# Gerresheimer makes Essen glass plant a Center of Excellence for type II glass

Gerresheimer opened two new production lines at its Essen site after upgrading the clear-glass furnace, linked to an expanded cleanroom, making the site a Center of Excellence for type II pharmaceutical glass.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-01-13
- Where: Essen, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: type II glass pharmaceutical injection and infusion bottles

## Companies

- [Gerresheimer](https://endata.com/companies/1928.md)

## Sources

- [glassonline.com](https://www.glassonline.com/gerresheimer-essen-new-center-of-excellence-for-type-ii-glass/), 2020-01-12: "After overhauling and upgrading its clear-glass furnace in Essen, two new production lines were opened that will mainly be used to make type II glass."

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