In a world that increasingly relies on sustainable and innovative solutions, Tribelt and their German customer Glapor are breaking new ground in the production of cellular glass products. Since 2019, the companies have been working together to develop the optimal metal conveyor belts for the production of cellular glass, while minimizing the ecological footprint.
Glapor is a company that specializes in the production and sale of foam glass products used in construction and civil engineering. Their activities include the production of sustainable and environmentally friendly insulation materials made from recycled glass. Glapor has been using Tribelt conveyor belts in their production for five years, fusing recycled glass fragments on a belt that passes through a high-temperature oven.
“We chose Tribelt because of their extensive experience, excellent advice and reliable delivery. Their proposed solutions and the high quality of the metal straps convinced us,” says Klaus Dietz, purchasing manager at Glapor.
The collaboration started with Glapor asking for a better quality solution for a tire with less downtime and a longer lifespan. An important key to success in the project is Tribelt's commitment to understand the customer process and the unique challenges that come with it. That is why the two companies started working closely to develop an innovative solution that would streamline Glapor's production process. Klaus Dietz explains: “By working closely with Tribelt, we have been able to significantly extend the life of our production tires and increase the reliability of our systems.”
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Both Tribelt and Glapor have sustainability high on their agenda. By optimizing production processes, unnecessary journeys can be reduced and the CO2 footprint can be minimized. Tribelt's use of recycled materials, recycled packaging materials and the introduction of new steels with improved tensile strength are just a few of the measures that extend the life of the metal belts.
Glapor has CO2-neutral production facilities and generates electricity from a PV field.
“Our sustainable values are reflected in everything we do, from reusing transport crates to providing charging stations for our employees. We are committed to green solutions and it is important that our suppliers do the same,” says Klaus Dietz.
The partnership with Tribelt has not only led to improved product quality, but has also opened up new markets because of the higher efficiency that the new metal belts offer. Klaus Dietz explains: “Our projects range from disability-accessible train stations in Paris to innovative sidewalks in Amsterdam. Working with Tribelt has enabled us to expand our reach and influence.”
Rahmi Erkan, Tribelt's field service employee for southern Germany, Austria and Switzerland, emphasizes: “We're constantly monitoring what's happening on the market and looking for new materials so that we can further improve our solutions and stay ahead of the competition. Our partnership with Glapor is an example of how companies can achieve great things through collaboration and shared values.”
Through continuous innovation and a shared focus on sustainability, Tribelt and Glapor are breaking new ground in the industry, proving how technical excellence and environmental focus can go hand in hand. The partnership also provides a role model for future collaborations with other customers.
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