Şişecam has completed a €20 million investment in a new coated glass production line at its flat glass manufacturing facility in Bulgaria, strengthening its capacity to serve the European architectural and automotive glass markets.

The newly commissioned line has an annual production capacity of 6 million square metres and will operate alongside the company’s existing coated glass line at the Bulgarian facility. With this addition, Şişecam increases its ability to supply high-performance coated glass products tailored to evolving European market requirements.

The new line is designed to manufacture a range of value-added coated glass solutions, including products offering high light transmittance and enhanced thermal insulation, as well as bird-friendly glass and heatable athermic glass for automotive applications. These products respond to rising demand driven by stricter energy efficiency standards, sustainability regulations, and advanced mobility needs.

Commenting on the investment, Şişecam CEO Can Yücel stated that the project aligns with the company’s strategic priorities focused on efficiency, cost discipline, cash generation, and strengthening balance-sheet resilience. He also highlighted that the advanced technology and high level of automation incorporated in the new line are expected to contribute positively to operational profitability.

The Bulgarian investment forms part of Şişecam’s broader expansion programme in the coated glass segment. The company is currently progressing with two additional projects: a 7 million square metre coated glass line at its Tarsus flat glass facility in Türkiye, and a 6.5 million square metre line at its facility in Northern Italy.

Once these investments are fully commissioned, Şişecam’s global coated glass network will comprise seven coated glass lines, with total installed capacity reaching 48.1 million square metres, further reinforcing the company’s position in the international coated glass market.