NovaSklo, Horn, Bottero, and Zippe Sign Cooperation Agreement at URC 2025 in Rome

Date: 11 July 2025
Source: EFI Group
NovaSklo, Horn, Bottero, and Zippe Sign Cooperation Agreement at URC 2025 in Rome
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EFI Group

Date: 11 July 2025

Global glass industry leaders unite to deliver Ukraine's largest float glass production project

Ukrainian project NovaSklo and three leading European glass equipment manufacturers: Horn Glass Industries AG (Germany), Zippe Industrieanlagen GmbH (Germany), and Bottero S.p.A. (Italy) signed a cooperation agreement during the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) 2025 in Rome.

The agreement establishes the foundation for the strategic partnership within the NovaSklo Project framework. The partners will collaborate on engineering, project management, and equipment supply preparation for NovaSklo, Ukraine's first high-tech float glass manufacturing plant. The project attracts over €240 million in investment and is implemented at the initiative of the investment company EFI Group with support from UkraineInvest and Ukraine's Ministry of Economy. The glass manufacturing plant is planned to be built in the Kyiv region by 2028.

“Ukraine's recovery must be based on modern industry and partnerships that bring technologies, experience, and mutual growth. I am convinced that NovaSklo will become the foundation for the sustainable development of Ukraine's construction industry. Our comprehensive strategic partnership is an excellent example that investing in Ukraine is needed right now,” shared Igor Liski, CEO of NovaSklo and founder of EFI Group.

NovaSklo serves as the project's lead developer and is responsible for coordinating all phases and integrating partners' contributions into the plant's development strategy. Horn Glass Industries, Bottero, and Zippe have already begun providing engineering and project services, including technical design, equipment configuration, and engineering expertise in their respective areas.

“We are proud to participate in this innovative project. NovaSklo Project meets our standards of innovation and quality, and we are ready to contribute our experience in creating the most efficient float glass production solutions,” stated Stephan Meindl, CEO of Horn Glass Industries.

The NovaSklo project will become the epicenter of transformation for related industries and strengthen Ukraine's industrial development. The plant will reduce dependence on float glass imports and create a foundation for exporting high-quality products. The facility's production capacity will amount to 24.8 million square meters of glass per year. The plant will utilize its deposit of quartz sand, which has the highest quality indicators in the country, specifically for the production of ultra-clear structural float glass. The team has already secured the land plot for the facility and signed an agreement with the general design contractor.

“With 60 years of experience across all glass industry sectors and a unique specialization in production process automation make us a reliable partner. I am confident that our expertise will help create a world-class plant that will become a catalyst for the development of the entire glass industry in the region,” noted Alberto Masoero, Executive Director Sales, Marketing & After Sales - Flat Glass Bottero.

This multilateral agreement provides for technical consulting, engineering support, and equipment configuration development during the plant's planning and design phases. Final terms for equipment and technology supply will be outlined in separate commercial agreements.

“As a global leader in equipment manufacturing for batch and cullet processing with over 100 years of experience, we see NovaSklo as an ideal opportunity to demonstrate our automation expertise. We have united into a professional team of partners to create one of the most efficient plants in Europe and continue developing our industry,” added Philipp Zippe, CEO of Zippe.

Olha Batova, CEO of the investment company EFI Group, also noted that the team has already secured a technical partnership agreement with a strategic partner, one of the world's top three float glass manufacturers, and expects to sign the agreement in the near future.

URC 2025 Cooperation Agreement

In the photo from left to right:

  • Philipp Zippe, CEO Zippe Industrieanlagen GmbH
  • Stephan Meindl, CEO Horn Glass Industries
  • Igor Liski, CEO NovaSklo & Founder, EFI Group
  • Alberto Masoero, Executive Director Sales, Marketing & After Sales - Flat Glass, Bottero S.p.A.

URC 2025 Cooperation Agreement

In the photo from left to right:

  • Philipp Zippe, CEO Zippe Industrieanlagen GmbH
  • Stephan Meindl, CEO Horn Glass Industries
  • Igor Liski, CEO NovaSklo & Founder, EFI Group
  • Olha Batova, CEO EFI Group
  • Yuri Buryanitsa, COO NovaSklo
  • Alberto Masoero, Executive Director Sales, Marketing & After Sales - Flat Glass, Bottero S.p.A.

Information:

NovaSklo is a Ukrainian company implementing the project to create Ukraine's first high-tech float glass manufacturing plant in Kyiv region. The project is supported by EFI Group and implemented in partnership with leading European float glass equipment manufacturers.

Horn Glass Industries AG is a German expert in glass melting technologies, supplying equipment for float glass, container glass, and specialty glass. The company stands out for its high level of vertical integration enabling it to offer comprehensive solutions from individual components to turnkey plants.

Zippe Industrieanlagen GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of technologies and equipment for batch preparation and cullet processing for the glass industry. The company has over 100 years of experience in designing and implementing solutions for automation and energy efficiency in the glass production. Over 700 projects have been implemented worldwide, including partnerships with major glass manufacturers in Europe, Asia, America, and Africa.

Bottero S.p.A. is an Italian leader in manufacturing high-tech equipment for the glass industry, known for innovative solutions in automation and glass processing. The Italian company has been operating for over 60 years and is represented in more than 100 countries worldwide. The company is renowned for its innovative technologies, equipment reliability, and solution flexibility, allowing clients to optimize production processes and increase efficiency.

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