Glass & Aluminum Industry Solutions

Founded in 1972 in Tettnang, Germany, Futronic was merged into Bucher Automation AG in July 2023 (part of Bucher Industries). With over five decades of experience, they develop and commission electronic control systems for the glass industry worldwide. Their solutions include blow machine control (FBC), press machine control (FPC), crack-off machine control, servo gob transfer sections, and controls for servo feeders and shears. Certified to ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Established in July 2014 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Yingkou XingHe Special Refractories Co., Ltd., Zhongfu is headquartered in YingKou, LiaoNing, China. They produce high-quality machine-pressed bricks and monolithic refractories for glass furnaces, converters, electric furnaces, steel ladles, and blast furnaces — including silica bricks, insulating silica bricks, silica mortars, sealing materials, and hot repair materials.

Established in 1981, Guangzhou LingNan Refractory Co. Ltd. operates 7 arc furnaces with an annual production capacity of 15,000 tons for AZS quality classes (SJ-33, SJ-36, SJ-41), 3,000 tons for Fused Cast Alumina (SJ-M, SJ-H), and 1,000 tons for Fused Zircon. Their product range includes chromium oxide series, zircon series, sintered Cr₂O₃-ZrO₂-Al₂O₃ materials, and molybdenum and SnO₂ electrodes — critical components for glass melting furnace construction and repair.

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Mosonudvar, Hungary, Refmon Co. Ltd. is certified to EN ISO 9001 and EN ISO 14001. They specialize in refractory and monolithic solutions for the glass and steel industries, offering a wide range of products including AZS materials, corundum, mullite, andalusite, fireclay, fused-silica, and various insulation materials.

Founded in 1983, UAS Messtechnik is a Siemens Industry Partner for Glass, specializing in combustion systems, temperature control, glass level monitoring, and their proprietary OXYFIRE® technology. They serve container glass, float glass, fiberglass, tableware, and TFT/LCD cover glass manufacturers with energy-efficient, CO₂-reducing solutions.

Founded in 1962, Hotwork International AG has over 600 technicians and engineers worldwide. They specialize in furnace draining, heat-up services, industrial dry-out, boosting, combustion technology, and hydrogen burner solutions. They are at the forefront of CO₂ reduction in glass, aluminium, and copper industries.

Founded in 1997 in Pune, India, Accuramech specializes in high-precision spare parts, assemblies, mechanisms, and repair kits for the hollow glass industry. With over 2,500 product types and operations in 23 countries, they are a trusted supplier of IS machine components and engineering products. The company was acquired by Saint-Gobain in 2009 and later divested with Verallia in 2015.

Founded in 1992, Interglass (part of the Interlub Group) makes innovative glass-forming lubricants that unleash the efficiency potential of leading glassmakers in over 40 countries. Their product range includes swabbing compounds for defect-free containers, shear spray lubricants, delivery oils and coatings, and IS machine lubricants — all designed to set new standards in glass production sustainability and performance.

Founded in 1984 in Guadalajara, Mexico (headquartered in Zapopan, Jalisco), Interlub Group is a leading manufacturer of specialized high-performance industrial lubricants. They hold ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, FSSC 22000, and NSF certifications. Alzar FZE represents Interlub specifically for their aluminum extrusion lubricant range, which includes die lubricants, container lubricants, billet lubricants, and puller pad lubricants designed to optimize the extrusion process, extend die life, and improve surface quality.

Founded in 1996 and a member of the Hotwork group, Heat Applications India has over 100 technical experts and 250+ equipment sets. They provide furnace draining, heat-up, combustion technology, and hydrogen burner solutions for the glass, aluminium, and copper industries.

Founded in 2011, WBT Srl specializes in wire mesh conveyor belts, metal silent chains, gears, and shear blades for IS (Individual Section) machines and rotative machines used in glass container manufacturing.