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GLASS MANUFACTURING

Glass manufacturing

ty assurance systems which allow costs, thus optimizing time to its sustainability model.
for greater automation, quality market. Arglass’ goal is to transform
control and process manage- the glass container market in the
ment. Sustainability United States by creating a net-
Arglass will operate a state work of next-generation manu-
Efficiency of the art oxy-fuel furnace with facturing plants that will be at the
The plant has been designed best-in class environmental con- same time Flexible, Efficient and
so that downtimes due to change trols for a reduced environmental Sustainable. Q
of moulds or colours are mini- footprint. The plant has been
mized, and will: designed to achieve air emis-
be capable of efficiently pro- sion levels that are significantly
ducing from two to twelve sec- lower than the most stringent
tions in double and triple gob requirements set by the EPA.
configurations; Closed loop water systems elimi-
offer a wide range of glass col- nate almost 99 per cent of water
ours thanks to its feeder colour- consumption, which prevents
ing capabilities eliminating the process water going into the
need for colour campaigns. waste stream, in compliance with ARGLASS
In addition, the plant will also Arglass’ sustainability principles.
103 Roosevelt Drive
have full in-house decoration Arglass is also continuously Valdosta, GA 31602 - USA
capabilities to improve efficien- working to increase the use of Tel.: +1-229-4661200
cy, reduce handling and logistics cullet, which is an integral part of E-mail: contact@arglass.us
arglass.us

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