Furnaces International News
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Ardagh’s ‘NextGen’ hybrid furnace nears completion
Ardagh Glass Packaging’s NextGen hybrid furnace, which could see up to a 60% reduction in CO2 emissions, nears completion.
31 August 2023 -
Fives launches its first 100% hydrogen duct burner
Fives has announced the launch of its first 100% hydrogen duct burner. The Hy-Ductflam™ is a key step towards the decarbonization of heating and drying processes worldwide as hydrogen emits zero carbon when burnt.
30 August 2023 -
BlueScope Steel to reline Port Kembla blast furnace
BlueScope Steel has approved the relining of its dormant number six coal-fired blast furnace, which will be the most expensive infrastructure project in the company's history.
21 August 2023 -
Verallia CEO: Decarbonisation projects remain on track
Glassmaker Verallia’s two key decarbonisation projects remain on schedule, said its CEO. Speaking to analysts during a financial call, CEO Patrice Lucas said the electrical furnace to be launched at its Cognac, France site is on track ready for next year.
03 August 2023 -
India’s AGI Greenpac posts growth despite glass furnace shutdown
Indian glass manufacturer AGI Greenpac posted an increased revenue of 7% despite a scheduled furnace shutdown.
27 July 2023 -
Sorg secures Chinese glass furnace order
German glass engineering company Sorg has secured a furnace order from China’s Nanjing Electric. The first furnace delivered by Sorg exceeded the requirements regarding the factors mentioned above and the operating time.
26 July 2023
Cement industry: Take action
Mr. Gonzalez calls for the industry and governments around the world to establish a “robust regulatory framework” that can further accelerate the cement and concrete sector’s decarbonisation efforts.
Green Technologies for the USA
For years, SECO/WARWICK has been implementing innovations, including green technologies. So far, European enterprises have been the main beneficiaries of these solutions, with encouragement for implementation by the European Union. But what about the USA?
Fives: Virtuo™-R
Fives have launched the Virtuo™-R is an innovative decarb solution, developed for reheating furnaces. It offers fully automatic control to ensure accurate operations at optimal pace and heating points.
Furnace restart in Q4 2023
The furnace at Guardian Glass' Bascharage, Luxembourg plant is on schedule to be operational in Q4 2023 after a cold tank repair.
