Fosbel expands services by joining the SmartMelter® Certified Partner Program

“I am very grateful for the speedy adoption of SmartMelter® radar technology in the glass industry as the new standard for monitoring the health of glass furnaces,” said Yakup Bayram, PaneraTech CEO. He added, “As the demand grows, our partnership with Fosbel enables us to reach even more customers with some of the best technical talent in the world. Fosbel, for many decades, has shown to be one of the top maintenance and audit firms. Adding them to our certified partner list is a testament to our commitment to deliver not only the best technology to our customers, but also an integrated inspection solution from a respected partner. We are calling this exciting new service SmartAudit™️.”

The Certified Partner Program allows furnace audit and repair providers to incorporate SmartMelter® radar technology into their audit, inspection and maintenance programs. Combining visual, thermal, endoscopy and radar scans in a SmartAudit™. This significantly improves visibility of furnace health, as SmartMelter® has been proven to detect vulnerabilities one to three years before visual and thermal indications. The program enhances risk management by providing deterministic data for furnace maintenance decisions.

Fosbel has a history of innovation in refractory repairs, including ceramic welding and hot bottom repair. The introduction of SmartAudit™ service will expand its innovative services and offer clients a comprehensive view of their furnace condition.

“Fosbel is excited about adding SmartMelter® radar technology to its well-established global inspections and audit offering,” said Bob Chambers, Fosbel Managing Director, Americas. He continued, “This partnership allows glass manufacturers to obtain full furnace diagnosis through non-destructive technologies measuring glass containment refractories. This technology, added to our service portfolio, facilitates risk management and actionable maintenance activities. We are very excited to partner with PaneraTech on this very innovative program as SmartMelter® radar technology has proven to be the new industry standard in inspection of glass tanks.”

Fosbel will begin offering SmartAudit™️ services effective January 2020.