Rath Group and Refratechnik Holding GmbH announced the launch of a long-term technology alliance for close collaboration in the development and manufacture of refractory products for glass melting plants in the glass industry.
More on the alliance
As part of the technology alliance, both companies will contribute their respective know-how in glass manufacturing and refractory production to combine it into a unique technology solution. The two companies will be operating under the name R² – The Glass Furnace Alliance. Rath will be the main point of contact for customers seeking the best mix of Rath and Refratechnik products for glass melting furnaces.
The alliance enables Rath to expand its technological expertise, as products manufactured by Refratechnik will be developed in close collaboration with the research and development departments of both companies. Refratechnik will contribute its production know-how, including newly developed formulations and high-precision tolerance ranges for end products.
Corporate responses
“I am pleased that with this technology alliance for the glass industry, we and Refratechnik have created a real alternative to existing mass manufacturers. Our two companies combine innovative strength and economic stability with uncompromising quality standards, and in future, this will be coupled with even more flexibility,” says Andreas Pfneiszl, speaker of the executive board, Rath Group.
“Refratechnik and Rath complement each other perfectly, and together we are bringing a breath of fresh air to the refractory industry. For the first time, two industry giants have joined forces to incorporate technology and industry know-how into a concept that is both proven and state-of-the-art,” says Rainer Gaebel, managing director of Refratechnik Holding.
