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FOSG webinar on zero credit policy
Decision Taken To Start Implementing Zero Credit From June 1. ‘IT’S NOW
OR NEVER’
The Federation of Safety Glass (FOSG) organised a webinar where it issued a clarion call to
all its members to adopt the zero credit policy in view of financial uncertainties due to the
COVID-19-triggered lockdown.
Moderator
Panelists
Mr. Ajay Patel
Krishna Tuff
Mr. Palaniappan
Masss Glass India
Ms. Varsha Konidala
Balaji Building Technologies
Mr. Tariq Kachwala
FG Glass
Mr. Ali Asgar
Sapphire Glass Solution
Mr. Suresh Shah
Ridhi Sidhi Glasses Pvt. Ltd.
Mr. Farhat Kamil
Kaenat Glass Industries
In view of the financial uncertainties
and the risks to life and businesses
due to the outbreak of COVID-19
and the subsequent lockdown, FOSG
has called upon its members to adopt
the zero credit policy. In the webinar, it
was emphasized that to stay alive and
afloat in the present scenario, each
and every processor must adopt the
policy and cooperate with all fellow
processors to ensure the survival of
everyone.
The webinar held on May 22 was
attended by 281 participants. It was
decided to start implementing the zero
credit from June 1 across India. All the
processers participating in the webinar
gave their approval for the same. The
FOSG decided that it has to make this
move now or never.
This is the first time that all
processing owners came in a window
for a round of discussion about the
zero credit policy.
The session was moderated by
Tariq Kachwala of FG Glass. He gave
a presentation on the zero credit
policy. The panellists were Ajay Patel of
Krishna Tuff, Palaniappan Subbiah of
Masss Glass India, Varsha Konidala of
Balaji Building Technologies, Ali Asgar
of Sapphire Glass Solution, Suresh
Shah of Ridhi Sidhi Glasses Pvt Ltd
and Farhat Kamil of Kaenat Glass
Industries.
Tariq Kachwala’s presentation
focussed on the adoption of zero
credit policy by businesses and
asking customers to do the same. It
stresses on payments before delivery
or by irrevocable valid L/C. It was
strictly against work on PDC. The
presentation spoke on uncertainties
involved in PDC.
The panellists highlighted the
problems facing the industry,
especially that of labour. They pointed
out that the majority of the labour
force had gone back to their home
states after the business operations
were suspended due to the COVID-19
lockdown.
They also spoke on the problems
of cash flow and shortage of liquidity.
They were on the same page on not
extending any credit to customers at
this juncture and taking utmost care of
those who were releasing payments.
The panellists also emphasized
on the fact that the entire industry
should come together on adopting
the zero credit policy and said all
processors should do this together.
They suggested that there was a need
to talk about this at the zonal level and
maintain communication so that there
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FOSG • 2
“It is the right time to
control credit. There is an urgent
need for more communications
among glass processor. A
collective effort will make zero
credit policy a success and
benefit the industry at this crisis
time. FOSG has already given an
advisory to all members about
how to adopt zero credit policy.
is unison.
A zonal level webinar was held in
Tamil Nadu after this on the zero
credit policy which was attended by a
number of processors of south India —
Masss Glass India Pvt Ltd, Sakthi Sai
Safety Glass, Fuso Glass India Pvt Ltd,
TPRS Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Manchu
Toughend Glass (P) Ltd, Galaxy Glass
Products Pvt Ltd, Madras Tuff Glass
India, Sri Vijayaa Toughened Glass Pvt
Ltd, Rubin Glass Pvt Ltd, Green Tuff,
Royal Tough Glass Works, Stronglass
Tough and RSG Glass.
This session was held by
Palaniappan, vice chairman of FOSG
south zone. Palaniappan will hold
another zonal meeting on June 6 to
review the situation and discuss bad
loans.
It is the right time to control credit.
There is an urgent need for more
communications among the glass
processors. A collective effort will
make zero credit policy a success and
benefit the industry at this crisis time.
FOSG has already given an advisory
to all members about how to adopt the
zero credit policy.
Email: vinod.tandon@fosg.in
Website: www.fosg.in
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glasstec 2020 postponed: To be
held from June 15-18, 2021
Industry And Associations Endorse Decision Taken In Wake Of COVID-19
Outbreak
The effects of the coronavirus have now also impacted glasstec 2020, which will be
postponed to 15 to 18 June 2021.
In view of the continued
uncertainties in terms of travel
restrictions and quarantine
provisions in the core target markets,
Messe Düsseldorf has opted in
favour of these new dates in close
coordination with the trade fair’s
advisory board and all partners
involved.
The world’s No.1 trade fair for the
glass industry was originally planned
to take place from October 20-23.
Messe Düsseldorf is already busy
cooperating with the associations to
offer digital service formats for 2020
with the aim of bringing customers
and exhibitors together and digitally
place the information and ranges
available at glasstec at the disposal of
interested trade visitors on the original
trade fair dates. Further details will
follow shortly.
“The economic crisis caused by
the corona pandemic has also hit the
glass industry and its machinery and
equipment manufacturers hard. Many
companies are forced to switch to
crisis mode and put all investments –
including trade fair participations – to
the test to mitigate possible negative
economic impacts. Potential travel
restrictions and the protection of
visitors’ and exhibitors’ health will
have an impact on visitor numbers,”
said Egbert Wenninger, Chairman of
the glasstec advisory board and the
VDMA Glass Technology Forum.
“A smaller glasstec 2020 with
markedly fewer visitors would in our
view not do justice to the trade fair.
glasstec has been and will be the most
important global event for the glass
industry, mechanical engineering
and skilled crafts; and since it should
continue to be that way we decided
to postpone. In 2021 we expect a
strong glasstec with high international
attendance, ideally in perfect sync
with a phase of economic recovery
after Corona,” he said.
Commenting on the re-scheduling
Dr Overath, Director General of
the Federal Association of the Glass
Industry, says: “glasstec is the
leading trade fair for glass. It thrives
on the international cross-section
of its visitors and brings together
people from throughout the world
with a passion for the material
that is glass. Many companies and
visitors, however, will abstain from
participating this year in the face of
the Covid-19 pandemic and/or heavily
cut down their engagement at the
trade fair for economic reasons. We
therefore back the decision taken by
Messe Düsseldorf to not hold glasstec
this year. glasstec should be postponed
to a point in time where glass rather
than the coronavirus is centre stage.”
Skilled crafts also support the
decision to postpone the trade fair to
the coming year.
Michael Wolter, the Federal
Guild Master, said, “For potential
exhibitors the many uncertainties still
associated with glasstec 2020 result
in unreasonable risks in view of the
required trade fair planning and the
associated investment. This is why
we welcome a postponement to 2021
with the aim of then being able to do
justice to the glasstec brand. This is
entirely in the interest of exhibitors
and trade fair visitors.”
Thankful for the cooperation of
all partners in this special situation
Werner M Dornscheidt, President &
CEO of Messe Düsseldorf, said: “In
close consultation with the industry
associations, major exhibitors as well
as many other partners, we have
succeeded in agreeing on these new
dates. We are happy to help all parties
involved reliably plan with this joint
decision. Needless to say, we are also
in close contact with the hospitality
sector and all other industries and
trades affected by the re-scheduling
with a view to coming up with viable
solutions”.
Dornscheidt added, “The safety
and health of our visitors, exhibitors
and employees will, of course, also be
our highest priority at the upcoming
event. Appropriate precautions
are being developed and taken in
partnership with our conceptual
partners (the Mechanical Engineering
Industry Association VDMA, the
Federal Association of the German
Glass Industry and the Federal Guild
Association of the Glazier Trade).
The Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre
continues to be characterised by a
high degree of hygiene as well as
good medical care for the upcoming
fairs in autumn 2020. We are closely
monitoring current developments
and are in direct contact with the
authorities for that matter. This
ensures that any new findings are
exchanged quickly and measures can
be adapted.”
Email: KraussD@messe-duesseldorf.de,
KueppersB@messe-duesseldorf.de
Website: www.glasstec-online.com
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COVID: Trade shows, exhibitions hit
across all sectors
Over 400 Events Cancelled Or Deferred Globally Till July; Next 3-4 Months
Seem Unsure As Well
International trade fairs are important events for professionals and visitors alike to meet up,
discuss the latest developments and products, and strike a few key deals. But everything
has to change when a pandemic strikes.
By any estimation, an approximate
400 exhibitions and trade shows
across the world till July have
been cancelled or deferred in view
of the COVID-19 outbreak. Glass
exhibitions, too, are no different.
The coronavirus outbreak triggered
lockdowns in countries across the
world and social distancing norms
became mandatory. With businesses
downing shutters and governments
banning travel and gatherings of all
sorts, the tourism, hospitality and trade
and exhibition sectors were among the
first to be hit.
Some of the major glass industry
exhibitions cancelled or deferred
so far include the China Glass in
Shanghai, China, Fensterbau Frontale
in Nuremberg, Germany, Canton Fair
in Guangzhou, China, and Glasspro in
Delhi, India.
All major airlines grounded, visas
cancelled and countries under
lockdown to stem the spread of
COVID-19, exhibition organisers
prepare themselves to adapt to a new
reality with the realisation that events
would not be possible for at least the
next three-four months.
One of the main benefits of
meetings and conferences is that
these let professionals meet face-toface.
However, when that very benefit
brings along a potential health risk,
alternatives are to be explored.
Virtual meetings are a great
opportunity for planners, regardless
of whether they’re in response to
the coronavirus, and offer an even
more appealing alternative now that
many countries have imposed travel
restrictions.
Live-streaming or offering
remote attendance can offer a great
experience if carefully planned and
executed properly. If effectively
managed, virtual meetings can let
events go on without inviting any risk.
Future of trade shows
Perhaps it is time to look at the concept
of ‘Big Tech Conference’. Because
sometimes, at the end of a convention,
a thought occurs: Was travel necessary
for that information?
Webinars that allow full video,
presentations, sound and recording
playback, Q&A sessions can be a
potential way forward. Technology
demonstrations, particularly software,
can be done with ease. And webinars
would let entire teams, including
junior members, participate.
With the financial toll of the
pandemic already slowing down
economies, cutting costs of travel,
lodging and other miscellaneous
expenses by moving to the digital
platforms will be something to seriously
think about.
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Looking at these red-hot glass bottles it is evident that glass production is highly energy-intensive.
Photo: The Federal Association of the German Glass Industry
Glass production and sustainability
glasstec, Number 1 Trade Fair For Glass, Will Be Held In Düsseldorf,
Germany, From Jun 15-18, 2021
Glass production is highly energy-intensive. This is why this industry is constantly looking
for ways to increase efficiency and reduce energy consumption at the same time. The use
of renewable energies will therefore also play a role at glasstec as well as at its special
show “glass technology live” to be held in Düsseldorf from 15 to 18 June, 2021.
The production of glass or
molten glass, to be precise,
is doubtlessly very energyintensive.
The approx. 6,800 tons of
glass produced in Germany in 2015
consumed almost 18.50 terawatt hours
of energy. By comparison: in 2019 the
entire power generation in Germany
amounted to some 607-terawatt hours.
Almost 273 million tons of CO2 were
emitted just from power generation in
this country.
At 44% container glass accounted
for slightly less than half the energy
consumed in glass production.
Approx. 29% of energy was used for
manufacturing flat glass and another
11% for processing it. The remaining
consumption was accounted for by
fibreglass and special glass production.
The lion’s share of energy required
at just under 80% takes the shape of
process heat, which is predominantly
obtained from natural gas.
Additionally, electricity is needed for
electrically propelling machines and
electric boosting for melting.
In glass production temperatures
must be kept constant. This is the
only way to ensure the sustained
high quality of the finished products
according to the Federal Association
of the Glass Industry (Bundesverband
Glasindustrie e.V. (BV Glas)).
Against this backdrop a constant
energy supply of sustained quality is
imperative because glass production is
a non-intermittent process 24/7 365
days a year.
In the wake of the on-going energy
transition and desired decarbonisation,
various alternatives to natural gas
are currently being considered and
studied. In Germany, for example,
one container glass producer will
build the first hybrid oxy-fuel melting
tank, which can be operated with 80%
renewable energies. The aim is to save
50% CO2 emissions in melting.
The project was initiated by the
European container glass industry
and is funded by the EU. BV Glas has
launched a project on the national
level that looks at whether hydrogen
is suitable (Power to X) for being
added to, or even replacing natural
gas. Even the use of biogenic fuels
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based on biogas, for example, could be
considered but is challenging due to
the high demands made and need for
consistent quality.
High Dust Pollution
associated with Production
On top of this, glass melting also
produces fine dust as a result of
waste gas scrubbing and fine grains
when reclaiming cullet. In Germany,
the percentage of waste glass reused
ranges from roughly 60% for white
glass to almost 95% for green glass.
As a matter of principle, glass is a
material that can be recycled 100%
time and again without any loss of
quality.
The resulting dust, however, could
not be molten and used for production
so far because this would have caused
plenty of dust in the combustion and
regenerator chambers and, hence, led
to process disruptions and damage to
the plants.
As part of an environment
innovation programme a solution was
found for this and a plant was funded
at a Bavarian glass manufacturer for
the beverage and food industry. In
this plant the fine dust is compacted
into briquettes and then introduced
fully automatically into the melting
tank with cullet and primary raw
materials. This reduces waste by some
25,000 tons annually and saves about
the same amount of primary raw
materials.
Just as important as climate
protection and sustainability including
compliance with the Paris Climate
Accord is, of course, maintaining
competitiveness and/or the further
economic growth of this industry.
To reconcile both of these objectives
there are various strategies and
concepts such as the “IN4climate.
NRW” initiative launched by the North
Rhine-Westphalian government or the
energy efficiency network “GlasNET
2.0”, a network of companies in the
glass industry under the umbrella of
the Energy Efficiency Network of the
Federal Government.
Short-Term Fine-tuning of
Recycling Processes
A crucial component for improving
The input materials for glass production: 60% cullet, 29%
sand, 5% soda, 4.5% lime, 1.5% dolomite and feldspar.
Illustration: Bundesverband Glasindustrie
environmental protection and
sustainability is a continued expansion
of the recycling industry. Here, the
aspect of resource savings also comes
into play. Despite fully operational
material cycles glass recycling still has
some fields that require exploring from
scratch. A case in point is the following
example of a large-scale plant erected
to break down cathode ray tubes from
TV sets.
The introduction of modern
displays using LCD, LED, plasma
and 3D technology entailed a rapid
replacement of old CRT TV sets and
monitors over the past years – and,
hence, over 160,000 tons of used sets
per year. Today, there are only small
quantities of CRT sets being discarded
but in this day and age we are
confronted with the question of how
to find a meaningful exploitation of
the coated glass tubes that are usually
treated as hazardous waste.
In the mid-1990s, ZME
Elektronik Recycling GmbH already
commissioned a plant that could sort
up to 500,000 tubes and allocate the
materials to the respective glass types
for further reclamation. The plant was
something special because systems
for treating and cleaning cathode ray
tubes, so-called decoating lines, were
not available as standard solutions in
machinery and plant engineering.
The experience gained back then
served as a blueprint for engineering
a bigger and more modern plant
commissioned in 2007.
The aim of television tube recycling
was to retain the raw materials
included in the glass matrix such as
lead, barium, strontium etc. Today,
these raw materials are increasingly
extracted and the tubes are practically
de-coated. Reusable picture tube
glass only requires a very low energy
input for re-melting and therefore
saves between 10% and 15% of the
heating energy required. What’s more,
meaningful recycling helped to remove
television tube glass from other
“recycling paths” such as road building
or construction and also rendered
landfill superfluous.
This example shows that practically
every technical development requires
its own recycling concept.
glasstec, June 15 – 18, 2021
in Düsseldorf
International Trade Fair for glass –
Production, Processing, Products.
A high number of international
exhibitors and the top percentage of
decision-makers among visitors to
the trade fair have been hallmarks
of glasstec for years now. It is the
platform for launching innovations
at all levels of the value chain, from
production and processing through
to finishing and final applications.
The right instinct for trends and
tomorrow’s themes is also reflected in
the extensive line-up of side events.
With all this glasstec confirms its
position as the global No. 1 trade fair
for glass.
June 2021 will see the world’s
No. 1 trade fair for glass, glasstec,
held at the Düsseldorf Exhibition
Centre.
In 2018 the trade fair registered
1,276 exhibitors from 50 countries
who presented their latest products,
machines, developments and visions to
42,306 visitors from 126 countries.
Email: KraussD@messe-duesseldorf.de,
KueppersB@messe-duesseldorf.de
Website: www.glasstec-online.com
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Digitalisation and automation in
mechanical engineering
glasstec, Number 1 Trade Fair For Glass, Will Be Held In Düsseldorf,
Germany, From Jun 15-18, 2021
Digitalisation and automation are definitely among the most exciting issues for glass
manufacturers and processors at this point in time. Needless to say, this will also be a
theme at the next glasstec as well as at its special show “glass technology live” to be held
in Düsseldorf from June 15 to 18, 2021.
Photo_1
The reorganisation of manufacturing into holistic processes will
in future simplify and improve the interfaces between machines
as well as their communication with humans.
Photo_2
All threads run together in the “brain” of the
Industry 4.0 solution.
When we speak about
technological progress in
mechanical engineering in
general terms, conversations often
revolve around Artificial Intelligence
(AI) and the Industrial Internet
of Things (IIoT). In modern glass
production, there are also numerous
respective developments that have
outgrown the research stage.
However, there are also other
aspects in this respect that we would
like to shed some light on.
Engineering has made enormous
advances over the past few years.
Machines boast increasingly higher
output, they operate more precisely
and as a rule consume significantly
less energy than just a few years ago.
This last parameter is becoming more
and more important, especially against
the backdrop of sustainability.
In the course of events new
technologies achieve market readiness
while other technical solutions
become obsolete and vanish from the
market. One example of this trend
is most definitely laser technology,
which was considered exotic and too
expensive especially for glass finishing
until a few years ago.
However, machines became
cheaper and more efficient so today
they can be economically used for
drilling and drill intercepts or for
sizing display glass. Even laserbased
surface finishing is growing
more worthwhile, now offering more
possibilities than sandblasting, for
example.
Drastic Digitalisation
While for years automation was in the
foreground, the focus has now shifted
to other areas thanks to the evernew
possibilities of digitalisation. As
a result, manufacturing is reshuffled
into a holistic, over-arching process
geared to further optimising the
transitions and interactions between
machines and machine operators,
cycle times and material flows.
“So as to fully leverage the potential
of this equipment, the tasks associated
with, and the correlations of, internal
glass logistics in manufacturing must
also be identified as the degree of
automation rises. The term ‘Shop-
Floor Logistics’ aptly describes this
change process occurring in classic
production: after all, with up-to-date
equipment, efficiency in production
is no longer decided by machine
output but rather by the speed and
precise cycle time needed for the
glass to arrive at the various finishing
stations,” explains Bernhard Hötger,
General Manager of the Hegla Group.
The volume of glass and great time
pressure require a smooth, precise
and transparent material flow in order
to reduce or avoid downtimes caused
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Photo_3
In future, operators will no longer depend on local access to data via their operator’s console but will also use Apps.
Photos 1 to 4: Hegla GmbH & Co. KG
by manual handling or missing sheets.
New Challenges for
Enterprises
Despite plenty of optimisation
and a high degree of automation,
companies come up against their
limits time and again. One reason is
the current labour market because
many companies are already today
lacking skilled labour. Even though
companies’ machinery and equipment
capacities are frequently sufficient to
process customers’ jobs in theory, the
increasing shortage of skilled labour
paired with often high demands made
on coordination plus rising time and
cost pressure causes bottlenecks in
many firms in practice.
Digitalisation that ideally covers a
complete company promises to bring
improvements here. Modern software
in manufacturing can – depending on
the control concept and integration
depth – not only map parts of
production but even display individual
“slices” digitally and optimise their
workflow.
One prerequisite for this is to
select, capture and collect the
required data and output parameters
thereby making them actionable
Photo_4
insights. Furthermore, staff on the
machine side of the business must
be consistently supported in their
efforts. This is done by providing
assistance for workflow, supplying data
for jobs, by control instructions and
information on the equipment state
or by even more user-friendly and
Photo_5
intuitive controls.
As digitalisation and connection
increase, additional possibilities for
digital support and process control
will emerge. Machine operators
will be less and less dependent on
local data access at the machine or
the control panel, and will be able
to use an App to trigger a new job
order for a damaged glass sheet, find
the storage place of a glass rack or
establish the downstream process,
retrieve maintenance information,
report malfunctions or re-order
consumables.
In modern manufacturing, man
and machine virtually work hand in
hand. The system sets the cycle in
this process and man supports it.
“Of course, this encompasses the
complete value chain from the batch
plant and furnace, the cold end to
the warehouse and downstream
processing. In a nutshell: A consistent
digitalisation of all processes speeds
up the workflow, makes it transparent,
thereby ensuring that all required
information is highly available at
any time,” stresses Egbert Wenniger,
Senior Vice President Business Unit
Glass at Grenzebach.
Of course, digitalisation does not
stop at the company premises. The
field team at digitalised companies
The field service team is also connected to the digitalised company via an App.
Photo: 3E Datentechnik GmbH
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naturally also has App-based access
to all required data when talking to
customers or working on site.
Many larger companies have
already jumped on the “digitalisation
bandwagon”. But there still are many
SMEs that view this development
with a critical eye. They probably shy
away from the associated investment.
But just like in people’s everyday
lives where digitalisation is on an
unstoppable advance, the digitalisation
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Digital glass production enables employees to act in a self-assured and forward-looking manner at any time and to incorporate
new technologies and products into the system as a whole.
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of processes is indispensable for glass
manufacturers to remain competitive
and futureproof in their business.
glasstec, June 15 – 18, 2021
in Düsseldorf
International Trade Fair for glass –
Production, Processing, Products.
A high number of international
exhibitors and the top percentage of
decision-makers among visitors to
the trade fair have been hallmarks
of glasstec for years now. It is the
platform for launching innovations
at all levels of the value chain, from
production and processing through
to finishing and final applications.
The right instinct for trends and
tomorrow’s themes is also reflected in
the extensive line-up of side events.
With all this glasstec confirms its
position as the global No. 1 trade fair
for glass.
June 2021 will see the world’s No.
1 trade fair for glass, glasstec, held at
the Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre.
In 2018 the trade fair registered
1,276 exhibitors from 50 countries
Photo_8
In modern factories, employees can perform their tasks from almost any place. In addition to stationary control panels,
machine applications are available on mobile devices.
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In digitalised manufacturing, upstream supply is fully
automatic; and, of course, each individual glass sheet boasts
gapless traceability.
Photos 6 to 9: Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH
who presented their latest products,
machines, developments and visions
to 42,306 visitors from 126 countries.
Email: KraussD@messe-duesseldorf.de,
KueppersB@messe-duesseldorf.de
Website: www.glasstec-online.com
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Company News
Glaston president & CEO Arto
Metsänen set to retire on Jan 1, 2021
Company’s Board Of Directors Appoints Sasu Koivumäki As Acting CEO
Arto Metsänen has announced he will retire from the company on 1 January 2021 and
agreed with the board of directors that he will step down as CEO on 1 June 2020.
Glaston’s board of directors has
nominated current deputy to
the CEO, Sasu Koivumäki, as
acting CEO as of 1 June 2020. The
recruitment process for a new CEO
has been initiated.
“The global economy and markets
are in an unprecedented turmoil, from
which recovery will most likely take a
long time. For Glaston this situation
requires tight leadership right now, but
at the same time looking far into the
future. When Arto announced his wish
to retire from Glaston at the beginning
of next year we decided together that
he would step down as CEO at the
beginning of June,” chairman of the
board Teuvo Salminen said.
“At the same time, Sasu, who has
a long background in the company, a
good market view and strong customer
relations, assumes the acting CEO
responsibilities. Arto remains at the
company’s disposal until his retirement
and helps ensure a smooth transition
into the new leadership. Arto has
played an important role in Glaston’s
development for more than 10 years
and I want to thank him for his work
for Glaston’s good and wish him a
good and well-deserved retirement,”
Salminen added.
“Glaston is a remarkable, customerdriven
technology company that I have
had the privilege of leading for more
than a decade. I am grateful to all my
colleagues, customers, shareholders
and partners for these years, which
have included a lot of interesting
stages, changes and strategic
measures,” he said.
Sasu Koivumäki, M.Sc. (Econ.),
joined Glaston in 2002 and has held
several, among others finance and
sales positions in the company. He
has been member of the executive
management group from 2012 and was
appointed deputy to the CEO in 2015.
About the company
Glaston is the glass processing industry’s innovative
technology leader supplying equipment, services
and solutions to the architectural, automotive,
solar and appliance industries. As of April 2019,
Bystronic glass is part of Glaston Group. The
company operates globally with manufacturing,
services and sales offices in 11 countries.
Mr. Sasu Koivumäki
Email: info@glaston.net
Website: www.glaston.net
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 55
Company News
LIXIL Announces Agreement to Sell
Permasteelisa to Atlas Holdings
Transaction Enables LIXIL To Further Focus On Its Core Water And Housing
Technology Businesses
LIXIL Group Corporation, maker of pioneering water and housing products, announced it
has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Permasteelisa S.p.A (“Permasteelisa”) to Atlas
Holdings LLC (“Atlas”).
Atlas and its affiliates own and
operate a diversified group
of global manufacturing,
distribution and construction
businesses with a unique emphasis on
safety and operational improvement.
The transaction is subject to
customary closing conditions and
regulatory approvals.
Permasteelisa is a leading global
contractor in the engineering, project
management, manufacturing, and
installation and after-sales services
of advanced building facades,
architectural envelopes and interiors.
The company has brought to life
some of the most iconic buildings
defining city skylines today, from
the Shard in London to Apple’s HQ
campus in Cupertino, the World
Trade Center redevelopment in New
York, where the group worked on
1WTC, 3WTC and 7WTC, through
to the World Financial Center in
Shanghai and the International
Commerce Center in Hong Kong.
Operating out of its group
headquarters in Vittorio Veneto in
Italy, the company has worked with
architects around the world on over
3,500 projects to date.
“We are pleased to have reached
an agreement that will allow
Permasteelisa, a world-class brand
in the area of highly specialized
curtain walls, to become part of the
Atlas family of global businesses. We
believe Atlas is the ideal owner for
Permasteelisa, as they bring a strong
record of delivering the human
and financial capital necessary to
strengthen businesses for the longterm,”
said Kinya Seto, CEO of LIXIL
Group.
“For LIXIL, the agreement enables
us to reduce our risk exposure in noncore
areas of operation and represents
a new chapter in our transformation
as we focus on strengthening our
water and housing technology
businesses and seek to invest more
resources in these high growth areas,”
Seto said.
The transaction is in line with
LIXIL Group’s ongoing efforts to
simplify its business structure and
focus on its core businesses, enabling
further synergies and efficiencies
through enhanced integration.
As Permasteelisa’s operations
are significantly different to those
of LIXIL Group’s core business
operations in terms of business
cycles and other factors, the sale will
also enable LIXIL Group to simplify
and eliminate ongoing exposure to
different types of risks.
This transaction is also expected
to strengthen the company’s balance
sheet as well as financial strength by
generating cash, reducing debt, and
improving working capital efficiency,
enabling LIXIL Group to further
invest in new and profitable growth
areas across its core businesses as it
strives to make better homes a reality
for everyone, everywhere.
“We are excited to have reached an
agreement to acquire Permasteelisa,
as we believe the company has a
solid foundation in place for success,
particularly as a focused, standalone
business that is well capitalized,”
said Timothy J Fazio, co-founder and
managing partner of Atlas.
“The company has a strong
management team led by Klaus
Lother, and a skilled workforce.
When coupled with our expertise
in the building materials and
commercial construction markets and
our attention to client satisfaction,
innovation and operational
improvements, we will build an even
stronger company in the months and
years ahead,” Fazio added.
Permasteelisa Group CEO, Klaus
Lother, said, “Permasteelisa drives
innovation in the curtain wall sector
by integrating design, engineering,
manufacturing capabilities and
project management to achieve
works of excellence worldwide.
Under LIXIL’s guidance and with the
consolidation of our leadership role,
we were able to respond to significant
challenges in an increasingly complex
and competitive landscape. We are
now entering a new phase of our
evolution. We thank LIXIL for its
full and constant support and are
confident that with the ownership
and support of Atlas Holdings,
we will continue our evolution
whilst generating value within the
construction sector.”
Permasteelisa will be classified
as discontinued operations in LIXIL
Group’s financial reports. In addition,
contingent liability is expected to
decrease by approximately 150 billion
yen, which is expected to have a
positive impact on fund raising costs,
etc.
As a result of this transaction
and other factors, LIXIL Group
has also announced a revision to
its full year financial forecast. Full
details can be found in the timely
disclosure, “Announcement Regarding
Revision of the Forecast of Business
Performance For the Fiscal Year
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Permasteelisa Group • 2
Ended March 2020 (Consolidation)
and Recording of Extraordinary Loss
from a Subsidiary in Japan.”
About LIXIL
LIXIL makes pioneering water
and housing products that solve
everyday real-life challenges, making
better homes a reality for everyone,
everywhere through meaningful
design, entrepreneurial spirit,
dedication to improving accessibility
for all and responsible business
growth.
About Atlas Holdings LLC
Headquartered in Greenwich,
Connecticut and founded in 2002,
Atlas and its affiliates own and
operate 20 platform companies
which employ approximately 20,000
associates at more than 150 facilities
worldwide. Atlas operates in sectors
such as aluminum processing,
automotive, building materials, capital
equipment, construction services,
food manufacturing and distribution,
packaging, paper, power generation,
pulp, supply chain management and
wood products.
For more information, please
visit www.atlasholdingsllc.com.
About Permasteelisa Group
The Permasteelisa Group operates
worldwide in the design, production
and installation of architectural
enclosures, curtain walls and interior
systems, placing itself in a position
of absolute leadership in the global
reference market. In all of its projects
the group contributes with its knowhow
and its experience, especially for
the “Special Features Buildings”, from
the design phase to the successful
completion, reaching the architectural
expectations of its customers.
Massimiliano Fanzaga –
Email: m.fanzaga@permasteelisagroup.com
Website: www.permasteelisagroup.com
Event
4th edition of glasspro India
postponed
India’s Leading Glass Products And Technology Show On Hold In View Of
COVID-19 Pandemic, Lockdown
Keeping in view the new proximity norms and health safety measures due to the outbreak
of coronavirus, the 4th edition of glasspro India, previously scheduled for September 24-26,
2020, has been postponed.
The forthcoming edition of
glasspro India will strive to bring
the best products and the finest
applications in flat and processed
glass products while displaying the
latest glass processing solutions, tools,
auxiliary products and services.
glasspro India’s next edition will
continue to provide the best interacting
and networking opportunity for the
industry bodies and stakeholders of the
glass industry along with acting as an
experience centre for new technology,
solutions and products.
Thomas Schlitt, Managing Director,
Messe Duesseldorf India, stated,
“Health safety of our exhibitors,
sponsors and visitors is the biggest
priority for us. With this virus outbreak,
like many other industries, we
have decided to refrain from public
gatherings and therefore, glasspro India
has been postponed to later dates. We
hope to come back to business soon
and meet all our industry stakeholders
in the normal course of exhibitions. It’s
time now to stay safe so we all bounce
back with better health and business.”
The show is supported by
prestigious industry associations
like AIGMF- The All India Glass
Manufacturers Federation Ltd,
BAI - Builders Association of India,
CCPS- Confederation of Construction
Products and Services, Ludhiana glass
dealers association, Noida Glass and
Dealers Association, The Madras Glass
& Plywood Merchant Association,
Rajkot Glass Merchant Association,
Glazing Society of India.
Website: www.glassproindia.com
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 57
Company Report
Active businesses shouldn’t let this
opportunity pass: Mahesh Agarwal
Agarwal Toughened MD Speaks To GB On Lockdown, Need To Adapt To
Changing Times
As India eases the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, the glass industry, like many others,
attempts to get back on its feet. Jaipur-based Agarwal Toughened Glass India speaks to GB
on steps it took to get the better out of the situation.
The glass industry is passing
through a very critical time,
Mahesh Agarwal, managing
director, Agarwal Toughened Glass
India Pvt Ltd, asserted while speaking
to Glass Bulletin on the present crisis
facing the country and the industry.
“But we have to convert this crisis
into an opportunity. Because only a
positive mindset can get us out of the
current situation,” he said.
“Our country has been under a
lockdown since March 25. And people
who have prepared themselves for
the future after the lockdown is lifted
are the only ones who are sensible,”
Agarwal said, discussing measures he
had taken himself which he wanted to
share with to help the industry at this
hour of crisis.
He said there were challenges
he had to face while restarting
production at his factory but his
preparations beforehand helped the
company face those without much
difficulty.
“I had approached RIICO
(Rajasthan State Industrial
Development & Investment
Corporation Limited) for permission
before resuming operations at my
factory. I started maintenance works
and made arrangements according
to government norms like thermal
screening and sanitisation among
others,” Agarwal said, adding that the
company had also arranged lodging
facilities for its workers.
However, officers of the corporation
refused him permission to resume
operations, saying glass did not
fall under the purview of essential
commodities.
“Without losing hope, I approached
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RIICO again on April 20. This time,
I apprised it of the measures I had
taken at my facility like those to
maintain social distancing, hygiene,
sanitisation, etc. RIICO granted me
permission to resume operations
with 33 per cent of the labourer force
present at a time,” he said.
Agarwal Toughened was finally able
to resume operations on May 4, and
has since then been running its plant
for eight hours daily.
“I began motivating other
businesses and asked them to restart
operations as well,” Agarwal added.
With productions now in progress,
the next hurdle before Agarwal was
to ship the products to other parts of
Rajasthan, Haryana and Delhi-NCR.
“With the lockdown in effect, my
products were stopped at various
places but I did not lose hope. I spoke
to officers wherever my shipment was
stopped and had the issues sorted
out with the help of the district
administration,” he said.
“We have to adapt to the current
situation and learn to live with the
crisis. This is a time of opportunities
for businesses. But not all
businessmen will be able to seize the
opportunity,” Agarwal further said.
Speaking about how this crisis had
to be utilised, he further said, “An
aware businessman should not let this
opportunity pass. We should think
about expansion at this time. Due to a
global slowdown, prices of machinery
and raw materials have seen a sharp
fall. It is therefore an ideal time to
invest in your business, which in turn
will definitely help you in the long
run.”
About the company
Agarwal Toughened Glass India Pvt. Ltd is a leading
source for the latest trend insights and design ideas,
providing distinctive styles that complement tinted
glass, float glass, laminated glass, IG unit glass, low
e glass, toughened glass.
Email: info@agarwaltuff.com
Website: www.agarwaltuff.com
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 59
Company Report
Production resumes at Kaenat with
limited manpower, several restrictions
Kaenat Glass Director Speaks To GB On Challenges Posed By COVID-19
Pandemic
As the world comes together to combat COVID-19, businesses face enormous challenges:
collapse of customer demand, significant regulatory modifications, supply chain
interruptions, unemployment, economic slowdown and increased uncertainty.
In spite of the government offering
schemes to support businesses,
financial issues are bound to arise
as productions resume, director of
Kaenat Glass Industries, Ali Kamil,
said in a conversation with Glass
Bulletin (GB).
“We are all well aware about the
scenario created by novel coronavirus
that has brought the whole world to
its knees. Along with the severe health
crisis, the entire global economy is
under threat.
“We all hope this is a temporary
situation but at the moment we are
questioning our viability and thinking
about what must be done to get
through this crisis as we get back to
Business,” Kamil said.
Kaenat is committed to the safety
of customers, business associates and
team members alike, he said.
“As the threat of COVID-19
expands its footprint across the globe,
we would like to combat it not with
panic but by taking precautions as laid
down by central government health
authorities,” he added.
This will go a long way in ensuring
health and the well-being of both our
customers and team members, Kamil
told GB.
Kaenat has resumed production
with minimal manpower. Health and
hygiene precautions are in place,
social distancing norms are being
strictly implemented and notifications
issued on movement of man and
material followed.
“We have made sure that
conditions are safe to return for
our employees. Besides extensively
cleaning and sanitizing work areas,
we have introduced new processes
to keep workers more separated,
including when entering and exiting
our plants and offices,” Kamil said.
Due to the nationwide lockdown, all
MSMEs have been severely affected
and the business faces enormous
challenges, he added.
“As we start again, it is understood
that there won’t be enough work load
and there would be a liquidity crunch
but we must understand and be
prepared that this is not a light switch
that we can just flick one day and
everything goes back to normal,” the
Kaenat Glass director said.
“We’re going to have to restart a
lot of things on a new note and a new
thought process and hence, we need
to start to plan for that now!”
Kamil admits that business would
undoubtedly be slow and rocky and
enormous challenges were to be faced
in the coming future.
“But we are now changing our
ways of working and these challenges
won’t hold us back. Since we’ll have
to face it anyway, the sooner we do it,
the better it is for us to bounce back
stronger than ever,” he said.
Email: sale@kaenatglass.com
Website: www.kaenatglass.com
60 Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020
Company Report
COVID-19 prerequisites at ManchuTUF
Company Introduces Slew Of Measures To Ensure Safety of Employees,
Conform To Govt Guidelines
At Manchu Toughend Glass (P) Ltd, production continues with employee safety as the top
priority across operations.
With the coronavirus
pandemic changing the
world as we know it, work
cultures stand to adapt to a new
reality. As the lockdown slowly starts
lifting and the businesses look to
open and resume operations, certain
measures have become mandatory.
At ManchuTUF, Managing
Director Chaitanya Madan was quick
to introduce a slew of measures to
conform to the guidelines issued by
the government for the post-lockdown
situation.
At the plants, measures introduced
comprise daily sanitising of the factory
premises and the property, including
common areas, offices and vehicles.
Spraying all incoming vehicles with
disinfectants is the new norm.
Regular disinfecting of the factory is
being undertaken.
Adherence to social distancing
norms is being ensured at the
factories at all times. Employees
undergo contactless screening for
body temperature before they enter
the working area. Automatic sanitizer
dispensers have been installed for
them.
Awareness sessions were conducted
at the units for the employees. They
were provided masks to cover their
faces. Such steps are reviewed and
updated continuously to align with the
advice of experts.
To encourage higher hygiene and
safety standards, ManchuTUF factory
shifts are currently for eight hours.
To support social distancing measures
and reduce travel, worker have been
provided accommodation within
walking distance from the factories.
Self-Declaration
Due to the ongoing and rapidly
changing situation with the
novel coronavirus (COVID-19),
ManchuTUF have made it mandatory
for all visitors to its premises to fill
out self-declaration forms. Access is
being granted based on the answers
provided, the managing director said.
About the company
Manchu Toughend Glass (P) Ltd
produces a variety of glass products
for architectural, automotive,
decorative and residential purposes.
It exports raw and processed glass
to different countries and has a
wide range of products. Glasses
produced by the company are used
for architectural purposes, automobile
industries, railways, furniture, home
appliances, heavy boilers, solar panels
etc.
Email: nm@manchu.in,
cm@manchu.in
Website: www.manchu.in
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 61
Company Report
Yesho Tuff issues detailed SOP in view
of COVID-19
Mandates Social Distancing, Sanitisation And Contactless Transaction At All
Times
These are unprecedented times and there is a need to equip ourselves with the tools and
procedures that can help us stay safe while conducting important business activities.
At Yesho Tuff, important
measures have been taken and
strict guidelines followed to
ensure that products are absolutely
safe to use and customers have one
less thing to worry about during these
troubling times brought about by the
coronavirus outbreak.
The company management has
issued a detailed SOP (standard
operating procedure) for all processes.
All Yesho Tuff products are handled
with disposable gloves to ensure
minimum-contact deliveries. The
company premises are disinfected
every 48 hours with ICMR-approved
disinfectants.
All high contact surfaces on
premises are cleaned with sanitizerbased
solutions four times a day.
Delivery vehicles are disinfected
without fail before loading of material
to ensure safety of customers and
employees alike.
Staff members are scanned for any
COVID-19 symptoms every single
day before entering premises and
it is ensured that they wear masks
and gloves, and wash their hands
with soap or use alcohol-based hand
sanitizer at regular intervals.
Drivers conducting deliveries wear
masks and gloves all the time and
carry sanitizers in their vehicles. They
strictly maintain social distancing
norms during deliveries.
They undergo thermal screening
as well during entry and exit. They
have to sanitize their hands and are
prohibited from moving around after
docking their vehicles. All drivers have
to wait at the designated area only and
must always wear masks and gloves.
Soap water or disinfectants are
given to them to clean their vehicles.
They are provided drinking water.
Visitors have to sign a declaration
form at the main gate before entry.
They undergo thermal scanning and
have to sanitize their hands. They
have to bring masks and park their
vehicles outside the premises. If any
person does not have a mask, he/she
is not allowed entry.
Dispatch in-charges must
check and confirm that the drivers
have cleaned their vehicles with
disinfectants and followed all safety
norms. Dispatch staff have to
drop papers and documents in the
designated drop box and not enter the
office. While transferring papers to
driver, the dispatch department has
to drop it at the designated table at
security.
All factory staff are to maintain
social distancing and wear masks
while at work or queuing up to log in.
Same have to be maintained while
exiting. Their body temperatures are
checked regularly in the morning,
lunch and evening hour.
Staff members have been
instructed to head straight to their
designated areas only after entering
the premises. The security team has
been instructed to check for masks
and sanitise staff members at the
main gate.
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For receiving payments, two boxes
have been designated at dispatch in
which cash is moved to the accounts
department. The boxes are to be used
alternately.
House keepers have been asked
to clean handles of doors connected
to factory from office, cabin doors,
kitchen and canteen doors, store room
window, refrigerator handles and taps
four times a day.
There will be a daily discussion
and review on the infection status.
Factory staffs have been requested
to reduce outside visits at this time.
No crowding is allowed at any place.
Conforming to social distancing have
been made mandatory on the factory
premises at all times.
All departments have been asked to
use the intercom for communication
and avoid physical visits. If it is
absolutely required, department
personnel will meet but maintain a
three-foot distance.
Staff members have been advised
to avoid eating lunch outside for 1-2
months. It they insist on going, they
are be subjected to thermal screening
on re-entry.
Masks and gloves are mandatory
for the security team as well. Three
washable masks will be issued to all
staff members.
Email: harsh@yeshotuff.com,
yash@yeshotuff.com
Website: www.yeshotuff.com
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Company Report
COVID-19 contingency plan at Jajoo
Architectural Glass (P) Ltd
Managing Director Subhash Jajoo Speaks To GB On Regulations
Implemented By Company
The best possible cure for coronavirus right now is its prevention in the first place. Towards
that end, stringent safety measures and strict regulations have been implemented at Jajoo
Architectural Glass.
The day begins at Jajoo
Architectural Glass Private
Limited with an audio visual
presentation to create awareness about
the virus among the employees and a
PEP talk for 10 minutes to boost their
morale, managing director Subhash
Jajoo said in a conversation with Glass
Bulletin.
The presentation includes
guidelines and safety measures to
be followed by employees of Jajoo
Architectural Glass, he added.
The post-lockdown work situation
will be different than before and
norms have to be followed and strict
regulations maintained to ensure safety
of the people, Jajoo said.
To make the whole transition more
fluid, all employees of the company
have been divided into four groups
— maroon (fabrication & grinding),
blue (IGU, printing and despatch),
green (cutting and warehouse) and
grey (lamination and tempering), he
said, adding that it has been made
mandatory for all teams to wear masks
corresponding to their team colours.
On the ongoing labour crisis, Jajoo
noted that a part of the workforce
employed at his factory consists
of women who live in the vicinity.
“Most of them live very close to the
factory and they never left due to the
lockdown. Hence, we did not have to
face any shortage of labour when we
resumed operations,” he said.
Compulsory regulations to
be followed
With the government issuing
guidelines and rules to be followed in
view of the COVID-19 outbreak, Jajoo
Architectural Glass introduced a slew
of measures.
Body
temperature
is checked at
entry point.
Persons
having body
temperature
above 38°C
are barred
from entry
into the
company premises, the company
said. The entry gate has two bottles of
sanitizers available at all times.
Employees have been asked to
use sanitizers compulsorily during
washroom intervals. Separate timings
have been allotted to the teams for
washroom breaks, lunch breaks and
the canteen.
Every team has designated captains
and vice-captains. They ensure that
social distance is maintained at all
times, and washrooms and the canteen
are used as per the instructions issued
by them.
Company contractors are being
allowed entry into the factory premises
only after temperature check and
proper sanitization.
All the drivers have been instructed
to stay in their vehicles during the
entire loading or unloading operation
for safety purposes.
Employees are being encouraged to
use digital means, including whatsapp
and/or phone, to contact their loved
ones and refrain from company
visitation.
Spray guns are being used for the
cleaning process here. Along with hand
sanitizer, soaps will also be available at
the canteen at all times, the company
said, adding that all canteen cleaning
personnel will use disposable hand
covers while working.
Dishwashing soap and other
household cleaning products are likely
to be effective disinfectants against the
novel coronavirus and all utensils are
to be washed thoroughly, it said.
Sanitizer storage & dilution
The company primarily uses sodium
hypochlorite as disinfectant. The
mixing ratio for this is 1:40 as in 1
part sodium hypochlorite and 40 parts
water.
Team leaders have been instructed
to ensure that their sanitizer spray
bottles are maintained with adequate
amount at all times.
Email: jajoo@jajooglass.com
Website: www.jajooglass.com
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Product Hunt
Glass sneeze guard
With COVID Projected To Be Here In The Near Future, New Application Of
Glass Comes Around
While businesses around the world are undertaking safeguards to protect employees and
customers alike, a physical barrier is a safer alternative that all parties will surely appreciate.
As the lockdown is lifted and
people start joining work, glass
will come to play an important
role as a shield or a barrier against
the coronavirus and help maintain
distance between people as a
separator.
Glass barriers can be rapidly
installed at workplaces and public
facilities to protect against the virus,
amplifying efforts to promote social
distancing.
A sneeze guard or glass barrier has
several advantages at a workplace.
It helps keep a barrier and yet
people remain connected. Glass is
transparent and hence, one can
see through it clearly. There will be
no impediments to hearing. A glass
barrier will help protect against cough
and sneeze droplets. Glass is easy to
sanitize, clean and maintain.
Sneeze guards can be installed
in offices, malls and entertainment
zones, banks, hospitals, educational
institutions, retail showrooms, hotels
etc. with ease. Any carpenter or
glass fabricator can help install glass
barriers on desks.
As a tool for social distancing, glass
will enhance the look of office spaces
and help in adhering to government
guidelines for the post-lockdown
workplace scenario.
Unlike other glass products that
are custom-made, sneeze guards are
ready to buy and hence, are easily
available in various sizes.
This also provides a business
opportunity for the glass industry,
which has been hit hard by the
lockdown. Although the demand
generated by sneeze guards will not
be enough to replace the loss of
business caused by the lockdown, it
nonetheless will provide opportunities
for growth.
And various companies are already
en route to explore the opportunity.
Manufacturing giant Saint-Gobain has
already started marketing the product.
Other processors are also following
suite.
“
While acting as a tool
for social distancing, glass
will enhance the look of office
spaces and help in adhering
to government guidelines for
the post-lockdown workplace
scenario.
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Product Hunt
HEGLA V-H 150 seculift with safety
check for smart, secure glass handling
‘The Entire Work Cycle Is Continuously Monitored By The Built-In Safety
Controller’
With the new V-H 150 seculift, HEGLA and the HEGLA New Technology innovation
centre present a new generation of the V-H suction device for lifting, setting down and
manipulating glass.
Extremely safe, user-friendly and energy-efficient, and directly
connected to the digital world: the V-H 150 seculift from HEGLA
and the HEGLA New Technology innovation centre.
A
user-friendly and intuitive
control concept, energysaving
vacuum generation and
the IoT networking option are not
only intended to expand the range
of functions available for verticalhorizontal
glass handling. The lifting
device also offers an even higher
degree of safety for day-to-day work
on cutting systems, furnaces, and
laminating lines.
Advanced safety and
functionality
“When it came to developing the
V-H 150 seculift, we took a look at
the glass handling process as a whole
and completely rethought it,” said
HEGLA managing director Bernhard
Hötger. “We paid particular attention
to providing maximum safety alongside
excellent ease of use, minimal
compressed air consumption, and
integration into the digital world.”
Strict safety standards
The strictest of customers’ safety
standards have been integrated into
the design of the V-H 150 seculift.
In practical terms, this means that
the entire work cycle is continuously
monitored by the built-in safety
controller – from lifting, moving, and
tilting to setting down the glass, said
Hötger.
The monitoring begins when suction
is applied to pick up the glass: if one of
the suction cups is unable to generate
a vacuum, it is automatically disabled.
The weight of the glass element is
measured as soon as it is lifted. If it
exceeds the permissible weight for the
number of suction cups active at the
time, movement stops immediately and
the operator receives an unmistakable
visual and acoustic warning.
In such cases, the glass element
can still be set down. Another potential
danger is the risk of the glass element
getting blown off during transport,
causing it to come loose and fall to the
ground. To prevent this, the blow-off
system is disabled during transport,
and two hands are required to operate
it when setting the glass down.
Safety check function:
Regular functional test
In order to guarantee maximum safety
at the workplace, the device prompts
the operator to carry out a complete
functional test for one work cycle
every eight hours, or at a customdefined
interval. This functional test
is performed using a dedicated user
interface.
The operator receives prompts to
initiate each step, and each step can be
seen on the screen upon completion.
If the test is completed successfully,
a countdown to the next test begins.
Otherwise, or if the device fails the
test, the device is locked to prevent
normal operation
User-friendliness
In order to make working with the V-H
The strictest of our customers’ safety standards have been
integrated into the design of the V-H 150 seculift. In practical
terms, this means that the entire work cycle is continuously
monitored by the built-in safety controller – from lifting,
moving, and tilting to setting down the glass.
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Integration of the IoT-capable V-H 150 into HEGLA’s Shopfloor Assistant. All the device’s production statistics, KPIs, parameters, manuals, technical documentation,
maintenance intervals, and safety check results can be accessed easily at any time via a PC or mobile device.
150 seculift as convenient as possible,
considerations such as a clear view
of the glass element, good, sturdy
gripping positions, and ease of use have
all been factored into the design. All
unnecessary parts have been removed
from the operator’s field of vision so
operators have a good view of the work
area.
An optional marker laser is available
to assist with orientation and make it
easier to ensure that the glass is lifted
correctly, especially when working with
horizontal panes. Moving pane weights
of up to 150 kg plus the weight of the
V-H 150 itself requires sturdy gripping
positions.
These can be set using ergonomic
joysticks, which are located at a
comfortable distance from the
operator. All the functions required
for the work process (suction pick-up,
lifting/lowering, tilting, blow-off) can
be implemented directly using the
joystick.
This ensures that the glass is
gripped securely and can be controlled
throughout the entire work process.
The intuitive graphic display provides
important information such as which
suction cups are active, the current
supply pressure, the weight of the
glass, and alarms.
Compressed air optimisation
Conventional suction devices
usually possess vacuum valves
that work continuously throughout
the movement cycle, consuming
compressed air and generating
noise the entire time. The V-H 150
is more modern: its valves shut off
automatically when the required
vacuum level is reached. This saves
more than 75% on compressed air
under normal operating conditions
and allowing for noiseless movement
to make for a more pleasant work
environment.
Keep track of what the V-H
150 is doing
“We usually know very little about the
technical condition of conventional
lifting devices, their use history, and
their daily routines because they
are designed as stand-alone units.
The V-H 150 seculift breaks this
tradition: it wants to communicate.
Thanks to the IoT networking option,
the V-H150 seculift can supply your
company’s network with information
such as its current condition, daily
load cycles (number of glass elements
manipulated), alarms, and the results
of the safety check. This makes the
V-H 150 a smart IoT device,” a Hegla
statement said.
Information on the go with
the Shopfloor Assistant app:
HEGLA’s special Shopfloor Assistant
app is a mobile solution that allows
customers to view the V-H 150’s
information at any time. The app
also contains all the training and
maintenance documentation needed.
“Simply click on the V-H 150 in the
app or scan its QR code and all the
data and documents will appear on
your screen. It couldn’t be easier! But
that’s not all: you can also use the app
to document your entire machine fleet
in the same way and easily integrate
information from any machine,” Hegla
said in the statement.
“Here at HEGLA, we’re very proud
of this development,” Hötger said,
adding, “The ideas built into this
device will influence our entire product
portfolio as it continues to evolve.
This innovative new development
represents another step forward in the
digitalisation of glass factory – and it’s
all been made possible by the great
minds of Dr. Markus Schoisswohl and
his team at HEGLA New Technology,
a think-tank in the heart of Paderborn,
Germany.”
Email: carsten.koch@hegla.de
Website: www.hegla.com
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 67
Product Hunt
Unique marking and
identification for
windows, doors
Once Lasered, A Marking Stays Throughout The
Entire Product Life Cycle
The new high-resolution laser marking from HEGLA
boraident is machine-readable, making it ideal for the unique
identification of window and door profiles – and more.
Once the marking has been
lasered into the plastic, it
becomes a unique identifier
throughout the entire product life
cycle. “The applications for this type of
identification are as diverse as they are
complex,” said Dr Thomas Rainer, head
of development at HEGLA boraident.
Many companies consider
it important to apply a proof of
manufacturer in the first step of their
process. For projects with several
High-resolution, machinereadable,
subtle and
aesthetically pleasing: The
new laser marking from
HEGLA boraident is ideal for
the unique identification of
window and door profiles.
Once the marking
has been lasered in,
it becomes a unique
identifier throughout
the entire product
life cycle.
partners and in case
of complaints, such
markings make it
easier to quickly
determine who
supplied and installed
a particular window.
Visually
appealing and
functional
When logos are used
for identification in
addition to letters
or numbers, the
advanced laser
technology developed by HEGLA
boraident can make full use of its
high speed and resolution. And when
customers require a dynamically
generated QR or data matrix code as
well, the technology offers additional
options for embedding the identification
system in company operations.
For example, a window or door can
be identified, and its ID read out within
seconds via hand scanner, a stationary
scanner on the production line, or a
mobile end device. Depending on the
configuration of the existing software
or the special HEGLA-Hanic app, users
receive direct access to the production
data, delivery date, planned parking
position, and planned production steps.
Process optimisation in
production, in shipping, or at
the construction site
In addition to its most obvious use as
a marking and unique identification
technique, laser marking can also be
more deeply integrated into customers’
individual workflows. Automated or
manual scanning of all profiles at the
processing stations opens the door to
tracking functions and a target/actual
comparison of production progress, for
example.
This capability gives heads of
production more detailed insight into
their production processes and enables
them to prioritise rush orders or adjust
the production sequence at any time.
Saving the data accordingly also creates
a comprehensive basis for further
optimisation.
“Even in shipping and logistics,
laser marking offers clear benefits,”
emphasised HEGLA boraident’s head
of development. “For example, the
marking can store the location and
delivery tour, create a delivery slip via
scanning, or confirm delivery at the
construction site – also with a scan.”
Email: carsten.koch@hegla.de
Website: www.boraident.de, www.hegla.com
68 Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020
Project Hunt
Maraya Hall in Al Ula wins Guinness
World Record
Declared World’s Largest Mirror-Clad Building, It Showcases Mirage Effect
Of Its Surroundings
Saudi Arabia’s latest architectural wonder, the Maraya Concert Hall, has been declared the
world’s largest mirror-clad building by the Guinness World Records.
The architectural feat, located
22 kilometres from the Al-
Hijr Archaeological Site, the
Kingdom’s first UNESCO Heritage
site, showcases a mirage effect of its
surrounding environment, and is now
being enjoyed as part of the Al Ula
region’s ‘Winter at Tantora’ festival.
Guardian Glass, the glass
manufacturer behind the successful
mirror cladding, developed a first-ofits-kind
solution specifically for the
project that had to be completed within
a short period of time to be ready
for the winter season’s events and
performances, now hosting prominent
guests and visitors from around the
world. The project was completed in
December 2019.
Jasmin Hodzic, AME Marketing
Director at Guardian Glass, said: “We
are proud to have been a catalyst for
the Guinness World Records title for
Maraya Concert Hall as the world’s
largest mirror-clad building. Moreover,
we highly value the opportunity to
support the Royal Commission of Al
Ula to achieve its vision for Maraya
Concert Hall and capture the essence
and mystery of the Al Ula valley
through the mirrored glass façade of
the building.”
The 500-seat Maraya Concert Hall’s
unique design and purpose promises
to contribute significantly to Saudi
Arabia’s tourism efforts to create a
new heritage hub in the Middle East
following the declaration of Al Ula as
among the UNESCO heritage sites in
the world.
“Ingenuity and perseverance paid
off well for Guardian Glass as we had
to develop the solutions for Maraya
Concert Hall’s unique needs. The
challenges posed by the terrain and
time frame were in front of us, but
we proceeded and customized our
interior glass product -- Guardian
UltraMirror -- expanding its
capability for use externally. With
this development, we have created
a new value-added product for the
construction and architecture industry
that meets the quality standard of
challenging weather conditions,”
Hodzic added.
Guardian Glass locally
manufactured an exterior mirror
based on its UltraMirror interior glass
solution, following the highest level
of environmental, health, and safety
standards. Known for its durability,
Guardian UltraMirror was already
designed to withstand corrosion and
stand up to chemicals and clouding.
About Guardian Glass
Guardian Glass, a major business unit of
Guardian Industries, is one of the world’s
largest manufacturers of float, coated and
fabricated glass products. At its 25 float
plants around the globe, Guardian Glass
produces high performance glass for use in
exterior (both commercial and residential) and
interior architectural applications, as well as
transportation and technical products.
Email: jabiali@guardian.com
Website: www.guardianglass.com
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 69
Project Hunt
The Vessel -
architectural jungle
gym made of glass
Honeycomb Structure Has 16 Floors, 154 Flights
Of Stairs, 2,500 Steps & 80 Platforms
The Vessel is an iconic structure and landmark built as part
of the Hudson Yards redevelopment project in Manhattan,
New York City.
On 6 December 2019, the
project won a major prize at
the World Architecture Festival
in Amsterdam. A note from the jury
explains the reason for the award:
“People engage with this platform in
a new and innovative way. It has clear
structural innovation which offers all
communities in the city the potential
to devise new creative moments in
peoples’ lives”.
Built to plans by British designer
Thomas Heatherwick, the elaborate
honeycomb-like structure rises over
16 floors and consists of 154 flights of
stairs, 2,500 steps and 80 platforms
that visitors can climb.
The copper-clad steps, which
are arranged like a jungle gym and
modelled after Indian step wells, can
each accommodate 1,000 people.
Croatian company FORMATOR
Safety Glass, based in Rijeka,
produced the 4,000 square meters of
1010.4 low iron tempered laminated
glass with SentryGlas® interlayer. The
production of the low iron glass was
very challenging, as the tolerances of
the shaped glass were very strict.
TYROLIT took up the challenge
and delivered its flat peripheral
diamond wheels on vertical CNC
machines. FORMATOR employed the
use of both segmented and trapezoidal
peripheral discs with diameters of 200
mm to reach tolerances near zero.
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Formator • 2
FORMATOR employees working
with laminated glass not only
benefited from the perfect edge
processing, but also from the high
feed speed and the optimal start-up of
the wheels.
In addition, the long service life
of these peripheral grinding wheels
made fewer interruptions necessary
for wheel changes and consequently
also brought economic advantages.
TYROLIT tools used for the
project
thicknesses from 3 to 19 mm
Peripheral Wheels For Glass
Processing
Continuous rim for edge processing:
Metal bond trapezoidal and pencil
edge peripheral wheels for single and
double straight edging machines:
conventional and vertical CNC
machines. For application in the flat
glass, household appliance and solar
industry. Extensive range of diameters
and tools for glass.
Diamond Peripheral Wheels
For Flat Edges
Segmented rim: Metal bond tools for
flat glass edges. Application: single
and double straight edging machines,
CNC machines. Diameters from
25 to 200 mm. For processing glass
thicknesses from 3 to 19 mm.
Website: www.formator.hr
&
www.tyrolit.group
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 71
Technical Article
Function through technology
Coatings, Textures Let Glass Fulfil Multiple Functions, But Demand
Additional Steps In Production
Multifunctional glass has a fascinating range of uses, yet is challenging to produce. Modern
architecture and some industrial sectors today are unimaginable without it. Coatings and
textures allow the glass to fulfil multiple functions simultaneously, but these demand
additional steps in production. New technologies are helping to shorten processes and
increase productivity.
The core challenge in producing
thermal insulation coatings
is the size of the substrate to
be processed, combined with the
need to maximise the system service
life and reduce maintenance times.
Grenzebach Maschinenbau GmbH has
now opened a coatings laboratory to
develop solutions for the panes, which
can be up to 3.4 m in width.
Coatings can be applied for highend
products, from dielectrics such
as silicon nitride and titanium dioxide
to ultra-thin metal and blocker layers
like silver and nickel chromium, and
even transparent conductive layers for
use in the display and solar industries.
Tests in this laboratory can answer a
variety of questions, such as how to
apply silver layers to thermal insulation
glass while also extending the service
life of the system.
In order to minimise shutdown and
maintenance times, digital solutions
support the production process. The
IIoT platform SERICY developed
by Grenzebach controls all the
processes of coaters and peripherals
in production, the warehouse and
shipping. The data collected can be
used to derive continuous analyses and
adaptations, which further optimise
performance and thus economy. Appsupported
assistance systems help in
this task.
The aim of all this is to offer almost
fully automated PVD coating lines. The
PVD process is a vacuum-supported
procedure for layer removal. The
sputter process has a significant effect
on layer growth, with the involvement
of excited atoms and molecules and/
or ions generated in plasmas. This
allows manufacturers to produce all
coatings on large surfaces, from sun
protection applications to high-quality
thermal insulation glasses (low-E layer
systems).
Grenzebach recently installed a
system for an American manufacturer
that produces more than 500 km
of sheet glass worldwide every
day, demonstrating just what this
procedure is capable of. The glass
is intended to ensure a pleasant
temperature and high energy
efficiency in buildings.
The production line can coat
more than 12 million m² of sheet
glass with thermal insulation or sun
protection coatings every year. The
processing section of the coating
system is equipped with eleven process
chambers and a range of coating
stations, which apply various coating
systems to the glass in a precisely
defined order.
Two of Grenzebach’s three stackers
work constantly to add new sheets of
glass and remove them at the end of
the production line. As the product
is sensitive to touch both before and
after coating, the stackers are arranged
in such a way that they pick up the
coated sheets from underneath.
Stacking, coating and unstacking
on racks: the entire line covers 9,300
m², or the size of 1.3 football pitches.
110 m of the coating system is under
a vacuum, while the section equipped
with conveyor technology measures
450 m in length.
No autoclave required
Laminated glasses undergo a complex
process. They generally consist of
three layers: a glass layer at the top
72 Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020
VDMA • 2
and bottom, enclosing a layer of PVB,
SGP or EVA film, for example. An
autoclave is used in the standard
process, but this is complex and costintensive.
Robert Bürkle GmbH has
developed inline flat lamination – a
new multi-stage process that can be
used for laminated glass or laminated
safety glass, and even switchable glass.
Lamination is faster and is flexible in
terms of glass structure. Moreover,
set-up times are short when switching
between different products.
The glasses enter the laminator
in batches. As the batches are only
formed on the feed belt, the process
enables a high level of flexibility. A
vacuum removes the air between the
layers before lamination, which then
begins with a vacuum flat press heated
on both sides.
Steel plates heated with thermal oil
ensure symmetrical and homogeneous
temperature input across the entire
surface. Simple glasses such as
tempered glass can be processed at
a temperature of around 150°C. The
effective area is 2,600 mm by 5,000
mm and the cycle time is less than 10
minutes. Lamination of particularly
thick glasses can be completed in a
second step, thereby reducing the
cycle time. Another flat press then
cools the laminated glasses and
completes the process.
This procedure allows fast and even
lamination without overpressure at the
edges, which is a particular problem
in membrane laminators. Cooling
both sides simultaneously under
pressure prevents internal tension
and deformation. These flat presses
are suitable for safety glass, decorative
glass, solar modules, and especially
multifunctional glasses that are to be
equipped with sensor technology or
contain functional films.
Bright and warm
Windows and fully glazed tower
façades today do a lot more than
just letting light into the building.
Numerous functional layers meet
the requirements of modern
working environments and personal
preferences. Electrically conductive
layers are in just as high demand as
self-cleaning surfaces and thermal
insulation. Glass that both lets light
in and keeps heat inside the building
demands a special metallic coating.
Manz AG worked with Trumpf GmbH
+ Co. KG to develop a laser process
that makes this surface treatment
more efficient for a French glass
manufacturer.
The goal was to improve the
thermal insulation properties of
very large glass substrates while also
allowing the greatest possible quantity
of light to permeate.
Manz has many years of expertise in
producing thin-film solar modules. The
company was therefore responsible
for the conveyor line with consistent
synchronisation, the high-precision
kinematic control of the laser optics
including all sensor technology and
inline measurement technology, and
the overall integration of all individual
components to form a system ready for
production.
The glass manufacturer integrated
this into its production flow,
downstream of the inline coating
system.
Eight line optics arranged next to
each other make it possible to process
the glass sheet running underneath
at a width of 3.30 m. Twelve laser
sources with 12 kW of power each
feed into the line optics, which Manz
has constructed as a bridge across the
width of the conveyor line.
A continuous laser line across the
entire width of the glass sheet requires
precise control. The Gaussian width
and edge characteristics at each
end of the line must be ensured.
Homogeneous energy input within the
individual lines and the correct focus
depth were further requirements for
the quality of the products.
With a width of less than 100
µm, the laser line only briefly heats
a silver coating that is just a few
micrometres thick on the glass
substrate. The coating thus switches
from an amorphous to a crystalline
state, thereby enhancing the insulation
effect and transparency of the
material.
The more constantly the glass
substrate, which can weigh up to 750
kg, is transported along the line and
the more constantly the laser inputs
the energy, the higher the quality of
the coating. In order to adapt the
system to various products quickly,
flexibly and based on the recipe,
the line optics are mounted on very
stiff, moveable fixtures to ensure the
highest level of precision. Cooling units
and radiation protection equipment
provide the necessary safety.
About VDMA
The VDMA represents around 3,300 companies
in the medium-sized mechanical and plant
engineering sector. With a good 1.3 million
employees in Germany and a turnover of 230 billion
euros (2019), the industry is the largest industrial
employer and one of the leading German industrial
sectors overall.
Email: gesine.bergmann@vdma.org
Website: www.vdma.org/en/
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 73
Technical Article
cube Berlin Project: 3XN A/S.
(Photo Adam Mørk. All rights reserved, GRDPR177)
cube berlin meets complex aesthetic,
technical performance requirements
Designed By 3XN Architects, It Stands Out Due To Its Fully Glazed, Double
Skin Ventilated Facade
cube berlin is an eye-catching, 11-storey office building located at Washington Platz in the
Europacity urban district of Berlin.
74 Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020
Guardian Glass • 2
This 19,000 square-metre
structure, developed by CA
Immo, is an excellent example
of how innovative architectural design
can be successfully combined with
the complex technical (structural and
energy performance) requirements of
an ‘intelligent’ commercial building.
Designed by 3XN Architects of
Copenhagen, cube berlin stands out
due to its fully glazed, double skin
ventilated fascade that integrates
the building into the surrounding
environment. The unique, customdesigned
façade not only meets the
aesthetics required by the architect,
but also meets the high structural and
energy performance requirements.
Due to the combination of glass
used in the fully glazed façade, the
aesthetics are visually appealing,
reflecting the building’s surroundings
on all sides and dynamically changing
its appearance depending on the
viewing angle, the weather and time
of day.
The dynamic façade uses a stepped
thermal façade beneath an outer glass
skin, which wraps the building in a
triangular pattern. Access points are
introduced through a set of articulated
openings in the outer skin on all four
sides and on multiple floors.
Torben Østergaard, partner at
3XN and architect on the project
comments: “Our initial idea was to
sculpt the building so that it would
enter a dialogue with the urban space,
the surrounding buildings and life at
Washington Platz. In order to make
the building work as a sculpture
on the square we were looking for
reflective glass that emphasises the
surface while also visually reflecting
the surrounding.”
Another important design element
was to maximise natural daylight for
the building’s occupants. As Torben
Østergaard states: “As the floor plates
are rather deep, we were aiming at a
fully glazed façade, not only to produce
the best possible daylight conditions
but also to allow for the particular feel
of floor-to-ceiling windows that offer
great outside views.”
Energy efficient
As well as its stunning architecture,
cube Berlin Project: 3XN A/S.
(Photo Adam Mørk. All rights reserved, GRDPR177)
the project also stands out due
to its high level of commitment
to environmental sustainability,
with reduced energy consumption
compared to traditional office
buildings. The ventilated double skin
façade was a crucial factor here.
As well as being a natural
daylight provider, the façade also
offers effective protection against
(solar) heat gain, while allowing the
occupants to benefit from natural
ventilation. As Joachim Fauth of Drees
& Sommer, façade consultant on the
project states: “To prevent overheating
of the cavity, we put solar control
coatings and solar absorbing PVB
layers in the outer skin.”
Matthias Schmidt, head of
development at Investor CA Immo
states: “We are aiming for DGNB
Gold certification on this project. The
design of the façade is actually very
energy efficient and together with a
clever technical concept that, among
other things, includes regaining
energy from heat, adds up in total to
an effective energy solution that will
negate the common idea that glass
buildings are severe energy spenders.”
Another challenge was the
structural make-up of the glass. This
meant adding another structural
interlayer, which had to be compatible
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 75
Technical Article
cube Berlin Project: 3XN A/S.
(Photo Adam Mørk. All rights reserved, GRDPR177)
with the solar absorbing PVB
interlayer. This solution was developed
from scratch and national approval
had to be sought during the design
and construction phase. By adding
this extra structural interlayer, edge
stability was increased, and the risk of
delamination lowered, while reducing
the yellowness index.
Joachim Fauth says: “To design
such a complex product, you need
real teamwork, which is exactly
what happened during the design
phase, with the glass supplier, the
PVB supplier, the architect and the
façade consultant all working closely
together.”
Expert advice and technical
support
In addition to supplying coated glass
products, Guardian Glass team
involved in the project also provided
technical expertise.
As Olivier Beier Costa, Guardian
Glass sales manager who worked
on the project states: “The biggest
challenge was to combine two things:
first of all, the design and aesthetic
concept of the architect and secondly,
the technical requirements of the
building, so we had to identify the
right products that could be used for
such an application. That involved
the performance of various tests and
calculations, as well as the production
of many samples.”
About Guardian Glass
Guardian Glass, a major business unit of
Guardian Industries, is one of the world’s largest
manufacturers of float, coated and fabricated
glass products. At its 25 float plants around the
globe, Guardian Glass produces high performance
glass for use in exterior (both commercial and
residential) and interior architectural applications,
as well as transportation and technical products.
Sophie Weckx –
Email: sweckx@guardian.com,
Siria Nielsen –
snielsen@emg-marcom.com
Website: www.guardianglass.com
76 Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020
Technical Article
Glass processing in the superlative: sedak supplies glass panes up to
a size of 3.6 x 20 meters and thereby the largest glass in the world.
Photo: sedak
New Wagner design lab gets the world‘s
largest glass panes from sedak
At Around 20m In Length, These Are The Largest Glass Panes Ever Used In
Construction
Impressive architecture using glass in oversized formats can also be found beyond
the metropolises – an example of this is the new design lab of the seating furniture
manufacturer Wagner in Langenneufnach (Bavaria, Germany).
Photo: sedak
For the production of glass in oversized formats sedak has developed its own unique machinery.
Photo: sedak
Glass Bulletin | April - June, 2020 77
Technical Article
Design and architecture combined: the 233.6 square meters of glass on the long sides of the
cuboid open up the building optically and provide an ideal setting for the exhibits.
Photo: Titus Bernhard Architekten BDA
On its slim steel supports, the
showroom appears like a
floating stage. This impression
is also enhanced by the two 120
square metre glass façades on the
long sides, each consisting of only two
insulation glass panes.
At around 20 metres in length,
these are the largest glass panes ever
used in construction worldwide.
Design and architecture in
harmony: The Wagner Design Lab
of the seating furniture manufacturer
Topstar/Wagner (in Langenneufnach
near Augsburg) is a design laboratory
and showroom for chairs and other
furniture.
The concept of the architect
Titus Bernhard (Augsburg): A
cuboid built on top of the former home
of the Wagner family, the two opposing
long sides of which make it look
completely open due to the size of the
glass panes.
This highlight originates from
the direct neighbourhood: the
glass processor sedak (Gersthofen)
produced four triple insulation glass
panes for the new showroom, each
with a size of 3.04 x 19.21 metres.
The glass panes are constructed
from a double thermally toughened
glass laminate with a heat-protection
coating and an SG interlayer. This
creates two areas of glass of 117
square metres – each with only a
A milestone is achieved: With technical know-how and a great deal of dexterity, the
oversized insulation glass panes were installed at the location in Langenneufnach.
Photo: sedak
single joint.
The Wagner Design Lab is the
first construction worldwide with
glass in this oversized format. “Iconic
buildings with large glass areas have so
far mostly been realized in the USA,
Arabia and other parts of Asia. We
are delighted that we are now getting
increasing numbers of inquiries from
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of the showroom is planned for this
summer.
Neighbourly symbiosis
Project: Wagner Design Lab
Completion: July 2020
Owners: Wagner Living,
Langenneufnach, Germany
Architect: Titus Bernhard
Architekten, Augsburg, Germany
Insulation glass: sedak, Gersthofen
closer to home,” said Bernhard Veh,
Managing Director of sedak, “And now
even in the direct neighbourhood of
our headquarters.”
Following the Trade Fair Tower in
Frankfurt with 17-metre glass panes,
the showroom is the second project
within a short time in which oversized
glass has been used for construction in
Germany.
Neighbourly symbiosis
The project came to life in a close
partnership between the companies
under the maxim “achieving big things
together”. With the design lab, Wagner
demonstrates impressively that the
power of joint innovation can lead to
exceptional results.
The two ground-breaking mediumsized
companies are not only united
A milestone is achieved: with technical know-how and a great deal of dexterity the
oversized insulation glass panes were installed on location at Langenneufnach.
Photo: sedak
through the proximity of their
locations: “With mutual vision and
courage, companies can create big
things together.” explained Peter
Wagner, Managing Director and coowner
of the furniture manufacturer.
“Here in two senses – the big glass
panes are representative of the big
idea behind the project.”
The glass façades and the
furniture on display thereby enter
into a harmonious relationship with
each other. The high transparency
of the façade creates a feeling of
exclusivity and maximum openness
– this impression also reflects on the
furniture and emphasizes the quality
standard of Wagner.
The installation of the glass panes
in the façade in March 2020 is an
important milestone – the opening
About sedak
With a pioneering spirit, the medium-sized glass
processor sedak (Gersthofen) has developed
since its foundation in 2007 into a premium
manufacturer for large-format insulation and
safety glass, and has pushed forward glass as
a building material for all-glass façades and
roofs. sedak supplies glass for iconic buildings
throughout the world. As a full-service supplier,
it works as a partner with architects, building
owners, façade and metal constructors and
with its innovative products it contributes to
the visionary architecture of tomorrow already
today.
About Wagner
The seating furniture manufacturer Topstar
(Langenneufnach) with its two brands Topstar
and the premium brand Wagner puts people’s
well-being in focus and brings design, movement
and health into harmony. Through consistent
research and development, Wagner has
developed a patent that redefines healthy sitting
through movement - everywhere that people
place high value on their daily quality of life.
Design that moves, movement that sits!
Achieving big things together: Bernhard Veh (Managing
Director of sedak), Peter Wagner (Managing Director and
co-owner of Wagner) and Titus Bernhard (Titus Bernhard
Architekten BDA) (from left to right) at the completion of the
new Wagner Design Lab – the installation of the world‘s largest
glass panes.
Photo: sedak
sedak
Tatjana Vinkovic –
Email: tatjana.vinkovic@sedak.com
Website: www.sedak.com
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Market Scan
Is this the right time to invest?
A Look At What The Near Future Holds For Glass Processing Industry
As questions and doubts cloud the mind amid a deadly pandemic and the ensuing
economic cost brought about by lockdowns to stem the spread of the virus, Glass Bulletin
speaks to experts for some reliable information and guidance.
In the present crisis brought about
by the COVID-19 pandemic,
there are lot of negative inputs
and apprehensions. Everybody is
concerned about their work and
businesses, questioning themselves
if investment plans or new projects
should be taken forward or shelved till
the situation normalises.
And most importantly, whom to
ask and whose guidance to follow. So,
Glass bulletin decided to undertake
a study, talk to industry experts and
come out with reliable information.
Most experts we spoke to feel
investment, expansion or new projects
take a minimum of six-eight months
to realise. That means even if you
start now, by the time the project
is operational, things would have
geared up and demand is up. And
this lockdown gives us the perfect
opportunity to do just that.
There are different markets which
need safety glass
White goods / Household
Equipment- With experts projecting
social distancing as part of our lives in
the near future, people will aim to be
more self-reliant, mainly out of fear,
meaning less household helps. This,
in turn, will fuel more use of washing
machines, microwaves etc.
Presently, almost 40-50 per
cent of equipment glasses used in
refrigerators, washing machines,
microwaves, cook tops etc. are being
imported. Now, with government
policies aiming for a self-reliant India,
there is a scope for Indian companies
to fill up this huge gap.
Also during January-May, initially
China was under lockdown which
was followed by a lockdown in India.
So, supplies have almost come to a
standstill. It’s a big blow, as all the
stocks are almost exhausted. OEMs
have realised that depending on any
one country is a big mistake and now
want a backup that fuels requirements
from local glass processors.
Additionally other Southeast Asian
countries also realised the same and
for them India is the most reliable
source. Some Indian processors
have already received export orders
from neighbouring countries. That is
another big opportunity. So if we are
capable of supplying, we can grab this
market.
Architectural glass- projects which
are already started and are halfway
through will have to go ahead and be
completed.
The government’s India policy to
have 100 GW plus solar power in the
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“ The government’s India
policy to have 100 GW
plus solar power in the
next five years is another
opportunity. One MW
power equals 6,500
square metres glass, and
the Centre wants this to
be exclusively sourced
from processors in the
country, including solar
panels. Because of pricing
and technology more
than 60 percent solar
panels are imported.
next five years is another opportunity.
One MW power equals 6,500 square
metres of glass, and the Centre wants
this to be exclusively sourced from
processors in the country, including
solar panels. Because of pricing and
technology more than 60 per cent
solar panels are imported. Centre
is pushing hard for indigenous
components, which off course will
benefit local processors.
A totally new market will evolve
due to people looking to avoid going
out and so establishments which
encourage social distancing will be
more welcome. So, hotels, restaurants
and offices among others will use
more glass as partitions.
All counters or single-window
operations will have glass as partition.
Banks, hospitals, shops, offices and
even cabs will use glass for this sole
purpose. And in some cases, glass
cabins will require a temperature
measurement facility.
1. Government policies and its
Rs 20-lakh crore package
talk of investment in
different sectors like food
industries, dairies, cold
chains, aviation, airports,
defence and what not. This
will draw investment and
that will mean more use of
glass.
2. Focus on the health sector
will be more prominent.
This means more hospitals,
dispensaries, labs etc. And
glass is a must in these
facilities.
3. All big establishments have
already started check points
at entrances to screen
people entering these. As
such, checking booths need
glass cabins.
Even though the situation looks bleak
at this time, we have to remember
that the crisis is only temporary. This
will eventually get better although that
might entail making certain changes
in lifestyles and work cultures.
We must not forget that usage
of glass brings more transparency
and safety. Coupled with the ease of
cleaning, it is a sought-after product
at present. If we see per capita
consumption of glass in India, it is
just around 4 kg per person. Whereas,
in advanced countries, per capita
consumption of glass is almost eight
times more. So, usage of processed
glass will continue to increase in the
near future.
With the economy going through a
slowdown, prices of products and even
raw materials will be lower. Use the
opportunity provided by the lockdown
to plan your investments, expansion
plans or new projects.
Seize this opportunity and be the
one to make the right decision at the
right time!
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Market Scan
Post-COVID effect on building
hardware industry in India
Consort Hardware MD Harish Sokhi Shares His Insights with Glass Bulletin
Construction industry is one of the worst-affected in India by the coronavirus-triggered
lockdown, but with right policies and a positive approach, it can revive very fast.
Before COVID-19, India was a
showcase as one of the most
emerging economies in the
world. But the pandemic spared no
one. But the lockdowns lifting and
the businesses resuming operations,
India needs to adopt a manufacturingfriendly
approach.
Many companies are now looking
to diversify their supply chains post-
COVID-19, especially American
companies. And this really is “a good
opportunity for India” as countries
are looking to de-risk from China.
Countries like Indonesia and Vietnam
are already ahead in the race.
And India can seize this opportunity
if it brings the right policies and
takes steps to support its industries,
especially the building materials
industry. There are issues like lack
of proper infrastructure and skilled
labour. This has been magnified by
the ongoing migrant labour crisis. But
if these can be rectified, the country
stands to win big.
We have to learn to live with
coronavirus and hope that a vaccine
will be developed soon. There is no
vaccine against dengue even after
so many years. But COVID-19 is far
deadlier and spreads very fast, so we
have to change our hygiene habits and
take precautions when meeting people
and travelling.
But it is time to open up the
economy step by step, with restrictions
in place. The way we introduced
the lockdown step by step, the same
should be followed while lifting it.
Opening up the national highways
is a good option because it effects all
businesses.
As hardware professionals, we can
take this industry to the world. We
think a few points are to be addressed
Mr. Harish Sokhi
to help the industry recover the
business losses.
Building material industry is the
second-biggest employment generating
sector in India. Hardware plays an
important role in securing buildings.
Given the right push, it can bounce
back in very short time.
Trade and OEM will start
immediately because all underconstruction
projects must be
completed in time, although the
government has extended the time
limits for builders to complete those.
One can stay without luxury items, but
no building can be completed without
doors and windows.
Opportunities will arise for
ironmongery companies as immediate
demands have to be met. Considering
the limited stock available in the
country and that it will take time to
import from China, the hardware
industry will have to look to
manufacture in India.
Scope of the luxury industry
seems to be bleak currently and the
automobile industry, which the largest
employer in the country, is also facing
a tough time. The building industry,
however, has some hope.
In hardware, the number of
products is huge and many ancillary
industries like plating, casting etc. are
dependent on it. Most of this business
goes to unorganised sectors or we tend
to import some cheap hardware from
China.
Indian manufacturers have fallen
short in producing world-class
standards or match the EN or ANSImarked
products. For all mechanical,
electric or electromechanical products,
we are totally dependent on foreign
suppliers. Unfortunately, we have very
limited BIS STANDARDS available
for Indian products. And therefore,
by default, Chinese companies have
flooded their products in the Indian
market.
When we talk about developing
India as a manufacturing hub, we
must consider a few things. We have
a shortage of skilled labour not only in
manufacturing sector but also in sales.
This problem needs to be addressed.
After COVID-19, we have to unlearn,
relearn and regularly develop the new
skills.
Considering the market size of
approximately USD 5-6 billion,
which includes builders, hospitality,
infrastructure, healthcare, smart cities
etc. In the last 20 years, all companies
put together have no yet achieved
USD one billon in organised sector.
All the multinational and Indian
brands educated the market and the
consumer with their capacity and
knowledge, but size is so big that
all these companies could not fully
cover it geographically. We have a
maximum of six-seven hardware
companies that cover the entire
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country. In comparison, building
material industries like tiles, bathroom
accessories, electric suppliers, paints
etc. see more than 25 active brands in
each segment. Therefore, in hardware,
either we need more players or require
more and more efficiency to cover the
maximum market.
We have to keep in mind that
design must be human or people
centric. Focus needs to be put on the
use of technology to complete projects
in stipulated time. To reduce costs,
apartments need to be compressed
without reducing the size of the
rooms.
Architecture and engineering
students should be trained to deal with
challenges like pandemics, natural
calamities and economic crises,
besides focusing on designs.
Labourers are hired through
contractors to avoid overheads and
other liabilities and hence, we do not
keep any data of these labourers and
technicians. Our biggest lesson is to
take care of labourers employed at
project sites in times of emergency
because labour migration is best
avoided.
It is a big opportunity for Indian
manufacturers to come out with
products of international standards.
In the automobile industry, we have
experienced the failure of to sell the
world’s cheapest car. It is important
to understand and identify the right
customer and trained people who
can provide hardware solution to the
trade and end-user. Many treat trade
and retail in India as a price sensitive
market, this has changed perception
now. Consumer understands quality,
otherwise all multinationals would not
have worked successfully in India for
over two decades.
We must convince the user and
specify that hardware is the only
movable part in the furniture, and it
helps to improve the performance and
durability of the product, besides other
benefits like safety, security, energy
saving, fire rating etc. No furniture
and doors achieve or pass any standard
unless proper use of fittings.
Good quality hardware of cabinets,
wardrobe and doors can not only
enhance the life of the finish product
but provide aesthetics as well.
Retail, trade and OEM’s is still
dominant in the market, however
project business on airports, IT,
healthcare is still in demand.
Upgrading of Indian standards is
an urgent requirement if we want
to enhance our manufacturing to
world class levels. There is also a lack
of information like standards, fire
rating, safety, durability etc. There
has been a very limited approach
by manufacturers and suppliers to
educate and guide the customers to
use certified products
If manufacturing facilities are
developed in India, it will reduce
costs drastically and control the lead
time as well. Local supplies also help
to maintain inventory and saves the
cost on big warehouse. Presently
big investment is being spent on
warehousing, excise, customs. Import
duties had been increased before
locking down and USD is also at an
all-time high against INR. Therefore, it
is best to start looking for opportunities
locally. I feel it is a very difficult task
but not impossible. At least, we can
shift the entire non mechanical
products and specially furniture
fittings where we do not have any
standard to follow.
We have the machinery and
engineers who can produce products
of global standards. They just need the
right push and initiative. New projects
are ready to kick start, six new airports
are ready to be auctioned. Many
airport projects are in the pipeline
and work on 20 smart cities already in
progress.
Our domestic market is much
bigger than many international
markets and it is not immediately
possible to shift the entire
manufacturing but we should
maintain a balance between import
and export.
Many experts believe door handle
is first point of contact while using
doors and so it can spread the virus
very quickly. Many hardware products
have flooded the market but require
professional advice. Some might harm
the user and others might not serve
the purpose.
A qualified ironmonger plays
a crucial role in support of all
government agencies, architects,
contractors and multinational
corporations, who demand the
sophistication of quality product in
every corner of the globe. We speak
for the industry in India and abroad on
committees concerned with building
regulations, European and ANSI
Standards and legislations like that.
We have the expertise to provide
the right solution for the hardware
industry and always propose hardware
considering the projects such as
products suitable for hospitals,
laboratories and embassies, antiligature
hardware for old age homes,
asylums and prisons, and special
hardware for special needs.
Many customers are still not
aware of advantages of using good
quality hardware and importance of
security and safety. We should involve
everyone in the selling process and
make them accountable, especially
in the government sector. While new
NBC codes and the fire department
has made it mandatory, a lot still
needs to be done to reach out to more
and more consumers. Scope for new
products like finger trap for junior
school is very evident at the present
time. We should all speak for quality
products and explore new avenues for
the industry.
In the new era starting after the
COVID-19 outbreak, we should
work very safe. E-catalog, video
conferencing and working from home
has become the reality. Hardware is
the most important component of
the entire building material product
category and together we can make a
very big difference.
About the writer
Harish Sokhi is one of India’s first
architectural hardware specialists
from GAI – Guild of Architectural
Ironmongery UK.
Email: harish@consortme.com ,
harishsokhi@rediffmail.com
Mobile: +91 9811619636
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Market Scan
COVID & lockdown: Let this be a
lesson learnt
Industry Hit Hard But Can Emerge Stronger With Proper Planning & Effective
Implementation
The coronavirus pandemic has affected almost every country on the planet and turned out
to be a global health crisis. As the situation doesn’t seem to be improving, every section of
the society is now looking to accept a new reality.
The business world is no
exception. With countries
enforcing lockdowns to curb the
spread of the virus, global economy
has taken a major blow. But thankfully,
technology has turned out to be a great
saviour for many industries.
The announcements of health
regulators to maintain social distancing
made customers stay in. On the other
hand, it has presented an opportunity
for entrepreneurs and business owners
to give it back to society in the most
critical of times.
Global health crisis deals a
deathly blow
The impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on Indian economy has been
largely disruptive and has hampered
the already ailing industry to the
core. It has led to an alarming rise in
unemployment. During the lockdown,
an estimated 14 crore people lost their
jobs.
More than 45 per cent of
households across the nation reported
a substantial income drop. The
industry in general had a major blow
and many big business houses and
multinationals have temporarily
suspended or significantly reduced
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“With migrant
workers heading
home and
restrictions
imposed on
travel, an acute
labour crisis is in
the making.
operations.
Start-ups have been impacted
as funding has fallen. Fast-moving
consumer goods manufacturing
companies in the country have
significantly reduced operations and
are focusing on essentials.
The glass processing industry too
took a hit. Excepting a few units,
the glass processing industry was
largely locked down. The recent
announcement of numerous sops
to the units in MSME sector might
help the industry boost production
and profitability as most of the glass
processing units fall under this
category. However, whether these
would help remains to be seen.
Labour crisis looms large
A big crisis the industry is going to face
once operations resume is of labour.
When the lockdown was announced
and businesses shut, labourers, mostly
migrants, started leaving and heading
home. With restricted travel options,
these people left the cities for their
native places in whatever they could
manage as they had lost their jobs and
could no longer afford the expenses
of living in cities. Now, it remains
uncertain when these people would
migrate back and also if they would
be willing to anymore, considering the
hardships they had to face. This poses
a huge problem for industries. Very few
companies have been able to retain
their labour force.
Operations halted but
expenses mount
The lockdown has pushed the economy
into a halt. There is a shortage of
cash flow and liquidity in the market.
Businesses have stopped investing and
are looking to secure whatever they
have as the crisis extracts a heavy toll.
Electricity bills continue to be a
major expense. Often there are fixed
charges that have to be paid and these
“E-commerce and
doorstep service
will find new
takers as more
and more people
will prefer to
avoid venturing
out.
are never nominal. So, with production
halted and salaries to paid, power
bills prove to be additional burdens.
Governments must look to extend
some rebate in this respect, otherwise
many firms risk going bankrupt or have
to start lay-offs.
Adjusting to a new reality
As the industry gets back on its feet
with the lockdown slowly lifting and
restrictions eased, it has to adjust to
the new post-COVID existence. With
social distancing poised to be part of
our lives for the foreseeable future,
factories will have to learn to function
with a leaner labour force. And this
brings in the prospect of automation.
With migrant workers heading home
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Market Scan
and restrictions imposed on travel, an
acute labour crisis is in the making.
And in such a situation, businesses
will have to depend on automation and
technology to get the job done. This
is the time to rethink, reinvent and
recreate in order to survive.
Automation & digitalisation
offer a path ahead
Also, with restrictions on travel and the
risks involved because of the contagion,
meetings and conferences will have to
move online. The economic cost of the
lockdown has led to budget constraints
which, in turn, will lead to further
reduction in expenditures. Hence, the
focus again on digital meetings.
Conferences, seminars, marketing
are slowly moving to the digital space,
which is also cost-effective. Cutting
down on travel with help in significant
reduction of costs for companies.
But life has to go on. As businesses
resume operations, stringent safety
measures will have to be adopted.
The government has already
issued guidelines to follow once the
restrictions are lifted.
With the new restrictions that we
have to imbibe in our daily lives, modes
of business will also have to change.
E-commerce and doorstep service
will find new takers as more and more
people will prefer to avoid venturing
out. Online consultancy, sale and
special offers like discounts or free
delivery can help companies get back
to business.
Safety measures to be
adhered to
Thermal scanning will have to be
mandated. Sanitisation and basic
hygiene will be the key to prevent the
disease from spreading. Along with
these, social distancing will have to
be maintained and masks and gloves
used.
And as we get ahead of this, we
have to ensure that we learn from this
experience. With the downside, there
are a few takeaways that will make
sure that next time something like this
strikes, we will have sufficient cushion
to lessen the hit. We are hit hard but
we will emerge stronger.
Reshaping priorities
Companies will have to allocate an
emergency fund from now on to be
prepared if something similar strikes
again in the future. There has to be
more focus on loyal customers than
others. They are only going to be more
valuable when an emergency like this
strikes.
Companies should try to pay
employees until such time that it
absolutely cannot. Business owners
must try to retain their administrative
and other staff even if that means
a reduction in salaries. It has to be
remembered that if the companies
can stand by employees in this crisis,
“Companies will
have to allocate
an emergency
fund from now
on to be prepared
if something
similar strikes
again in the
future.
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“
The Centre announced
a package of Rs 3-lakh
crore credit guarantee for
new loans for the MSME
sector.
the employees will be grateful and will
be more dedicated. Also, hiring new
skilled employees means expenses and
hence, it is better to retain those who
are already trained and experienced.
Also, companies have to figure out
who their loyal customers are. Those
still trying to clear dues even during
crisis times are the ones to keep and
treated well. This difficult time will
prove which customers are priority for
companies and they must be treated
accordingly. Even extending special
offers will help.
Plans have to be made — both short
and long term. Short term for the
current scenario on what has to be
done and how, and long terms plans
for the future. These plans have to be
curated carefully so that if something
like this arises again, we will not be
unprepared.
Businesses will have to reinvent
and rediscover. Strategies have to be
changed because the world is changing
and if traditional ways of business are
not bearing any fruit, new ideas have
to be brought in. Otherwise, there is a
risk of falling back.
Many companies are dependent on
imports even for small and minor parts
and even raw materials. As imports
were suspended because of the crisis,
there is a consensus among industry
peers and business owners that local
sources of supply have to be developed.
Many units have stopped functioning
as they can’t import raw materials. A
local source will ensure uninterrupted
supply and cost cutting as well.
The government has also come
out with policies and made efforts
to support the industry at this hour
of crisis. The Centre announced a
package of Rs 3-lakh crore credit
guarantee for new loans for the
MSME sector. These loans will have
fixed four-year tenure, concessional
interest rates, with a one-year principal
repayment moratorium and will
be given automatically without any
collateral. Both the principal and
interest will be guaranteed by the
government.
Challenges for the float glass
industry
The float glass industry has been hit
very hard in the last two months. A
major problem facing it is that once
a float line starts working, its furnace
cannot be stopped for at least 15-17
years. A furnace will have to run no
matter what because once stopped, it
needs a huge investment and a lot of
time to resume operation.
Ever since the lockdown, float lines
have continued production, crushing
excess stock and recycling these to
keep the furnace running. They have
been racking up huge losses on a daily
basis. The longer they are unable to
ship their products, the more losses
they will incur.
Now with transport services
normalising, float glass manufactures
can slowly recover their business.
Time for cooperation and
communication
Companies may also try extending
irresistible offers for payments that
are due. With purse strings tightened
because of the slowdown, many firms
are going to have dues mounting for
some time. Offering a discount or some
free service for fulfilling payments may
help in this regard.
We have to remember that the glass
industry is very dependent on the
construction segment. It is important
that the real estate sector resumes
operations as soon as possible so that
the glass industry can get back to
normal. It is a time of cooperation and
communication between industries.
If we are to get back on our feet,
companies will have to help each other
even if they are competitors.
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Handphone: +91 81699 40437 website: www.pulsartechno.com Email: s aIes@puIsartechno.com
JF – 3 Surface Stress Meter
The Instrument is applied for measuring surface
Stress of thermally toughened glass, heatstrengthened
lass and annealed glass on the tin side.
* Special edition can work on Borofloat Glass
Edge Stress Meter
Method : Senarmont Compensation
DHRWG – 01 Dual head Roller Wave Gauge
The gauge is designed for measuring roller wave and edge-life (edge
curl) in flat glass according to EN 1863 and EN 12150.
The length of the gauge base is 16” (406mm) with Composite structure of Aluminum
alloy and Delrin ( POM). The handhold curve of Aluminum alloy brings convenience
to operation and POM bottom gives protection to glass surface soft coating.
The main technical parameter of the instrument are as follows :
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PULSAR TECHNOLOGIES leading suppliers of Testing, Sensing & Measuring Instruments for Quality
Control in GLASS PROCESSING INDUSTRY.
Argon Gas Analyzer-
Sparklike
Glass Surface Stress
Measurement Polarimeter
Fully Automated
Haze Meter Light &
Transmittance
UV-Radiation Chamber
Steel Ball
Abrasion Tester
Merlin Lazer Glass Analysis
Kit
Shot bag Humidity Chamber Edge Lift Roller Wave Gauge
PVB Moisture
Measurement
SHGC Window Energy
Meter with UV Full IR
Visible light transmittance
Low E Coating Detector Pneumatic Tyres Impactor Head Form
• Optical distortion online
measurement in flat glass
– online scanner for glass
inspection.
• Glass thickness
measurement – Glass
thickness, PVB thickness,
Air Gap etc. for flat glass,
architectural glass
including the IGU’s and
automotive glass.
• Stress Measurement in
glass.
• Dropping Tower.
• Dropping Test Equipment
• Frag Glass Software
• Haze Meter, Deep freezer
• Shore – A Hardness
Tester
• Boiling Kettle
• Standard Projector
• Double Image Test Light
Source
• Baking Test Oven
• Radius Meter.
• Electronic Balance
• Dew point Tester TW-25,
UV Radiation Chamber,
Local Bow and RWG-D
• Proxy test
• Precision scalars
• Variable angle windshield
support
• The resistance furnace
• Moisture Penetration
tester EN-500B
• Sealant aging test meter
UVEC-1
• Spring Loaded Auto
Punch
• Electronic tensile strength
test machine.
PULSAR Technologies
Vashi, Navi Mumbai-400703, INDIA Handphone: +91 81699 40437 / 93235 26797 website: www.pulsartechno.com Email: saIes@puIsartechno.com
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glass technology
The Popular Cutting
Machine for Float Glass.
Traceability with Lasermarking
RAPIDLINE – Attracting Performance.
It‘s unique mixture of clearly defi ned performance range and a
trend-setting technology makes the RAPIDLINE a popular core
for a three piece cutting line.
• High cutting precision due to electromagnetic linear drives
• Optimal cutting speed
• Prepared for retrofi tting with HEGLA boraident lasermarking
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