FM Global, a leading multinational commercial insurance company, updated data sheet 7-26, loss prevention guidelines for the glass industry. These updated guidelines include radar-based technology among a list of minimum activities recommended for an asset integrity program, found in section 2.5.13-D. SmartMelter® is currently the...
In anticipation of a second COVID-19 wave, PaneraTech will be offering assistance to glass manufacturers by waiving SmartMelter® equipment lease fees to qualified customers. As the glass industry struggles through difficult circumstances, PaneraTech has decided to implement a temporary cessation of these fees to help customers who don’t...
The PaneraTech team recently completed and surpassed 500,000 refractory measurements using SmartMelter® advanced radar technology. With this large pool of experience, the validation data received from customers indicates near perfect accuracy of these measurements. PaneraTech has used customer data to continually learn and develop new...
As production managers adjust repair schedules due to the Covid-19 pandemic, safety and reliability are a frequent concern. Vetrerie Riunite Group, a leading Italian company in the manufacture of hi-tech, high-quality and design glass, took precautions to ensure furnace reliability amid Covid-19 with a SmartMelter®...
Self-service SmartMelter® inspections will be available to new customers for initial inspections effective immediately. This service, previously extended only to repeat customers, will help glass manufacturers ensure safe and reliable furnace operations as they are forced to adjust maintenance and repair schedules. Repeat customers on a furnace...
PaneraTech announces a new addition to its global SmartMelter® team, Stefano Valenti (pictured on the right). Stefano will lead field operations in the EU, training customers and helping them make better informed decisions regarding maintenance and repair of their furnaces by performing SmartMelter® radar inspections. Mr....
Anchor Hocking, a leading designer, marketer and manufacturer of a comprehensive portfolio of quality glassware, used SmartMelter® to safely delay a scheduled repair on it’s furnace in Monaca, PA. The data from SmartMelter® monitoring allowed the company to dedicate resources to other projects by operating...
Fosbel Inc., a world leader in furnace refractory maintenance services, is enhancing its audit and inspection services to include SmartMelter® radar technology. Fosbel will be the first company to join the SmartMelter® Certified Partner program. “I am very grateful for the speedy adoption of SmartMelter® radar...
As SmartMelter® Monitoring continues to grow and expand its capabilities, PaneraTech Inc. welcomes two new team members who bring a wealth of talent and experience from their industries. Jon Wechsel has joined the company as the new SmartMelter® Services Manager. He brings eighteen years of experience...
PaneraTech SmartMelter® is pleased to announce appointment of Fred Aker as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Effective July 1st, Fred will join PaneraTech after thirty-four years of services at SORG, one of the most reputable vendors in the Glass Industry. Fred has progressed in his...
