In 1953, Alfred Zippe Jr. developed the first fully automatic batch charger, a milestone for the glass industry and the starting point of a global success story.
Today, in 2026, more than 1,550 batch chargers delivered worldwide stand for Zippe’s experience, quality and continuous innovation. And one thing has never changed:
The company still manufactures chargers at its headquarters in Wertheim, Germany, with passion, precision and the highest safety standards.
Zippe’s batch chargers are the heart of modern glass production. With the new XPand® Cold-Top Charger, this tradition of innovation continues:
- Space-saving movable telescopic conveyor
- Flexible adaptation to different furnace geometries
- High performance even in confined spaces
- Available for rectangular and polygonal furnaces
For more than 70 years, Zippe chargers have stood for reliability, efficiency, and technological progress – developed in close cooperation with the global glass industry.