Glassmaking today has become a highly technological process industry. Solvay is a long-standing partner for the glassmaker. A reputation built up over many years.

Greater technology
Glass has become stronger, is produced in many forms and with diverse properties. Such as solar protection, anti-reflection and optical glass fibres. Solvay provides active counselling on raw materials and additives for technical glassmaking processes.

Soda products
Soda ash is an essential raw material in the glassmaking process. These materials play an essential role in reducing furnace temperatures by many hundreds of degrees. Glassmaking would not be viable without them.

Stabilisers
Calcium and magnesium products impart stability and quality to the finished glass.

Additives
The portfolio of Solvay products includes fluorides, for improving glass processing and the performance and appearance of the finished glass.