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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Key Facts

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

2020

2018

2016

2016

2014

2011

2010

2009

2007

2003

1995

1991

1986

1984

1965

1960

1953

1951

1920

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Why
ZIPPE?

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