The leading Brazilian Trade Association - ABIVIDRO (Association Brazilian Technique of the Automatic Glass Industries) - will be organising the conference running alongside the exhibition.
| Tuesday, 9th March |
| 9.40 |
Opening |
| 10.00 - 10.30 |
Processing of Raw Materials for Glass Production
Jim Sadowski, Minerals Processing, Physical Separation |
| 10.30 - 11.00 |
Production of ultra-white float and Patterned Glass
Hans Mahrenholtz, Glass Global Consulting |
| 11.00 - 11.30 |
On Site Hydrogen Production by Electrolysis
Michel Archambault, Hydrogenics Corporation |
| 14.00 - 14.30 |
E-moc Technology
Fabio Franzoni, Bottero |
| 14.30 - 15.00 |
Improvement in Refractories Materials for Longer Life Time and Reduced Glass Defects
Cyril Jorry, Saint-Gobain SEFPRO |
| 15.00 - 15.30 |
Minilab - Automated Statistical Measurements
Mike Bagley, Emhart Glass |
| Wednesday 10th March |
| 9.40 |
Opening |
| 10.00 - 10.30 |
The Global Solution for a Fine and Resistant Rim Glassware
Francesco Terrasi, Biebuyck |
| 10.30 - 11.00 |
Comparison of New Polyimide Molecule, DuPont™ Vespel® SCP-5050 and Traditional Materials: Melt-to-Pack Ratio, Part Lifetime and Glass Defects
Ney Maamud, Pyrotek-DuPont |
| 11.00 - 11.30 |
Tecnologia de Queimador Cleanfire® HRi™ para fusão de vidro"
Air Products Brasil Ltda |
| 14.00 - 14.30 |
Energy Savings in Glass Table Ware Production Machines
Klaus Pöting, Athena Engineering & Construction |
| 14.30 - 15.00 |
New Developments in Hot Repairs Optimize Furnace Production & Extend Furnace Life
Cristina Sánchez Franco, Fosbel |
| 15.00 - 15.30 |
Monitoring System for Production Lines in the Glassware Industry
Philippe Bierry, Vertech |
Programme is subject to change.
The conference will aim to integrate and encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience among glassmakers and partners, as well as academics and artists involved in the glass area.
