Qemetica invests PLN 70 million in Polish glass facility

Qemetica Glass has reconstructed a furnace at its glass plant in Iłowa, Poland.

The project encompassed a rebuild of the furnace and the installation of fully automated glass forming lines.

The furnace has a capacity of 110 tpd, expandable to 140 tpd in the long term.

Implemented between 2024 and 2025, the investment is a direct response to the market’s growing expectations around product quality, production flexibility, and sustainable development.

Robert Janeczko, Head of Business Unit Glass and President of the Management Board of Qemetica Glass in Iłowa, said: “We have rebuilt the furnace, which for years has been at the heart of the Qemetica Glass plant in Iłowa.

“This is a step that aligns with both our business and ESG goals, as well as meeting the growing customer expectations for responsibly sourced products.”

Qemetica Glass said the furnace rebuild is a key component of its long-term business development strategy for its glass division.

By 2029, the company aims to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 20% compared to 2019 levels (from 20,000 to 16,000 tonnes annually).

This objective will be achieved through decreased natural gas consumption, increased use of cullet in production, and the planned implementation of renewable energy sources, including photovoltaic (PV) installations.

In addition, the investment in the advanced forming lines will increase the efficiency and quality of container glass production.

The deployment of two automated Individual Section (IS) machines, equipped with intelligent process control systems, enables precise droplet forming, reduced material losses, and shorter production cycles.

New product capabilities

As a result of the completed investment, Qemetica Glass can now expand its product portfolio to include new types of glass packaging, such as twist-off jars and bottles.

At the same time, the company continues to strengthen its core segment – the production of glass lanterns and Comfort jars.

By the end of 2025, the company also plans to implement an advanced Warehouse Management System (WMS), further supporting the digitalisation of its operational processes.

Qemetica Glass is part of chemical group Qemetica, which creates products such as soda ash, a vital raw material for glass production.