SORG Group has successfully completed the reconstruction of the AV3 furnace for Vidrala, a leading glass packaging designer and manufacturer, at its site in Llodio, Spain.
Originally built by SORG, the AV3 furnace required a full rebuild following a successful campaign. The regenerative endport furnace, designed for the production of containers in multiple glass colours, has now been upgraded to the latest technical standards. The rebuild supports Vidrala’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality glass packaging and excellent service to its customers.
Modernised design and advanced technology
The updated furnace design features an increased use of electric energy and incorporates the latest advances in furnace engineering. SORG Group supplied a full suite of key systems, including the combustion air and waste gas system, gas heating, electrical heating, measurement and control systems and a dual-redundant SCADA software control system.
Glass conditioning was supported by the delivery of an STW working end and SORG 340S+® forehearths, alongside planning and supply of all necessary equipment. EME provided the EME-NEND® batch chargers to manage batch feeding into the furnace. Installation and commissioning were conducted under the supervision of Nikolaus Sorg.
Full-service construction by SKS
SKS was responsible for the complete steel and refractory services on-site. This included draining and demolition of the old furnace, supply and erection of the steel structure, and refractory construction of the furnace and glass conditioning system. SKS also handled heating-up, furnace charging, hot insulation and ceramic welding to seal joints. The removal and disposal of refractory material rounded out the full-service package.
Strong collaboration and shared commitment
The successful reconstruction of the AV3 furnace highlights the close collaboration between Vidrala and SORG Group, and their joint commitment to advancing efficiency and sustainability in the glass manufacturing sector.
“We are proud to support Vidrala with this comprehensive furnace reconstruction,” said SORG Group. “The upgraded AV3 unit reflects our shared ambition to combine proven technology with modern engineering solutions that benefit both production and the environment.”
SORG Group thanks Vidrala for their continued trust and partnership throughout the project.