Stoelzle Glass Group has successfully completed the installation of a cutting-edge batch preheater at its Austrian production site in Köflach after seven months of construction work.
This innovative technology uses hot exhaust gas from the furnace to dry and preheat the batch. By reducing the electricity needed for melting, users are able to significantly lower the energy consumption of the glass melting process.
Overall, this results in energy savings of about 4,000 MWh/year, which is equivalent to energy savings of 8 percent for the amber furnace and approximately 1.3 percent for the entire Austrian production site. This project was made possible through the BMK’s environmental promotion program.
Stoelzle remains committed to constantly improving its manufacturing processes and finding innovative solutions to minimize its environmental impact.