French-based Saverglass Group have announced they will build a new furnace in the UAE. Their first plant abroad enabling them to strengthen their position in the market. Parissaux Jacques, Director of Alphaglass said: "In 2013 and 2014, two ovens within the group will have to be interrupted for repairs or reconstruction. This will cut our production by 35,000/tpa for two years (the company currently produce 300,000/tpa). Our business relies on bottles of very high quality for brandy, whiskey 25 years of age, and other spirits. We also develop a segment that assures us of the volume where we take orders for several million bottles over several years to ensure constant activity over time. And finally, we also want to present standard bottles to our distributors, although it is not profitable for us under the present conditions."
