Manufacturing

Walking through the production halls of Specialist Glass Products (SGP) in Huddersfield, it becomes immediately clear that this company does not simply produce glass here – it shapes, refines and transformes into something special. Founded in 2003, the family business has since grown from a small 3,000-square-foot workshop to become one of the UK's leading specialists in curved, laminated and complex processed architectural glass.

Mazzaroppi Engineering develops glass tempering systems that are designed to reduce energy consumption and power peaks. With its new M Efficiency 5.0 software, the company controls the power requirements of the furnaces and supports uniform heating of the glass panes. Find out how it works here.

Glass for Europe recently released a position paper calling on authorities to maintain continuity on how environmental characteristics under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) of 2024 are to be declared in the future. The scope of this initiative also covers other construction materials beyond the glass industry.

OMV Vismara, a company based in the region of Lombardy in Italy, has been manufacturing specialised machinery for flat glass processing for over 35 years. Specialising in drilling and milling, the company offers a wide range of both horizontal and vertical single and multi-head machines for processing flat glass used in various industries, including entire production lines.

Over almost eighty years, Australia-based Cooling Brothers, has gone from a modest workshop that produced glass signs to a giant within the sector, thanks to targeted investments and a future-oriented vision. Read more about what part Forel has to play in this.

The former Made software solutions from the Lisec Group will now be marketed under the brand Litros and established as an independent product division called Litros Software. This move consolidates Lisec’s software expertise under a new brand umbrella.

A progressive reduction in glass sheet thickness introduces a series of production and processing challenges, particularly in grinding. Achieving precise and uniform edges without compromising the safety and strength of the material becomes essential. See here what solutions Lattuada have come up with.

Founded in 2004 in Carei, Romania, OviBest has grown from a small workshop with just a few employees to a company of around 80 people. While the company began with PVC window production, today its main focus is on glass manufacturing, producing a wide range of IGUs, as well as tempered and laminated glass. To find out how Glaston’s Autopilot system supports them, click here.

The BE-AM 2025 Symposium at Formnext in Frankfurt will bring together international experts to present the latest advances in additive manufacturing for architecture and construction. Alongside the symposium, the BE-AM Exhibition will showcase innovative 3D-printed prototypes, furniture and building components from 18 to 21 November. For more details, click here.

Lisec has been honored as one of Austria's best-managed companies. The “Austria's Best Managed Companies 2025” award, presented by Deloitte Austria, Raiffeisen Landesbank Niederösterreich-Wien, and the business magazine trend, recognizes excellent corporate management, sustainable strategies, and a strong corporate culture.

Realised by its own renewables subsidiary Wiegand Green Energy, the Wiegand Group’s production site in Großbreitenbach in central Germany now has a solar roof fitted with more than 18,000 solar modules generating around 7,000 megawatt hours of green energy. Here are more details.

Saint-Gobain uses a contactless glass cleaning system in its laminated safety glass production line in Torgau: The Tornado Channel removes release powder before the washing machine. Find out here how it reduces water consumption and maintenance costs and ensures greater energy efficiency.

Guardian Glass has now launched Claria, an AI-powered assistant designed to help glass processors and planners navigate technical glass questions and assist with product selection. Claria provides quick answers, tailored recommendations, and guidance on complying with regional standards and regulations.

Founded in 1979, Riou Glass has become a European leader in glass processing. Its latest chapter: Riou Ocean Glass in Mauritius, equipped with Glaston technology to serve construction and security markets from Réunion to Eastern Africa and the Middle East.

Flachglas in Germany has just completed a second laminating line upgrade at its Wernberg facility with Glaston's ProL featuring patented Convection Control. This follows on last year's upgrade of a glass lamination line with ProL, which delivered significant improvements in energy consumption, product quality and ease of use.

A+W Software recently announced a strategic partnership with Bohamet S.A., a Polish manufacturer of glass for marine, architectural and security applications, with a strong presence in both domestic and international markets. Here are more details on the deal.

Facade specialist Aliplast has taken a significant step and is now using 100 per cent green electricity for production. This is made possible by combining the continuously expanded own solar power production and the purchase of certified green electricity. But this is only the beginning.

The Lisec Group has just announced that the products of Schraml Glastechnik GmbH will from now on be marketed under the Litros brand. To find out more about what will change and what will remain the same, read here.

At Vitrum 2025, Adelio Lattuada will be presenting exciting new products from September 16 to 19, 2025, with which the Italian grinding machine specialist aims to set new standards. Find out here what you can see at the Lattuada stand.

When Vitrum 2025 opens its doors in Milan/Rho from September 16 to 19, Hegla will also be there as an exhibitor. We asked Hegla Managing Director Bernhard Hötger what his company will be presenting.