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16. April 2025 in Horn

HORN to deliver new end fired glass melting furnace

Glass melting technology specialist HORN was contracted to work on a greenfield glass facility in Asgabat, Turkmenistan. The new Furnace #2 is designed with a melting area of 46 m2…
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11. April 2025 in Horn

Update on the “ZeroCO2Glas” project status

We already reported on HORN's participation as an industrial partner in the “ZeroCO2Glas” project in November 2024. Together with our project partners (IPGR, RWTH Aachen and Wiegand-Glas), we are pursuing…
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9. April 2025 in CERTINA GROUP

The CERTINA Academy welcomes Prof. Dr. Dr. Vladimír Hönig

The CERTINA GROUP is delighted to welcome Assoc. Prof. Vladimír Hönig, Ph.D. et Ph.D. as its new Growth Partner within the CERTINA Academy. Vladimír will support the management in decisions…
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7. April 2025 in Uncategorized

Team News

We’re excited to welcome Marc Welke to the CERTINA team. Marc joined us this month as an Analyst and will be supporting our M&A team, contributing valuable experience and fresh…
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7. April 2025 in CERTINA GROUP

CERTINA Academy welcomes Negotiation Expert Prof. Kian Siong T

We are pleased to welcome Prof. Dr. Kian Siong (KS) T. as a new Growth Partner within the CERTINA Academy. As an Assistant Professor in Management and Strategy HKU Business…
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28. March 2025 in AFT, Uncategorized

Electric In-Floor Track System for the Freezer Sector: New Project for NewCold in Atlanta

Following a successful preliminary project, the AFT Group is once again supplying an electric in-floor track system for a state-of-the-art distribution center in Atlanta, Georgia. This project underscores our customer's…
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28. March 2025 in AFT, Uncategorized

Expansion of the G02 Door EMS in Final Assembly for BMW Leipzig

The AFT Group has won a major contract with BMW in Leipzig. The focus of this project is the modernization and targeted expansion of the conveyor technology in the door…
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28. March 2025 in AFT

PowerCo Sagunto (Valencia)

PowerCo, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, is building a state-of-the-art gigafactory for the production of battery cells in Sagunto near Valencia. This groundbreaking facility will be a central component…
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26. March 2025 in CERTINA GROUP

CERTINA GROUP acquires 65% in MOBOTIX AG

We are happy to announce the acquisition of a 65% stake in the listed MOBOTIX AG from the Japanese KONICA MINOLTA Group. MOBOTIX AG, based in Langmeil (Kaiserslautern), is an…
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24. March 2025 in CERTINA GROUP

CERTINA Academy Welcomes AI Expert Prof. Joon Nak Choi

We are delighted to announce that Prof. Joon Nak Choi (JC), a professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) focusing on applied artificial intelligence and data…
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20. March 2025 in Horn

HORN to construct 170 t/d furnace for Sichuan Skyhorse Glass

A new end fired glass melting furnace will soon be built for Sichuan Skyhorse Glass Co., Ltd by HORN. For its new container glass factory in Shehong city, the famous…
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13. March 2025 in Horn

HORN comissions furnace for PGP Glass in India

The Indian premium supplier PGP Glass Private Limited has successfully begun operations at its plant in Kosamba, India, at the end of January 2025. In this greenfield project, glass melting…
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5. March 2025 in Horn

HORN supplies oxyfuel furnace to Orora

Orora Group is a global packaging manufacturer who designs, manufactures and decorates glass bottles and aluminium cans for brands in Australasia, North America, Europe and the United Arab Emirates. At…
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18. February 2025 in Horn

HORN to build 300 tpd solar glass line

Glass Technology is an experienced and trusted player in the global glass manufacturing industry who is specialized in the production of low-iron solar glass. The German engineering company HORN is…
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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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