Glass for Construction Machinery
We process flat and curved glass for our cabs, and also act as a one-stop-shop for manufacturers of work vehicles.
Integrated Glass Plant
Safety Glass for All Types of Special Vehicle
Forghieri is the only Italian manufacturer which produces both the metal structure and the integrated glass in house. This integration guarantees full control of the entire design, production, assembly, and quality control cycle, with a superior level of service which does not depend on external suppliers.
Our glass plant manufactures flat and curved glass, tempered and laminated, destined for different industrial sectors: glass for forklift trucks, construction machinery, railway maintenance vehicles, and special vehicles.
Our integrated supply chain is able to produce both components for our internal assembly lines and glass for original spare parts or ready-to-install glass, complete with weatherstripping, vasistas or sliding windows, double-glazed units, and accessories.
The internal production process includes all key phases: cutting, grinding, drilling, screen printing, flat and curved tempered glass, defrost element wiring. Each pane is processed in accordance with certified processes and inspected to ensure compliance with Regulation ECE R43.
FAQ
What types of glass does Forghieri manufacture?
We manufacture flat and curved glass, tempered and laminated, for forklift trucks, construction machinery, railway vehicles, and special vehicles, both plain and ready to install for the transport sector (buses, trucks, and other commercial and industrial vehicles).
What treatments does the glass undergo?
Our glass undergoes a sequence of industrial processes: cutting, grinding, drilling, screen printing, flat and curved tempering, defrost element wiring.
What type approvals does Forghieri glass have?
All glass for installation in vehicles is type approved in accordance with regulation ECE R43, which establishes additional specifications on the basis of the sector of application. The complete list of approvals of Forghieri glass, available on request, covers the main types and intended uses: windscreen, panoramic roofs, windows, and rear windows for forklift trucks, construction machinery, railway maintenance vehicles, special vehicles and, for the transport sector (buses, trucks, and other commercial and industrial vehicles), windows, panoramic roofs, and rear windows.
Can glass be purchased separately from the cabs?
Yes, Forghieri supplies glass as an integral part of the cabs it manufactures, as original spare parts or for original outfitting – either plain or ready to install – for manufacturers of cabs and other vehicles, including commercial or industrial transport vehicles.