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HWI Launches New Refractory Solution for the Glass Industry at Glassman Latin America

May 20 - 21, 2026
Booth B06

HWI, A member of Calderys, is proud to announce its participation in Glassman Latin America 2026, taking place May 20–21 at Expo Santa Fe in Mexico City, Mexico. Visitors can find the HWI team at Booth B06.

Along with her team, Application Director Bryn Snow is excited to join global leaders in the hollow and container glass industries for the region’s most impactful event connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and innovators. This highly focused exhibition and conference returns to Mexico City, Mexico, bringing together key players from across Latin America and beyond.

This year’s event marks a significant milestone for HWI as the company simultaneously launches AZTECH-S, a next-generation refractory solution designed specifically for glass furnace superstructures.

HWI will be available throughout the show to discuss AZTECH-S, explore technical challenges, and provide tailored guidance on refractory solutions for glass manufacturing. Whether you are an existing customer or exploring HWI’s portfolio for the first time, we welcome you to stop by.

📍 Booth B06 · Expo Santa Fe, Mexico City · May 20–21, 2026

Introducing AZTECH-S: Performance above the Molten Glass line

AZTECH-S is engineered to meet the glass industry’s growing demand for higher performance, longer campaign life, and improved product quality, particularly in the superstructure zone above the molten glass. Utilizing a premium sintered AZS (alumina-zirconia-silica) composition, the product delivers enhanced resistance to corrosion and volatilization mechanisms commonly experienced in this demanding area of the furnace.

AZTECH-S reflects HWI’s commitment to continuous innovation and to providing solutions that align with the evolving operational goals of modern glass producers.

As the direct successor to the legacy VISTA grade, AZTECH-S provides glass manufacturers with a seamless upgrade path, offering improved performance while maintaining compatibility with existing furnace designs and operating conditions. Ongoing industrial trials are already demonstrating measurable improvements in product quality and durability, with early results indicating enhanced resistance to alkali attacks and lower wear rates.

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