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At Vitrum, Intermac had a complete range of its products
MACHINERY DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATION and innovations on show – all ready for the digital age
with Industry 4.0. The recent acquisition of the Movetro
brand further enriches the range of technologies available,
Intermac enabling Intermac to offer solutions for the handling line: it perfectly sums up c
the ‘Smart for all’ concept
– an automatic, integrated
operations required by the glass industry: from intelligent
sheet warehouse and auto-
raw material storage systems to systems for moving solution for managing the
matically loading the cut-
materials for machining operations following cutting and ting line.
THE ‘THINKFORWARD’
solutions that work in perfect harmony with management CONCEPT
Intermac’s ‘Thinkforward’
processes and logistics systems. concept is, as the company
says, an opportunity to cre-
plete. Movetro’s shuttle ate innovation in every fi eld
system was, in fact, on and an incentive which en-
display, demonstrating courages customers to look
how to optimise space in to the future.
medium- and large ware- At Vitrum, a full range
houses, moving both single of solutions that enable
sheets and books of sheets Intermac to support cus- is published every two months by Year 28
even while the machine is tomers through the entire
running. The small shuttle production process were
system is combined with on display, demonstrating
classifi ers and integrates how Intermac provides the
seamlessly with the Inter- most suitable and effi cient No. 6 (160)
mac Comby J-A46 cutting technology, selected on the
creation of smart storage 58
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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Marco Pinetti
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is an initial, key develop- tion of the Luxver range high-performance warm continues Fenzi. – We
NEW PRODUCTS Fenzi Group’s innovative ment in a journey begun with a line of products edge spacers for IG units, were pleased to note that has first been obtained from the Publisher. The magazine is open to collaboration from all, but no
last year that is already
products capable of meet-
that spans the entire glass
our customers at the show
technology applied richly rewarding the Fenzi silvering process and ing the most restrictive were favorably impressed
Group. strengthens Fenzi’s posi- standards set for the most with the innovations on
TAKE CENTRE STAGE to chemicals for flat Innovations also reign in tion as a global partner for cutting-edge systems. display”. manuscripts or photographs will be returned. The editor’s office does not accept responsibility for opinions
“By focusing on the needs
all mirror manufacturers.
the mirror-backing paints
of the glass industry, we
glass processing took 1941, began leading the sion, the largest in terms of are able to offer high-tech DIGITAL PRINTING
The insulating glass divi-
Business Unit which, in
SIDE KINETIX:
AT VITRUM 2017 centre stage at this company to success and size and revenue, is invest- products that consistently ON GLASS CHANGES expressed in signed articles.
DIRECTION
recently marked another
ed daily in the ongoing de-
meet market demand for
velopment of sealants and
milestone – the comple-
Tecglass makes printing
high-quality products –
year’s Vitrum events.
than ever. With the Vitro Jet
F Type Side Kinetix model,
itrum 2017, the ful editions to its credit, Spanish fi rm that joined From latest-generation on large glass sheets faster The Court responsible is Milan. Publication registered at no. 208 of the Milan Court Records Office
the head moves crosswise
20th edition of Vitrum’s specialization al- the Fenzi Group last year. coatings to digital to the print carriage. This
V the show, paid off lows it to focus in-depth Side Kinetix is an innova- changes everything: even
for the Fenzi Group with a on the most current areas enamels Business Unit. It 64 on 24.3.1990
with glass sizes larger than
tion that has had a unique
huge turnout of Italian and of interest and to provide impact on the market – by printing, Fenzi offers the carriage, it’s possible to
international visitors inter- excellent opportunities for changing the print direc- consistently print in the di-
ested in the many innova- doing business with highly- tion on the glass, it ensures a broad range of rection of the long side of
tions on display. qualifi ed industry profes- customers the advantage the glass; that is, in the eas-
In the words of Alessandro sionals”. of greater production complete solutions for iest and fastest manner. A
Fenzi, the Group’s CEO: All the Business Units were speed and effi ciency. The truly unique technology for ISSN 1126-8573
“Vitrum has proven itself distinctly represented at the Tempver Automotive line the international glass an even more versatile ma-
to be a key event for us, ca- show, starting with Side of enamels for the automo- chine, one that dramatically
pable of attracting visitors Kinetix, the latest technol- tive industry is the latest industry. increases print effi ciency.
from across Europe and ogy in digital printing in- breakthrough in the glass The advantages of the Vit- Glass-Technology International, n.160, anno 28, 2017, Dir. Resp. Marco Pinetti
overseas. With 19 success- troduced by Tecglass – the ro Jet F Type Range:
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CASE HISTORY On a production area of more than 26,000m2, Astiglass
produces double glazing, tempered, laminated, coated and
fi reproof glass elements as well as decoration and serigraphy
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Astiglass, a regular features regular
leading company
in the processing
and distribution 119 employees are currently working at Astiglass
of glass, has its French market they got the eration with LiSEC: We sealing robot VL-1N half a
LiSEC origins in the importance of getting certi- and also their geographical silicon joints can be posi-
year ago. Due to the deep-
appreciate the direct and
CEKAL certifi cation. Maria
close contact with LiSEC
er sealing, aluminium or
Jesús Aliaga emphasizes the
tioned, which signifi cantly
proximity. If an important
fi ed: “We are always eager to
early 1960s, when
improves the acoustic in-
issue occurs, they are able
get certifi cates for our prod-
ucts which are an added val-
to respond very quickly,”
sulation of the breaks and
Donato Aliaga,
ue for the different markets
importance of a compre-
we serve. We can provide the owners agree on the provides additional tight-
ening features.
father of the the best quality with the ele- hensive communication. FUTURE 10 ADVERTISERS INDEX &
AN IMPORTANT PART OF current owners, ments we produce with our PROJECTS The company is well aware
LiSEC machines.”
MARKETS From shopping malls to and that glass is more and more
THE FUTURE FOR ASTIGLASS founded a small Astiglass’ export rate airports, Astiglass has a both indoor and outside.
used
prisons,
for
construction,
hospitals
amounts to 40 per cent.
The required size of glass
large range of references
glass workshop. They have had projects, in Spain and many other sheets is increasing, along
countries. They were in-
among others, in Germany,
with the demand for solar,
Today it counts Russia and the Netherlands volved in the construction sound and fi re proof ele- COMPANIESMENTIONED
n the route be- “In the fi eld of fl at glass LISEC but the main external mar- of one of the Hilton Hotels ments. “We have big plans
tween the two processing we can do eve- ket they serve is Panama. in Mexico, shops of the In- for our company to grow.
O Spanish cities rything that is possible. We best in glass processing 119 employees Due to the economic crisis didex group in all Europe LiSEC is an important
Sevilla and Córdoba the offer glass elements in large in 2008 they had to fi nd and the sport centre of Real part of our future develop-
headquarters of Astiglass dimensions, up to 6,000 x LiSEC based in Hausmening/Amstetten is a globally active and offers a wide new business opportunities, Madrid just to name a few ments. We count on LiSEC
are located. Astiglass of- 3,210 millimetres, which is group, which has been offering innovative individual and overall so they established an offi ce of them. The project which for helping us realize our
fers effi cient solutions for exceptional for Spain,” says solutions in the fi eld of processing and refi ning of fl at glass range of products in Panama to approach the they are most proud of is growth plans, says Manuel
for more than 50 years. LiSEC’s service portfolio comprises
architecture, engineering Manuel Aliaga, General machines, automation solutions and services. In 2016, the Latin American market in the construction of the Ne- Aliaga enthusiastically.
and interior decorating. It Manager of Astiglass. The group with its approximately 1,200 employees and more than and sizes. 2013. “One of our diversi- vada Shopping Center in
is fully in the hands of the company’s cooperation 20 locations generated an aggregate turnover of about 230 fi fi cation strategies is to enter Granada, which opened in 12 OUR FAIR CALENDAR 2018
family Aliaga, the brothers with LiSEC began in the million Euros at an export rate of more than 90 percent. LiSEC new markets internationally. 2016 after two years build- Lisec Group
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Manuel and Lorenzo and year 2000, when it chose develops and produces glass cutting and sorting systems, The more markets, the bet- ing time. All the glass was
provided by Astiglass.
ter,” states Manuel Aliaga.
te
their sister Maria Jesús LiSEC not only because of individual components and entire production lines for the Manuel Aliaga is Astiglass’ General 68
took over the company well-known technology and production of insulating and laminated glass as well as machines
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management from their fa- quality, but also because of for the processing of glass edges and tempering systems. With a COMMUNICATION INNOVATION
reliable technology and intelligent automation solutions, LiSEC
ther in 2005. the good cooperation and sets standards in terms of quality and technology and makes a “In order to fulfi l the needs For the building of struc-
“
On a production area of technical service LiSEC substantial contribution to the success of its customers. o of our customers better, tural façades made of Bahnhofstrasse 34
more than 26,000 square gives. st structural internal commu- glass, Astiglass changed A-3363 Hausmening - Austria
metres they produce double nication is what we focus the sealing depth of the IG Tel.: +43-7475-5050
n
glazing, tempered, lami- QUALITY on. It is essential to us, to units from 11 millimetres Fax: +43-7475-50540
o
nated, coated and fi reproof To match their slogan ‘trans- their products certifi ed. The mitment to quality, ensure h have close relationships standard to 21 millimetres. E-mail: sales@lisec.com 14 BUSINESS NEWS
glass elements, as well as parent quality’ Astiglass global ISO 9001, together an added guarantee to their w with our customers; the In order to make this pos- www.lisec.com
decoration and serigraphy. puts emphasis on getting with their personal com- clients. Especially for the sa same applies to our coop- sible, LiSEC modifi ed the
Manager. His sister Maria Jesus is
responsible for Financial Management
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INTERVIEW WITH VITRUM DIRECTOR
During Vitrum 2017 Glassonline had the opportunity to
speak with Vitrum Director Laura Biason, who expressed
satisfaction with the results of the fair and shared some
thoughts on the next edition
CHANGING TIMES
Vitrum 2017 As the shutters closed on Vitrum 2017, exhibitors and visitors said it had
been a good fair, “much better than expected.”
These positive views were also echoed by Laura Biason, Director of Vitrum,
who has been engaged in the organization of the fair over the last two years.
According to Ms Biason, this successful result has been achieved against
a background of increasingly rapid change in the global fair environment;
because of developments in global networking, many functions of the
traditional trade fair have changed and there has been unprecedented growth
concludes successfully a fair that really can make in direct channels of communication between suppliers and clients – these
a difference, as is also evi-
developments have to be taken into consideration and integrated with other
denced by the attention
kinds of information exchange. New companies are opening up new markets
shown by the foreign press and new technologies are changing the landscape of the industry, Vitrum is Laura Biason
this year over all four days keeping abreast of these new areas of interest and gauging their impact on the Vitrum Director
The twentieth edition of Vitrum 2017 has concluded; of the fair”, emphasised market, continued Ms Biason.
Laura Biason, Director of

Part 1 full satisfaction with the positive outcome was Vitrum. NEW STRATEGIES
Ms Biason underlined that the new global perspective calls for a new strategy for Vitrum involving more
Between 3rd and 6th Octo-
players on a larger canvas and increasing its ability to compete directly with the established major fairs by
expressed by Exhibitors and Visitors alike. ber 2017, Vitrum attracted involving an ever wider circle of companies. The proposal by Vitrum President Dino Zandonella Necca
to Milan the best of the at the Murano summit meeting this summer to set up links with other national associations to increase
glass working world from collaboration and cooperation on areas of mutual interest was warmly welcomed and strongly supported
all fi ve continents: from
he twentieth edition declared Vitrum President activities such as the ex- this edition. The inter- the United States, Europe, by international glass associations, she explained.
Such contacts have already borne fruit in the run-up to Vitrum 2017 and will have even more impact on
of Vitrum concluded Dino Zandonella Necca, in hibition ‘Interpretazioni est shown in the actual South America, the Far the next edition by extending the area of interest into more specifi c industrial sectors, she promised.
Ton Friday 6th Octo- his closing address. d’autore – Glass Experi- machinery exhibited on East, and Africa. A particu- A special effort was also made in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency to select and attract
ber 2017, which brought “Our operators, seminar ences’, have been the true the stands has been high, lar success was the partici- signifi cant buyers from the international market and this brought extremely positive results.
to an end four days entire- meetings, and collateral “jewels in the crown” of confi rming that Vitrum is pation – organised with the Everybody noticed visitors using the social networks to comment on stands and products and felt that
ly dedicated to the world invaluable support of ICE this also contributed to wider visibility for the event and added extra cross-linking between exhibitors and
of glass, the machinery of Agency (the Italian Trade visitors during the fair.
the sector, and its applica- Agency) – of 109 prime Exhibitors were impressed by the quality of visitors, she underlines, and although the fi gures are not yet
tions. In addition to nor- fl at- and hollow-glass op- fi nal, pre-registrations were up four times on the number for the previous fair, with a huge increase in
mal exhibition business, erators from 12 different registered access on the fi rst two days.
Another big success was the seminar program, with a wide offer of 4 different workshops, she noted,
intensive off-stand activ- countries. proving that good content ensures good results; this also helped in networking, where systems can be set
ity was distributed over “But in a fair so interna- up and people can fi nd out more about each other and form interlocking relationships.
B2B encounters, cultural tional by its very nature Considering economic trends in general and export of machinery worldwide, Laura Biason said she was
moments, and high-level – concluded the President very happy to see an increase in trade this year between exhibiting companies and Africa, the Gulf states,
meetings between experts Zandonella Necca – we Iran, and the Mediterranean basin countries.
are proud to record the
in the fi eld and institution- Plan, a program to which 70
al representatives. positive return of the Ital- FUTURE PROSPECTS
“Our satisfaction is that ian public, in confi rmation In the Director’s opinion, one area for development for the 2019 edition will be hollow glass, a very
of our Exhibitors and our of the reawakening of the at both Vitrun 2015 and 2017 indicates the consumer attractiveness of the products, and suggests a market
signifi cant industry which has chosen to be present at Vitrum in recent years. Despite this, interest shown
Visitors. These four days Italian market, a resur- demand for more information on the state of innovation, technical solutions and customization possibilities
have been intense, and gence which has surely offered by the full range of production. For the future, she expected to see continued emphasis on
from today on we shall been hastened by the fi nan- collaboration with national associations and operators, and new sectors being opened for 2019, together
continue even more in the cial incentives provided by with the development of new materials which can be worked using glass processing machinery. She felt
consolidation of the goals the Government through confi dent that these goals would be achieved through working closely with the whole supply chain and
already achieved and the the Industry 4.0 National related services such as press and advertising.
pursuit of new possibilities
for the future of the fi eld”, we have made a contribu-
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