# Construction begins on Azerfloat float glass facility in Sumgait

Construction has begun on Azerfloat's new float glass line and production facility in Sumgait, Azerbaijan. The line, built by Horn Glass Industries, will produce nearly 275 tons of coated float glass daily and create about 600 jobs.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2017-12-15
- Where: Sumgait, Azerbaijan
- Jobs: 600
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 275 tons per day
- Products: coated float glass
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [AzerFloat](https://endata.com/companies/20872.md)
- [HORN Glass Industries](https://endata.com/companies/9626.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [glassmagazine.com](https://www.glassmagazine.com/news/construction-begins-new-azerbaijan-float-glass-facility), 2017-12-15: "Construction began on Azerfloat's new float glass line and production facility, located in Sumgait, Azerbaijan."

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