The Russian company Ekran-Optical Systems has started production of lightweight glass containers using NNPB in its glass furnace no 5, at its Novosibirsk plant. "Our partners from Italy and the Czech Republic, with experience in the start-up of NNPB glass production technology in other regions of Russia, were amazed at the record speed of the process," said Paul Boboshik, the plants General Director. A reduced production cycle time is possible thanks to the launch of a glass-melting furnace section and the team of highly qualified specialists. The plant currently has contracts with leading drink brands in Siberia, and is in talks with producers from Russia and Kazakhstan. Ekran will produce NNPB bottles in brown and white glass and by the spring of 2015 the company aims to launch a second line.
