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Why
ZIPPE?

We are THE world’s leading company in the batch and cullet system sector for the international glass industry. Focusing and specializing on batch and cullet systems, we have gained extensive specialist knowledge and a great wealth of experience.

With six subsidiaries and 30 representatives worldwide, our presence extends to all key markets in the glass industry and every project comes with its own requirements, with no two technical solutions being the same.

Challenging? Absolutely. But the more intricate the task at hand, the greater our ambition and drive to find a tailored and cost-effective solution. For you. And we’re not too old to learn. In fact, quite the opposite: ZIPPE is where it is today, continuing to lead the way thanks to our heritage of future orientation, continuous development and an unwavering passion for glass.

Key Facts

650

ZIPPE BATCH
PLANTS OPERATING
INTERNATIONALLY

1100

ZIPPE CULLET
PLANTS OPERATING
INTERNATIONALLY

250

ZIPPE EXPERTS TO MEET
YOUR EVERY NEED

100

YEARS‘ EXPERIENCE

Getting it right – from the start

Very few companies can boast a successful history spanning more than 100 years.
Here are just a few of the milestones:

  • 2022

    Manufacturing the 657th batch system

  • 2020

    ZIPPE Industrieanlagen GmbH celebrates its 100th birthday

  • 2018

    Acquisition of glass business of Lahti Precision Oy and establishment of Lahti Glass Technology Oy

  • 2016

    Building of the 600th batch system

  • 2016

    Top-level management assumed by Dr Philipp ZIPPE (Dr Bernd-Holger ZIPPE assumes the position of Chairman)

  • 2014

    Installation of the 20th “Plant-Wide Automation” system

  • 2011

    Construction of the 60th float glass batch system

  • 2010

    ZIPPE Industrieanlagen GmbH celebrates its 90th birthday

  • 2009

    Official opening of the new ZIPPE Technology Center

  • 2007

    Start of operations at the new ZIPPE Logistics Center

  • 2003

    Delivery of the 1000th batch charger

  • 1995

    Official opening of the new ZIPPE Electronics Center

  • 1991

    Dr Bernd-Holger ZIPPE assumes management of the ZIPPE company

  • 1986

    Construction of the first batch/cullet preheater for the glass industry

  • 1984

    Construction of the first batch system for float glass

  • 1965

    Construction of the first factory cullet processing plant for hot and cold glass waste

  • 1960

    Construction of the first batch system for container glass

  • 1953

    Development of the first batch charger for the glass industry

  • 1951

    Establishing the company anew in Wertheim. It is managed by founder Alfred ZIPPE  Sr. and his son Alfred ZIPPE Jr., together with his wife Edith.

  • 1920

    Founding of the company by Alfred ZIPPE Sr., in Haida, North Bohemia

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New Zippe batch house goes into operation at Vetropack Boffalora in Italy

25. July 2023
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18. April 2023
“First batch" milestone achieved Thursday, March 30th! Last…
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9. March 2023
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Night of Training at Zippe

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Apprenticeship Ceremony

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New CTO appointed

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Mr. Günther Mlynar went into his well-deserved retirement after 31 years at ZIPPE

17. February 2022
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Zippe Receives Noelle + Von Campe Order for Capacity Increase

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Zippe delivers and commissions greenfield plant for Verallia!

10. June 2021
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Dr. Bernd-Holger Zippe celebrated his 70th birthday!

26. April 2021
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The Initiative Blue Competence

16. February 2021
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2020 – WHAT A YEAR!

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UPDATE: new version of our glass level measuring system

26. January 2021
The new version of our glass level measuring system BZ24 is controlled…
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Alfred-Zippe-Str. 11
97877 Wertheim, Germany
Tel.: +49 93 42 – 80 40
Email: zippe(a)zippe.de

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