Verallia Lagnieu F1 Container Glass Furnace

Location Lagnieu, France

Year 2019

Furnace Type Container Glass Furnace

TPD 250

Project Summary

Verallia, one of Europe’s leading glass manufacturers, entrusted GTR with the cold repair project of the F1 Container Glass Furnace located at its production facility in France.

The project involved significant technical and operational challenges due to existing infrastructure constraints and the limited layout of the plant. Restricted working space, limited equipment access, and the need for intensive on-site coordination were among the most critical factors shaping the planning process.

GTR developed a custom platform and equipment layout plan tailored to these challenging conditions, ensuring that the project was executed safely, efficiently, and strictly in line with the planned schedule. Within the scope of the project, GTR successfully carried out technological steel procurement, refractory demolition, steel disassembly, refractory and steel installation, cleaning & preparation and heat-up support.

Fully meeting the client’s high expectations regarding technical competency, occupational safety, time management, and workmanship quality, GTR completed the entire project within 60 days, achieving full compliance with international health and safety standards even under demanding on-site conditions.

Result

The project was completed fully on schedule and met all quality targets, and the furnace was successfully commissioned. This implementation once again demonstrated GTR’s international project management discipline, site organization capabilities, and technical expertise.

Verallia Lagnieu F1 Container Glass Furnace

GTR carried out the cold repair of the F1 Container Glass Furnace at Verallia’s production facility in Lagnieu, France. Despite challenging site conditions and limited working space, the project was completed safely and within the planned schedule through customized planning, strong site coordination, and disciplined project management. The successful commissioning of the furnace demonstrated GTR’s capability to execute demanding international furnace projects with high technical and safety standards.

Mr. Carlos Mazzotti
Former Verallia France Glass Elaboration Manager

“You have successfully completed this challenging project; I believe you can build a furnace even in space.”