Founded in 1837, Kavalierglass has a strong brand position in the global market. The company has more than 1000 employees in 4 branches directly in the Czech Republic.
It is the largest and most comprehensive manufacturer of SIMAX® refractory borosilicate glass with all production technologies under one roof.
Kavalierglass Group is certified according to ISO 9001 (quality management system), ISO 28000 (safety management systems), AEO certificate, food contact declaration, health certificate and RoHS and REACH declarations.
ENERGY SAVING
COMPLY WITH ENERGY REGULATIONS
IMPROVE ENERGY EFFICIENCY
A RESPONSIBLE APPROACH TO THE ENVIRONMENT
REDUCE THE CARBON FOOTPRINT
REDUCE OVERALL CONSUMPTION
STAFF TRAINING
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND NEW TARGETS FOR IMPROVEMENT
ZERO glass waste technology means that all glass waste is 100% reused during production. There are no additional emissions or fumes during glass production, thanks to the use of fully electric melting furnaces.
65% of the raw materials used are sourced from nearby areas - eliminating long transport times. The same applies to spare parts and routine services.
Several heat pumps have been installed to collect and distribute waste heat, helping to reduce natural water/gas consumption permanently. Use of rainwater for cooling in water technology (reduction of potable water consumption).
100% recycled content in packaging material. 55% of the packaging material is produced in-house. The material is recyclable and FSC compliant.
KAVALIERGLASS, a.s. is involved in the EKO-KOM Pooled Filling System.
The photovoltaic power plant is located on the roofs of the production halls in Sázava. Other photovoltaic power plants are located in Kaznějov and Prague-Smíchov. The total capacity of all these plants is 12 MWp and is intended for KAG’s consumption.
This makes us unique in the glass industry and enables us to cover part of our consumption from renewable sources.
Since 1994, KAVALIERGLASS, a.s. has operated a certified Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001. In 2020, this system was further enhanced by the implementation and certification of a Security Management System in compliance with ISO 28000.
Quality manager:
Ing. Viera Košíková
tel.: +420 327 550 481
e-mail: viera.kosikova@kavalier.cz
KAVALIERGLASS, a.s. is a manufacturer of specified volume measuring instruments – volumetric flasks and butyrometers with validity period of verification without limitation, in accordance with Decree No. 345/2002 Coll.
Based on the authorization granted by the Czech Office for Standards, Metrology and Testing (ÚNMZ) under Decision No. 57/2000, KAVALIERGLASS, a.s. is authorized to verify these specified measuring instruments and to mark them with the assigned verification mark K with registration number 9.
The Authorized Metrological Centre of KAVALIERGLASS, a.s. holds a certificate confirming its metrological, technical, and personnel competence to verify specified measuring instruments. Both the management of the AMC and the personnel conducting the verifications hold the relevant certificates of professional competence.
Head of AMC:
Jana Prchalová, DiS
tel.: +420 327 550 458
email: jana.prchalova@kavalier.cz
KAVALIERGLASS, a.s. issues Declarations of Conformity confirming compliance with applicable Czech and European standards and regulations, health safety, and suitability for direct contact with food.
REACH, RoHS, CLP
As a company handling large quantities of raw materials of various types, we recognize our responsibility for the safe and efficient management of chemical substances and for complying with international standards that commit companies to ensuring the safe chemical composition of their products.
We are aware of the REACH and CLP regulations and fully adhere to them in our operations.
On April 3, 2018, Kavalierglass, a.s. was granted the Authorized Economic Operator – Customs Simplifications (AEO-C) status.
This authorization is awarded to reliable, financially stable economic operators with proven knowledge of customs regulations. It provides certain guarantees not only to the Customs Administration of the Czech Republic but also to the customs authorities of other EU Member States, and such companies should be treated accordingly.
