A new glass melting furnace was opened in Kyaukse and has started operations: authorities expect to export to Vietnam and other ASEAN member countries

A new glass melting furnace at No.36 Heavy Industry (Kyaukse) was inaugurated on 19 November. With the factory beginning operations, the authorities expect to amp up production of glass soon with a view to export it to Viet Nam and other ASEAN countries.
Within 20 days of operation of the furnace, the factory manufactured 2,000 tons of 12-inch-wide glass and distributed it in the local market. The authorities have entered into discussions to export glass from the factory to Viet Nam soon. They are also planning to export the glass to ASEAN countries.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Union Minister for Industry, U Khin Maung Cho, the Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, Dr. Ye Myint Swe, Mandalay Region’s Minister for Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation, Dr. Soe Than, International Glass Co. Ltd.’s Managing Director U Zaw Win, and officials from the Industry Ministry.
At the function on Monday, officials detailed the factory’s background, the objective for building the furnace, and future plans. No.36 Heavy Industry (Kyaukse) opened in 2013 and manufactures glasses used in buildings and for security. With construction of the new glass melting furnace now complete, the factory’s output is expected to increase from 100 tons of glass per day to 250 tons. The factory is now equipped to produce 12-inch-wide glass instead of 8-inch-wide glass. It will also manufacture tempered glass, windscreens, and building glasses.
After the opening ceremony, the Union Minister and officials inspected construction work on waste heat recovery and cement plants from the control room at No.33 Heavy Industry. While speaking to officials, the Union Minister laid stress on environmental conservation and corporate social responsibility (CSR).

(The Global New Light of Myanmar: http://www.globalnewlightofmyanmar.com/new-glass-melting-furnace-opens-in-kyaukse-authorities-eye-asean-market/ )

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