Kosamba, India – Feb 2025 – PGP Glass Private Limited, a leading name in premium glass packaging, has marked a major milestone with the inauguration of a 120-tonne-per-day (TPD) furnace at its Kosamba facility. This strategic expansion reinforces PGP Glass’s commitment to serving the growing global demand for high-quality flaconnage in the Cosmetics & Perfumery segment.

A Leap Forward in Glass Melting Technology

The newly commissioned furnace is part of a four-acre greenfield project, designed to set new benchmarks in glass manufacturing excellence. Supplied by HORN, Germany, this advanced furnace is engineered to produce extra flint glass, meeting the stringent standards of premium customers worldwide.

Key Technological Highlights

• Advanced Melting Technology: Features like the E-Fusion Power Boosting System and HORN’s HRD-BEAM glass level measuring system ensure superior glass quality and consistency.
• Energy Efficiency: With oxy-boosting capabilities and specialized refractories, the furnace minimizes energy consumption, aligning with PGP Glass’s sustainability goals.
• Precision Manufacturing: Equipped with IS machines from Bottero and Emhart, operating in single, double, and triple gob configurations for flawless bottle formation.
• Automated Inspection: Select lines feature automated inspection systems, guaranteeing top-tier quality for cosmetic and perfume bottles.
• Automated Pallet Handling: A high-tech Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) warehouse with a capacity of 12,000+ pallets ensures seamless material handling.

Sustainability at the Core

PGP Glass has integrated green building standards into the facility’s design, with certification by a third-party organization underway. Innovative technologies have been adopted to reduce water consumption and lower carbon footprint, reaffirming the company’s dedication to environmental responsibility.

Enhanced Customer Experience with “Shikhar”

To foster stronger collaboration, PGP Glass introduces “Shikhar”, an exclusive customer interaction space designed to deliver a premium and personalized experience for global clients.

Global Recognition and ESG Leadership

This project exemplifies seamless collaboration between PGP Glass teams and international partners, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and superior glass quality. The company’s ESG commitment is evident through:

• Leadership A Band rating from CDP (2024) for climate change and water security.
• EcoVadis Platinum certification for three consecutive years, positioning PGP Glass as a leader in sustainable manufacturing.

Why Does This Matter?

This expansion strengthens PGP Glass’s position as the supplier of choice for premium glass packaging, ready to meet the evolving needs of global brands in the Cosmetics & Perfumery industry.