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Mr. P. Jothi Ramalingam 

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and Afiti Global Fire Testing Laboratory Pvt Ltd 

Raising the bar in façade 

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Winwall’s P Ramalingam 

Winwall Has Built Its Reputation Over 10 Years As 

A Fair, Reliable Testing Facility In India 

A pioneer in the field of glass and façade testing in India, 

Mr P Jothi Ramalingam speaks to Glass Bulletin on the 

significance of rigorous testing, the impact of NABL 

accreditation and commitment to safety and quality. 

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Interview • 2 

In this insightful interview with 

Glass Bulletin magazine, Mr P 

Jothi Ramalingam, Director of 

Winwall Technology India Pvt Ltd and 

Afiti Global Fire Testing Laboratory 

Pvt Ltd, talks about the journey, 

achievements, and future aspirations 

of Winwall Technology India. 

Excerpts: 

– Tell us about Winwall Technology 

India Private Limited and its 

connection to the Winwall Group in 

Singapore? 

Winwall India is a joint venture 

between Winwall Singapore and my 

family. We entered into an agreement 

in 2013 to leverage their expertise 

and my contacts with aluminium 

contractors, which I had built over 

25 years as an anodizing and powder 

coating job shopper. 

– What inspired you to set up a testing 

lab company in Chennai? 

Since my entire business 

infrastructure is in Chennai, it was 

only logical that I use the land and 

building already available to establish 

the first Winwall lab in Chennai. 

– Winwall Technology is an ISO 17025 

NABL-accredited laboratory. What is 

its significance for your clients? 

Testing any product for a third party 

requires relevant expertise and 

infrastructure to ensure that accurate 

results are generated and shared. 

There is also a need to have proper 

documentation to record the entire 

process. To have uniformity in this 

process across different testing 

facilities, ISO came up with a set of 

documentation rules and regulations, 

which every testing lab needs to 

follow, and this standard was ISO 

17025. 

Thereafter, each country 

designated one or two organizations 

to coordinate the operations 

of testing laboratories. These 

organizations, like NABL in India, 

have to be members of the 

ILAC (International Laboratories 

Accreditation Council) to have the 

authorization to accredit testing 

laboratories in their own country. 

Therefore, any result given by an 

accredited laboratory is deemed to 

be accurate and unbiased for the 

purpose for which it has been tested 

unless otherwise the end user has 

proof of some bias. 

– How has the milestone of being the 

first private lab in India to be NABL 

accredited for glass testing, fire testing 

(NFPA 285), and cyclical testing of 

hardware impacted business? 

Winwall India is the first facility 

within the Winwall group to expand 

the scope of testing to façade 

fire, testing processed glass, and 

hardware durability. The objective 

of Winwall India in venturing into 

these additional areas of testing is to 

increase the range of services to the 

façade and fenestration industry and 

help to raise the level of quality and 

safety for all stakeholders. 

By widening the scope of our 

services, we have been able to build 

a better and stronger relationship 

with the industry. Winwall, in its 10 

years of operations in India, has built 

its reputation as a fair and reliable 

testing facility that will deliver 

accurate test results without any 

bias. With this strong support from 

the industry, Winwall India strives to 

become a one-stop shop for testing 

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Interview 

all the components that go into the 

façade and fenestration industry. 

– What are the core services that 

Winwall Technology offers? 

As of now, Winwall is accredited 

to test glass facades, windows, 

and doors for air infiltration, water 

penetration, structural safety, 

seismic, and live load movements 

as per Indian, British, American, 

Australian/New Zealand, Singapore, 

Brazilian, and Japanese standards. 

Winwall has expanded its scope of 

testing to check the fire propagation 

properties of facades as per NFPA 

285, testing the physical properties 

of safety glass, insulated glass, 

automobile windshields, and glass 

used in solar panels. Winwall has also 

recently been accredited for checking 

the efficacy of perimeter fire barriers 

and the durability of window and 

door hardware as per EN standards. 

– How does Winwall ensure the quality 

and credibility of its testing services? 

The most important aspect of 

testing is the skill, competency, and 

fairness of the people who conduct 

the tests at Winwall. The team of 

engineers and skilled workmen have 

been rigorously trained by experts 

from Winwall Singapore to work in 

a thoroughly professional manner 

and never compromise on sharing 

accurate test data with the end user, 

even if the result is sometimes not in 

favour of our customer. 

Additionally, all the equipment 

used to measure the various 

parameters during any form of 

testing is calibrated regularly with 

an NABL accredited calibration 

laboratory to ensure the accuracy 

of the test results. Through constant 

training and detailed documentation, 

Winwall has been able to successfully 

conduct over 480 projects in India 

over the last 10 years and retain the 

confidence of the façade industry. 

– Can you describe the types of 

tests conducted on building facades, 

windows, doors and handrails? 

Air Infiltration: Since most modern 

buildings are air-conditioned, the 

lesser the leak, the more energyefficient 

the system will be. The air 

infiltration test checks the leakage 

of air through the mockup sample 

and compares it with the volume 

of air allowed as per the customer’s 

requirement. 

Water Penetration: The main 

objective of a façade, door, or 

window is to keep the harsh weather 

conditions away from the inside of 

a building and offer comfort to the 

occupant. Static and dynamic water 

penetration tests check the ability of 

a sample to prevent water from the 

outside from entering the building. 

This test, combined with an on-site 

water test, will reassure the occupant 

about the watertightness of the 

windows or façade installed in any 

project where he/she is occupying. 

Structural Safety: With changing 

weather patterns and increasing use 

of vertical growth to build modern 

buildings, the need to use structurally 

safe facades and windows, which can 

remain unaffected even in the worst 


Interview • 4 

weather conditions, is very critical. 

A structural test is conducted to 

check the wind resistance strength 

of a window or façade at specified 

wind loads to ensure the safety of 

the occupants and the general public 

living in that locality. 

Seismic and Live Load Movements: 

High-rise structures tend to have 

minor sways due to the wind 

loads impacting them. Continuous 

glazing is tested to check if the air 

and watertightness of the sample 

is maintained despite minor 

movements horizontally and 

vertically during the lifetime of a 

building. 

– How does Winwall Technology 

maintain its high standards of quality 

assurance? 

The core principles on which a 

testing lab has to operate are its 

integrity and credibility. The minute 

this is compromised, the trust on 

which a customer approaches a 

lab is lost, and there is no turning 

back. Winwall, in its 32 years of 

existence, has ensured that the trust 

it has built with customers is never 

compromised, and this is our biggest 

asset. Every member of the Winwall 

team works with complete integrity 

and will always follow the principles 

of fairness and integrity set by the 

original directors of Winwall. 

– Can you share some examples of 

how your lab’s testing has helped 

improve the quality and safety of 

building materials? 

There have been many projects 

where the mockup sample installed 

at our lab failed during the testing 

process. The manufacturer learned 

from the failure and came back 

with a better-designed sample and 

completed the testing successfully, 

thus ensuring such a failure is 

eliminated in the real project. Failure 

during a test is not permanent 

and is a path to designing better 

products that will be failproof, given 

the fact that the cost of failure in a 

real project could result in a major 

accident. 

– With over 30 years of experience, 

how do you ensure that your expertise 

is reflected in the company’s 

operations and client services? 

Winwall looks at conducting a 

performance test as performing 

heart surgery. The doctor trusted 

to conduct the surgery has to 

be sufficiently qualified, skilled, 

and experienced to undertake 

the surgery. Any small mistake in 

the process could end in fatality. 

A performance test, likewise, is 

conducted by an experienced 

engineer who has the relevant 

expertise and experience to follow 

the testing specifications without 

any compromise. He knows fully 

well that a badly designed system, 

if approved, could fail sometime in 

the future, leading to catastrophic 

consequences. 

– Timely testing and reporting are 

crucial for your clients. How does 

Winwall ensure that it meets these 

expectations 

We are all aware of the impact of 

wind loads on facades, especially 

when the building height exceeds 

45 meters. Therefore, before the 

façade or window installation 

process begins at the project site, 

it will be prudent to complete the 

performance test and confirm that 

the system is able to qualify all the 

applicable parameters. Any repair 

or replacement of components of a 

façade on high-rise projects brings 

a lot of challenges, and therefore 

it’s always better to be precautious. 

When a PMU test is completed, 

Winwall shares a preliminary 

datasheet, which has all the test data, 

with the client within two days and 

the final report within two weeks 

to ensure that the façade execution 

proceeds without any delay. 

– What are your future goals for 

Winwall Technology? 

Winwall is focused on sharing 

knowledge and information about 

the different aspects of testing 

through webinars and digital media 

to create more awareness among end 

users on the importance of safety 

while installing a façade system in 

their project. Winwall also conducts 

education programs for architecture 

schools and engineering students 

to create awareness among future 

professionals. 

– How do you envision the role of 

Winwall in shaping the future of 

facade and glass testing in India and 

globally? 

As a lab with over 32 years of 

international experience, Winwall is 

keen to expand its footprint to other 

regions where such services are 

required and help build safe facades 

across the regions. 

– Why do you believe that rigorous 

testing of building materials, such 

as glass and facades, is particularly 

important for a rapidly developing 

country like India? 

In India, we have always been 

somewhat carefree when it comes 

to adhering to safety norms in all 

aspects of our functioning. In our 

eagerness to save costs, safety 

is compromised, and this leads 

to unnecessary loss of lives and 

property. However, with the economy 

modernizing and India growing into 

a developed nation, we need to take 

more responsibility for the safety of 

our citizens. 

The government, on its part, is 

pushing BIS and other departments 

involved in developing the National 

Building Code (NBC) to constantly 

update the recommendations 

to keep all aspects of building 

construction on par with the rest of 

the developed world. The taller our 

buildings go, the higher the need to 

follow proper standards to make the 

buildings safer for their occupants 

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and certified products is the only 

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and safety. 

Email: jothi.r@winwallindia.com 

Website: www.winwallinternational.com 


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LLP is committed to innovation, 

quality, and safety in the glass 

industry. As a leader in PVB Interlayer 

production, it continues to set new 

benchmarks and expand its global 

footprint. 

Email: info@genaupvb.com 

Website: www.genaupvb.com 


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Glasstech Mexico Doors & 

Windows Expo Aluminum 2024 

On Its Path of Unstoppable Growth, Scripts Resounding Success in Guadalajara 

From July 9 to 11, 2024, the professional fair for the glass, window, and door industries 

marked its fourth edition at Expo Guadalajara in the Mexican city. 

The fourth edition of Glasstech 

Mexico / Doors & Windows 

Expo Aluminum 2024 

was a remarkable event, held 

from July 9 to 11, 2024, at Expo 

Guadalajara in Guadalajara, Mexico. 

This professional fair attracted 

147 exhibiting brands and 3,869 

professionals from 40 countries, 

showcasing its significance as the 

premier platform for the glass, 

window, and door industries in Latin 

America. 

The event’s exclusive nature, 

being strictly professional, ensured 

that only previously accredited 

professionals could participate, 

fostering an environment of serious 

business interactions. 

To encourage professional 

participation, the expo offered free 

entry with the sole condition of 

accreditation as professionals in 

the sector. This policy guaranteed 

that exhibiting companies engaged 

with visitors who were genuinely 

interested and possessed purchasing 


Glasstech Mexico 2024 • 2 

The industry produces 2.5 million 

tons of aluminum annually, valued 

at USD18 billion, for domestic 

consumption and export to the 

United States. 

Looking Forward: Glasstech 

Mexico 2025 

Building on the success of this year, 

the 5th edition of Glasstech Mexico, 

Doors and Windows Mexico Expo 

will return to Mexico City. Scheduled 

for July 16-18, 2025, at Centro 

Citibanamex, the upcoming event is 

expected to see a 30% increase in 

scale, further cementing its status as 

the premier professional fair for the 

glass, window, and door industries. 

Email: info@glasstechmexico.com 

Website: www.glasstechmexico.com 

power. This setup significantly 

enhanced the value of the event for 

both exhibitors and attendees. 

Mexico is a prominent player 

in the regional glass production 

market. Large companies in the flat 

glass sector, such as Millet and Vitro, 

export substantial quantities of 

glass to the United States annually. 

According to INEGI, Mexico boasts 

around 94 glass plants operating at a 

capacity of 95 per cent, underscoring 

the country’s robust production 

capabilities. 

The aluminum industry in Mexico 

is experiencing significant growth, 

influenced by the trade war between 

China and the United States, as well 

as Mexico’s advantageous geographic 

location next to its primary trading 

partner and the world’s largest 

consumer market. 

Notably, California and Texas 

rank as the fifth and ninth border 

locations with the highest levels of 

aluminum consumption worldwide, 

respectively. 

In Mexico, over 12,000 

economic units are dedicated 

to the transformation and 

commercialization of aluminum, 

generating more than 200,000 direct 

jobs and over one million indirect 

jobs. 


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TUROMAS to 

showcase innovations 

at glasstec 2024 

New Cutting Machines, Applications, Automated 

Storage Systems To Be Featured 

Visitors can also participate in live demonstrations of 

TUROMAS’s machines and systems, witnessing their 

performance and capabilities. 

TUROMAS, a leader in 

manufacturing machinery for 

the glass industry, is excited 

to announce its participation in 

glasstec 2024, the world’s premier 

glass industry event, to be held 

from October 22 to 25 in Düsseldorf, 

Germany. 

TUROMAS, based in Rubielos de 

Mora, Spain, manufactures high-tech 

machinery for the glass industry. 

With a focus on innovation and 

quality, it has established itself as a 

global benchmark in glass cutting, 

storage, and handling solutions. 

glasstec is the leading global trade 

fair for the glass industry, gathering 

professionals worldwide to explore 

the latest trends, technologies, and 

business opportunities. It serves 

as an unmatched platform for 

innovation and networking. 

This year, TUROMAS will be in 

Hall 15, Stand 15B24, presenting its 

latest advancements in glass cutting, 

storage, and handling technology. 

With over 39 years of experience, 

TUROMAS continues to lead in 

developing advanced solutions that 

optimize production and enhance 

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TUROMAS • 2 

efficiency in the glass industry. 

Key Innovations to be 

Showcased 

Visitors to the TUROMAS stand will 

have the opportunity to explore: 

;; 

New Series of Cutting 

Machines and Applications: 

Featuring cutting-edge 

technology for unprecedented 

precision, speed, and 

efficiency. 

;; 

Automated Storage Systems: 

Designed to maximize 

space utilization and reduce 

handling times. 

;; 

Intelligent Management 

Tools: Digital tools enabling 

comprehensive, real-time 

management of production 

processes, improving 

traceability and decisionmaking. 

Interactive Experience and 

Live Demonstrations 

At glasstec 2024, attendees can 

participate in live demonstrations of 

TUROMAS’s machines and systems, 

witnessing their performance and 

capabilities in real-world settings. 

The TUROMAS team will be 

on hand to answer questions and 

provide personalized advice on 

integrating these innovations into 

specific operations for each client. 

Industry 4.0 – TUROMAS 

Software 

With the glass industry advancing 

into the Fourth Industrial Revolution, 

TUROMAS has been at the forefront, 

driving digital transformation. The 

launch of the TUROMAS Innovation 

and Special Development Centre 

(CIDET) led to the creation of 

TUROMAS Software, a suite of 

Industry 4.0-based products. 

These applications leverage 

machine data for optimal 

interconnection with any ERP 

Optimizer, ensuring efficient resource 

management, real-time glass stock 

monitoring, and control over nonautomated 

glass warehouses. 

Email: info@turomas.com 

Website: www.turomas.com 

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Event 

Edgetech Europe, the 

manufacturer of the flexible 

insulating glass spacer system 

Super Spacer®, will be presenting its 

product range at the world’s leading 

trade fair for the glass industry in 

Düsseldorf from 22 to 25 October 

2024. The international sales team 

will be welcoming visitors at stand 

D 67 in hall 17. 

The mega topic of climate change 

hovers over this year’s glasstec focus 

topics of decarbonization, the circular 

economy, and digital technologies. 

The glass industry is discussing 

the reduction of CO 2 

emissions in 

production and the recyclability of its 

products. 

“In all developments, we 

must continue to think from the 

customer’s perspective. Products 

such as insulating glass must be 

optimized with the buildings of the 

future in mind,” says Joachim Stoss, 

Vice President International Sales at 

Edgetech Europe/Quanex Inc. 

“And this future will be hot in 

the truest sense of the word due to 

the increasing number of hot days 

and tropical nights. In the coming 

decades, we will be thinking more 

and more about how to keep our 

rooms cool in an energy-saving 

way. Insulating glass windows 

installed today will have to fulfill the 

requirements for energy efficiency, 

Edgetech at glasstec 

2024: With the T, 

insulating glass is fit 

for future 

Showcasing Innovations in Insulating Glass for 

Enhanced Energy Efficiency and Sustainability 

Edgetech’s Super Spacer® technology optimizes 

insulating glass for future energy efficiency and 

sustainability. 


Edgetech • 2 

sustainability, durability, and comfort 

of a building in 20 years or more. 

The thermally separated edge seal 

is a small but irreplaceable detail. At 

glasstec, we will be highlighting why 

our Super Spacer warm edge spacer 

makes the difference in solving these 

challenges,” Joachim Stoss adds. 

The T-shape of the Super 

Spacer® Ensures the 

Integrity of the Edge Seal 

Thanks to its unique shape and 10 

percent resilience, the spacer system 

made of T-shaped silicone foam can 

withstand the pumping movements 

of insulating glazing countless times. 

The spacer structure has many 

advantages for architects, specifiers, 

and IG manufacturers: substantial 

reduction in tension levels on the 

butyl cord and secondary seal, the 

butyl cord is not pressed into the 

visible area of the glass unit, the 

spacer can be applied automatically 

and manually, and it is suitable for 

both flat and free-form glazing. 

Super Spacer® Ensures Low 

Thermal Conductivity 

Psi values make it possible to 

compare the different spacers in 

terms of their thermal performance. 

According to a rule of thumb, a 

difference of 0.04 W/mK in the Psi 

value means an improvement of 0.1 

W/mK in the Uw value. The Psi values 

of the Super Spacer® spacers are at 

best 0.029 W/mK. This means that 

the warm edge efficiently prevents 

the formation of thermal bridges 

at the edge of the insulating glass 

through which valuable energy is lost. 

“Our most popular products also 

have the passive house certificate. 

Manufacturers, architects, and 

project managers are opting for a 

mature, future-proof product and 

can save themselves the trouble of 

comparing Psi values down to the 

third decimal place. All Super Spacer 

products contribute significantly to 

low U-values and therefore lower 

heating and cooling costs as well as 

an improved indoor environment. 

With automated production 

and the warm edge as standard, 

insulating glass manufacturers and 

glass processors are positioning 

themselves for the future,” Stoss 

states. 

Exact Parallelism Also 

Ensured with XXL Glazing 

Up to an edge length of 3.5 meters, 

a deviation of the spacer from the 

straight glass edge of 4 millimeters 

is permitted; for larger edge 

lengths, the maximum deviation 

is 6 millimeters. Setting the spacer 

in an insulating glass line therefore 

requires precision work, not only for 

normative but also for visual reasons. 

“With the increasing size of the 

insulating glass units, rigid spacer 

frames are increasingly difficult to 

handle due to their lack of tensile 


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strength and tendency to bend,” says 

Stoss. 

In contrast, the flexible Super 

Spacer® spacer bar is applied from 

the roll on partially or fully automated 

lines with robotic support and 

outstanding precision and ensures 

immediate stability even with 

oversized glazing thanks to its good 

adhesive strength. 

Super Spacer® is Also 

Flexible with the Spacer 

Colour 

For structural glazing facades in 

particular, architects and specifiers 

attach great importance to an edge 

seal that is as invisible as possible 

and whose color blends seamlessly 

with the glass facade. Super Spacer® 

products are available in black 

and grey as standard and blend 

seamlessly with the frame color they 

are installed into. 

As the demand for colored accents 

in window and facade design is also 

increasing, the flexible spacer can 

also be produced in a variety of other 

colors, including white, light grey, and 

even strong colors such as ruby or 

green. 

Edgetech Europe will be at glasstec 

2024 on stand D76 in hall 17, focusing 

on glass processing and finishing. 

About the company 

Edgetech Europe GmbH, located 

in Heinsberg, Germany, is a fully 

owned subsidiary of Quanex Building 

Products Corporation, a global, 

publicly traded manufacturing 

company primarily serving OEMs 

in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, 

refrigeration, and outdoor products 

markets. 

Email: info@edgetech-europe.com 

Website: www.superspacer.com 


Company News 

Tyman takeover by Quanex Building 

Products nears completion 

Shareholders Approve Acquisition, Expected To Be Finalised in August 

Move brings Quanex closer to its strategic goal of becoming a leading building 

products provider with a diverse geographical presence, broader product range and 

larger customer base. 

Mr George Wilson, 

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Quanex 

Quanex Building Products 

Corporation, based in 

Houston, Texas, announced 

on July 12 that the planned 

acquisition of Tyman plc has been 

approved by the shareholders of both 

companies. 

The transaction is still subject to 

customary closing conditions and is 

expected to be finalised in August this 

year. 

Tyman is an international supplier 

of hardware and sealing solutions 

for doors and windows as well as 

access solutions for the construction 

industry. Headquartered in London, 

the group employs around 3,600 

people and has subsidiaries in 15 

countries worldwide. The brand 

portfolio is distributed via three 

regional business units in Europe, the 

UK and Ireland, and North America. 

The Quanex Group’s presence 

in the European market includes 

its subsidiary Edgetech Europe, a 

provider of foam-based, metal-free 

spacer systems based in Heinsberg, 

North Rhine-Westphalia. 

“The integration of the high-quality 

Tyman brand portfolio brings us a 

major step closer to our strategic 

goal of creating a leading solution 

provider of building products 

with a more diverse geographical 

presence, a broader product range, 

and a larger customer base. We 

will also benefit internally from the 

expanded engineering, design, and 

manufacturing capabilities,” said 

George Wilson, Chairman, President, 

and Chief Executive Officer of 

Quanex. 

About Quanex 

Quanex is a global manufacturer 

with core competencies and a wide 

range of applications in various end 

markets. The company works with 

leading OEMs to provide innovative 

solutions in the areas of windows, 

doors, plastic fencing, solar panels, 

refrigerators, and cabinets. 

About Tyman 

Tyman is a leading international 

supplier of technical window 

components and access solutions 

for the construction industry. The 

group designs and manufactures 

products that improve the comfort, 

sustainability, security, and aesthetics 

of residential and commercial 

buildings. 


Website: www.superspacer.com, 

www.quanex.com 


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Company News 

TAV, Biesse join hands to set tangible 

example of smart manufacturing 

Innovative Flat Glass Processing Plant In France’s Treize-Septiers Sets Benchmark 

Tout l’Art du Verre and Biesse collaborate to create a state-of-the-art, automated flat 

glass processing plant, advancing smart manufacturing. 

The ambitious project, led by 

Jean-Yves Glumineau, has 

resulted in the establishment 

of a new flat glass processing plant 

located opposite the existing TIV 

(Tout l’Intérêt du Vitrage Isolant) 

facility in Treize-Septiers, near 

Nantes, France. The TAV plant is 

characterized by maximum process 

automation, aiming to create a Smart 

Factory incorporating the latest 

industrial automation advancements. 

The TAV facility is equipped 

with specialized technologies for 

various glass processing operations, 

including cutting, grinding, polishing, 

ceramic printing, enameling, and 

tempering. These new machining 

capabilities expand the product 

range already offered by TIV and 

are primarily targeted at interior 


Biesse • 2 

designers, furniture manufacturers, 

metalworkers, and builders involved 

in large façades and glass door and 

frame construction. 

To assist with the launch of this 

project, Glumineau collaborated with 

Jean-Louis Piscina, a glass industry 

expert with 25 years of experience 

in the mirror sector, known for his 

proficiency in glass machining and 

handling. Recognizing the need for 

a technological partner, Glumineau 

and Piscina partnered with Biesse, 

a company specializing in advanced 

machining technologies, connectivity 

solutions, and tools for product and 

process simulation. 

The TAV facility covers an 

area of 5,300 square meters, 

complementing the existing TIV 

plant, which is set to expand from 

7,500 to 15,000 square meters by 

2018. The design philosophy of the 

TAV facility emphasizes streamlined 

processes that minimize human 

intervention in glass handling, 

a principle that aligns with the 

operational approach established by 

TIV in 2008. 

The TAV project, representing a 

5 million euro investment, aims to 

integrate a wide range of skills and 

optimize machine performance 

through continuous automation. 

The solutions developed by 

Intermac provide transparency in 

production, enabling operators to 

monitor efficiency levels in real time. 

Automation significantly reduces 

manual intervention and the risk of 

errors, resulting in nearly flawless 

production output. 

A key feature of the TAV project 

is the Batch-One process, which 

allows for rapid adaptation of 

production to align with changing 

consumer trends. This capability 

enhances the facility’s flexibility 

and responsiveness to market 

needs. The successful coordination 

of machinery without operator 

intervention marks a significant 

achievement in the pursuit of a fully 

automated production environment, 

as confirmed by Piscina. 

Email: sales.in@biesse.com 

Website: www.biesse.com 


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Company News 

Reflections on 

pre-lamination 

replacement project 

at Arbonia Glas 

Company Upgrades To Lisec Pre-Lamination Furnace 

For Enhanced Quality And Energy Efficiency 

Arbonia Glas enhances product quality and energy 

efficiency with a new LiSEC pre-lamination furnace, 

ensuring rapid and reliable delivery. 

Arbonia Glas in Deggendorf 

manufactures high-quality 

laminated safety glass made 

of toughened safety glass, heatstrengthened 

safety glass, and 

float glass for the interior sector, 

with rapid delivery times and a 

high degree of delivery reliability. 

The company now uses a LiSEC 

pre-lamination furnace for the final 

process step – the bonding – which 

is critical to success: Product quality 

and energy efficiency. 

Product quality 

Matthias Baumgartner, Technical 

Operations Manager at Arbonia, 

explains the background to the 

project: “The idea of replacing the 

pre-lamination system came about 

due to the increased energy costs, 

which are largely incurred in the 

pre-lamination system in the LSG 

process. Added to this, our KPI 


LiSEC • 2 

is speedy delivery. Because the 

LSG process is the last step, it is 

particularly critical; the glass has 

already been cut, drilled, contains 

cutouts and countersinks, and is 

toughened at this point – we are 

talking about up to five days of 

production before the glass even 

arrives at the laminated safety 

glass line. If we have promised the 

customer a delivery time of two 

weeks, for example, we have to get it 

right the first time. Not to mention 

the labour and energy costs that have 

already been incurred by the product 

when it arrives for lamination.” 

“Customers will only order again 

if they get what they have been 

promised,” Mr Baumgartner shares 

his customer service mantra with 

LiSEC. 

While laminating float glass is 

relatively simple, toughened safety 

glass can be quite a challenge, as 

Mr Baumgartner explains: “During 

tempering, the glass is subjected to 

stress, which causes it to lose some 

of the flatness it still had as float 

glass. We have been looking for a 

solution that forgives more errors in 

the tempering process and produces 

as many good glass lites sheets 

as possible. Factors such as the 

optimum temperature, as little air as 

possible between the glass sheets, 

and constant contact pressure per 

surface area are crucial.” 

The LiSEC pre-lamination PNM is 

designed to satisfy these demands. 

The foil is heated and then pressed 

against the glass by rollers to remove 

as much air as possible from the 

glass package and create a firm 

bond between the glass and foil. 

Thanks to a unique servo spindle 

drive, it is possible to accurately and 

automatically meter the pressing 

force and always press in parallel. To 

avoid misalignment or breakage, the 

glass package is pressed on the glass 

surface and not on the glass edge. 

Energy efficiency 

The decision-making process was 

based on facts and figures, recounts 

Mr Baumgartner: “Our first step was 

analysing the energy data and the 


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speed of the existing process. The 

furnace was a bottleneck, which 

is why one thing was quickly clear: 

the throughput per time unit had 

to become faster and the furnace 

more energy-efficient overall. LiSEC 

accommodated us here by providing 

the requisite data.” 

Determining real energy 

consumption values based on 

specific production data was a 

challenge that LiSEC was happy to 

take on. Mr Markus Ensafi, Sales 

Manager HUB Region North West 

Europe, comments: “We knew 

we had to deliver figures that we 

could guarantee. We are still in the 

process of establishing ourselves on 

the market in the pre-lamination 

sector and are delighted with the 

confidence shown in us.” 

A combination of convection and 

infra-red heaters ensures energy 

efficiency in LiSEC pre-lamination. 

The IR heaters are used for thin 

glass units, e.g. double laminated 

glass (glass-foil-glass), because the 

aim here is to heat the foil rather 

than the glass. This saves time, 

money, and energy. Convection is 

necessary for thicker glass units, 

while a combination of convection 

and radiation is used for coated glass. 

Low-E, which is located on the top 

of the glass package, reflects the IR 

energy, allowing the energy to be 

introduced from below and through 

the air around the glass package. 

“We liked the idea of the 

combined system. We had 

experience with the heaters. 

Convection brings with it the 

benefit that less process heat 

is lost. The excess heat is not 

dissipated but retained within the 

process in the best possible way,” 

says Mr Baumgartner. So is there a 

discernible difference? “Standing at 

the furnace used to feel like being 

heated up by a red light lamp. It is 

totally different now.” 

The Eco-Heaters ensure additional 

efficiency because the entire width 

or only half the width of the furnace 

is automatically heated, depending 

on the size of the glass. Furthermore, 

the temperature of the glass surface 

on the top side and underside is 

measured after the press. If the 

glass is too warm, the machine is 

automatically accelerated; if it is too 

cold, the transport speed through 

the furnace is slowed down. This 

saves energy and ensures the best 

possible result. 


LiSEC • 4 

Instant readiness for 

operation 

During project planning, the focus 

was on replacing the pre-lamination 

in the shortest possible time and 

then being ready for operation as 

quickly as possible. Mr Baumgartner 

remarks: “Machinery replacement 

went well, dismantling and assembly 

ran according to plan. When issues 

arose, the focus was on finding 

a solution. The productivity we 

expected in the first week of 

production was also achieved thanks 

to a few spontaneous changeovers.” 

Replacement of the machinery 

took just four days of the company 

holiday in December. Production 

approval was issued at the start of 

January and final acceptance of the 

complete modification took place at 

the beginning of April. 

Summary 

Mr Baumgartner reflects on the 

project: “My advice for anyone 

looking for a new pre-lamination 

system would be to: look at the 

complete package. The complete 

package that LiSEC offered us is 

perfectly tuned. We got what we 

were promised. I was pleasantly 

surprised by the throughput 

speed, which in real operation 

is a little faster than advertised 

for all thickness distributions. I 

think many things have been well 

thought out and cleverly resolved, 

and we have not yet identified any 

major weaknesses when it comes 

to maintenance requirements and 

accessibility. From time to time 

there has been a need for minor 

adjustments for special build-ups, 

but so far we have found a solution 

for every requirement together 

with LiSEC Support. If the system 

continues to run for ten years like it 

has for the last two months, I will be 

very happy indeed.” 

About LiSEC 

Headquartered in Seitenstetten/ 

Amstetten, Austria, LiSEC is a 

worldwide group of companies 

that has provided individual and 

extensive solutions in flat glass 

processing and refining for more than 

60 years. 

Email: claudia.guschlbauer@lisec.com 

Website: www.lisec.com 


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Company News 

Greentuff’s strategic expansion 

across Tamil Nadu 

Company Celebrates Grand Launch Of New Factory In Chennai 

On June 17, Greentuff Safety Glass took a significant leap in reinforcing its leadership 

position in the toughened glass industry with its new state-of-the-art manufacturing 

facility. 

Greentuff’s new plant in 

Chennai joins the ranks of its 

other two advanced facilities, 

strategically positioned across Tamil 

Nadu to optimize production and 

distribution efficiency. 

In his address during the 

inauguration ceremony, R 

Pillayarsamy, the Managing Director 

of Greentuff Safety Glass, emphasized 

the company’s mission to drive 

innovation while maintaining a 

steadfast commitment to quality and 

sustainability. 

“This new facility is not just 

a milestone for Greentuff but a 

testament to our vision of setting new 

benchmarks in the toughened glass 

industry,” he said. 

A Milestone Event with 

Distinguished Guests 

The launch event, a hallmark of 

innovation and expansion, was graced 

by several distinguished personalities, 

including top diplomats and 

government officials. The ceremonial 

ribbon was cut by chief guest Mr M 

Appavu, Speaker of the Tamil Nadu 

Assembly, along with Mr Lalgi Vora, 

Managing Director of Milan Textile 

Private Limited. 

Diverse Glass Solutions 

Greentuff offers a broad spectrum 

of glass types, including tempered, 

laminated, double-glazed units 

(DGU), and heat-strengthened bend 

Mr R Pillayarsamy, 

Managing Director of Greentuff Safety Glass 


Greentuff • 2 

The ceremonial ribbon was cut by chief guest Mr M Appavu, Speaker of the Tamil Nadu 

Assembly, along with Mr Lalgi Vora, Managing Director of Milan Textile Private Limited. 

glass, catering to various applications 

and industries. 

Introducing Greentuff’s New 

Corporate Identity 

In conjunction with the factory 

inauguration, Greentuff unveiled its 

refreshed corporate identity. This new 

brand image encapsulates Greentuff’s 

promise to remain a beacon of 

reliable, supreme, and responsible 

solutions in the realm of toughened 

glass. 

The company’s new logo 

symbolizes the strength and safety 

that its products deliver, reinforcing 

Greentuff’s mission to be the future 

house of toughened glass solutions. 

Greentuff’s Exclusive USPs: 

Innovation in Every Pane 

Seismic Shock Shield 

Greentuff’s toughened glass products 

are equipped with a unique Seismic 

Shock Shield technology, designed 

to withstand seismic activities 

and provide unparalleled safety 

in earthquake-prone regions. This 

innovation reflects our commitment 

to pioneering safety solutions in glass 

manufacturing. 

Precise Height and Width 

Ratio 

Precision is at the core of 

Greentuff’s manufacturing 

process. Each Greentuff glass 

panel is crafted with a precise 

height and width ratio, ensuring 

flawless fitting and aesthetic 

appeal. This attention to detail sets 

the company apart in delivering 

high-quality glass that meets the 

exacting standards of our clients. 

Low Carbon Footprint 

Sustainability is a key pillar of 

Greentuff’s operations. The new facility 

in Chennai, mirroring the company’s 

other units, adopts practices to achieve 

a low carbon footprint same like other 

units, minimizing its impact on the 

environment while maintaining the 

highest quality standards. Greentuff is 

dedicated to creating products that are 

as kind to the planet as they are robust 

and reliable. 


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Uniform Heat Distribution 

Greentuff’s advanced toughening 

process ensures uniform heat 

distribution across each glass panel, 

enhancing its strength and durability. 

This technology not only improves 

safety but also guarantees consistent 

performance across all products. 

On-Time Delivery 

Greentuff prides itself on ontime 

delivery, a testament to its 

efficient logistics and production 

management. Its strategic locations 

across Tamil Nadu enable the 

company to meet tight deadlines, 

providing its clients with reliable 

service and prompt delivery of their 

glass solutions. 

Lowered Nickel-Iron Ratio 

Greentuff Glass boasts a unique 

composition with low nickel and 

iron content. This distinctive blend 

not only enhances the glass’s clarity 

and visual appeal but also ensures 

exceptional strength and durability. 

A New Era of Excellence in 

Toughened Glass 

The launch of the new Chennai 

facility marks a new era of growth and 

innovation for Greentuff Safety Glass. 

With three manufacturing hubs now 

operational, including advanced units 

in Tirunelveli and Dindigul, Greentuff 

is better positioned than ever to serve 

its clients with exceptional products 

and services. Sustainable energy 

sources utilised in the company’s 

previous factories will also be 

integrated into the new plant. 

Greentuff’s new plant is a 

testament to its commitment to 

technological advancement and 

quality. It is equipped with cuttingedge 

technology and efficient 

machinery, offering larger size and 

speed compared to its other facilities. 

The plant features fully automated 

systems for glass detection and servo 

polishing, delivering fully finished 

glass. It also includes a top convection 

furnace that achieves 99 per cent 

toughness and supports larger-size 

glass for toughening without bending. 

The lamination section is enhanced 

with a double chamber, ensuring 

superior quality and performance. 

Greentuff Safety Glass continues 

to lead the way in delivering top-tier, 

innovative toughened glass solutions. 

Its Chennai factory is a pivotal 

addition to Greentuff’s network, 

enabling it to fulfil its mission 

of providing safe, reliable, and 

environmentally friendly toughened 

glass products to a diverse range of 

constructions and industries. 

Email: sales@greentuff.in 

Website: www.greentuff.in 

TM 


Company News 

Toughglass opens 2 more 

units, another to begin 

operations in 2025 

Expansion Takes Total Production To More Than 

50,000 Square Metres Per Month 

Toughglass India is known for its architectural glass 

products across the country. The company has made 

substantial strides in the glass manufacturing industry. 

Bengaluru-based Toughglass 

India, which celebrated 

its 20th anniversary last 

November, has expanded its 

operations by opening two additional 

units – one in the Karnataka capital 

itself and the other in Kerala. 

Another unit in Kerala is slated 

to commence operations very 

soon. Located in Calicut, the stateof-the-art 

production facility will 

feature the latest glass processing 

equipment, positioning the company 

at the forefront of technological 

advancement in the industry. 

With this expansion, the total 

production capacity of Toughglass 

India now exceeds 50,000 square 

metres per month. The company 

enjoys a significant market share, 

bolstered by its popular registered 

trademark, ‘V-Tuff’. 

Its motto, “Excellence in Safety 

Glass with the Highest Quality 

Standards,” underscores the 

company’s dedication to producing 

superior products. Toughglass India’s 

world-class plants are designed to 

process international quality glass, 

Mr. Varghese Kurian, 

Managing Director, 

Toughglass India Pvt Ltd 

ensuring that the company remains 

synonymous with quality and 

reliability. 

Toughglass India’s portfolio 

includes a wide range of high-quality 

products such as toughened glass, 

heat-strengthened glass, insulation 

glass, laminated safety glass, bent 

tempered glass, digital ceramic 

printed glass, and glass furniture. 

These products are in high demand 

across the country’s glass markets. 

To stay ahead in the competitive 

market and bring products of the 

highest standards, Toughglass India 

imports its machinery primarily from 

Europe. These come from well-known 

glass machinery companies such as 

Bystronic (lamination and insulating 

lines), Scholz (autoclave), Busetti 

(double-edger), Intermac (CNC glass 

cutting machine), Forvet (drilling and 

milling machines), Triulzi (washing 

machine), and Tecglass (digital ceramic 

printing machine). This investment in 

advanced technology ensures that 

the company produces the highest 

quality glass products. 

The driving force behind the 

company’s remarkable success is 

Mr. Varghese Kurian, the Managing 

Director. With over 35 years of 

experience in the glass processing 

business, Mr. Kurian’s sound 

knowledge and foresight have been 

instrumental in the company’s steady 

progress. 

Recognizing the growing demand 

for toughened glass in various states, 

he strategically opted to establish 

plants in Karnataka and Kerala. Under 

his expert guidance, the company 

has made tremendous progress over 

the last two decades. Starting with a 

single plant 20 years ago, Toughglass 

India now operates four, with a fifth 

one set to launch by the end of 2024. 

This expansion reflects Mr. Kurian’s 

firm determination to achieve greater 

heights for the company. 

Mr. Kurian regularly visits 

international exhibitions related to 

the glass industry, staying abreast of 

the latest trends and innovations. His 

philosophy of ‘smart work’ is evident 

in his adoption of the latest automatic 

glass processing machinery for all 

units of the company. 

In addition to managing several 

business units in India, Mr. Kurian 

also engages in various business 

ventures abroad. His global business 

acumen and commitment to quality 

have established Toughglass India as 

a leader in the glass manufacturing 

industry. 

Looking ahead, Toughglass India 

plans to continue its expansion and 

innovation, focusing on sustainable 

growth and maintaining its high 

standards of quality and safety. 

The company also aims to explore 

new markets, invest in cuttingedge 

technologies, and uphold its 

reputation as a trusted provider of 

architectural glass products. 

Email: sales@vtuff.net 

Website: www.v-tuff.com 


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Company News 

Ensuring autoclave 

safety in laminated glass 

production 

Well-Known Safety Glass Consultant J D Pawar Lists 

Best Practices To Avoid Accidents 

On Glass Bulletin’s request, the seasoned consultant 

with extensive experience in laminated glass production 

and autoclaves provides in-depth know-how of essential 

safety measures. 

After last month’s devastating 

explosion at a laminated 

glass factory in Hyderabad 

that resulted in multiple casualties, 

the importance of autoclave safety 

has once again been thrust to the 

forefront. 

To address these concerns, Mr J D 

Pawar took upon the task to outline 

crucial precautions and best practices 

to ensure the safe and efficient 

operation of autoclaves, aiming to 

prevent such incidents in the future. 

For laminated glass production, 

an autoclave is a critical and special 

equipment. An autoclave is a hightemperature 

and high-pressure 

vessel. To avoid any mishap or 

accident, the autoclave must be used 

properly. 

To ensure the safe and effective 

operation of the autoclave, it is 

crucial to verify that all safety 

devices, sensors, gauges, and electromechanical 

safety interlocks are in 

place and functioning properly. 

Additionally, regular inspections 

must be conducted at predetermined 

Mr J D Pawar, Expert in safety glass 

processing plants 

intervals, in accordance with 

regulatory requirements. Given the 

critical nature of autoclave operation, 

careful attention must be paid to safe 

loading, unloading, and operating 

cycle procedures. 

To support these efforts, a standard 

operating procedure (SOP) and 

written work instructions must be 

developed and prominently displayed 

near the workstation, in a language 

that is easily understood by operators 

and workers. 

Every autoclave is designed 

with essential sensors, gauges, and 

safety devices to ensure secure and 

extended operations. 

The following are the important 

sensors, gauges, and safety devices 

required for installation within each 

autoclave: 

1. Pressure gauge: This instrument 

monitors the internal pressure of the 

autoclave chamber while it operates. 

It ensures that pressure levels remain 

within a safe range during processing 

cycles. 

2. Temperature gauge: This device 

tracks the temperature inside the 

autoclave chamber throughout its 

operational cycle. Maintaining optimal 

temperatures is crucial for preventing 

contamination or damage to samples 

being processed. 

3. Safety valve: Installed as part 

of the pressure control system, the 

safety valve releases excess pressure 

accumulated within the autoclave 

chamber if necessary. This safeguard 

prevents the dangerous build-up of 

pressure due to faulty equipment or 

external factors like over-pressuring. 

In summary, these three vital 

components - pressure gauge, 

temperature gauge, and safety valve - 

serve as key elements in maintaining 

the efficiency and safety of autoclaves 

during their intended use. Proper 

installation and maintenance of these 

devices contribute significantly to 

prolonging the lifespan and reliability 

of the autoclave unit. 

A. Please note and ensure that the 

following safety interlocks are present 

with the autoclave and necessary 

alarms are in place as well: 

1. High-pressure interlock to 

prevent over-pressurization inside the 

autoclave. 

2. High-temperature interlock to 

prevent over-temperature inside the 

autoclave. 

3. Safety valve to release overpressure 

inside the autoclave. 

4. Door safety interlock to ensure 

the door does not open while the 

autoclave cycle is still on. 

5. Door safety interlock to ensure 

the autoclave cycle does not start 

unless the door is properly locked. 


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Note: Please check and ensure the 

above safety interlocks are in place 

and working properly. 

DURING AUTOCLAVE 

OPERATING CYCLE 

Following points needs to be 

monitored carefully. 

Upon initiating operation of 

autoclave cycle, when pressure is 

building inside autoclave, monitor 

for evident signs of air leakage 

around the door ring . Any evident air 

leakage necessitates instantaneous 

suspension of operations and prompt 

communication with responsible staff 

members so they can address this 

issue efficiently. 

In case of abnormalities surfacing 

relating to the circulation of chilled 

water supplies or cooling fans 

throughout the entirety of the 

autoclave’s operational period, inform 

the relevant authorities instantly. 

Timely reporting enables swift 

troubleshooting and rectification of 

potential issues. 

During Autoclave cycle operation, 

running condition, the highest 

temperature inside the Autoclave 

is about 135 ° C ± 3 ° C, the highest 

pressure is 1.0 MPa - 1.15 MPa. When 

the temperature inside is 145 ° 

C and the highest pressure is 1.2 

MPa inside, Autoclave operators 

should be on high alert, prepare for 

emergency treatment, and notify the 

maintenance personnel on duty or the 

senior responsible authority. 

During the operation of the 

Autoclave, operators must perform 

regular inspections every 20 minutes. 

The scope of these inspections 

includes documenting precise 

temperature readings within the 

autoclave compartment, gauging the 

reliability of its pressure door seals, 

analysing the flow condition of the 

water supply employed for cooling 

functions, compressor operation and 

assessing the efficiency of various key 

components crucial to secure and 

effective autoclave operation. 

It is imperative to perform 

REGULAR INSPECTIONS on the 

autoclave’s components and systems 

according to predefined schedules. 

During these checks, authorized 

safety personnel should examine 

various parts as mentioned below to 

guarantee accurate measurements 

and efficient performance. 

These routine inspections help 

detect issues early on, allowing 

prompt resolution before they 

escalate into serious problems 

affecting the autoclave’s functionality 

and overall safety. 

Inspections should be documented 

and results recorded for future 

reference and analysis. 

Regular maintenance and upkeep 

activities will maximize the lifespan 

of the autoclave and minimize 

downtime due to equipment 

failure. Furthermore, compliance 

with industry standards and best 

practices will maintain credibility and 

compliance certifications needed for 

continued operation. 

B. Routine inspection to be carried 

out by authorized safety personnel at 

defined intervals: 

1. Ensure the autoclave door gasket/ 

sealing ring is intact (not slipping) and 

fitting in the right slot to ensure an 

airtight locking of the door. Remove 

dust and other material particles from 

time to time. 

2. Ensure the cooling tower and 

cold water circulation is proper, the air 

compressor is functioning normally, 

and fan cooling supply is also normal. 

3. Every year, the temperature 

gauge/sensor should be calibrated. 

4. Every year, the pressure gauge/ 

sensor should be calibrated. 

5. Every year, the safety valve should 

be calibrated. 

6. After every three years of 

autoclave operation, check all 

welding joints and edges for cracks, 

deformations, rust, etc. 

7. After six years of autoclave 

operation, check all welding joints and 

edges for cracks, deformations, rust, 

etc. 

8. It is recommended to replace the 

old autoclave if used more than the 

design years (please check autoclave 

design life with the supplier) because 

of metal fatigue due to long years of 

heating, cooling, and pressurizing. 

C. CARE to be taken while 

operating autoclave cycles: 

1. It is strictly forbidden to have 

inflammable and explosive materials 

in the autoclave, as mentioned below: 

a. PVB film residues 

b. Wooden blocks/wood particles 

c. Plastic 

d. Papers 

e. Gloves, tapes, etc. 

2. The autoclave operator and all 

supporting personnel are strictly 

prohibited from carrying inflammable 

and explosive items such as lighters, 

cigarettes, and notebooks in their 

pockets. 

3. The loader shall ensure that the 

glass is neatly arranged in the glass 

loading trolley and firmly loaded. 

When the height of the glass exceeds 

1.5m, high-temperature rope/fine wire 

shall be used to bind the glass on the 

loading trolley to ensure a firm bind. 

4. Non-working personnel are 

strictly prohibited from staying in the 

autoclave working area. 

Most important: 

;; 

Get a safety check – test 

certificate with design life 

declaration from the autoclave 

manufacturer at the time of 

purchase. 

;; 

Get a routine maintenance/ 

preventive maintenance 

manual from the manufacturer. 

;; 

The autoclave operator should 

be a trained engineer. 

;; 

A standard operating 

procedure of the autoclave 

should be available in writing 

near the autoclave. 

;; 

Work instructions should be 

displayed near the autoclave 

in language understandable to 

workmen. 

;; 

Ensure to follow routine 

inspection without fail as per 

the defined frequency. 

Email: 3112jitendra@gmail.com 

Website: www.jdpawarconsultants.com 


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Company News 

Mayur Glass Industries 

begins production with 

‘North Glass’ machinery 

New Venture By Bhandari Glass Company Hits The 

Ground Running 

Mayur Glass Industries, a venture by Bhandari Glass 

Company, has started production with its advanced 

horizontal tempering glass line imported from China. 

The company has imported a 

state-of-the-art flat tempering 

furnace from China’s largest 

tempering furnace manufacturer 

‘North Glass’. 

Since April 26, Mayur 

Glass Industries, located in 

Visakhapatnam’s Gold Star Industrial 

Area, has been manufacturing 

excellent quality tempered or heatstrengthened 

glass branded as 

‘MAYUR TUFF’ for use in exteriors 

and interiors architectural structural 

glazing, curtain-walling, frameless 

glass doors or windows, shop-fronts, 

entrance assemblies, shuttercubicles, 

skylights, canopies, 

furniture, and refrigerators or 

freezers, as well as other strategic 

purposes. 

The imported horizontal flat 

tempering furnace produces glass 

ranging from 4 mm for use in 

structural glazing, glass doors or 

partitions, etc., to 19 mm. All types 

of flat glass up to maximum sizes 

of 9.5 x 16 feet can be tempered or 

heat strengthened, including clear 

and tinted float glass, reflected glass, 

low-e glass, and patterned glass. 

The furnace is considered one of 

the best models manufactured by 

North Glass. All types of flat glass, 

high-performance reflective glass, 


Mayur Glass Industries • 2 

low-e and tempered glass can be 

tempered to high quality standards. 

The ‘Quality Monitoring System’ 

of this advanced technological 

tempering furnace is unmatched, 

ensuring the excellent quality of 

tempered glass produced. The 

furnace’s uniform heating and cooling 

system and high-grade ceramic 

rollers maintain the flatness of the 

tempered glass and enhance the 

reflective glass coating’s shine. 

The demand for tempered glass in 

the domestic glass economy is on the 

rise not only for large-scale projects 

but also for medium-scale ones. 

Pre-processing machinery 

installed in the unit include a cutting 

line of 10’ x 20’ size from ‘STRON’, a 

drilling machine from ‘ZXM’, three 

single edger machines from ‘ZXM’, 

and a straight line beveling machine 

from ‘ZXM’. 

Bhandari Glass Company, based 

in Hyderabad, was founded by Mr 

Champa Lal Bhandari in 1975. It deals 

in all types of locally manufactured 

glass. Visakhapatnam-headquartered 

Mayur Glass House is a dealer of 

imported glass. 

They also deal in Extra Clear 

Glass, Faceted Glass, Colour Mirror, 

Mirror, Glass Wicks, Decorated Glass, 

Temperable Designer Series, and 

Architectural Glass Hardware (KYLO). 

Email: mayurglass@yahoo.in 

Website: www.mayurglass.com 


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Technical Article 

Super Spacer® 

celebrates durability 

of insulating glass 

Sustainability Entails More Than Just Energy 

Efficiency 

Super Spacer® by Edgetech Europe exemplifies 

durability in insulating glass, showcasing how 

sustainability extends beyond energy efficiency. 

Vandaglas Döring, earlier known 

as Glasbiegerei Döring, was 

among Edgetech Europe 

GmbH’s first customers when 

they started distributing the Super 

Spacer® system throughout Europe 

in 2004. According to Martin Lenz, 

the sales manager at Döring, the 

fact that nothing has changed to this 

day can mainly be put down to the 

product’s sustainability. 

Vandaglas Döring is one of the 

world’s leading manufacturers 

of curved glass panels involving 

sophisticated geometries. 

“Sustainability in terms of longevity 

is becoming increasingly important 

for our customers,” Lenz said, adding: 

“Nothing illustrates this better than 

functional products that can be used 

to achieve prestigious reference 

properties and where we have had 

no complaints, even years after their 

construction.” 

Curved panes of glass have higher 

levels of flexural rigidity depending 

on their curvature. Therefore, curved 

insulating glass units can be exposed 

to higher climatic loads, placing even 

greater stresses on the edge seal 

compared to flat insulating glass 

units. 

“The sustained integrity of the 

edge seal is known to be crucial for 

the tightness of insulating glass units,” 

stated Christoph Rubel, European 

Technical Manager at Edgetech 

Europe. 

“A flexible spacer such as the Super 

Spacer TriSeal Premium Plus used by 

Döring offers 100 per cent recovery 

capability. It can perfectly offset the 

temperature-related expansions of 

glass and frame materials and reduce 

the stresses on the edge seal,” he 

said. 

Station One: Precisely 

rounded corners at Vienna’s 

“Hoch Zwei” building 

The Vienna office tower Hoch Zwei 

features a distinctive convex-concave 

shape which people have likened to 

sails or fans. Architect Dieter Henke 

of Henke Schreieck jokingly refers to 

them as “croissants.” Completed in 

2008, this 80-metre landmark stands 



at the entrance to one of Vienna’s 

most ambitious urban development 

projects. 

Since 2004, a car-free and 

sustainable district called Viertel 

Zwei has been developing, spanning 

an area of 1,60,000 square metres, 

situated close to the Krieau trotting 

track, the Ernst Happel Stadium, and 

the Green Prater in Vienna, Austria. 

In addition to office spaces, 

apartments, student residences, 

and hotels, a lake, 13,000 square 

metres of green space, catering 

establishments, nursery schools, and 

a school create an urban living and 

working environment that already 

accommodates in excess of 7,000 

people. 

Atypically for high-rise 

constructions, the 23-story building 

tapers downwards instead of 

upwards. The crescent-shaped floor 

plan of the building facilitates the 

flexible breaking down of spaces 

arranged around the central core. 

This design feature helps avoid 

the appearance of endless office 

corridors that are typically found in 

such buildings. 

The 13,500 square metres of glass 

facade in Viertel Zwei combines 

transparency and light permeability 

with excellent thermal insulation and 

sun protection properties. 

Döring supplied a total of 132 

model panes, each coming in six 

variants and in sizes of up to 1500 x 

4000 mm in order to shape the two 

rounded corners covering an area of 

2000 square metres. 

The cylindrical curved double 

glazing is constructed from 12 mm 

of laminated safety glass using float 

glass, a PVB film, “COOL-LITE® ST 

150” solar control glass, 12 mm of 

argon-filled interspaces, another 12 

mm of laminated safety glass with 

thermally insulating low-emissivity 

glazing, PVB film, and screen-printed 

float glass. It has a heat transfer 

coefficient of Ug = 1.5 W/m²K, a light 

transmittance level of 39 per cent, 

and a total energy transmittance level 

of 34 per cent. 

The screen printing applied to the 

upper and lower areas of the floor-toceiling 

glass panes conceals the floor 

slabs and adds to a feeling of security, 

especially in the corners of the facade 

that faces outwards. 

The curved glass panes have an 

outer radius of 1515 mm and are 

uniaxially curved. The geometries 

of the glass panes were complex. 

In some cases, they had to be 

moulded on one side using tangential 

transitions. This necessitated several 

sampling runs to ensure that both 

the mould and the bending axes 

were correct. 

Station two: Complexity 

squared at WU Vienna’s 

Learning & Library Centre 

(LLC) 

The Vienna University of Economics 

and Business, which Döring also 

supplied with curved glass, is a mere 

400 metres away from Hoch Zwei. 

The campus is characterised by seven 

building complexes that have been 

designed by internationally renowned 

architectural firms. 

Zaha Hadid’s Learning & Library 

Centre, located at the heart of the 

site, celebrated its opening ceremony 

in 2013. Among other things, it 

accommodates the university’s main 

library. 

A white and a black structure are 

interlocked and visually separated 


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by a glass joint, that incorporates 

some of Döring’s glass panes. The 

projecting roof with the large window 

front, known as the “monitor,” is the 

most striking element here. 

“There are 360 degrees, so 

why stick to one?” is one of their 

most famous quotes, and curved, 

cantilevered, and inclined elements 

also alternate accordingly in the 

LLC (Learning & Library Center); this 

poses a challenge for every company 

that is involved in its facade design 

and construction. 

Lenz provides an example of the 

complexity of the cylindrically convex 

curved glass panes that come with 

outer radii of between 750 and 1500 

mm, heights of up to 5 metres, and 

unfolded lengths of nearly 4 metres. 

“The structure of the SGG 

CONTOUR CLIMAPLUS glazing 

includes laminated safety glass with 

two layers of extra-clear diamond 

float glass, an 18 mm argon-filled 

interspace with an 18 mm Super 

Spacer, as well as laminated safety 

glass constructed from Planitherm 

thermal insulation glass and diamond 

float glass.” The vertical edges at 

position 2 were painted on the 

edges in black, grey ground and 

fitted with short U-shaped sections. 

“The smaller the bending radius, the 

higher the demands placed upon the 

spacer, which has to fit seamlessly 

to the contour and, in the case of 

freely moulded glass sections, in all 

directions,” according to Lenz. 

Station Three: Standardised 

glass superstructures for 

“Sixty London” 

Döring has also garnered some 

excellent reference projects in 

London. One of the most spectacular 

is certainly the 60 Holborn Viaduct. 

It was designed by the London office 

of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates 

(KPF) and completed in 2013, in 

what is now the borough of Camden, 

where Apple has moved into its UK 

headquarters. 

Queen Victoria herself inaugurated 

the eponymous Holborn Viaduct, 

an ornate road bridge that links the 

City of London with the West End, in 

1869. As part of a major revitalisation 

project, the north-eastern gatehouse 

on the bridge, which was destroyed 

during World War II, was rebuilt true 

to its original design. Sixty London, 

a 9-storey office and retail building, 

rises behind it, and with its curved 

facade, it provides an authentic 

backdrop to the surrounding 

Victorian architecture. 

The organic design and the curved 

building envelope, which tapers 

towards the top, are intended to 

mitigate the bulky appearance 

of the building. The approx. 1,400 

aluminium louvres produced by 

facade manufacturer Sedak, which 

are curved at different heights while 

offering different perspectives into 

the building, constitute a particularly 

eye-catching detail in front of the 

unitised facade. 

Döring supplied some 1,000 

square metres of convex and concave 

curved insulating glass complete with 

laminated safety glass for the facade 



and the balustrades of Sixty London’s 

roof terrace. 

In total, the facade consists of a 

220 square metre glass facade on 

the ground floor, 7,600 square metres 

of unitised facade elements, and a 

2-storey glass facade at the very top 

of the building. 

Due to the fact that KPF attached 

great importance to the uniform 

glass structures for both the curved 

and flat elements and different 

photometric values were required, 

solar control coatings that would be 

technically feasible for the curved 

glass panes were initially specified in 

collaboration with Döring. The highly 

selective solar control glass from the 

Guardian SunGuard® product family 

was ultimately used. 

Rubel then went on to list the 

additional benefits of the Super 

Spacer®: “The insulating glass units 

can be picked up and handled 

immediately following production 

due to the material’s high levels of 

adhesive strength.” We demonstrated 

this impressively a few years ago 

when we conducted a shear load test. 

The Super Spacer TriSeal TM Premium 

Plus product was applied to a 3.21 

m x 6.0 m insulating glass unit 

consisting of float glass panes with 

a thickness of 6 mm, using only the 

acrylic adhesive without a secondary 

seal. The unit was lifted using vacuum 

suction cups on one side and held in 

place for 30 minutes. The panes did 

not budge by a single millimetre in 

this process.” 

By virtue of its low profile, 

Super Spacer® can also be used 

where narrow glass gaps and slim 

frame sections are present. The 

flexible material facilitates precise 

mitre joints at the corners. The 

polyisobutylene seal is concealed, 

preventing it from migrating into the 

visible area of the pane even after 

many years have passed. “All these 

properties guarantee an aesthetically 

flawless end result,” according to 

Rubel. 

Martin Lenz agrees: “The 

appearance is also clearly a very 

important aspect of the long-lasting 

durability of architectural glass. 

Although we primarily have to deal 

with the technical and functional 

features in our daily work, the beauty 

of glass architecture continues to 

inspire us. We take great pride when 

our glass panes retain their original 

appearance even decades after their 

installation.” 

About the company 

Edgetech Europe GmbH, located 

in Heinsberg, Germany, is a fully 

owned subsidiary of Quanex Building 

Products Corporation, (NYSE: NX) a 

global, publicly traded manufacturing 

company primarily serving OEMs 

in the fenestration, cabinetry, solar, 

refrigeration and outdoor products 

markets. 


Website: www.superspacer.com 


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Event 

Glaston Autopilot 

Fast-track your performance for 

greater profitability 

At glasstec 2024, Glaston Will Present Solutions To Speed Up Success Without 

Compromising Quality 

Glaston offers to tailor a plan that matches clients’ specific targets to help them 

quickly reach their highest glass processing goals. 

Glaston ProL 

Interested in reaching 30% higher 

profitability? Glaston’s overall 

equipment efficiency cuts costs, 

giving you higher productivity and 

better bottom-line results. You can 

experience effortless production 

line operation with flawless accuracy 

and consistent quality through our 

advanced automation solutions. 

And you can extend your machinery 


Glaston • 2 

lifetime with high uptime using our 

comprehensive services. 

Below is a sneak peek 

at what Glaston will be 

showcasing at glasstec 

2024. 

In glass tempering: 

Glaston’s latest-generation RC and FC 

Series tempering line technologies 

underscore its commitment to 

continuous development and 

customer satisfaction. Since their 

first introduction to the market in 

2010, Glaston’s RC and FC Series 

have undergone substantial 

evolution. Today, it proudly present 

the 7th generation, tailored to meet 

your specific needs with our “fit 

Glaston CHAMP EVO 

Glaston TPS® applicator 

for you” approach. These newestgeneration 

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with our pioneering automation 

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stages. 

Glaston Autopilot is the company’s 

latest innovation for higher speed, 

continuous quality and reduced 

waste in glass tempering. The 

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Glaston’s glass tempering machines, 

minimizing operator input in the 

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production meets regulatory 

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ACTIVE’SEALER is specifically 

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Glaston ACTIVE’SEALER 

In automotive and display 

glass processing: 

Glaston CHAMP EVO for mobility 

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Glaston HYPERFEX 

more dynamic movements and high 

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The Glaston HYPERFEX grinding 

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The new Glaston MATRIX EVO 

automatic windshield bending 

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MATRIX EVO is available in various 

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In upgrades: 

Glaston’s latest development in 

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mobility and display glass processing. 

Glaston’s CNC96 upgrade kit for 

automotive and architectural glass 

cutting equipment boosts the CNC96 

control system while replacing any 

end-of-life components. 

Glaston heating chamber 

replacements with RC or FC 

technology for older tempering lines 

improve heating and cooling, endproduct 

quality, energy efficiency and 

productivity. Extend the lifecycle of 

your equipment and capabilities with 

the latest technology. 

Glaston ProL-zone upgrade is 

designed for a quick and costefficient 

modification of your existing 

laminating line. ProL-zone speeds up 

the laminating process considerably. 

You only need to put in one 

parameter – and the line takes care of 

the rest. Its full convection technology 

eliminates heat loss, saving energy. 

In services: 

Glaston Care offers a comprehensive 

service agreement that guarantees 

the highest possible equipment 

reliability. Its lifecycle support 

minimizes downtime, reduces total 

cost of ownership and extends the 

lifetime of your machines. 

Join Glaston’s live demos and meet 

with its industry experts at Stand 

A48–A49 in Hall 15. 

Email: info@glaston.net 

Website: www.glaston.net 


Event 

At glasstec, HEGLA to put spotlight 

on added value and use of resources 

It Will Also Run Live Demo Of Remaster, Prolam LSR And A Float Glass Trimming 

Unit With Vertical Remnant System 

Improving efficiency, saving resources and creating added value – at glasstec 2024, the 

HEGLA Group is focusing on solutions that are designed to unlock the full potential of 

existing products. 

The insulated glass sorting cycle: first, the insulated glass panes are compiled and dried in the 

storage area. Once a batch is ready, it is prepared for shipping in precise time with the cycle and 

in the correct order. 

Sorting insulated glass: a compact solution that combines drying and sorting compartments for 

unrivalled productivity and the perfect process to prepare the panes for shipping. 

The numerous exhibits being 

demonstrated live by HEGLA 

include several technological 

innovations, which, for example, 

upgrade standard glass into bird 

protection glass for added value. 

Sorting insulated glass: a 

continuous sequence 

“With our new system for sorting 

insulated glass, we have established a 

continuous method for handing over 

insulated units from the production 

line to the shipping team in the 

required order,” HEGLA Managing 

Director Bernhard Hötger said. 

Manufacturers have always needed 

to work from large formats to small 

With IG2Pieces, HEGLA offers a solution for separating insulated glass that can save CO2 and 

generate added value. The single-type separation process opens the door to a circular economy. 

The automated separation of insulated glass makes a process that was previously carried out 

manually more economical and productive. 


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With opaque or semi-transparent dots on side 1, the treated glass provides maximum protection against bird strikes. The process was 

tested by the American Bird Conservancy (ABC) using a range of coatings and glass structures. 

during production to ensure that 

everything could be stacked properly 

on their racks – until now, that is. 

The automated interim storage 

of insulated glass panes dissolves 

this strict dependency between 

production and shipping. To achieve 

this, up to four units are transferred 

to a transfer plate and stored in a 

drying tower. This attains the same 

high quality as the composite edging, 

allowing the individual panes within 

an order and their successors to be 

compiled. 

Once a batch is finally ready, the 

automatic or manual handover of 

the shipping racks can be initiated 

in the correct order. “Decoupling 

the process also opens the door for 

further optimisation,” said Bernhard 

Hötger. “For example, we can cut out 

tooling times when changing the gas 

or the sealing mass, depending on 

which insulation line we’re working 

on.” 

Dividing insulated glass for 

a more sustainable use of 

resources 

The IG2Pieces, which will debut at 

this year’s show, casts a spotlight 

on sustainable glass handling. After 

automatically identifying their 

structure, dimensions and potential 

coatings, the system separates the 

panes of insulated glass into their 

component parts. 

“We wanted the pans and spacers 

to remain undamaged in terms 

of quality for all their different 

applications,” explained Managing 

Director Dr. Heinrich Ostendarp, 

who is in charge of Technology and 

Development. 

Once the insulation unit has been 

separated out, it opens up a number 

of possibilities. Single-type disposal 

promises higher purchase prices 

than mixed containers. And there are 

benefits to the environment, too: in 

keeping with the circular economy, 

the glass is returned to the float tray, 

sustainably reducing CO2 emissions. 

Individual panes with no defects 

can be reused, e.g. for trimming 

into smaller formats or for other 

applications (e.g. shelves). 

Depending on the format and 

structure of the insulated glass, it 

might also make sense to use it 

to repair freshly produced units. 

For externally supplied panes, for 

example (expensive composite 

glass, printing or premium coatings), 

reworking saves on both lead times 

and additional costs. “Our automatic 

separation system increases the 

efficiency of a process that has, until 

now, depended greatly on the talent 

and speed of our workers,” said Dr. 

Heinrich Ostendarp. 

Added value: Sustainable 

bird protection 

The HEGLA boraident premises are 

now home to the new BIRDFriend 

Bird protection pattern in laser print at position 1: threefold protection for birds and pleasing aesthetics for people 


HEGLA • 3 

The new ERP combines the strengths of HEGLA-HANIC’s existing software with the benefits of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business 

Central. Operators will find themselves working with familiar interfaces, while the software is compatible with any device and can be 

scaled. 

mobile. This portable solution 

enables you to enhance your windows 

and facades with a bird protection 

pattern, even after installation. The 

laser printing process transfers 

ceramic particles from a transfer strip 

directly onto the surface of the glass. 

This creates a uniform geometry 

of dots that is barely visible to the 

human eye. However, birds will 

register it as an obstacle that they 

simply cannot overlook. To ensure 

maximum protection, even when the 

sun is in an unfavourable position and 

reflecting strongly, the print is applied 

to the outside of the glass (Position 1). 

The pattern works in three ways: 

the distance between the spots 

indicates to birds that this is an area 

they cannot fly through. The pattern 

also breaks up otherwise deceptively 

realistic reflections of trees, while 

the change in the way the light is 

reflected and broken up acts as 

an additional warning signal. This 

protects nature while also sustainably 

removing the need to replace existing 

panes of glass. 

New ERP system: greater 

data transparency, more 

add-ons 

The first of HEGLA’s clients are now 

already using the new HEGLA-HANIC 

ERP. And at Glasstec, the company 

will be able to offer a demonstrative 

glimpse into this software for the first 

time. 

“This new concept is a huge step 

for us and goes far beyond the scope 

of normal updates and changes,”said 

HEGLA-HANIC Managing Director 

Dr. Jan Schäpers. “The new system 

combines the strengths of our 

existing software with the benefits 

of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business 

Central.” 

Operators will find themselves 

working with familiar interfaces, while 

the software works on all devices and 

can even be scaled across different 

fields and locations. Dynamics 

AppSource also offers a range of 

additional apps for extra functions, 

such as defined interfaces for the 

full integration of Excel, Outlook and 

other Office 365 tools. 

The HEGLA Group will also run 

live demonstrations of other systems 

at its booth, including the ReMaster, 

the ProLam LSR cutting system for 

laminated safety glass, and a float 

glass trimming unit with a vertical 

remnant system of the kind that is 

common in North America. HEGLA 

will also be exhibiting its overhauled 

vacuum lifters from Kretzschau for 

glasstec visitors to peruse and pore 

over. 

“We’re looking forward to Glasstec 

and the big reunion in Düsseldorf,” 

said HEGLA Managing Director 

Bernhardt Hötger. “The number of 

interesting discussions, the variety of 

innovations on show and the unique 

atmosphere always make this trade 

fair a unique experience.” 

You can find HEGLA, HEGLA 

Kretzschau (vacuum lifting 

equipment), HEGLA boraident and 

HEGLA-HANIC in Hall 16, at Booth 

A60. 

Dynamics AppSource also offers a range of additional apps for extra functions, such as defined interfaces for the full integration of 

Excel, Outlook and other Office 365 tools into the new HEGLA-HANIC ERP for glass. 

–Carsten Koch 

Email: carsten.koch@hegla.de 

Website: www.hegla.com 


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A digital twin allows cullet water systems, for example, to be 

commissioned virtually, operators to be trained comprehensively 

prior to real operation and automation solutions to be extensively 

tested on the basis of Simatic PCS 7. 

Graph: Siemens AG/PVAG 

Deep Learning – AI in 

machine technology 

of flat glass industry 

AI Integration Hot Topic at glasstec 2024, Leading 

Trade Fair For Glass Producers 

Fewer defects and less downtime, producing the 

same product in less time while using less energy and 

resources is the objective behind AI integration. 

As digitalisation and automation 

progress, the integration of 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is 

an important step for the flat glass 

industry to optimise processes, 

reduce energy consumption and CO 2 

emissions and increase international 

competitiveness. 

When analysing errors in 

manufacturing processes, using AI 

and more specifically Deep Learning 

technologies makes for rapid and 

precise analysis and interpretation 

of ever more complex, extensive 

datasets. The objective: fewer defects 

and less downtime, producing the 

same product in less time while using 

less energy and resources. 

The theme “AI in machine 

technology” is also an important 

topic at glasstec 2024, the leading 

trade fair not only for glass 

producers but also for the machine 

manufacturers involved. On behalf of 

Messe Düsseldorf, the author spoke 

to VDMA’s Glass Technology Forum 

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Glass Bulletin | July - September, 2024

glasstec 2024 • 2 

The overview of defects identified by types and their classes 

using a flat glass inspection system as an example allows 

conclusions to be drawn on the system’s condition. 

Chart: ISRA VISION GmbH 

and renowned industry players in the 

run-up to the fair. 

The VDMA also looks at the topic 

of Artificial Intelligence as part of 

innovation management. Gesine 

Bergmann (Head of the VDMA Glass 

Technology Forum) reports: “It is 

the adaptability of machinery and 

equipment builders that drives 

innovations and allows our industry 

to remain competitive. Here joint 

research for our member companies 

plays an essential role.” 

Artificial Intelligence generally 

denotes the ability of a machine or 

computer system to perform tasks 

that would usually require human 

intelligence – such as learning 

and problem-solving, language 

recognition and reproduction, image 

recognition and in future maybe 

also something like “intuition” from 

experience. 

How to possibly attribute this 

type of intelligence to a machine was 

already researched by the British 

mathematician and IT specialist 

Alan Turing back in the 1950s. His 

“Turing Test” aims to assess the ability 

of a machine to show human-like 

behaviour or to demonstrate humanlike 

intelligence. The basic idea is that 

man and machine interact based on 

text from separate rooms, and the 

human does not know whether they 

are communicating with a machine or 

another human being. If the human 

cannot reliably decide, the Turing 

Test is considered as passed. This 

test still serves as a factual criterion 

to assess the human-like interaction 

of machines today and as a basis 

for numerous discussions about the 

development of AI systems and also 

their ethical implications. 

Use of AI in the flat glass 

industry 

Modern AI algorithms are often based 

on machine learning or so-called 

Deep Learning. Machine learning as a 

subsegment of Artificial Intelligence 

focuses on the development of 

algorithms, which can learn from 

data without having been explicitly 

programmed for it. They identify 

patterns of and relations between 

data making forecasts or making 

decisions based on this. 

Deep Learning, in turn, is a 

method of machine learning that 

uses multi-layered, deep neuronal 

networks. These networks are highly 

performant in data processing as 

they detect complex structures in 

vast data volumes and are capable 

Statistical defect analysis using an inspection system for 

solar glass production as an example – including defect 

distribution and/or type clustering of the solar glass ribbon. 

Chart: ISRA VISION GmbH 


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of extracting abstract features from 

them. This is precisely the “high 

potential that the flat glass industry 

can still tap into,” reports Peter Seidl, 

Head of Product Management at 

machinery producer Grenzebach. 

This technology innovator serves 

the flat glass industry with tailormade 

automation solutions for 

the production and processing of 

industrial float glass. Seidl said: “For 

many of the processes running in 

those highly automated factories 

experience shows nothing is 

more important than having an 

experienced operator in all important 

positions from the melting unit 

through to monitoring all processes 

in the IT centres. Here, the industry 

and modern factories are already 

very advanced and the efficiency of 

glass production and the resulting 

glass quality using conventional 

means have almost reached the 

limits of optimisation. The use of 

Deep Learning AI still offers plenty 

of potential, especially for defect 

detection – and assessment.” 

Those looking at the progress 

made by the flat glass industry will 

be surprised: “While some decades 

ago the cameras used in production 

were only able to tell good from bad 

glass sheets, today’s systems are so 

highly performant that a multitude 

of data is made available for 

defect analysis permanently”. Seidl 

explained: “Thanks to image analysis 

and information gathered by sensors 

Deep Learning models can identify 

the smallest defects, complete 

defect patterns or irregularities in the 

manufacturing process quickly and 

precisely, recognise patterns in data 

and infer potential root causes from 

these. AI can then translate these 

assessments into recommended 

actions for the respective operator 

to optimise production “on the 

fly”. AI cannot replace experienced 

Digitalisation permits producing glass with complete 

transparency. 

Legend: Cloud-based Applications 

• Virtual Product • Virtual Production 

• Real Production • Peripheral Equipment 

Logistics, Doghouse, Hot End, Cold End, Logistics, Glass Processing/ 

Glass Finishing Logistics 

Chart: Siemens AG 

members of staff but it can provide 

and support them with increasingly 

better information.” 

Likewise, the complexity of the 

complete glass journey from the 

hot to the cold end of production is 

an ideal field of application for AI: 

batch, glass melt, heating, cooling, 

sizing – a complex interplay of many 

line segments and hundreds of 

parameters and states which often 

mutually influence each other. 

This is difficult to understand 

and manage even for the most 

experienced operators. Malfunctions 

occur abruptly or already become 



visible as trends. AI-assisted systems, 

however, can forecast them based on 

the smallest indicators and prevent 

them if they arise by means of early 

alerts. 

Seidl explains: “This does 

presuppose that the knowledge 

about all process steps is digitalised 

and pre-processed to train the AI 

so it can identify correlations at the 

end of the day. In this process, it is 

constantly learning about thickness 

changes, climate conditions, and all 

influence factors – sooner or later the 

AI will be capable of capturing and 

assessing all factors.” 

ISRA Vision GmbH also already 

uses AI systems. The company 

offers inspection solutions for the 

glass industry – which by their own 

accounts detect 100% of defects in 

float glass and processed products, 

at full production speed and with 

reliable classification in real-time. 

ISRA systems monitor the complete 

process to optimise the glass yield 

in a resource and energy-saving 

manner. 

One concrete example of the 

use of AI is the EPROMI solution, as 

Florian Sterzing, R&D Team Leader 

Data Analytics at ISRA Surface Vision 

knows. “This solution makes the 

potential hidden in production data 

visible and helps to infer decisions 

along the value chain. To this end, 

it collects data from inspection 

systems and other sources available, 

processes them and visualises 

them in intuitive dashboards. 

The most important and most 

heatedly disputed development 

area currently is predictive analytics 

where AI-assisted systems analyse 

historical trends, identify patterns 

and anticipate bottlenecks and 

inefficiencies, thereby prompting 

continuous process improvements. 

Initially, these systems learn by 

given data and then also from each 

experience acquired. Specialised 

decision-making AIs can be trained 

for every application and every 

production area that generates data. 

This helps to cut maintenance times, 

avoid downtimes and, hence, also 

reduce CO 2 

emissions: the same 

product, made in less time with less 

resources and energy used.” 

Learning with the digital 

production twin 

Tobias Wachtmann, Head of Vertical 

Glass & Solar Siemens Digital 

Industries, deals with digitalisation 

along the entire value chain of 

glass production. Asked about the 

possibilities for Artificial Intelligence 

in this field, he came back with 

a counter question: “For what 

objective? Decarbonisation? Saving 

resources? Improving working 

conditions? Increasing energy 

efficiency?” 

Many Siemens solutions also 

found in float glass production, 

already harness Artificial Intelligence, 

embedded in systems and services, 

often in cooperation with partners 

such as Grenzebach. According to 

Wachtmann one of the issues is: 

“Linking the different systems with 

each other: data from the charge, 

the melt and from the complete 

glass ‘journey’ from hot to cold end 

production processes. The objective 

here continues to be a stable 

production process with the highest 

yield while identifying and realising 

potential for further optimisation.” 

This is why Wachtmann regards 

digital twins as a smart long-term 

solution for testing and optimising 

AI solutions: “An exact digital twin 

of the complete production lines 

and conditions can allow us to 

simulate, calculate and repeatedly 

optimise solutions with AI virtually. 

The insights and approaches found 

can then be applied to reality, in 

order to continuously reduce rejects 

Mr Marc Everling 

or optimise energy consumption. 

On this basis, even machines can 

be initially built virtually and the AI 

can be trained for a wide variety of 

models.” 

Ethical implications of 

disruptive technologies 

Every disruptive technology comes 

with ethical implications: railways, 

automobiles, the Internet, mobile 

communication – wherever new 

technologies emerge there is always 

also uncertainty as to whether 

familiar structures will fall by the 

wayside. 

It, therefore, seems essential that 

AI systems are developed and used 

in a fair, transparent and ethically 

responsible manner while also 

gauging the implications for the world 

of work at an early stage, with a view 

to reshaping it with farsightedness 

and care in the interest of man. 

You can look forward to this year’s 

glasstec, where the topic of Artificial 

Intelligence will also be discussed as 

one of the Hot Topics on the stages of 

the glasstec conference. 

–Marc Everling 

Email: me@marceverling.de 

–Angela Meier-Buntenbroich 

Email: MeierA@messe-duesseldorf.de 

–Theresa Oswald 

Email: OswaldT@messe-duesseldorf.de 

Website: www.glasstec.de 

About the author 

Marc Everling 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 specialised in communications 

consulting and press liaison for construction material 

producers, initiatives, associations, trade fairs and architects 

which work and produce sustainably in the interests of the 

ecological transformation of the construction sector. 


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Young, authentic – the team at Glaserei Manske. 

Photo: Glaserei Manske 

Young glazier trade 

– successful talent 

scouting 

Young Glaziers Revitalise Industry with Modern 

Approaches to Recruitment and Workplace Culture 

Master glaziers Robin Burmeister and Thorsten Fimpeler 

share their strategies for attracting young talent to the 

glazier trade amid industry challenges. 

Modern glazing fascinates 

us in architecture and 

interior design, is part of the 

solution to climate change, protects 

buildings against overheating, 

saves heating energy, and its smart 

products even adapt to weather 

conditions. The glazier trade is as 

varied as glass itself as a construction 

material – and yet the sector has 



Thorsten Fimpeler uses authentic film reels to whet people’s appetite for his skilled trade on Instagram – and it’s working. 

Photo: Fimpeler GmbH 

found it hard to fill trainee vacancies 

and recruit skilled labor for years now. 

As the future of this industry will 

be a key discussion topic at glasstec 

2024 (22 – 25 October, Düsseldorf), 

the author spoke to two young 

master glaziers in the run-up to the 

trade fair who have found successful 

ways to reach out to young people 

despite the problems facing the 

industry: Robin Burmeister (Glaserei 

Manske, Schleswig-Holstein) and 

Thorsten Fimpeler (Fimpeler GmbH, 

North Rhine-Westphalia). 

What young people like about 

joining the glazier trade early on 

is the financial independence it 

offers, the creative cooperation in 

developing new products, and the 

high chances of being taken on as 

a sought-after skilled worker after 

training. Nevertheless, the sector 

finds it difficult to recruit apprentices 

and new skilled labor – why is that 

so? 

When searching for answers there 

was no way around Robin Burmeister 

and Thorsten Fimpeler, both of them 

young successful master glaziers who 

have found their own way to address 

new entrants, skilled workers, and 

also their customers. 

Robin Burmeister is 34 years old, a 

master glazier, and owner of Glaserei 

Manske in Bad Bramstedt, north of 

Hamburg. He is very different from 

what you would expect to see in a 

generally rather “conservative” skilled 

craft: he is on first-name terms 

right away but with a respectful 

and friendly air. This is part of his 

corporate philosophy lived out 

every day: irrespective of status and 

experience, the team at Glaserei 

Manske appreciates and treats each 

other at eye level – because it is 

easier to ask for advice and offer help 

where there is less hierarchy-based 

fear. 

And for customers, service 

provided on first-name terms also 

means that staff personally know 

and look after them. Robin – whose 

philosophy the author wishes to 

follow using first-name terms too – 

has no difficulty in finding interested 

trainees. It is more the case that he 

has to turn down too many good 

applicants. 

The average age in the company 

is mid-20s, and the oldest fitter is 39 

years old. At the start of each month, 

the whole team meets to touch base. 

Robin explains: “Young people 

want to feel at ease and make a 

contribution. In business, they 

completely leave their comfort zone 

for the first time and often clash with 

rigid hierarchies, with colleagues 

unwilling to share their expertise, 

with corporate rivalry, and other 

pressures to perform. We do away 


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Robin Burmeister guides the fortunes of Glaserei Manske. 

He thrills young people with creative skilled crafts and 

communication “at eye level”. 

Photo: Glaserei Manske 

with this right from the outset, giving 

them security in these insecure 

surroundings. Each one becomes a 

full-fledged part of the team and is 

involved in planning.” 

Skilled trade firms are 

invisible to young people 

For firms in the skilled trades, the 

hardest part is often making that first 

contact. “As a company, you are as 

good as invisible to young people,” 

says Robin and adds: “This is why 

we try to attract those still at school 

through internships or holiday jobs 

before they have applications to deal 

with. This allows them to experience 

how much fun this work is and those 

fitting the team can easily expect to 

be approached by us later on.” 

The initial contact is made at 

regional education fairs inviting young 

people to the company where they 

get the thrill of their first holiday job – 

paid at the minimum wage, of course, 

rather than “apprenticeship rates”. In 

addition to this, Robin holds “creative 

glass finishing live” workshops at 

schools. He demonstrates to young 

talents how to be creative in skilled 

crafts and that craftspeople know 

how to use sketches and digital 

applications to produce creative 

works. The actual piece is then 

crafted on the basis of the digital 

twin. 

Beyond this, Robin attracts 

attention through Augmented Reality 

ads with integrated QR codes in 

school newspapers. When students 

scan these ads, they become moving 

images, and the staff featured are 

seen authentically speaking about 

the skilled trade and teamwork at 

Glaserei Manske. 

Even using social media is 

nothing out of the ordinary for Robin 

anymore but basically a key part of 

job satisfaction: “Young people like 

to check you out first. So we provide 

insights into our work revealing very 

well how we handle things and what 

we create by hand.” 

In keeping with its sustainable 

philosophy, Glaserei Manske 

has specialized in energetic 

refurbishment and sustainable 

window refitting – towards a 

more circular economy, the 

sparing handling of resources, and 

sustainable building. Business is 

going so well that these orders are 

favored over others – for young 

people, this is also a point that 

resonates. Today, Glaserei Manske 

is therefore often referred to by 

trainees as a remarkable place where 

work is fun and meaningful and 

where you feel appreciated and can 

make a difference. 

Thorsten Fimpeler also sees great 

opportunities in leveraging social 

media to arouse young people’s and 

customers’ curiosity with insights 

into their daily work. The 34-year-old 

master glazier and painter has now 

taken over the management of his 

parent’s Glas- und MalManufaktur 

Fimpeler in the North Rhine- 

Westphalian city of Haltern am See. 

“We regularly feature short reels 

from our daily work, thereby winning 

over young people as well as many 

customers on Instagram. Many 

followers become personal contacts 

and occasionally also watch our 

stories in our WhatsApp status. As a 

result, the contact threshold is much 

lower and we now receive many 

inquiries via WhatsApp.” 

Summary 

Young people’s view of life has 

changed. The older Generation X 

had to work on an insecure labor 

market and often under very 

“conservative” conditions – accepting 

these primarily due to a need for job 

security. Today, companies compete 

on an “applicants’ market” where 

young people are more inquisitive 

about potential employers and want 

to play an active role that involves 

their own personal skills. 

Those operating at eye level with 

“the future of the glazier trade” can 

count on success. 

In this context, the world-leading 

trade fair glasstec in Düsseldorf is 

a “must” for all glaziers wanting to 

gather information on the latest 

trends and developments in the 

industry and wishing to align their 

business for the future. 

About the author 

Marc Everling is 

the owner of a 

networking agency 

that specializes in 

communications 

consulting and 

Mr Marc Everling press liaison for 

construction material producers, initiatives, 

associations, trade fairs, and architects 

working and producing sustainably in the 

interests of the ecological transformation of 

the construction sector. 

–Marc Everling 

Email: me@marceverling.de 

–Angela Meier-Buntenbroich 

Email: MeierA@messe-duesseldorf.de 

–Caroline Herbertz 

Email: HerbertzC@messe-duesseldorf.de 

Website: www.glasstec.de 


Event 

Cugher Glass showcases 

cutting-edge technology 

at China Glass 

Cugher and Kunal Enterprise Garner Attention 

With Innovative Vision Systems 

At the China Glass Exhibition 2024, Kunal Enterprise, 

in collaboration with Cugher Glass, actively engaged 

with industry professionals, building new partnerships 

and strengthening existing collaborations. 

China Glass provided an ideal 

platform for attendees 

to explore Cugher Glass’s 

innovative solutions and discuss 

customized options tailored to 

specific needs, designed to enhance 

efficiency, precision, and versatility 

in glass manufacturing processes. 

With a focus on innovation, 

quality, and sustainability, Cugher 

Glass continues its research and 

development by adapting to the 

evolving glass industry. Renowned 

for its commitment to the latest 

technological advancements in 

glass solutions, the company 

brings decades of expertise to 

the production of handling and 

customized printing machines. As 

its partner in India, Kunal Enterprise 

brings Cugher’s products to the 

country 

The Cugher Vision system 

attracted significant attention and 

inquiries during the exhibition. 

Automatic Glass Quality 

Inspection Vision System 

This system, typically installed 

downstream of the washing machine, 

scans the entire glass surface and 

detects any defects present on raw 

glass, such as scratches, breakages, 

air bubbles, chips, contaminations, 

water drops, and wet edges. 

The system inspects raw glass 

or cut and ground glass through 

a specifically designed optics 

technology that uses an alternate 

light source pattern, capable of 

detecting any type of glass defect, 

even the lighter ones. During the 

setup phase, the quality manager 

defines the desired level of 

sensitivity for every type of defect. 

Moreover, different sensitivity areas 

can be defined across the glass 

surface to set a higher sensitivity in 

the centre rather than close to the 

edges. 

Automatic Print Quality 

Vision System 

Installed immediately after the printing 

machine, this system recognizes any 

“slavering” or “widening” of the design 

details due to an excess of ink from 

the screen. The inspection can detect 

faded-out dots, pinholes, or missing 

parts of the design and alerts the 

operator to verify the possible cause. 

All areas of the glass are checked and 

compared with the allowed tolerances 

specified in the glass inspection recipe, 

which is created “una tantum.” Different 

sensitivity areas can be defined across 

the glass surface to allow higher 

control, for instance, on logos and 

barcodes. 

The advantages of this innovative 

system include the ability to verify print 

quality by tracking defects on images 

and automatically correcting frame 

position errors without stopping the 

conveyor. 

Overall, the response at the 

exhibition was positive, indicating that 

the Indian glass industry is shifting from 

economical to premium glass printers. 

Supported by Kunal Enterprise, 

Cugher Glass remains at the forefront 

of this evolution, providing cuttingedge 

technology that meets the 

industry’s growing demands for quality 

and precision. 

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Product Hunt 

HUMAM MES software 

enhances glass 

production efficiency 

Software Has Been Independently Researched And 

Developed By Company Since 2010 

HUMAM MES streamlines the glass manufacturing 

process, ensuring real-time data integration and 

optimized production from start to finish. 

The MES, or Manufacturing 

Execution System, is a 

production management 

system that manages the entire 

production process, from float glass 

to finished products. It integrates 

ERP order data, provides realtime 

production status feedback, 

and optimizes production for all 

online equipment. MES guides and 

processes current accurate data to 

ensure efficiency. 

HUMAM MES software, starting 

from the float glass storage system— 


HUMAM • 2 

the first step in intelligent factory 

equipment and systems—has been 

independently researched and 

developed by the HUMAM team 

since 2010. To date, over 100 sets of 

intelligent storage systems have been 

put into use. 

From 2010 to 2018, the HUMAM 

software team primarily focused 

on the glass shuttle/gantry storage 

system, and intelligent integration 

from glass cutting and edge grinding 

to tempering furnaces. They also 

developed the central control system 

for the automatic production line of 

the LOW-E coating line, mirror line, 

and solar line. 

Since 2019, in response to higher 

market demand for reduced labor 

costs, increased safety, and improved 

glass quality, the HUMAM MES 

control software has been upgraded 

to manage the entire factory. This 

upgrade includes about 80 sets 

of laser marking systems—key 

equipment in smart factories. 

Additional upgrades include 

horizontal sorting systems before 

edging and tempering furnaces with 

automatic batching systems and 

vertical sorting systems for autopairing 

the low-E coating and clear 

glass for IG lines. 

In the same year, the production 

line of SG shower glasses successfully 

implemented the HUMAM MES 

control system in India. From 2020 

until now, the HUMAM MES control 

system has been applied to customer 

Gansu ZY for system window glass. 

In 2021, it was applied to Foshan 

SG for a jumbo-size production 

line, including a jumbo-size shuttle 

storage system for both raw glass 

packages and finished glass. The 

6000x3000mm vertical sorting 

system allows the whole line to 

operate with only five operators, 

producing 1500SQM IGU every day. 

This setup represents the most 

advanced glass processing factory 

for high-end curtain wall doors and 

windows. 

Following these successes, 

HUMAM has gained increasing 

customer trust and support for 

smart factory projects. The HUMAM 

machine and MES control system 

have been supplied to SYP, XYG, 

WXXL, and customers from the USA, 

Europe, the Middle East, Vietnam, 

and Russia. 

HUMAM is the first company to 

manufacture automatic machines 

since 2004 and develop MES 

software with its own team. This 

expertise ensures the successful 

completion of each project for local 

and overseas customers, reflecting 

HUMAM’s delivery attitude and 

ultimate aim. 

The Author: 

Ms Vanessa Luo 

International Sales Manager, 

HUMAM Intelligent Machine Co.,Ltd. 

Email: sales05@humamglass.com 

Website: www.humamglass.com 


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