related to coated glass 

processing. 

• Co-branding issues and 

challenges. Can FOSG be built as a 

brand? 

• Payment recovery, regular 

defaulters, dispute resolution with 

customers and suppliers, MSME 

helpline and arbitration by FOSG 

The following presentations were by 

individual members: 

• CEO’s thoughts on benefits to 

members (by Mr Chhavi Sharma) 

• Digital marketing, steps taken so 

far and the future (by Mr Ali Kamil) 

• Manufacturing and postmanufacturing 

costs. How to review, 

reduce and recover? (by Mr Sharanjit 

Singh) 

• Glass & Glazing Knowledge Forum 

(GGKF) initiative for upskilling existing 

installers and training new ones to 

become certified installers.(by Mr. Ali 

Kamil) 

• Best practices to work out the 

cost of production of tempered glass 

and DGU (by Mr Bikramjit Singh Kang) 

• Method for calculating cutting 

waste (by Mr Sahil Singal) 

• Collaborative partnership 

forming strategic partnerships with 

suppliers, distributors and industry 

stakeholders (by Mr P Ganesh) 

• Future of Glass (by Mr A R 

Unnikrishnan) 

• Sustainable future exploring 

environmental, social and governance 

(ESG) with best practices for 

India’s development (by Ms Harsha 

Ramnani, expert) 

• Listing of companies under the 

MSME platform (Mr S Ramakrishna 

Iyengar, expert) 

• Immmes water depuration 

for glass processors (by Mr Satish 

Samyani, APT) 

The conclave witnessed to some 

of the best moments in the history of 

FOSG. The enthusiasm and immersive 

participation were overwhelming. The 

masters of ceremonies, Mr Ali Kamil, 

Mrs Alina and Mrs Manpreet Singh 

Kang, took the stage and kept the 

audience engaged with their energy 

and passion. 

Enlightening presentations, 

thought-provoking panel discussions 

and knowledge-enhancing expert 

talks witnessed at the conclave 

were a testament to the passion 

and dedication within the glass 

processing community. 

First-time attendees (new 

members), extended their 

sincere appreciation to FOSG for 

the enlightening and enriching 

experience facilitated by industry 

experts and stalwarts. They expressed 

gratitude for the invaluable 

knowledge imparted during the 

event, acknowledging its significant 

contribution to their professional 

growth. They also assured of their 

unwavering cooperation and support 

in future endeavours aimed at 

advancing the industry’s welfare and 

development. 

Chairman, Mr Gurmeet Singh 

extended his gratitude to all 

esteemed speakers whose expertise 

and insights were instrumental in 

enriching the members present at the 

conclave. He thanked all attendees 

for their active participation and 

engagement throughout the conclave 

and expressed gratitude to sponsors 

Saint Gobain and Glaston for their 

support as always. 

–Mr. Chhavi Sharma, 

CEO, Federation of Safety Glass 

Email: chhavi.sharma@fosg.in 

–Mr. Vinod Tandon, 

Secretary, Federation of Safety Glass 

Email: vinod.tandon@fosg.in 

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33 rd China Glass 

Exhibition scripts 

massive success 

Over 1.26 Lakh Attendees, Including 6,532 Visitors 

From 136 Countries & Regions 

With a vast international presence, cutting-edge 

innovations, and commitment to sustainability, China 

Glass serves as a beacon of progress for the industry, 

showcasing the latest advancements and trends. 

The 33 rd China International 

Glass Industrial Technical 

Exhibition, hosted by the 

Chinese Ceramic Society and 

organised by Beijing Zhonggui 

Exhibition Co., Ltd., was successfully 

hosted in Shanghai from April 25- 

28. The exhibition saw over 1.26 lakh 

attendees, an increase of 18 per cent 

over the previous edition, including 

6,532 overseas visitors from 136 

countries and regions. 

The China Glass Exhibition’s 

success significantly boosts global 

glass industry confidence, ensures 

supply chain stability and enhances 

trade exchanges in the country and 

worldwide. 

Communication & Sharing: New 

trend of industry development 

On the first day of the expo, 

Meng Qinghai, Vice Chairman and 

Secretary of the Secretariat of the 

China Association for Science and 

Technology; Gao Ruiping, President of 

the Chinese Ceramic Society; Zhang 

Baiheng, Chairman of the China 

Architectural Glass and Industrial 

Glass Association; Zhao Wanbang, 

Vice President of the China National 

Association for Glass Industry and Tan 

Fu, Secretary-General of the Chinese 

Ceramic Society, as well as heads 

of government trade promotion 

agencies, industry organisations, and 

representatives of manufacturers 

from Germany, Italy and other 

countries, visited the exhibition. 

Super-scale: The industry’s 

preferred exhibition platform 

China Glass Exhibition has 

always adhered to the concept of 

professional, international and largescale 

organising, with the core of 

serving exhibitors and visitors. The 

exhibition saw 877 exhibitors from 

29 countries and regions around the 

world. Mainstream manufacturers 

of the global glass industry were all 

present. China Glass Exhibition has 

been a veritable global glass industry 

“barometer” and “weather vane”. 

China Glass 2024 used seven halls 

of the Shanghai New International 

Expo Centre, dividing the area into 

zones for the international exhibition 

area, domestic mainstream 

manufacturers, technical glass and 

scientific research institutions, deep 

processing equipment, refractory 

materials and silicone products, daily 



glass, decorative glass, raw materials, 

and main and auxiliary materials, 

hardware accessories and others. 

Hall N1 was an international 

exhibition area, where German and 

Italian pavilions were set up, as well 

as those of mainstream brands in 

the global glass industry, including 

Glaston, LiSEC, Von Ardenne, 

SEFPRO, Vesuvius, Dip-Tech, 

Kuraray, Umicore, Buhler Leybold, 

Koemmerling, Quanex, Solutia 

(Eastman), Air Products, Five Stein, 

Grenzebach, Benteler, Bottero, SORG, 

Fenzi, HORN, Heye, ISRA, Zippe, 

Honeywell and Carl Zeiss. 

Hall N2 was for domestic 

mainstream brands, technical 

glass manufacturers and scientific 

research institutions such as Triumph 

Science & Technology, China Building 

Materials Academy, CSG Group, 

Jinjing Group, Qinhuangdao Glass 

Industry Research and Design 

Institute, Ruitai Technology, Taiwan 

Glass Group, Xinyi Glass, Flat Glass 

Group, Qingdao Jinjing, Shabo 

Group, Mr. Glass and Hainan Holdings 

Special Glass among others. 

Halls N3, N4, N5 and Hall W5 

were kept for manufacturers of deep 

processing equipment, silica gel and 

refractory materials such as ZIBO 

GT New Materials Group, Luoyang 

Northglass, Luoyang MOUNTAIN, 

Landglass Technology, Beijing Boza 

Automation, Hanjiang Automatic 

Glass Machine, Lewei Science & 

Technology, Shandong Sanjin Glass 

Machinery, Hangzhou Zhijiang 

Silicone and Shandong Sanjin among 

others. 

Hall W4 was mainly concentrated 

in the fields of daily glass, decorative 

glass, raw materials, main and 

auxiliary materials and hardware 

accessories. 

Focus on innovation: Intelligent 

manufacturing leads to green 

development 

During the exhibition, many 

manufacturers closely followed the 

industry trend of high-end, intelligent 

and green, and introduced new 

products. 

Triumph Technology Group 

showcased its 0.12mm ultra-thin float 

electronic glass, 30-micron flexible 

foldable glass, 8.5 generation TFT- 

LCD float glass substrate, cadmium 

telluride power generation glass, 

copper indium gallium selenide 

power generation glass and neutral 

borosilicate pharmaceutical glass, 

and its member company Yaohua 

displayed new borosilicate glass 

products such as borosilicate 4.0, 

borosilicate 3.3 and borosilicate 2.6 

among others. 

All units of the China Building 

Materials Research Institute 

participated in the exhibition, 

covering “design, technology, 

equipment, supporting materials 

and advanced products” in the glass 

industry, and displayed the key 

materials developed for the fields of 

integrated circuits, aerospace and 

new energy, as well as new energysaving 

glass products such as aerogel 

glass and electrochromic glass. 

CSG Group, Shanghai Yaohua 

Pilkington Glass Group, Xinyi Glass, 

Kibing Group, NorthGlass and other 

enterprises brought new products 

such as large BIPV curtain wall glass, 

TCO glass, electric heating glass, antibird 

impact glass, sterilisation glass 

and complex curved glass, reflecting 

the new heights of China’s technical 

glass development. 

Yaohua Group showcased Low-E 

coated glass for automobiles, and 

many new products such as central 

control display glass, charging pile 

glass, vacuum glass sunroof, dimming 

glass and HUD tungsten heating 

glass used in the field of new energy 

vehicles. 

NorthGlass brought solutions 

including tempering, vacuum coating, 

deep processing smart factory and 

ternary flow fan. Landglass Machine 

demonstrated systematic solutions 

including columnar tempered glass 

forming technology and smart 

factory; South Glass has launched the 

latest Loong high-end continuous 

glass tempering production line 

series and Simba high-end glass 

tempering production line series; 

Yinrui Intelligent demonstrated 

the overall solution of the smart 


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factory in the form of a case. Cloud 

Laser showcased solutions for 

glass laser applications, including 

punching, cutting, film removal, 

marking equipment and glass defect 

detection solutions; and Shanghai 

ZKJ Laser showcased precision 

machining technology in metals, 

ceramics, and silicon wafers. 

The popularity of flexible warmedge 

insulating glass in the Chinese 

market is gradually heating up, and 

Glaston launched the COMF ORT 

TPS warm-edge insulating glass 

production line at the exhibition. 

LiSEC demonstrated the excellent 

performance of the LiTPA production 

line in terms of seamless “welding”, 

which perfectly combines the 

appearance and performance of 

insulating glass. 

Exhibitors such as Luoyang 

Landglass and Leadus Technology 

launched a series of vacuum glass 

products at the show, replacing the 

traditional air extraction hole with a 

getter to achieve the unity of vacuum 

glass performance and aesthetics. 

A series of lectures and 

manufacturer promotion activities 

were also held, such as “When 

Archaeology Meets Science and 

Technology - The Silk Road Story of 

Ancient Glass”, with topics such as 

carbon footprint improvement and 

carbon emission reduction in the 

field of glass production, application 

of domestic testing equipment in 

the field of special glass production, 

research on the application field of 

fireproof glass design, smart factory, 

digitalisation to help the research 

and development of high-end glass 

equipment. 

The technical lectures attracted 

thousands of visitors and the 

audience at the event showed 

enthusiasm and interacted with the 

speakers. 

China Glass Exhibition is 

supported by domestic and foreign 

industry organisations such as the 

China Building Materials Federation, 

China Building Glass and Industrial 

Glass Association, the China National 

Association for Glass Industry, the 

German Engineering Federation and 

The Association of Italian Suppliers 

of Glass Processing Machinery and 

Accessories among others. 

With its super-large-scale, 

professional services and 

international influence, the China 

Glass Exhibition has become an 

important window and platform to 

serve the glass industry. 

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Event 

Turomas shines at China 

Glass 2024 

Showcases Cutting-Edge Solutions, Reaffirms 

Commitment To Key Markets 

Visitors to its booth got the opportunity to interact 

directly with Turomas’ commercial team, strengthening 

existing relationships and building new ones. 

As a global leader in glass 

innovation, Turomas once again 

demonstrated its prowess at 

the prestigious China Glass exhibition. 

The company showcased cuttingedge 

solutions and reaffirmed its 

commitment to key markets like the 

Middle East and India. 

With a focus on strengthening 

relationships with distributors and 

engaging with industry stakeholders, 

Turomas continues to set the 

standard for excellence in the glass 

sector. The 33rd edition of China Glass 

took place from April 25 to 28 at the 

New International Expo Center in 

Shanghai. 

Turomas was represented by 

Santiago Blasco and Oriol Llorens, 

Area Managers of the company’s 

commercial department. The Spanish 

company reaffirmed its commitment 

to the Middle East and India markets, 

the main glass consumer markets 

worldwide. 

In this edition, attendees had 

the opportunity to interact directly 

with the Turomas commercial team, 

strengthen existing relationships, and 

build new ones. This fair was a key 

international showcase for Turomas, 

which has shown the advanced 

solutions that the company offers. 

From intelligent storage systems to 

cutting-edge cutting technology, 

Turomas once again demonstrated 

why it is recognized as a leader in 

innovation and quality in the glass 

sector. 

“It seems that people have come 

eagerly, during the course of the 

entire fair, the influx at our stand has 

been notable, we have received many 

visits. As for glass processors, they 

visited us mainly from India, but also 

from the Emirates, Korea, Vietnam, 

Morocco, the Philippines...,” said 

Santiago Blasco. 

Participation in China Glass was 

not only an opportunity for Turomas 

to present its products but also to 

strengthen its relationships with 

distributors such as APT in the Middle 

East, IGE in the USA, and K-Star in 

Korea. 

APT, with over 25 years of 

experience, is the leading provider of 

machinery, consumables, expertise, 

and technical services related to 

glass manufacturing, processing, 

fabrication, and installation in the 

India and Middle East region. The 

alliance between Turomas and APT 

represents the union of two toplevel 

brands to share knowledge and 

work together in the search for new 

business projects in the market. 

On the other hand, with more than 

40 years of experience behind it, 

IGE is recognised as one of the main 

distributors of glass machinery in 

North America. 

In summary, Turomas ‘ presence at 

China Glass was a complete success, 

highlighting once again its leadership 

in innovation and its commitment 

to excellence and quality in the glass 

sector. The fair season begins in 

Turomas with strength and motivation 

to face the journey that remains this 

year. 

Email: info@turomas.com 

Website: www.turomas.com 


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