SORG Group delivered and commissioned the second F6 furnace for Vetri Speciali‘s expansion at their site in Gardolo, northern Italy. 
 
Comprising a working end and four forehearths, the 70 m² regenerative endport furnace is designed for flint, amber, green and dark green glass containers. 
 
The engineering package covered refractory and steel planning, including the platform for the furnace and glass conditioning area, as well as detailed engineering for the furnace and feeder equipment. Construction of the steel structure, installation of refractory materials, equipment installation and commissioning were all carried out under the supervision of Nikolaus SORG. 

The scope of supply encompassed all furnace equipment, including combustion air supply, gas and heavy oil heating, electrical boosting and measurement and control systems. For the glass conditioning system, SORG supplied one STW distribution channel, two SORG 340S+® forehearths and two SORG 240+® forehearths, all fitted with SORG Conti-Drain® technology. EME supplied the EME-NEND-S2® batch charger. 
 
SKS delivered and installed the full steel construction, including platforms for the entire plant, and carrying out refractory construction from the exhaust gas duct to the gob points (regenerators, furnace, working end, four forehearths and glass retention basin). SKS also provided hot insulation of the furnace, supplying the spray insulation of the regenerators, and technical support during heat-up. 
 
SORG Group supplied the dual-redundant SCADA WINCC software control system, featuring the ES III™ expert system for optimised furnace and forehearth performance. 
 
“We are proud to have partnered with Vetri Speciali on this important expansion project,” said SORG Group. “The new furnace combines proven SORG technology with advanced control systems to deliver reliable, energy-efficient and high-quality glass production.” 
 
SORG Group extends its thanks to Vetri Speciali for their trust and cooperation throughout the project and we are looking forward to the start of a long and successful furnace campaign.