Glass & Ceramic Solutions

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Engineering Excellence for Glass Manufacturing

Aging batch house equipment, outdated controls, and inefficient material handling systems can cause downtime, waste, and safety risks in glass manufacturing. Re:Build Optimation helps producers modernize and optimize their plants, improving reliability, compliance, and throughput without the cost of full replacement. From audits that uncover high-ROI upgrade opportunities to turnkey retrofits that boost performance and reduce dust exposure, we help clients stretch their capital budgets and extend the life of existing assets.

Key Capabilities

Our full-service approach ensures seamless execution from concept to commissioning. Whether you’re developing a new glass batch plant, modernizing an existing facility, or optimizing process efficiency, Re:Build Optimation provides end-to-end solutions tailored to your operational needs. Our multidisciplinary expertise spans engineering, fabrication, automation, and field services, ensuring your systems perform at peak efficiency while maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Capital Planning & Batch House Audits

Identify bottlenecks, compliance gaps, and upgrade priorities with ROI-based recommendations that help justify investment and secure management approval.

Modernization & Retrofits

Replace worn-out or obsolete systems with optimized upgrades that improve throughput, reduce waste, and extend equipment life.

Cullet Handling & Recycling Systems

Upgrade conveyors, ducting, and dust controls to improve safety, material recovery, and environmental performance.

Automation & System Integration

Enhance process visibility and efficiency with PLC, HMI, and SCADA modernization, eliminating manual processes and enabling data-driven operation.

Fabrication, Installation & Field Services

Integrated mechanical, electrical, and controls capabilities ensure fast turnaround and single-source accountability for every phase of execution.

Applications

We support glass and ceramics clients with solutions such as:

  • Batch house design, upgrades, and expansions
  • Greenfield and brownfield feasibility studies
  • Bulk material handling and mixing systems
  • Cullet handling and recycling systems
  • Colorants and premix systems
  • Dust collection and emissions compliance projects
  • MES and automation integration
  • Mixer and batch system retrofits for aging production lines
  • Cullet system upgrades to improve recovery efficiency
  • Dust and emissions control improvements to meet new standards

Safety & Compliance Expertise

Glass and Ceramics batching and bulk material handling projects can involve hazardous processes & materials that demand rigorous safety and compliance. Outdated equipment and structures can require upgrading and redesigning to comply with current regulatory code during process changes, refurbishment, or replacement. Re:Build Optimation integrates:

  • OSHA compliance for respirable crystalline silica and dust handling best practices
  • Industrial Safety, Fall Protection, and HAZOP
  • Process Safety Management (PSM)
  • IEC and UL standards for electrical and control systems

By embedding safety and compliance into every project, we help clients reduce risk, streamline approvals, and launch with confidence.

Your Vision, Our Expertise

Why Choose Re:Build Optimation?

Decades of Industry Experience

We have supported more than 100 batch houses worldwide and carry forward decades of expertise, reinforced by our acquisition of Klug Systems. This depth of knowledge allows us to solve unique challenges in glass manufacturing with confidence.

End-to-End Accountability

Our integrated engineering, fabrication, and skilled trades teams provide complete project execution, from feasibility and audits to design, construction, and startup. Clients benefit from a single accountable partner that reduces risk and accelerates schedules.

Commitment to Compliance and Reliability

Dust collection, emissions, and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable in glass production. We design and deliver systems that meet or exceed NFPA, OSHA, and EPA standards while ensuring plants operate safely, reliably, and sustainably.

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