DrawSpeedGlass

DrawSpeedGlass has revolutionized high-end glass decoration through a fast, eco-friendly, and traceable multi-color organic screen-printing process.
This project combined aesthetics, industrial performance, and sustainable innovation, offering a more environmentally friendly alternative.
It modernized, diversified, and strengthened production lines, expanded the creative offering, and bolstered French competitiveness in the face of emerging markets.
A true showcase of technology, DrawSpeedGlass has made the glass industry in Hauts-de-France a leading player.

Results and Achievements

Major innovations
Development of an 8-color organic design on premium satin-finished glass, an innovative and environmentally friendly frosting process, with full automation of the production line and individual traceability of items.

Economic impacts
Opening of a second decoration plant in Arques, creation of 120 jobs (including 81 before the end of the project), and a 30% reduction in the production cost of the design.

Scientific impacts
Filing of 2 patents, completion of a doctoral thesis and a scientific publication, consolidating the company’s position as an innovative player in the field of high-end glass decoration.

Key aspects of the project:
Coordinator: Saverglass
Partners: Athena Engineering & Construction, Tiama, UMET
Project years: 2008–2013
Funding source: FUI 7
Amount funded: €1.2 million