From the traditional mouth blown glass to modern mechanization and numerous technological innovations, the ARC group keeps expanding and updating its production
1934-1946: First automation
1934: Construction of the first tank furnace of 14m, allowing the continuous manufacture of glass. The first automatic presses are installed, together with a vacuum-blown process machine
1946: Installation of the first machines for blowing glass tumblers
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1948-1958: New Processes
1948: Creation of a decoration department following the arrival of a chemical engineer. Three decoration operatives are dedicated to this service to apply: borders, coloured borders, frosting, patterns and transfers.
1958: Experimentation with and development of a white opal glass: borosilicate. This new material, called Arcopal represents the first industrial revolution at the factory. In the same year, industrial tempering or toughening is developed. The brand Arcoroc is created and marketed to the Collective Catering industry.
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1960: Mechanical Stemware
1960: Industrial manufacture of the first glass stemware
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1968: Lead Crystal
1968: The first automated manufacture in the world of 24% lead crystal. The products are sold under the Cristal d’Arques Paris brand.
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1984-1988: Cookware
1984: Creation of the Arcoflam brand for heat-resistant products. It is made from the fusion of mineral primary materials at a high temperature.
1986: Arcuisine replaces Arcopal Ovenware with a range of clear or smoked cooking dishes, covered with a non-stick surface.
1988: Launch of production of Isothermic products in monobloc glass to create Arcotherm.
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1990: HIFI Jar Awards
1990: Creation of HIFI jar with a snap-opening system. The product receives the equivalent of the Packaging Oscars in 1990 and worldwide acclaim with a Worldstars award in 1991.
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1994: Laser Techniques
1994: The Group turns to laser engraving and decoration and becomes a pioneer in this area.
Why Laser?
This technique has many advantages:
- It is economical, because it doesn't use additional materials
- It is environmentally-friendly as there is no waste from the process and doesn't require heat treatment
- It allows a greater reactivity because it greatly reduces manufacturing timings
- It allows the possibility to work on different quantities and designs for the same product
Laser allows a new range of products to be decorated: for example crystal cubes inside which a 3D design can be created.
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2006: Kwarx, a sensational new material
2006: Arc International launches a new material "Kwarx®" It offers unparalleled physical characteristics: strength, chemical resistance and, thanks to the purity of its ingredients, an absolute transparency. This clarity allows an enhanced visual appreciation of colour when looking at wine.
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