European batch plant specialists ZIPPE Industrieanlagen GmbH and Lahti Glass Technology Oy have confirmed the appointment of Henry F Teichmann Inc as exclusive sales agent and construction partner for the USA and Canada. The partnership aims to add value to North American glassmakers, providing them with technology from two experienced and well known raw material handling companies, coupled with HFT’s local expertise, experience and support.

This collaboration provides clients with a single point of contact and responsibility for the turnkey supply of ZIPPE and Lahti equipment, improving communication and removing risk

from projects. The partnership will also allow the group to better support existing operations and equipment through after-sales service and parts support.

ZIPPE and Lahti offer accuracy and quality in all areas of raw materials handling and related technology; from material receipt, through storage, weighing, dosing/mixing, transport, preheating, batch charging and glass recycling.

Pittsburgh, USA-based engineering and construction company HFT has over 70 years’ experience in managing and executing glass industry projects, with a successful track record. The company provides glassmakers throughout the world with engineering, procurement, construction, startup/commissioning and support.