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We know glass we love glass

Vitrum 2023 will be the perfect moment to meet our customers from all over the world , after two years of forcibly limited relationships .
Bottero S . p . A . is happy to present to the public the latest technological developments in the field of flat and hollow glass , sharing the technological roadmap but mostly the key projects on which we are working . Bottero business strategy is focused on two main pillars : sustainability and automation . In terms of sustainability , Bottero focuses on respecting and valuing resources , people , stakeholders and the environment , with the goal of leaving a better world for the future generations . The attention to sustainability is confirmed by the ISO26000 certification which the company has recently obtained . In terms of automation , Bottero ’ s investments in R & D are focused on the manufacturing of glass with cutting-edge technology , on system integration , on collection and analysis of data with the application of AI algorithms . In this paradigm , GlassForm . AI company activity fits right in ; it ’ s a joint venture between Bottero and Tiama , which operates at 100 % in this sector with over 25 engineers dedicated to the development and the application of AI algorithms in the field of hollow glass and flat glass . Using cutting-edge technologies , big data and machine learning , this joint venture develops automation tools to offer solutions to automatically manage the process of forming based on production goals , limiting the environmental impact through energy saving , reducing operators ’ exposition to machine regulations through automated controls and compensate the loss of know-how of the process by leveraging on the use of artificial intelligence technologies . The ability to integrate and scale processes , from the basic stand-alone machine up to the automation of the entire factory , are the main objectives of the business units of flat glass and hollow glass of Bottero . Since 1957 , Bottero S . p . A ., is the only producer of machines and technologies for the production and the manufacture of flat glass and hollow glass developing stand-alone machines and complete lines . In the last 5 years , thanks to the growth of solar energy demand and photovoltaic installations demand , Bottero has strengthened its own presence in the renewable energies segment . Thanks to the important investments in R & D and the intelligent solutions for the factory ’ s automation , 3Sun company of the Enel Green Power group , has chosen Bottero technologies for its new Gigafactory of 3GW ( Tango Project ), located in the heart of the industrial area of Catania . It ’ s the biggest production site of photovoltaic panels in Europe , with five production lines of photovoltaic panels of 600 MW each in advanced installation phase . “ With more than 60.000 active installations all over the world – states
PROFILO AZIENDA . Bottero S . p . A . è l ’ unica azienda a livello mondiale che progetta , produce , installa e fornisce assistenza di macchinari e impianti per il vetro piano e per il vetro cavo . Grazie alla sua unicità , da oltre 60 anni contribuiamo a modellare uno dei materiali più belli e utili al mondo : il vetro . Le sue qualità uniche , unite alla passione per la tecnologia e per l ’ innovazione , ci guidano nella ricerca di soluzioni sempre nuove ed efficaci per migliorarne ed ampliarne l ’ uso . Dal 1957 , Bottero S . p . A . è passione per tecnologia ed innovazione al servizio dei Clienti in tutto il mondo .
COMPANY PROFILE . Bottero S . p . A . is the only company worldwide engineering , manufacturing , installing and servicing equipments for both Flat and Hollow Glass . Thanks to its uniqueness , we have been helping to shape one of the most beautiful and useful materials in the world for over 60 years : the glass . lts unique qualities , combined with the passion tor technology and innovation , guide us in seeking for newer and more effective solutions to improve and expand its use . Since 1957 , Bottero S . p . A . is passion for technology and innovation to serve Customers worldwide .
Bottero S . p . A .
Via Genova 82 - 12100 Cuneo ( CN ) Italia Tel . + 39 0171 310611 - Fax . + 39 0171 401611 www . bottero . com - bottero @ bottero . com
Marco Tecchio , CEO of Bottero , by applying the principles of the 5.0 Industry we have made important investments in automation , bringing innovative solutions to the glass industry with the goal of gaining automatic control and the optimization of productive processes ”. Bottero , with over 750 employees ( more than 25 % of the work force is made up by engineers coming from R & D and service activities ), has a sales revenue of just a little under 300 million euros with establishments in Cuneo , Montecchio Maggiore , Rovereto and in China .
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