Cold End

Earlier this year Heye appointed Hans-Peter Müller as Managing Director. He outlines his vision for the company and how digital technology will remain at the forefront of its portfolio to save energy and operating costs.

Verallia España will install two Heye International’s SmartLine 2 inspection machines in its new cold end line at the Montblanc, Spain, plant. The HiSHIELD SmartLine 2 has been developed as an inspection and sorting machine for the hollow glass production industry. The ongoing integration of the newest technology combined with robust...

The Smart Plant is highly automated and able to keep a top quality level at low unit costs. This digital future has already started. However, the processes to achieve optimal results require sophisticated knowledge and stamina. Today, Heye customers benefit from the many technological accomplishments the Heye experts achieved. Many more are...

Heye’s development of new inspection equipment responds to market demands, which are currently dominated by two trends: premiumisation and the journey to net zero.

Mexican glass manufacturer, Vidrio Formas has successfully installed Heye International’s latest SmartLine 2 including Ranger 2 check inspection equipment to deliver high performance at its new production site in Lerma. Developed in Germany as an inspection and sorting machine for the global hollow glass community, the SmartLine 2 device...

As it reaches over 1000 process controls delivered to customers, Heye is the leading partner for process optimisation, regulation and digitalisation of the NNPB process. The Heye Process Control 4.0 (HPC)  was the crucial milestone to initiate Industry 4.0 within the glass industry. Glass Machinery, Plants & Accessories 6/2021 -...