Asahi Glass Co. Ltd.“s Glaverbel unit said on 8 March 2007 it is overhauling a furnace in France. In response to the current high demand for flat glass in Western Europe, Glaverbel will carry out the…
Asahi Glass Co. Ltd.“s Glaverbel unit said on 8 March 2007 it is overhauling a furnace in France. In response to the current high demand for flat glass in Western Europe, Glaverbel will carry out the cold repair of one of the two flat glass furnaces at Boussois, in northern France, in 2008. After the overhaul, the furnace will be dedicated to making glass for use in construction. The repair is aimed at cutting production costs and improving the quality of products, by making use of the latest technological developments. The new furnace design represents a major advance in environmental protection. According to Jean-Franois Heris, President of AGC Flat Glass Europe – Glaverbel, it is a European “first”. He added, “This new investment corresponds to our policy of innovation and sustainable development”.