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10. February 2025 in Horn

HORN builds oxy-hybrid furnace in Germany

As one of the world's strongest solution partners for pharmaceuticals, biotech, healthcare and cosmetics industries, Gerresheimer develops and manufactures primary packaging for medicines and cosmetics. Gerresheimer contracted the glass melting…
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20. January 2025 in Horn

Molybdenum Wall: Flow Barrier for optimal glass quality in melting furnaces

The molybdenum wall is used in basins of melting tanks in the area after the hot spot to separate the melting part from the refining part and thus prevent a…
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14. January 2025 in Horn

Auer Lighting relies on advanced technology from HORN

Auer Lighting GmbH is a leading company in the lighting industry and is known worldwide for its innovations and high quality. Speciality glasses have been manufactured in Germany for more…
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9. January 2025 in CERTINA GROUP

CERTINA acquisition of ElringKlinger Heat and Noise Shielding sites in Sevelen, Switzerland, and Buford, USA

CERTINA has successfully completed the acquisition of ElringKlinger Heat and Noise Shielding sites in Sevelen, Switzerland, and Buford, USA.Roughly a year of profound and in-depth negotiations later and three months…
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20. December 2024 in Uncategorized

Project Update in Carambeí: HORN Glass Industries AG and Ambev Strengthen Their Partnership!

In March, we shared exciting news about our collaboration with Ambev to supply a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient glass melting furnace with three forehearths for their new container glass plant in Brazil.…
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20. December 2024 in Horn

Honoring 25 Years of Dedication: Stephan Meindl Celebrates Company Anniversary

A significant milestone in our company’s history: Our board member Stephan Meindl was recently honored for his 25 years of service and unwavering commitment. For a quarter of a century,…
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18. December 2024 in Horn

Honoring long-time employees

Once again this year we had the great pleasure of honoring a number employees for their longstanding dedication to our company. We honoured 31 colleagues who have accompanied us with…
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19. November 2024 in Horn

ZeroCO2Glas – Emission-free glass melting

The ZeroCO2Glas project is a consortium involving experts from the industry, including furnace technology specialist HORN Glass Industries AG, glass manufacturer Wiegand-Glas, RWTH Aachen University as well as the International…
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14. November 2024 in ISOLITE GmbH

Strategic milestone: Jaouad Bahaoui joins the ISOLITE Group as COO for Aviation, Industry and Defence (AID)

ISOLITE, a leading provider of innovative thermal and acoustic insulation solutions, is delighted to welcome Jaouad Bahaoui as the new Business Unit Manager for Aviation, Industry and Defence. Jaouad Bahaoui…
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11. October 2024 in Pal Wiping Systems

Karsten Schnake, Board Member of Procurement at Skoda, meets PAL Wiping Systems

Last week PAL Wiping Systems had the honour of hosting Mr. Karsten Schnake, Board Member for Procurement at Škoda Auto a.s.Reflecting the strong partnership between Škoda and PAL Wiping Systems…
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7. October 2024 in CERTINA GROUP

CERTINA acquires ElringKlinger Heat- & Noise Shielding plants in Switzerland and the US and thereby strengthens the High Temperature Solutions division

– The CERTINA Group, with headquarters in Munich, Germany, today announces the signing of the purchase agreement to acquire two plants producing thermal and acoustical shielding of ElringKlinger AG. The…
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2. October 2024 in Horn

SOTUVER puts furnace 2 into operation

SOTUVER is a manufacturer of hollow glass producing containers for the food industry since 1967 covering the Mediterranean basin, Africa and the Middle East.  The Tunisian company approached glass melting…
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16. September 2024 in ISOLITE GmbH

Successful trade fair appearance at the ILA Berlin: ISOLITE impresses among the industry giants

ISOLITE once again demonstrated its strong position in the aviation industry at ILA Berlin 2024, one of the leading international aviation trade fairs. For the first time in the company’s…
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16. September 2024 in CERTINA GROUP

Prof. Dr. Dr. Joachim Häcker Joins CERTINA GROUP as Growth Partner and Key Member of the CERTINA Academy

The CERTINA GROUP is delighted to welcome Prof. Dr. Dr. Joachim Häcker as its new Growth Partner within the CERTINA Academy. The Academy is an exclusive network of specialists who…
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3. September 2024 in ISOLITE GmbH

ISOLITE reaches a mark of 100: When expertise and passion turn into success

News from the world of ISOLITE: It is with great pride and joy that ISOLITE announces a historic milestone: for the first time in the company’s history, the company has…
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28. August 2024 in STS

Software and Testing Solutions at the “Automotive Testing Shanghai Exhibition”

Automotive Testing Shanghai Exhibition, the biggest event in Asia for Testing,  is starting today. Software and Testing Solutions , the Certina subsidiary,  will welcome you at its booth 5008, and…
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15. August 2024 in AFT

AFT conversion of the central waste disposal system at the VZM / Heidelberg University Hospital

The AFT Group converted the central waste disposal system in the medical supply center (VZM) at Heidelberg University Hospital. In order to achieve a higher output in the disposal yard…
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9. August 2024 in AFT

Delivery of new AWT vehicles for University Hospital Ulm

Delivery of 26 new AWT vehicles with lifting mechanism At the University Hospital in Ulm, 75 AWT vehicles with lifting mechanisms are currently used to transport the containers from the…
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31. July 2024 in AFT

AFT builds extension of the AWT system for BKH-Günzburg

Extension of the existing automated goods transport system comprising a container storage system with 40 storage spaces and connection to the new psychiatric unit BKH-Günzburg uses automatic goods transport system…
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25. July 2024 in AFT

AFT deep-freeze warehouse near Panem Bleicherode

AFT successfully expanded the Panem Backstube with an additional deep-freeze warehouse. To ensure maximum energy efficiency, we used fully automated block storage with shuttle stacker cranes. This innovative solution not…
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15. July 2024 in Horn

HORN to supply new oxyfuel furnace to ODE

Glass melting technology specialist HORN has been entrusted by ODE, who is among the largest manufacturers of the insulation industry, to supply a new oxyfuel furnace. This project in Turkey includes…
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26. June 2024 in Horn

Largest End Fired Furnace supplied by HORN – 185.4 m²

HORN has completed its biggest End Fired Furnace project in the company´s history with Turkish glass manufacturer Baştürk Cam. In June 2021, glass melting technology specialist HORN was contracted to…
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13. June 2024 in Horn

Noelle + von Campe contracts HORN for furnace repair

Glass furnace manufacturer and turnkey specialist HORN Glass Industries AG was awarded the contract for the general repair of furnace 4 at Noelle + von Campe. The German packaging glass…
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5. June 2024 in CERTINA GROUP

CERTINA GROUP takes over FEV test systems

(Grünwald, June, 05th, 2024) The CERTINA Group took over FEV test systems from the FEV Group on 4th of June 2024. STS (Software & Testing Solutions) will be positioned inde-pendently…
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21. May 2024 in ISOLITE GmbH

ILA 2024 in Berlin, we are part of it!

ISOLITE GmbH has been able to continuously expand its aerospace division in recent years and is now looking forward to exhibiting at the ILA in Berlin in 2024! For over…
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14. May 2024 in CERTINA GROUP, ISOLITE GmbH

ISOLITE relies on proven expertise and strengthens customer orientation

Increase in Sales and Innovation in Project Management We are delighted to announce that two highly esteemed colleagues are returning to the ISOLITE family. Nicolas von Stolzmann will rejoin our…
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5. March 2024 in Horn

HORN builds sustainable glass melting furnace for Ambev

Brazil-based brewing company Ambev is to build a sustainable container glass plant in Carambei in the state of Paraná, Brazil.The plant is currently under construction, which will produce bottles for…
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4. March 2024 in CERTINA GROUP

New Head of M&A CERTINA GROUP Tobias Eiblmeier͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏ ͏

We are very pleased to announce, that Tobias Eiblmeier joined the Certina Group as the new Head of M&A as of 1st ofMarch. Tobias has more than 10 years of relevant…
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7. February 2024 in Horn

HORN expands international presence by founding subsidiary in Romania

HORN Glass Industries AG announces the foundation of its new subsidiary, HORN ROTEC S.R.L., in Romania. With this strategic decision, HORN strengthens its presence on the international market. HORN ROTEC…
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22. December 2023 in United Salon Technologies

Looking back, cutting forward

JAGUAR Solingen in the year in review! A year full of creative masterpieces, inspiring trends and countless cutting highlights - that was 2023 with JAGUAR Solingen. As a leading manufacturer…
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