Asahi subsidiary, Glaverbel announced 8 March 2007 it is overhauling a furnace in France. In response to the current high demand for flat glass in Western Europe, Glaverbel will carry out the cold repair of one of the two flat glass furnaces at Boussois, in northern France, in 2008. After the overhaul, the furnace will be dedicated to making glass for use in construction. The repair is aimed at cutting production costs & improving the quality of products. The new furnace design represents major technical advances, including environmental protection. According to Jean-François Heris, President of AGC Flat Glass Europe - Glaverbel, it is a European "first." He added, "This new investment corresponds to our policy of innovation & sustainable development."
