Many production systems in the glass industry have delivered reliable performance for decades, but evolving demands call for higher productivity, greater energy efficiency and increased production flexibility. While high capital expenditures and an increasingly volatile market environment often limit investments in entirely new production lines, many glass manufacturers are focusing on cost-effective ways to enhance their existing facilities.
Grenzebach addresses this need with comprehensive retrofit, upgrade and digitalisation solutions.
At glasstec 2026, Grenzebach will demonstrate how existing flat glass production lines can be economically adapted to evolving market requirements while sustainably improving plant availability and operational performance. Under the motto “Boost your Performance—Modernize. Optimize. Reach the Next Level of Glass Production.”, the company will showcase solutions for the step-by-step optimisation of flat glass production, from the hot end through to the cold end.
Grenzebach’s trade fair appearance will focus on retrofit and upgrade concepts that enable manufacturers to enhance the performance of existing production lines without the need for large-scale replacement investments.
“Many manufacturers face the challenge of adapting their existing facilities with-out investing in entirely new production lines. This is exactly where our retrofit, upgrade, and digitalisation solutions come in. They are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing production processes,” said Florian Nagler, SVP Sales Glass, Grenzebach Group.
Highlights of the Trade Show presentation
- Production expansion with stacker cells—without production down-time
- Coater-handling solutions
- SERICY.GBS: transforming production data into actionable optimisations
- Annealing lehr modernisation reduces energy loss and stabilises processes
- Expanded hot-end service portfolio
- Precise cutting processes for higher yield
At glasstec 2026, Grenzebach will demonstrate how existing production lines can be upgraded economically and strategically for future market demands. Industry professionals visiting Booth C43 in Hall 15 will have the opportunity to discuss tailored modernisation concepts with Grenzebach experts and explore individual solutions for advancing their glass manufacturing operations.