Glass Processing Plant Viability in Ecuador

Introduction

In the coming years, the manufacture of mirrors and glass will grow because the demand will be higher.

The process of making glass consists of melting certain substances until they solidify. This process dates back to a time before 2000 BC when glass was worked by hand using molds. Over time, glass has been used to make containers, decorative objects such as jewelry, and also in architecture and industry. At present, its recycling provides an important benefit to conserve the environment and reduce pollution.

Hypothesis

How viable is it to assemble a glass processing plant in Ecuador?

Ecuador does not manufacture glass; it is always imported. What they do in Ecuador is the processing of glass, such as:

• Polishing
• Vice-lane
• Stacking and cutting
• Drilling
• Designing with sandblasting (making designs in glass with pressurized sand)
• Tempering
• Examining to make safety glass

It is possible to set up a glass processing plant. To do so, you need a physical space (e.g., a warehouse) and capital to buy the necessary machines (edger, vise, drill, furnace for tempering, automatic cutting table, rolling line, sandblasting cabin, among others).

Market Demand and Opportunity

Based on research and knowledge of many options to decorate environments such as offices, houses, or shopping centers, there is a high demand for glass and its different alternatives for use.

A glass processing plant would satisfy the growing demand for this product in the domestic market by offering new varieties for the use of glass.

Currently, in Guayaquil, few companies have all the necessary machinery. Often, customers need to go to two or three companies to obtain a single final product. For this reason, it is important to be able to set up a plant where the client can obtain all the services in one place.

Investment and Challenges

The investment required is substantial, which is the main reason why there is no company that provides these services completely. The investment to have a plant of these characteristics is at least $2,000,000.

Conclusion

It would be beneficial to have this glass processing plant in Ecuador. It would allow Ecuadorians to be satisfied with the work done on this material, have more originality and creativity, and create different and unique environments. The incredible final result would motivate people, leading to more sales as clients seek to have their offices beautifully decorated.