The furnace of the future? – An interview with Dr. Hartmut Hegeler

Glassmakers face increased environmental pressure over their emissions during the manufacturing process. Consumer trends and legislation dictate that emissions must be as low as possible. Dr. Hartmut Hegeler, SORG’s Research and Development Manager, discusses some of the options for glassmakers when they choose their next furnace in Furnace Internationals March edition.

Read the interview on pages 22-25 of the Furnaces International March edition here.

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