Fives supplies all-electric melting technology to Cognac and glass packaging
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Updated Oct 16
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What happened
Fives is implementing all-electric melting technology across several industries. The company supplied the world’s largest all-electric furnace to VICAL, a glass container manufacturer in Costa Rica. Additionally, Verallia, a glass packaging producer, invested in electrifying its Cognac plant in France using Fives' Prium® E-Melt technology.
From glassonweb.com
Why it matters
The adoption of all-electric furnaces is presented as a green alternative to traditional technologies, minimizing CO2 emissions. This shift is being utilized by major players in the luxury goods and beverage sectors, including Verallia, which produces bottles for flagship Cognac brands.
From glassonweb.com
Who's involved
- FivesSupplier of pioneering all-electric melting technology and furnaces
- CognacLocation where Verallia is electrifying its production plant
- HennessyFrench brandy distillery that operates within the Cognac market
- LVMHLuxury goods conglomerate that relies on the Cognac market
- Rhum BarbancourtAlcohol manufacturer drawing inspiration from Cognac distillation traditions
- Costa RicaLocation of the VICAL facility receiving the world's largest all-electric furnace