Express Glass Warehouse has implemented a fully automated water treatment and recycling solution from IMMMES to address rising production demands and increasing pressure on water consumption, wastewater management, and operational efficiency in glass processing.
During initial technical discussions, IMMMES identified three core challenges at the facility: high volumes of clean water required for production lines, significant discharge of contaminated process water, and escalating operational costs associated with water supply, maintenance, and sludge handling complexity. As glass processing relies heavily on continuous water use for cutting, grinding, and finishing operations, inefficiencies in water recovery were directly impacting both sustainability targets and production economics.
To resolve these issues, IMMMES designed and installed a tailored closed-loop system centered on the DTP50 Water Treatment System, capable of producing up to 50,000 litres per hour of purified and reusable process water. The system operates as a self-regulating unit, enabling continuous filtration and recirculation without production interruptions and with minimal operator involvement.
In parallel, the installation of the DGS350 Filter Press introduced automated sludge dewatering, significantly improving waste handling efficiency. The system collects and compacts sludge into Big-Bags, reducing manual handling requirements and simplifying disposal logistics while improving site cleanliness.
Following implementation, Express Glass Warehouse now benefits from a continuous internal supply of treated water, effectively eliminating the need for external discharge of contaminated water. Fresh water intake has been reduced to only minimal replenishment levels, while operating and maintenance costs have been substantially lowered.
Source: IMMMES with additional information added by Glass Balkan