At GLASSMAN ITALY 2026, our Sales Manager, Emanuele Donati, presented a breakthrough solution for the container glass industry: the New Electric Forehearth System for CO2 reduction.
As the industry faces a critical climate emergency, Glass Service is leading the transition toward a circular and climate-neutral economy. The Electric Forehearth system represents a radical shift from traditional air-gas methods, achieving complete decarbonization by replacing fossil combustion with advanced electrical radiant heating.

Key takeaways from the conference:

• Efficiency: Up to 90% thermal efficiency, leading to a massive drop in steady-state power consumption.
• Environmental Impact: Total elimination of direct CO2 emissions and full removal of ETS liabilities.
• Operational Safety: A new patent-pending design with refractory-embedded radiant elements eliminates the risk of components falling into the molten glass.
• Innovation: Full compatibility with reduced glasses (such as amber and green) and an isolated element atmosphere to ensure long-term reliability and easy maintenance.