Glass in IT style n. 45 – July 2017

N. 45

July 2017 ISSN 2421-3586

VITRUM 2017 SPECIAL Mark your calendar Integration, content and partnerships: these are the core concepts of the 20 th edition

GIMAV - DATA For the seventh year in a row, the glass-processing machinery industry is solidly on a rising curve

PLAYERS CMS SPA Open door policy welcomes glass customers to Zogno

VITRUM & GLASSBUILD AMERICA - Companies Dossier

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INTERVIEW WITH DINO ZANDONELLA NECCA

Vitrum 2017: mark your calendar

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INTERVIEW WITH LAURA BIASON

20th edition marks a new beginning, at the heart of the Industry 4.0 era

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Atlanta, raising the bar across the American markets scene

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PLAYERS

CONTEST

CMS

VERALLIA ITALIA

Open door policy welcomes glass customers to Zogno.

Growth and product expansion are the point

Young Verallia Design Award artists re-imagine the Italian table

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COMPANIES DOSSIER - ELETTROMECCANICA BOVONE 30 Robotic workcells driven by Industry 4.0 logic COMPANIES DOSSIER - FENZI GROUP 34 Cutting edge products, ongoing development and

a competitive stance in international markets

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY

COMPANIES DOSSIER - INTERMAC

GIMAV

processes: this is the era of “real time factories”

COMPANIES DOSSIER - MAPPI INTERNATIONAL 42 User friendly, cost saving and excellence driven

COMPANIES DOSSIER - NEPTUN

in the industrial scenario

COMPANIES DOSSIER - OCMI

and increase productivity

COMPANIES DOSSIER - O. M. SCHIATTI

of Industry 4.0 logic

COMPANIES DOSSIER - OPTIMA

and boost productivity

COMPANIES DOSSIER - RCN SOLUTIONS

tempering of glass

For the seventh year in a row, the glass-processing machinery industry is solidly on a rising curve

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RIFLESSI MADE IN ITALY VIGHI ART & DESIGN

Glass brings new personality to security doors

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46 Technological excellence in response to changes 52 Increasing automation to minimize glass handling 56 Turnover, BFP, and more: the full expression 60 Scheduling and inspections cut processing time 64 Preview: on display a new oven for chemical

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Editorial

After Atlanta, it’s Vitrum’s time to shine: the countdown has begun Vitrum celebrates its twentieth edition.

October 3rd to 6th Milan becomes the House of Glass.

First, though, in September, the cream of Italy’s glass industry will exhibit their top Italianmade technologies at GlassBuild America, in Atlanta

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itrum’s moment has arrived. The 20th edition of the show is ready to open its doors. The organizational team’s energetic efforts during the two years since the last Vitrum were focused on making

sure the Italian event is one nobody wants to miss. And the registration data, meetings and partnerships that add value to the European glass industry appointment of 2017 all testify to their success. On the pages of this issue, a generous amount of space is given to the dedicated special (including the videos filmed during the two-day International Convention of Glass Industry Associations in Murano) and to the Dossiers of the companies participating in Vitrum and in GlassBuild America. The special edition of Glass in IT style - in its print version - will go along with the Italian glass machinery group delegation to Atlanta in September. But, it is also time to look at the data: GIMAV has just released the official 2016 figures for Italy’s glass industry. In this issue, you will find a summary of the data for key market areas. For all the details in full, please visit the Association’s website.

Recently, Glass in IT style also participated in the CMS Open House: the article is in the “Players” section. And, a must-mention, the winners of the Verallia Design Award were recently announced (the video interviews are in the magazine and on the Glass in IT style website). Finally, you will be surprised to discover the new identity of security doors that, thanks to glass, express vivid personality and embody a perfectly Italian-style concept of living: you can find the article in the “Made-in-Italy Highlights” section.

Enjoy the read!

Chiara Marseglia

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Annual Assembly Special

GIMAV

For the seventh year in a row, the glass-processing machinery industry is solidly on a rising curve ARTICLE

Editorial Staff PHOTOS

Gimav

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he last survey by the Study Center of Gimav revealed that 2016 was another year of recovery for the Italian industry of glass processing machinery, systems, accessories and special products, made even more significant by the 2017 forecast for further growth

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in terms of sales, and stability in terms of exports and the domestic market.

For the seventh consecutive year, the Italian glass (Flat and Hollow) machinery industry remained on a positive growth trend.

Flat and Hollow glass: sales on the up and trade balance back to 2008 levels In 2016 overall sales increased by 5.09% from 2015. Flat Glass recorded outstanding growth, and was up 7.25% from the year before (when it rose by 6.7% from 2014),

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while Hollow Glass remained on the positive side with a 1.05% increase, despite a slight decrease vs the ­previous year, when it rose by 3% over 2014.

Interestingly, the trade balance reached 947 million Euros, a 6.63% increase from 2015. “This indicator - state Gimav’s top executives Aldo Faccenda (President) and Laura Biason (Director) - clearly highlights this sector’s uncanny ability to rebound from the effects of the economic-financial crisis that plagued the world, and long lingered in Italy”.

“Today, at least for the glass machinery sector, we can say the crisis is over. The numbers show we are back where we were in 2008, and we are extremely pleased by it”.

Imports: Italian market bets on Italian-made machinery

Imports were 7% lower than in 2015 (when they decreased from 2014). Respectively, imports of Flat Glass plummeted (-37.22%), and Hollow Glass imports also decreased, but not as drastically. “This overall trend indicator - President Faccenda points out - highlights another important aspect: the domestic market clearly prefers Italian-made ­machinery”. The top 5 ranking countries for exports of glass processing machinery to Italy are Belgium (still at #1 although sales dropped sharply), France, Croatia (on the up), the United States (with on overall share of 7.5%), and Germany (in spite of a substantial ­reduction in sales to Italy).

We should also note that our imports from China decreased by 19.29%, even though it remains in 8th place.

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Exports: +5.39%. USA is the #1 customer.

China jumps to 4th place in the ranking Historically, exports have been the crowning jewel of the Italian glass machinery industry. In 2016 exports increased by 5.39% overall, with Flat Glass soaring by 7.93%, and Hollow Glass by 1.21%.

The European Union remained the primary export destination for Italian glass processing machinery, accessories and special products, with a 43% share of global market sales, while exports to extra-EU countries decreased.

The sales trend for North America recorded remarkable growth (over 45%), making the United States the #1 customer of Italian manufacturers (with 10.75% overall share, nearly 18% for Flat Glass), followed by Mexico

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(which ranks at #1 for Hollow Glass, with an exports share of nearly 12%), China, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom.

With regard to Flat Glass, the rankings by share of Italian exports shows a drastic improvement for China, which ranked 46 th in 2015, and climbed to #4 in just one year.

Still with regard to exports, we should mention two countries which - although strategically important and “dear� to the Italian manufacturers in the sector - in the last few years have been severely affected by economic-political instability, and are now showing interesting signs of recovery: Russia (which climbed from

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I feel it is my duty to express the wishes of everyone in the Italian glass industry.

The Italian government incentives for machinery upgrades had an immediate, valuable effect on the domestic market, and also revitalized machinery manufacturing companies.

And now, therefore, we stand united in asking our government to consider extending the incentives validity period, or at least extend the delivery deadlines beyond July 2018.

A 7 month delivery window (December 2017 is the deadline for orders) is too tight for complex, highly customized and technologically advanced products, such as glass processing machinery.

We intend to build a strong case and present it to government policy makers, thereby meeting the actual needs of the Italian market, and especially the needs of our industry. We are keenly aware of our importance as “drivers� of knowledge and technology in the glass market.

Allowing our client companies to fully exploit this know-know effectively gives the sector, and our entire national economy, a huge competitive advantage.

20th place to 10 th in 2016) and Brazil (in 12 th place, with a 2.42% share). Another step forward for Australia as well, which now holds a 2.25% share of overall exports, becoming the 13 th largest importer of made-in-Italy machinery.

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Declarations of Aldo Faccenda, President of Gimav

Gimav Associated Members at Vitrum 2017 Milan (Italy), 3-6 October 2017

FLAT GLASS 7 - E01 - G10

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7 - D11 - E12

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HOLLOW GLASS 7 - D25 - E30

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VITRUM & GLASSBUILD AMERICA 2017

MORE INFO www.vitrum-milano.com

Vitrum Special

PRESENTATION

Vitrum 2017: mark your calendar ARTICLE

Chiara Marseglia PHOTOS

Vitrum

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t’s happening and this is the place to be”. This is how Dino Zandonella Necca, president of Vitrum, introduces the 20th edition of Italy’s international trade show specialized in glass processing machinery, equipment ­ iera and special products. In fact, from October 3rd to 6th, at F ­Milano Rho, the curtain will again go up on one of the i­ndustry’s most highly-anticipated events. Vitrum continues to be one of the leading international trade shows dedicated to the world of glass and, along with Glasstec in the even-numbered years, is the European place to be, bar none.

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“Twenty years - points out Zandonella Necca - mark a s­ ignificant milestone and sum up nicely the technological contributions our country has made to this specific area of the industrial machinery sector. Indeed, Italy’s place is firmly e ­ stablished on the podium as a manufacturing power and as an expression of high-tech advancements in glass processing. But this year, to effectively respond to new market demands, we decided to add a new dimension to the event”. Therefore, it is not a mere exhibition of machinery and products but, “the actual expression of that across-the-board need for integration called for by the 4th industrial revolution”, the president explains. “Above all - adds Zandonella Necca - integration between stakeholders.

The need for this, and the importance of it, were made clear at the first International Convention of Glass Industry Associations in Murano. However, what Vitrum 2017 aims to be, above all else, is the concrete answer to the demand for services by all industry players”.

“Partnerships and content - continues Zandonella Necca are, therefore, the cornerstones of a show that has given itself a complete makeover. The common thread that links the dis-

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Dino Zandonella Necca, President of Vitrum

plays, the seminars, the show itself, and the meetings is the intention to provide timely answers to all glass industry stakeholders on the hottest topics revolving around the ­economy and the industry”. A fitting addition to this scenario is also the special attention that Vitrum 2017 will focus on the incentives and tools the Italian government has made available to businesses for the modernization of their machine inventories.

“The show offers a powerful opportunity to gain a better understanding - adds Zandonella Necca - in terms of its compelling relevance to the current situation in Italy”.

Of course, the program for the four-day Milan fair also includes round tables and technical meetings, by and for indus-

October 4th at Vitrum - the first operations meeting of the International Convention of Glass Industry Associations

“I am extremely pleased with the way the two-day meeting in Murano turned out”. Dino Zandonella Necca has no doubts about the results of the Convention organized by Vitrum, with the support of ITA (Italian Trade Agency). For the first time ever, on June 21st and 22nd, delegations from the international glass industry associations came together to share their needs and ideas, as well as the problems faced by their respective countries: Italy, Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Poland, Russia, Brazil, Slovakia, the US and Australia. “There was no lack of realistic ideas and dynamic case histories - he concludes - but the time has come to take action. The delegates showed a keen interest in the Italian business model, both as a trade show and as an association, and this was a source of real satisfaction. Therefore, the time has come to begin focusing on our objectives: one more reason to be sure not to miss out on Vitrum”.

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21 try professionals, that will focus specifically on the SuperAmmortamento and IperAmmortamento programs, the two pivotal tools that are driving new, encouraging life blood through the veins of Italian manufacturing. “The updating of plants, systems and machinery is a genuine need in our country - remarks the Vitrum president - especially considering the lengthy period in which the vise grip of the global economic crisis kept Italian companies from investing in capital goods. Now that current economic data indicate it is time to put the lengthy crisis behind us, we at Vitrum also feel it is our duty to leverage these opportunities to contribute to the recovery of the domestic market and the competitive comeback of all companies on a global scale”.

But the spirit of Vitrum has consistently been committed to its international reach. “And, at this edition as well - emphasizes Zandonella Necca - the involvement and support of ITA (Italian Trade Agency) have allowed, and still afford us, even greater possibilities to cater more effectively to the needs of overseas exhibitors and visitors. Starting with the thorough, widespread promotion of the show on an international scale, up to and including the organizational outreach to the incoming participants. During the fair, a total of 109 delegates from 12 different countries from around the globe will converge in Milan, all of them top trade professionals in the areas of flat and hollow glass. The allure of technology and innovation in the field of glass is still the real true drawing card of the international trade show in Milan which, in perfect Italian style, will once again stand out in the global arena”.

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Murano (Venice), June 2017, 21st and 22nd, the first International Convention of Glass Industry Associations

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Interviews with Dino Zandonella Necca (President of Vitrum) and Laura Biason (Director of Vitrum) during the first International Convention of Glass Industry Associations

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MORE INFO www.vitrum-milano.com

Vitrum Special PRESENTATION

20th edition marks a new beginning, at the heart of the Industry 4.0 era ARTICLE

Chiara Marseglia PHOTOS

Vitrum

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itrum continues to grow with its 20th edition. And it does so not only by increasing the number of participants but also by adding valuable content to its overall offering. The exhibitors hail from 18 COUNTRIES around the world. Not only have many companies cast their vote of confidence by returning to the international glass show in

Exhibitors from 18 countries, 109 key invited flat and hollow glass delegates from 12 different countries, plentiful endorsements and major return appearances: Vitrum 2017 celebrates its 20th anniversary. Interview with Laura Biason, director of Vitrum

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25 Milan, they also opted to increase their EXHIBIT SPACE by nearly 12% compared to the 2015 edition. About 15% of the participants are new exhibitors. Around THIRTY COMPANIES requested LARGER EXHIBIT SPACE than they had in 2015 and 44 KEPT THE SAME SIZE as at the previous edition. Thanks to the support of ITA (Italian Trade Agency), the delegation of incoming trade professionals, organized by Vitrum, is massive: 109 DELEGATES from 12 different countries, r­epresenting the leading industry professionals in both flat and hollow glass.

“We like to view this year’s edition as a new beginning ­explains Laura Biason, director of Vitrum - a new point of departure upon which we plan to build a journey that validates Italy’s international glass industry trade show as an absolute leader in global glass industry events. This is why Vitrum 2017 is not only an opportunity to display products and preview innovations in technologies for glass processing machinery, accessories and special products, but it is also the forum where industry leaders and buyers can meet and comparison-shop.

And - last but not least - a place for professional updating and sharing the know-how and skills that give Italy’s glass sector a reputation for excellence on a global scale”.

“The allure of Vitrum 2017 - emphasizes the director - drew a host of prestigious domestic and international delegations. A clear indicator that the Italian event is always high on the list of priorities and that the market - both domestically and internationally - is unmistakably on the rebound. And in this context of positivity and economic momentum, and even more, in light of the 20th edition of the Italian trade show, we wanted to bring together and strengthen the stimuli triggered by Industry 4.0, making Vitrum 2017 - Biason concludes - a portal for information and communication as well as a powerful driver of business at the service of all the industry’s enterprises”.

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Laura Biason, Director of Vitrum

Parallel events and appointments

Four days of trade show exhibitions, four amazing opportunities to unveil glass industry innovations and previews for visitors from around the world.

They begin October 3, 2017, opening day, when the opening press conference will focus on the mission and pivotal moments of Vitrum 2017. Taking place in the afternoon of the same day is the Seminar for the Italian market on “Industry 4.0-related incentives for investments to update machine inventories”. It offers an in-depth look at the Super and IperAmmortamento programs, the Nuova Sabatini and Tax Credits for Research and Development. The list continues. On October 4, there is the “What’s hot in glass processing” seminar, a genuine full-immersion exploration of exciting international inventions. October 4 is also the day that Vitrum hosts the first operations meeting of the International Glass Industry Associations. The meeting follows the Convention held in June on the island of Murano, at which the leading representatives of the glass industry from Italy, Germany, France, the UK, Spain, Poland, Russia, Brazil, Slovakia, the US and Australia – meeting for the first time – voiced their approval of a 360-degree partnership that, during Vitrum 2017, aims to map out the guidelines for the future of glass. October 5th (in partnership with Assovetro, another signature showpiece at the twentieth edition of Vitrum) is the date for the “Glass products for building” seminar, again, dedicated to the Italian market and designed for all glass professionals (architects, engineers and designers), as well as industry professionals.

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Gimav Associated Members at GlassBuild America Atlanta (Georgia - USA), 12-14 September 2017

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International Expos

GLASSBUILD AMERICA 2017

Atlanta, raising the bar across the American markets scene ARTICLE

Chiara Marseglia PHOTOS

Gimav

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lassBuild America starts on 12 September 2017.

“It’s an event that continues to grow in importance and appeal for our associates as well says the director of Gimav, Laura Biason - and in fact our presence in Atlanta surely will be more impressive than ever this year”.

Many Gimav Italian member companies will take part in GlassBuild America, a not-to-miss event. After Europe, North America is the most relevant market for Italian manufacturers of glass processing machinery, accessories and special products

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The numbers speak for themselves: there will be 18 GIMAV MEMBER COMPANIES showcasing the excellence of ­Italian glass processing machinery overseas, within an exhibition area of more than 700 m2 in the Italian Pavilion (about 100 m2 larger than in Las Vegas last year, that had also increased), which nonetheless might still feel a bit cramped… “The group of Italian companies taking part in GlassBuild America 2017 - the director explains - will in fact be larger than ever, but most of all we are proud to have MANY GIMAV MEMBERS ATTEND THE EVENT FOR THE FIRST TIME this year”.

“And in keeping with Italian tradition, there will be plenty of Italian machinery to see in Atlanta, as many companies have chosen to exhibit fully functional and operating machinery on the American stage. As indicated in the last report by the Gimav Study Center, the USA are the largest export market for Italian manufacturers of glass processing machinery, and the North American sales trend exceeds 45%. “Therefore - Laura Biason concludes we feel it is our duty to strengthen these relationships, and once again this year, the Italian exhibition space is sure to amaze”.

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FOCUS ON VITRUM & GBA 2017 MORE INFO www.bovone.com

ELETTROMECCANICA BOVONE

Robotic workcells driven

by Industry 4.0 logic ARTICLE

Antonella Lanfrit PHOTOS

Elettromeccanica Bovone Srl

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ully robotic workcells, a first in the glass processing market, are the latest products by E ­ lettromeccanica Bovone, the global manufacturing leader of glass processing machinery.

Highly innovative, with several solutions pending patents The new workcells are so highly innovative and original that “we have patents pending on several solutions built into them”, explains the company’s SALES MANAGER

On the market for a year and a half, and still unrivaled: robotic workcells by Elettromeccanica Bovone do not require operators to be present, are self-adjusting, and have full connectivity and expansion capabilities

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MASSIMO ARATA, SALES

MANAGER OF ELETTROMECCANICA BOVONE

At Vitrum, two great innovations to discover at the stand, and more Elettromeccanica Bovone will take part in Vitrum 2017, and plans to showcase TWO

STRAIGHTLINE EDGERS AND TWO ROBOTS from the new line of workcells designed and built by the company. For Elettromeccanica Bovone the international glass trade expo in Milan will not only be an opportunity to welcome visitors and clients at its stand, but at its headquarters as well.

“The majority of work required to make our machines is done at our production plant - sales manager Massimo Arata says meaning, we are not the type of company that merely assembles their product in house. In fact, early this year we invested a million Euro in machine tools to modernize our in-house

production line of machine components.

The company from Ovada, in the province of Alessandria, controls its entire production chain and ensures overall quality.

Therefore, Arata concludes, “we are thinking about allowing visitors to tour our plant”.

United States, a key market and lively stage “The American market has been a key stakeholder of Elettromeccanica Bovone (at GlassBuild America booth 3475) for years, and actually accounts for 30% OF OUR SALES”, explains sales manager Massimo Arata.

“The effects of the new presidency remain unclear - he continues - but the US certainly continues to be a lively stage. The signs for our sector remain positive, although there are no clear indications of further growth”. In any case, the United States “is a key market for us”.

Elettromeccanica Bovone, while lacking the same extent of market penetration, is also present in Mexico and Canada. With regard to overseas demand, “generally speaking, the machines are bigger, and some lack the technological performance features required in Europe. Nonetheless - Arata concludes - the differences are minimal, and requirements are becoming globalized”.

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­MASSIMO ARATA. These workcells consist of two straightline edgers that load and unload the glass automatically, IN LINE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF INDUSTRY 4.0, and are fully customizable to fit the customer’s needs.

The two edgers automatically adjust the tooling, and ­customers may choose to add one, two, or however many robots they need. The workcell capabilities can also be expanded by adding washers and milling machines. Basically, “the machines are like islands, and the robots form the bridges that connect them to the expansions required based on the customer production process and circumstances”, Arata states.

Unrivaled technology, efficiency and safety Nothing on today’s market can compete with Elettromeccanica Bovone’s robotic workcells in terms of technology,

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as well as efficiency, and the level of operator safety they provide.

They are also very versatile “thereby responding to the needs of today’s manufacturing, which has s­ hifted from large lots to producing a multitude of small lots of different products”. They are also competitive from an e ­ nergy efficiency standpoint.

On-going success since 2016 The company’s innovative solutions are researched and developed in-house. “The new workcells are the result of an 18 month-long effort. They were launched on the market in 2016, and are highly sought after - Arata concludes - because they objectively have no rivals on the market, being THE ONLY ONES capable of performing self-adjustments, and eliminate the need for an operator”.

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FENZI GROUP

Cutting edge products, ongoing development and a competitive stance in international markets ARTICLE

Editorial staff PHOTOS

Fenzi Group Spa

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enerally speaking, international trade fairs are valuable events for the Fenzi Group and Vitrum is certainly a crucial focal point where we can meet with industry professionals and customers from around the globe”. Alessandro Fenzi, CEO of the Fenzi Group, sums up the importance of the international glass expo in Milan, adding that, “each edition of the show has revealed a growing interest in the products of all of our business units, from the sealants for IG units to the machines for digital printing on glass”. “We have invested - he continues - and continue to invest daily in being a complete partner for the entire glass industry, e ­ xpanding our product range not only with the ongoing innovation

Fenzi recognizes the benefits of trade shows and at Vitrum and at GlassBuild America the company projects the image of a cohesive group

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Alessandro Fenzi, CEO of Fenzi Group

The Luxver range and Tecglass technology will be front-and-center at Vitrum Alongside the most state-of-the-art warm edge technologies, the innovative Luxver range will be showcased at Vitrum. Our experience in the field of mirror-backing paints, the first products introduced by us more than 75 ago and still constantly evolving, has led the company to expand the line of products it makes for mirror manufacturers around the world by developing a complete range of chemical solutions for the entire silvering process.

An extremely high-quality family of products that covers the entire mirror manufacturing process, Luxver is easy and ready to use. It is engineered to satisfy the highest safety standards and comes in all versions, including copper-free. Luxver is already the product of choice for some of the leading industry companies for the production of their best mirrors.

Tecglass technology for digital printing on glass will

certainly occupy center stage at Italy’s appointment with the world of glass. Live demonstrations during the four days of the fair will provide the perfect opportunity to get an in-depth understanding of the capabilities of the machines developed by the Spanish firm that joined the Fenzi Group in 2016.

These machines ensure the ideal combination of ease of use, high resolution and print speed, as well as production cost optimization.

The F-Type line, on display at Vitrum, can be adapted to all types of applications, from architecture to interior design, and from automotive to yachting. The Fast Frame tool, optional tool available on every model in the range (with ideal X and Y movement of the printhead) speeds the production of glass frames by following their perimeters - a highly advanced technology capable of substantially increasing the machine’s versatility.

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of our most popular and appreciated products but also with the introduction of new products, like the machines for digital printing on glass developed by Tecglass or the new range of Luxver mirror-backing paints”. Speaking of the European market in particular, the Fenzi Group has observed an ever-increasing trend toward green building and sustainability and, as a result, toward warm edge technology “which keeps us on our toes - remarks the CEO - with the insulating glass products developed by the entire Glass Alliance network that are capable of meeting even the most demanding energy-efficiency needs of our customers”.

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37 James Rodo, General Manager of Fenzi North America

Fenzi at GlassBuild America with Alu Pro, Rolltech and Tecglass “The 2017 edition of GlassBuild America explains James Rodo, General Manager of Fenzi North America - is an opportunity to strengthen our group presence, along with Alu Pro, Rolltech and Tecglass. Over the years, we have built a position as a key player in the sealants sector in North America, and for glass processing businesses in general that have shown their appreciation for the advantages our products have to offer. Competition is fierce in all the market segments in which Fenzi North America is positioned. Only products and services of the highest quality and that are consistent over time can achieve a leadership position. This is why it is crucial to ensure that our customers always have access to the highest level of support. But

that’s not all. Our research and development lab has proven to be a huge resource, especially in the development of new solutions and experimentation with new products.

Proof of this lies in the excellent performance of the most recent products brought to market, like Hotver A+ and Molver DM, the latest-generation desiccant matrix developed at the Fenzi North America labs and designed to work flawlessly with the Intercept® Spacer System applicators.

Cutting edge technical features and constant testing, with a view to ongoing development, have made our products winners that are capable of attracting the attention of industry professionals at the most prominent international events”.

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INTERMAC

Integrated machinery to optimize costs and processes: this is the era of “real time factories” ARTICLE

Antonella Lanfrit PHOTOS

Intermac Spa

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he factory becomes digital. That is the only way to face the huge yet unavoidable challenge of MASS CUSTOMIZATION, and reap the opportunities of Industry 4.0. The market demands custom-tailored products, and therefore if in the past “optimization” meant producing the same item in large quantities as fast as possible, now it means producing thousands of different products within increasingly shorter delivery times, at highly competitive prices.

Intermac intends to turn its customers’ factories into “real time factories” through INDUSTRY 4.0-READY ­SOLUTIONS, i.e. integrated machinery that optimizes the production process while lowering costs and improving

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The American glass market rewards a good reputation and value in the field “Intermac is working on many high-profile projects scheduled to be completed in the third and fourth quarter of 2017”, states BRAYER

CAREY, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES INTERMAC NORTH AMERICA, with regard

At Vitrum 2017 Intermac will showcase solutions for manufacturing companies of all sizes, from large companies with high production volumes, to batch-one and micromanufacturers.

to short-term activities. After a steady first quarter, he continues, “we expect strong growth in the second half of the year”.

With regard to products, one of the main differences between North American and European market demand is that “here we typically use more tempered glass”.

In addition to that, hurricane-resistant glass made with uranium and PVC layers is used in the Gulf of Mexico and along the East Coast of the United States.

Made in Italy quality has “the best reputation” in these markets. Intermac leading products, including CNC WORK CENTERS,

ALL INDUSTRY 4.0-READY TECHNOLOGIES will be on display in an 800

CUTTING TABLES AND DOUBLE EDGERS, are widely known in these areas

sq. meters area in Pavilion 5, including the new Master workcenters, Genius Comby glass cutters, Primus Waterjet cutters, Vertmax vertical workcenters, new generation machines and double-edger systems in the Busetti F series line.

and “our market share continues to increase substantially”. The US glass market highly values a high-profile reputation and time-tested performance in the field. Under all of those aspects - Brayer Carey concludes - Intermac is second to none”.

All Industry 4.0-ready technologies at Vitrum 2017

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FOCUS ON VITRUM & GBA 2017 the daily workflow. This requires making major investments in software and automation to create digital modeling tools that will enable large industrial groups as well as small companies to input the machinery and items they intend to produce into a simulator, and analyze the results before the “real life” production run.

Intermac Industry 4.0-ready solutions optimize the production process, lower costs, and improve the daily workflow, bringing customers into the Digital Manufacturing era.

The new Master work centers: maximum productivity After their debut at Glasstec, Master work centers proved to be a powerful instrument, carefully designed to meet the operator’s needs, minimize the cost of unnecessary, time-consuming activities, and maximize productivity. The COMBY LINES combine GENIUS CT-A/CT-RED monolithic glass cutting tables and GENIUS LM/LM-A laminated glass cutting tables, to provide cutting solutions for both types of glass. They are designed to minimize processing differences between the two materials, and meet the ever-increasing demand for laminated glass, mainly generated by the insulated glass sector.

The Primus series: highly versatile waterjet glass cutters The Primus series ensures extreme versatility of production by means of a cutting system that relies on water pressure

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41 to cut A WIDE VARIETY OF GLASS, including monolithic, laminated, multi-layer, bullet-proof and fire-resistant glass.

Vertmax vertical workcenters: no size limits Vertmax vertical workcenters are designed to effectively OVERCOME SIZE CONSTRAINTS, and are the best solution to process glass for very large architectural and structural elements, the latest trend in construction and interior ­design.

Busetti Series F double-edgers: the smart solution The vast range of machining options provided by Intermac technology is completed by the Busetti Series F DOUBLEEDGERS, smart machines with integrated software for self-adjustments.

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MAPPI

User friendly, cost saving and excellence driven ARTICLE

Editorial Staff PHOTOS

Mappi International Srl

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lass is an unforgiving material: it clearly shows its excellence and its flaws. That is why those who use a Mappi furnace, whether it be from the ATS to the FOX series, can rely on solutions and innovative features that enable them to pursue excellence on a daily basis. The two series are mainly differentiated by the product size. Let’s look at them in terms of daily workflow.

Daily workflow advantages and benefits Set-up times for tempering are minimized, because the furnace recognizes the glass size and thickness, and automatically sets the main operating parameters

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43 communicating among themselves as envisioned by Industry 4.0, and further proving the vitality of Italian glass industry suppliers. Mappi will exhibit a fully assembled and operational machine in the Fox series, which is the best way to experience first-hand the latest innovations of the Mappi products range.

GlassBuild America, the perfect stage for those focused on innovation Nancy Mammaro, CEO of Mappi International

At Vitrum 2017, a supply-chain ready for industry 4.0 This year Mappi will be part of something new and exciting at Vitrum: a stand that will group major brands like Cugher, Triulzi and Iocco.

It will showcase a true and proper supply chain, tangibly demonstrating to industry professionals the meaning of having smart machines and technologies capable of

The USA has historically been Mappi’s main market, and Florida is the home of the Mappi US headquarters and a large service center. It was not by chance that Mappi came to hold such relevant position in this market. It gained its acclaimed reputation for combining quality and reliability with outstanding innovation though continuous improvement.

Nancy Mammaro, CEO of Mappi stated: “Competing on the US market has always been a great source of inspiration for us, because we know US industry professionals are very competent, capable of appreciating and understanding the true value of new ideas, and results of indisputable quality�.

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­ccordingly. Hence the machine performs repetitive a tasks, while the operator focuses on important decisions.

Temperature, shut-down and start-up In a Mappi furnace the temperature of each heat zone is kept even by small heating elements controlled by an automatic sensors system that adjusts the heat only where required, thereby minimizing consumption and eliminating thermal shock-related glass defects.

The furnace can be shut down immediately, and the start-up cycle is very short. In fact, after being off for the entire week-end, the furnace can be ready to work in just one hour.

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Temperature control also means maximum insulation, to keep the heat in the furnace rather than allowing it to dissipate into the environment. All of this results in less waste, greater safety, and a more comfortable workplace in addition to ensuring greater cost savings, shorter down-times, and constant product quality.

Mappi Constant Quality Another distinguishing trait is that Mappi builds everything in-house, without relying on sub-contractors or modules assembled elsewhere. This allows Mappi to control the quality of each component by means of a comprehensive procedure called Mappi Constant ­Quality.

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NEPTUN

Technological excellence in response to changes in the industrial scenario ARTICLE

Camilla Zanetti PHOTOS

Neptun Srl

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nhanced glass processing performance and efficiency. Neptun R&D is moving in that direction, with innovative solutions for the management and processing of large and heavy glass.

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MATTEO ROLLA, MANAGING DIRECTOR OF NEPTUN

At Vitrum to support customers through the Industry 4.0 experience “Neptun has very high expectations for Vitrum 2017, especially with regard to the effects of the Industry 4.0 Plan, says Matteo Rolla of Neptun. The company “has noticed a sharp increase in interest for our products, which have long integrated the most significant aspects of the current automation trend, with regard to PLC devices, systems interaction, parameter controls”.

“Therefore - he emphasizes - it was easy for us to ensure our machines meet the Iper Ammortamento eligibility requirements. Being able to reap the rewards of A VISION OF TECHNOLOGY long inherent to our company’s philosophy is extremely gratifying”.

“At Vitrum 2017 we look forward to meeting

many companies looking to upgrade their machinery and take advantage of the government incentives, and intend to accompany them through this new experience”.

At GlassBuild America with Matodi: shipping one machine per week in the USA At Glass Build America Neptun will be JOINED

BY ITS PARTNER MATODI. Its large stand will showcase the Quickline CNC drilling-milling machines for glass door and shower enclosures, the Tornado HP horizontal washer, and the Rock 14-45 variable angle mitering machine. “Once again, we’ll be at one of the foremost glass sector events”, Matteo Rolla states.

“The American market has different needs, all of which high-end, especially in terms of performance and machine reliability. Over the years we worked very hard with our partner Matodi to raise our visibility and meet the market’s expectations”.

“This effort was well rewarded, considering that since the start of 2016, between washers, edgers and vertical CNCs, Neptun has been shipping more than one machine per week to North America”, he concludes.

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The Quick series, advanced functionality for architectural glass The latest effort by the company in Rovello Porro (Como)

EXPANDS ITS CNC VERTICAL DRILLING AND MILLING ­MACHINES LINE, QUICKLINE, originally designed to vertically process glass for the interior design market (typically glass of 1,600 x 3,000 mm in size), now also targets manufacturers of architectural glass for large external and internal structures, machining glass up to 2,800 x 4,500 mm in size and 30 mm thick.

The latest models carry over and enhance the most advanced technological features of the Quick series. The

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FOCUS ON VITRUM & GBA 2017 rotating tool magazine of the QUICKDRILLT8 MODEL, for example, can change the drill tool while the glass moves to the next position, reducing to 8 seconds the time required to switch tooling for holes of different sizes, even on 2,800 mm high glass. The DCS drill penetration control system optimizes the working speed of countersink drills for “spider fitting” holes, while clamped glass milling resolves the main issues associated with moving heavy, oversized glass.

The new Quickline was designed to be INTEGRATED WITH ROBOTIC LOADING AND UNLOADING WORKCENTERS, there-

Wave 2862

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Quickline T8 by further expanding its automation and integration capabilities, thus meeting Industry 4.0 requirements.

Interconnectivity and Industry 4.0: the Wave vertical washer new HP version Among the company’s new entries is also the Wave vertical washer, which complements the high-end Superinox model. An entry-level version with minimal automation is also available at a lower price, commensurate with its performance. The most advanced version of the WAVE HP washer meets all technical requirements for integration.

The new sophisticated control system provides multiple options to manage different production parameters, such as setting the speed for each step in the process.

It can also track and minimize energy consumption, ­manage water quality and the state of filters, and record all production parameters, both as a stand-alone or an in-line unit. The main control data can also be exported for scheduled maintenance and on-line assistance, as required by Industry 4.0. The Wave HP washer also has a HEAVY DUTY SETTING to process glass of up to 300 kg per linear meter in weight, and 80 mm thick.

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OCMI-OTG

Increasing automation to minimize glass handling and increase productivity ARTICLE

Alessandro Crescentini PHOTOS

OCMI-OTG

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OCMI-OTG, leading global supplier of complete production lines for borosilicate glass vials, ampoules, droppers and dental cartridges, fully caters to the needs of the increasing number of industry professionals looking to automate quality control processes, production line feeding and final product packaging operations. OCMI has developed dimensional control systems compatible with all machines of its products range. In the specific case of continuous rotary forming machines for ampoules production, the Optistem/2 system automatically adjusts burner oxygen supply as required to evenly distribute the heat among the tubes being processed and thereby keeping the finished stem diameters within narrower tol-

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At Vitrum, OCMI-OTG will be the star of the “Hollow Glass” section for pharmaceutical, tableware and technical glassware OCMI will attend Vitrum from a position of strength, as the leading supplier of hollow glass processing machinery. The newly developed versions of SA stemware sealing and stem stretching machines, PAS blow-presses for jugs, custom-designed hydraulic or pneumatic presses, and the possibility of supplying “turnkey” production lines for glass blocks and high-voltage insulators will certainly be placed front and center by OCMI, as they are bound to capture the interest of visitors from Eastern Europe, the Middle-East, and Mediterranean Africa who typically attend Vitrum. As a result of its cooperation with the Venetian company MT Forni, which specializes in glass melting furnaces, annealing and decorating lehrs, OCMI is capable of supplying the technology and know-how required to produce technical glass articles such as glass blocks and HV insulators.

Based on the pre-event promotional effort, OCMI also expects to see

many pharmaceutical glass manufacturers, who will be able to receive detailed information on borosilicate glass tube forming machinery offered exclusively by OCMI, as well as on the equipment required to produce glass tubes at the Gimav group stand. During Vitrum period, OCMI is pleased to invite industry professionals to visit its headquarters in Milan, just a few km away from the Rho fairgrounds, and see its rotary machines and production lines for pharmaceutical glass, as well as any stemware sealing and finishing machines available for viewing at that time.

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erance. The Roboglass automatic tube loader significantly reduces manual interventions, thereby allowing operators to load other machines or oversee other processes, while minimizing the risk of contaminating the glass tubes. The PM-A automatic packing machine, available for both vials and ampoules, prevents any sort of contact or rubbing action between the containers by means of a suction-cup equipped rack pickup system, and also ensures the same number of vials or ampoules are placed in each box. Automatic packing machines also contribute to making the operator’s role more flexible, and allow him to work on several machines at the same time.

Not just pharmaceutical glass OCMI-OTG is also a supplier of leading global manufacturers of crystal and soda-lime stemware. The SA model, available in the 42, 48 and 60 stations version, performs the delicate work of sealing the stems incoming from the glass press with the bowls delivered from the press-blow or blow-blow glass processing machines. After the sealing process the machine, if so required, can be set up to stretch the stems to the desired length as the main cam controlling

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55 the vertical position of the lower grippers descends. This machine is also equipped with a specifically developed camera-driven quality control system installed immediately downstream of the stem and bowl loading zone, which automatically checks the items height and adjusts the upper grippers height as required to ensure the sealing point height is uniform across all stations.

This model is a true expression of the outstanding versatility by which OCMI meets the specific production needs of every client. Although European demand differs from that of markets in the United States or the Far East in terms of glass type and design, OCMI has proven to be a reliable long-term partner, who truly listens and complies with even the smallest changes final users may request to maximize productivity and efficiency.

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OFFICINA MECCANICA SCHIATTI ANGELO

Turnover, BFP, and more: the full expression of Industry 4.0 logic ARTICLE

Antonella Lanfrit PHOTOS

Officina Meccanica Schiatti Angerlo Srl

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ncreasingly computerized and user-friendly. Innovative characteristics that accompany the evolution of glass processing machinery by Officina ­Meccanica Schiatti Angelo, which has delivered over 17 thousand units over the 67 years it has been in business.

All of its machines are equipped with a new, high performance operating system, and ready to support upgrades in line with the Industry 4.0 principles.

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CINZIA SCHIATTI,

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FOREIGN SALES MANAGER OF O. M. SCHIATTI ANGELO

The 20th Vitrum holds great promise Vitrum 2017 comes at a very auspicious time for companies.

“I feel rather optimistic about the forthcoming event in October", Cinzia Schiatti confirms.

“After years of stagnation the global market is generally moving again, although in Italy the pace seems a bit slower”.

Therefore, “many companies need to replace their machinery, which in many cases pre-dates the crisis”.

PRODUCTION SYSTEMS HAVE TO BE UPGRADED, which “bodes well for this historic Italian world trade expo”.

Schiatti will bring to Vitrum the newly upgraded versions of its products, with even more advanced technological solutions, and a new, extremely intuitive interface.

North America: a fast growing market, with an expo worth watching The United States market has grown faster than any other for the last few months. This is where Officina Meccanica Schiatti Angelo recorded “VERY SIGNIFICANT GROWTH” in 2016, according to Cinzia Schiatti, Foreign Sales Manager of the company, and the first months of 2017 were “excellent”. Therefore, the conditions for GlassBuild America in September “are all very favorable”. And in fact, this show “has been on a constant growth trend, even though it will never measure up to European expos due to the size of its reference audience”.

The American market however excels in making fast decisions “even though the years of crisis have made local companies a bit more cautious”. And above all - the manager concludes - “what we noticed is that after the official agreement to purchase the machine is made, our American customers’ purchase order issuance process and related bureaucratic formalities are definitely more streamlined than in other markets”.

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FOCUS ON VITRUM & GBA 2017 Automatic machining of all 4 glass sides The TURNOVER PROCESSING LINE, designed to automatically machine all 4 sides of the glass, fully meets the requirements of the fourth industrial revolution. The line is composed of 4 straightline edgers and bevellers (customers can choose from more than 30 models) and 3 vertical tables, each equipped with an arm that rotates the glass by 90 degrees.

“What makes this unit unique is that it can consecutively process GLASS SHEETS OF ANY SIZE. Therefore, the operator only has to load and unload the sheets. The PLC automatically manages the work cycle”, explains Cinzia Schiatti, Foreign Sales Manager of her family-owned company.

For those who lack the space required to accommodate a line over 40 meters long, “Schiatti has designed a solution with a smaller footprint composed of an edger, a Turnover unit and a series of conveyors that work in a ‘loop’ arrangement”, she adds.

Double edge grinding and polishing Another innovation regards BFP DOUBLE EDGERS, which simultaneously grind and polish the edge on both sides of the glass to obtain a flat edge with arris on 3-25 mm thick glass. The diamond wheels automatically adjust themselves. The maximum working height and length is 4.500 mm.

“The squaring unit - Schiatti explains - levels the glass prior to grinding, while the alignment unit ensures the glass is evenly ground on both sides”.

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59 able for low-e glass processing, and run over tracks built with wear-resistant materials.

The pluses of the TFV vertical drill Among the outstanding products made by Officina ­Meccanica Schiatti Angelo are also the TFV 2000 AND TFV 2500 DRILLS, which execute holes up to 25 mm in diameter, and mill 3 to 15 mm thick glass to shape. They are fully automated, and all components are managed by the axes controller and top quality drives.

“They have a touch-screen user interface - the manager concludes - with programmable work cycles users can input directly on the machine via the integrated editor, or through the drag & drop graphic interface. With the (optional) automatic tool changeover device, both operations can be performed in the same work cycle”.

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OPTIMA

Scheduling and inspections cut processing time and boost productivity ARTICLE

Camilla Zanetti PHOTOS

Optima Srl

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or more than 20 years, Optima has developed integrated software solutions for the glass i­ndustry designed to improve the features, efficiency and performance of glass processing machinery.

In today’s market, it is not enough to stay one step ahead of the trends and customer demand, “because the growing trend toward integration and development of the industrial sector, in keeping with Industry 4.0, is a major driving force”, explains CRISTIAN ZANCA, OPTIMA SALES

MANAGER. “Demand arises not just from the client in need of ­cutting-edge solutions, but also in the form of everyday

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Vitrum, reflection of the Italian market: a great first half breeds confidence On the eve of the 20th edition of Vitrum, “expectations are running high, particularly with regard to the Italian market”, states Cristian Zanca. “The domestic market got a decisive boost, thanks to major investments based on the 4th industrial revolution. The FIRST SIX

Overseas branch, semiannual turnover +50%.

Encouraging outlook for GlassBuild America “This is our tenth year at GlassBuild America”, states Optima sales manager, Cristian Zanca.

“For years, thanks to our

NORTH AMERICAN BRANCH, our participation

MONTHS OF THE YEAR - he reveals - were probably

in this show has been uninterrupted. Expectations are high for 2017, partly due to the location: traditionally, the outcome is more positive when the event is held in Atlanta than when it is held in Las Vegas. The American market - he points out - is always pivotal but that has been especially true in recent years. Indeed, in the first six months of this year, SALES

THE BEST OPTIMA HAS EVER HAD, so we expect this growth to continue through the next half and all of 2018”.

“By nature - declares Zanca - we are optimistic about the future but, in this specific case, our optimism is validated by our second quarter results.

As proof of our RENEWED CONFIDENCE in the organization and in Vitrum, for this edition of the show - he concludes - we have decided to rent the same size space as at the previous Vitrum show”.

VOLUME SPIKED BY 50%. I believe this growth will even continue into 2018, which is why we are convinced we will make a good showing at an event like GlassBuild America”.

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A whole year filled with winning innovations This year, the top innovations from Optima were launched during the most recent edition of Glasstec and “will also be featured at Vitrum and GlassBuild America, because these are products that respond completely to current trends”.

More specifically, “they are tied to production and scheduling, making it possible to have real time, detailed informa-

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tion about what is happening on the factory floor and on each individual machine”.

“The product range - points out Zanca - is single-user. Our software is CONSTANTLY OPTIMIZED and improved to meet the needs of system builders. The same philosophy of improvement - he emphasizes - also applies to the CAD/CAM SYSTEMS and, even more so, to the DATA MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE that, finally, is also producing outstanding results in Italy, confirming what’s trending across the entire industry”. “We plan to continue in this direction, without changing course, because it is what allows us to achieve the best results. Change occurs so suddenly in the software area - concludes Zanca - that it is crucial to constantly innovate and improve”.

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RCN SOLUTIONS

Preview: on display a new oven for chemical tempering of glass ARTICLE

Camilla Zanetti PHOTOS

Rcn Solutions Srl

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CN Solutions enters the market of machines for chemical tempering. “At Vitrum we will have a functioning machine on display, not a prototype. ­ Designed for the chemical tempering of glass, it can operate in combination with the latest generation flat glass lamination

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At Vitrum with renewed enthusiasm, encouraged by a market buzzing with activity

“We are excited to unveil the new chemical tempering oven at Vitrum”, states Roberta Cometti. “We always have high expectations for this event and, this year we hope visitors will be interested in this innovation launched by the company, not only in terms of possible purchases, but also as an awareness of the company’s journey to develop this machine, the possibilities it offers and the benefits it can provide in glass processing. We are aware - she adds - that THE ITALIAN MARKET IS BUZZING, thanks to demand tied to Industry 4.0, therefore, we really expect a good turnout from domestic visitors. We also hope to meet

MANY CUSTOMERS FROM OVERSEAS - she concludes - to show them the renewed energy and ability of RCN Solutions to put itself on the line with new solutions”.

Innovation is also center stage at GlassBuild America “In the American market, our company works well with consumer materials, specifically, the LAMINATION FILM that is certified to meet American standards and this is a valuable asset in market penetration”, explains Roberta Cometti from the International Department at RCN Solutions. “We are looking forward to a positive outcome from our participation in GlassBuild America. This event is a GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO TEST A MARKET that, between the elections and economic recovery, is going through a particularly interesting period”.

“The show - concludes Cometti - is always a prime opportunity to present our new solution for chemical tempering of glass to overseas consumers, as well as to experience the benefits our commitment in recent years. Since 2015 we have worked closely with our local agent to strengthen our brand, which is quite well-known, especially on the East Coast”.

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FOCUS ON VITRUM & GBA 2017 line”, explains Roberta Cometti from the International Department of RCN Solutions.

Partnership with the University of Trento “The studies we conducted some time ago, in partnership with the University of Trento, validated the HIGH QUALITY OF THE PROCESS. Chemical tempering maintains optimal glass flatness, which also facilitates the subsequent lamination phase. Chemically tempered glass has twice the strength of traditional heat-tempered glass and makes it possible to PROCESS GLASS AS THIN AS 2 MM OR LESS. It is worth mentioning - points out Cometti - that this process complies with the current applicable European standards. Today, there is increasing demand from both legislation and the market for products with specific features, precisely as in the case of chemical tempering of glass. This is another reason why we chose to develop it and speed up our entry into this sector”.

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RCN technology is strengthened by the expertise of Gianfranco Rivaroli The project to produce this technology has been on the back burner at RCN Solutions for some time. “In early 2017 we decided to partner with Gianfranco Rivaroli, who has 45 years of experience in the manufacture and sale of chemical tempering ovens. Working closely on the project allowed us to quickly finalize a product design that had existed on paper for years. Thanks to the know-how of Rivaroli, at Vitrum we will be able to display a functioning machine, ready to be installed and put into production”.

Industry 4.0 and communication between machines: RCN responds “The chemical tempering system - explains Cometti - can be combined with lamination furnaces, already programmed to meet the digital requirements of Industry 4.0, satisfying the need for machines that can communicate with one another. In this way - she concludes - we continue to expand on the technical journey that is committed to supporting our customers”.

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CMS

Open door policy welcomes glass customers to Zogno. Growth and product expansion are the point ARTICLE

Camilla Zanetti PHOTOS

CMS Spa

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t has been five years since we held an Open House and this was the first one dedicated entirely to the glass market. We wanted to host an event consistent with what is becoming a regular fixture in the glass industry - opening the doors of the company to all of our customers, giving them our full attention and time, pro-

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69 At Vitrum and GlassBuild America: two not-to-be-missed events Giulio Vitelli, Sales Manager of CMS Spa

Davide Masnada, CEO of CMS Spa

Some of the innovations the Zogno-based company is working on “will be unveiled at Vitrum 2017 in October. A show - points out Giulio Vitelli - that is crucial for us.

In the last few years at Vitrum we have witnessed a convergence of customers who are increasingly aware of their needs and are ready to talk about actual projects”.

“Obviously, this is an encouraging trend that allows us to focus on investments that will be completed shortly. Competition in Italy is fierce, but the domestic market seems to be flourishing, probably stimulated by the requirements related to Industry 4.0. Our machines are perfectly capable of meeting those needs”.

“Our technologies make it possible, from a production standpoint, to assess the number of pieces and linear meters produced which allows us to calculate the performance of various tools and, therefore, the actual reliability of the machine, ultimately producing the big data needed to analyze and evaluate production in its entirety”.

In September, the company’s North American branch, “will participate in GlassBuild America with the same objectives”.

“At the overseas trade show, also on the list of ‘must’ trade fairs, we plan to focus attention on our vertical solutions that are increasingly popular in the United States”, concludes Giulio Vitelli.

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viding specific demonstrations and introducing them to our production site and our technologies�.

This is how Giulio Vitelli, Sales Manager of CMS

Glass Division - Costruzioni Macchine Speciali Spa, sums up the event held June 16th

and 17th. An event that not only demonstrates the role CMS plays in the glass industry, but also the parent company’s interest in the industry itself. In fact, since 2015, CMS has been wholly owned by the SCM Group, global leader in technologies for processing a vast range of materials (wood, plastic, glass, stone, metal and composites). The SCM Group is firmly committed to the glass industry, is ready to invest in it and aims to increase the share of revenue derived from it.

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During the Open House, CMS rolled out the products that “are our real best sellers”. From Speed, a 4-axis horizontal work center (that processed thin glass for household appliances at high speed in demonstration, as well as 20 mm-thick tops for furniture); to the vertical line that includes Profile, for edging, grinding and milling rectangular and shaped pieces of glass; and of Vertec, an innovative drilling and milling machine. Idroline, on the other hand, is a complete hydro-abrasive water-jet cutting system with specific structural solutions that ensure high-quality technological and production performance. “Today - states Giulio Vitelli - we not only invited our customers to engage with us, to get to know the inner workings of the company, its greatness and its potential, but we also made a promise: to meet here again next year with an even more complete product range that will also include cutting tables”.

Simultaneously with the growth of its so-called ­standard products, CMS is focused on showcasing its ability to produce special solutions, “as in customized h ­ orizontal machines able to process glass sheets larger than the classic jumbo-size, even 10-12 meters, as well as machines dedicated to processing curved glass, as in solutions for particular needs, like those of the aeronautical and aerospace industries. This - concludes Vitelli - is a unique feature that has traditionally set us apart. CMS: born to build special machines”.

Next steps: revenue and cutting-edge technology One of the core aims of the Open House is closely tied to a strategic company decision: “Our new parent, the SCM Group, is pouring a lot of energy and resources into the glass industry because it firmly believes in this market. The goal is to drive sales and develop machines that are increasingly at the cutting edge of technology”, points out the manager. Growth

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of the entire Group has remained constant over the last few years - at about 12-13% annually - with revenues that spiked from 76 million euros in 2010 to 140 million in 2016. “Thanks to the previous owners’ decision to externally diversify the product range and the sectors of interest, from glass processing machines to those for stone, wood, light alloys, composite materials, plastic, carbon fiber and other innovative materials”, remarks Vitelli. “Riding the wave of the significant growth phase the Group is experiencing, it plans to use that momentum to drive expansion in the glass sector”, he states.

The Zogno production facility is also growing The Open House was also the perfect opportunity to announce the expansion of the Zogno production facility,

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73 that employs about 650 people. “The plant where today’s event was held will be completely and solely dedicated to the Glass and Stone Division.

Production of machines for the other sectors will soon be moved to the new facility that we purchased just a few months ago and is now under renovation”.

The new site - former headquarter of Manifattura della Valle Brembana, located about a kilometer from the historic headquarters of CMS in Val Brembana - has 15,000 built square meters and a total area of 27,000 square meters.

“The new site will give the company some much-needed breathing room from a production standpoint - explains Vitelli - Even the showroom will be revamped to display one model of each type of our machines”.

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Contest VERALLIA DESIGN AWARD

Young Verallia Design Award artists re-imagine the Italian table ARTICLE

Chiara Marseglia PHOTO

Verallia Italia Spa

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he 2017 winners of the third Verallia Design Award were crowned at Eataly Smeraldo Milano on June 27th. The contest, established by the No. 3 global manufacturer of food grade glass packaging, invited the POLI.design and Politecnico di Milano Master in Strategic Design students and the First Level Master in Design ­Innovation, Strategy and Products students at IED Milano to compete on the topic “Set another place at the table”. Their

De-Fiasco and Antique receive first-place ranking in the 3rd edition of the Verallia competition.

Glass and creativity blend beautifully in unique concepts that put a new face on traditional Mediterranean products

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WATCH THE VIDEO AND LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW WITH MARCO RAVASI, CEO OF VERALLIA ITALIA, AND THE YOUNG ARTISTS WHO WON THE CONTEST task was to develop innovative glass containers for the most highly-acclaimed Italian food products: oil, tomato puree, ready-to-heat sauces and pestos, wine or sparkling wine, vinegar, mineral water and liqueurs and spirits. First prize winners: Marcello Marino (Italy), IED Milano, author of ANTIQUE; and the team comprising Deniz Donmez (Turkey), Aura Ramos (Mexico) and Rohit Sahasrabudhe (India) from POLI.design, authors of DE-FIASCO. De-Fiasco is the design that will represent Italy this Fall at the FIRST INTERNATIONAL EDITION of the Verallia Design Award in Paris, where the winners of all the individual national editions will compete for the top honor.

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Made-in-Italy Highlights

VIGHI ART AND DESIGN

Glass brings new personality to security doors ARTICLE

Antonella Lanfrit PHOTOS

Vighi Security Doors Spa

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lass was the answer we needed to express our concept of the door”. This is where F ­ ERDINANDO TEDESCO , architect, and ­J ENNIFER BASSANI , designer of the V ­ ENTESIMOSECOLO (20 th Century) collection by Vighi Art and Design begin their story. “The door represents a ‘boundary’ that, once crossed, allows different realities - that we like to call ‘souls’ - to connect. The entrance door portrays your personality for those who enter your home”.

The project grew out of a partnership between Vighi Art and Design, Sintesi Design and Brand Glass.

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77 A security door is often seen as a furnishing accessory that tends to be hidden. We are developing a concept of the home that, instead, envisions the entrance as possessing a dignity of its own. “Thus, the door becomes an essential part of the home - they continue - where each individual can potentially reflect their own personality. Hence, the desire to use glass, a material that is naturally reflective. This also created the need to be able to ‘customize’ the panel, so the customer can align it, as closely as possible, with their taste and lifestyle”.

The role of digital printing on glass The Tedesco and Bassani product uses digital printing to bring an almost chameleon-like essence to the glass, reinterpreting it as marble or metal. “I did not want the doors to become a constraint - explains Tedesco - I feel the customer should be free to put their own interpretation on the panel, while retaining the stylistic features and geometric and compositional structure of the three collections: the Thirties, the Fifties and the Seventies”.

The technology of printing on glass has made it possible to reinterpret, on the skins, the geometries of color, shape and materials that belonged to these three 20th century decades.

The glass we use, concludes Tedesco, “is tempered glass that complies with current, applicable legislative standards. It is slightly beveled around the entire perimeter, allowing for proper installation”. To make the doors, we work with the Tuscan firm, Brand Glass, that also does the digital printing.

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This is how Vighi Security Doors reinterprets security doors in the Third Millennium.

And, in the VentesimoSecolo [20th Century] collection, glass is the star player

A collection, three lines, inspired insight: the primary cultural and lifestyle phenomena of the 1900s Security doors that bring an innovative twist to the company’s own mission: to make products of the highest quality and functionality, with unique architectural-aesthetic solutions for those who purchase them. The new doors in the Ventesimo­Secolo collection

by Vighi Security Doors are the brain child of architect Fernando Tedesco and designer Jennifer Bassani, aka: Sintesi Design.

The star player, par excellence, is glass. The kind of glass

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79 where digital printing is central to a unique feature that makes this exclusive made-in-Italy product even more attractive around the world.

Design and materials: glass is center stage It is the internal panel of the security door that makes this object unique and totally in keeping with the building in which it is installed. VentesimoSecolo is made up of nine panels that are then divided among the three lines: the Thirties, the Fifties and the Seventies. The skins were inspired by cultural and lifestyle phenomena of those three periods in the 1900s.

If this is the design innovation, the technical novelty comes from the skins themselves, that are a fascinating experiment in materials. Glass is one of them. Reinterpreted, it becomes marble and color, creating exquisite, unique visual effects.

The other materials used are leather, wood and metal.

Top of the line anti-intrusion properties Behind the application of the VentesimoSecolo collection panel, the safety structure of the security door remains intact. The skins are designed to fit all models of the Vighi security doors, whether the locking mechanisms are mechanically or electronically controlled. “The glass skin, on the internal side of the door, does not change the performance features of the door LORENZO MURATORI, states ­

GENERAL MANAGER OF VIGHI SECURITY DOORS - It is tempered glass, glued to the internal panel, and is impact-resistant. If it is accidentally broken, the glass does not shatter or create potentially harmful sharp pieces”.

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The secret is in the color

“The printing itself was not an issue; the key was to find the right formula for binding the color to the glass of a security door”. ANDREA BRACCIALINI, owner of ­Pistoia-based BRAND GLASS, explains the core issue and the complexity inherent to digital printing on glass for the new Vighi security doors - those in the VentesimoSecolo collection - produced in partnership with architect Ferdinando Tedesco and ­designer Jennifer Bassani. At Brand Glass, we have been in business for 15 years - he points out - “and in recent years we have become specialized in digital printing, purchasing state-of-the-art machines and making specific modifications to adapt them to suit our needs”.

The Vighi project also called for an ‘adjustment’ to the machines, “for example, in order to print the skin, made up of crevices and lines, it was not enough to just make changes to the file”. It was a “very intricate project, that required putting all of our experience into play in order to achieve the desired result. To date, we are the only ones who do digital printing on security doors”, concludes ­Braccialini.

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SPECIALE VITRUM 2017 È il momento di esserci Integrazione, contenuti e sinergie: questi i cardini della ventesima edizione

Bimonthly magazine Year 4 Number 45 Monday July 24, 2017

GIMAV - DATI Per il settimo anno consecutivo, il trend della meccanica italiana del vetro è positivo

PROTAGONISTI CMS SPA

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Editorial Manager CHIARA MARSEGLIA Contributors ANTONELLA LANFRIT CAMILLA ZANETTI Graphic Design, Art Direction and layout NICO CHINELLO Translations NICOLETTA CANESI Pictures Cover image courtesy of CMS Spa; Depositphotos, Fotolia Owner Vitrum Srl - Via Petitti 16, 20149 Milano Publisher

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