Pilkington Italy Expands Emissions Reduction Efforts with Second GEA DeNOx System at San Salvo Facility

Pilkington Italy Expands Emissions Reduction Efforts with Second GEA DeNOx System at San Salvo Facility

(IN BRIEF) Pilkington Italy has ordered a second DeNOx gas purification system from GEA for its San Salvo glass production facility on the Adriatic coast. This follows the successful installation of the first system in 2020, which significantly reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, helping Pilkington meet environmental regulations. The new system for “Line II” continues Pilkington’s commitment to sustainability and positions the plant for future energy upgrades.

(PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 22-Oct-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Pilkington Italy, a leading global manufacturer of glass and glazing products, has strengthened its environmental sustainability efforts by acquiring a second GEA DeNOx gas purification system for its glass production facility on the Adriatic coast. Building on the success of the first installation in 2020 for “Line I” at the San Salvo site, Pilkington has placed a new order in July 2024 for a similar high-performance system for “Line II.”

The original GEA plant, installed in 2020, featured a state-of-the-art DeNOx reactor along with components for the storage, transport, and dosing of reagents. This system has significantly reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions down to 500 mg/Nm, marking a notable reduction in harmful emissions from the energy-intensive glass production process. The technology plays a key role in helping Pilkington meet environmental regulations and sustainability objectives.

GEA’s close collaboration with Pilkington led to a customized solution designed not only for current emissions reduction but also for potential future upgrades, including energy recovery from waste heat.

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GEA is one of the world’s largest suppliers of systems and components to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The international technology group, founded in 1881, focuses on machinery and plants, as well as advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services.

With more than 18,000 employees, the group generated revenues of about EUR 5.4 billion in more than 150 countries in the 2023 fiscal year. GEA plants, processes, components and services enhance the efficiency and sustainability of customer’s production. They contribute significantly to the reduction of CO2 emissions, plastic usage and food waste. In doing so, GEA makes a key contribution toward a sustainable future, in line with the company’s purpose: ”Engineering for a better world“. GEA is listed on the German MDAX the European STOXX® Europe 600 Index and is among the companies comprising the DAX 50 ESG, MSCI Global Sustainability as well as Dow Jones Sustainability World and Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Indices.

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