Partnership between Zippe, Lahti Glass Technologies and HFT announced

European Batch Plant specialists Zippe Industrieanlagen GmbH and Lahti Glass Technology Oy are pleased to announce the appointment of Henry F. Teichmann, Inc. (HFT) as exclusive sales agents and construction partners for the USA and Canada markets.

The partnership aims to add value to US and Canadian glass makers, providing them with the best of both worlds: world-renowned technology, from two of the most experienced and well known raw material handling companies in the industry coupled with the in-country expertise, experience, and support of HFT. This collaboration provides clients with one point of contact and responsibility for the turnkey supply of Zippe and Lahti equipment, improving communication and removing risk from the project. In addition to new equipment, the partnership will allow the group to better support existing operations, and equipment through aftersales service and parts support.

Zippe and Lahti offer world-leading accuracy and quality in all areas of raw material handling and related technology; from material reception, through storage, weighing, dosing/mixing, transport, preheating, batch charging and glass recycling.

Pittsburgh, USA, based engineering and construction company HFT have over 70 years’ experience in managing and executing glass industry projects, with an extremely successful track record. They provide global glass makers with engineering, procurement, construction, startup/commissioning and support.

Whether it’s a new batch plant, modernization of existing equipment, or service support: US and Canadian glassmakers can now contact HFT, Zippe, and Lahti for a complete solution.