Hotbels 2024
We are happy to announce that The 37th Hotbels Seminar will take place this year
on April 16th and 17th, 2024!!
Held at:
Marriott Griffin Gate
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY
Planning is already under way to secure the best speakers and topics as well as provide the best agenda for you!
We look forward to seeing everyone in April!!
A GLASS
TECHNOLOGY
FORUM
presented by Fosbel® & Hotwork®
Sharing Innovations to
Educate & Inform
The Glass Industry
Agenda & Speakers
Check out a preview of the Speakers and Topics
Robert Fu and Mitch Odinak - "How to Adopt AI/ML Effectively and Create Business Value in the Glass and Ceramics Industry"
Eric Dirlam - "Prework/Rebuild Timesaving"
Stan Rutkowski - "In the Field Maintenance, Preventative Measures and Troubleshooting Electrical Transformers"
Phil Ross - "Amber Glass Challenges: Color Control and Potential for Blisters"
Please check back for more updates
Venue & Events
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Lexington Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511
Keeneland Race Track
is a favorite.
Try your hand at betting and winning!
Old Bardstown Village Civil War Museum
310 East Broadway Street
Bardstown, KY 40004
The Old Talbott Tavern
107 W Stephen Foster Ave
Bardstown, KY 40004
Hotbels History
Hotbels has an extensive history, beginning with the first seminar held in 1977; it officially became "Hotbels" in 1998 when Hotwork became a division of the Fosbel Group. Though Hotwork and Fosbel are independent today, we still collaborate to present information on the advancement of innovation and technology to the Glass Industry.
Bob Chambers, Managing Director for Fosbel, said, "Hotbels' purpose is to present topics that are of interest to glass makers. Every year, Hotwork and Fosbel are challenged with the task of finding experts to present on relevant topics, allowing for Q&A, and creating the opportunity for collaboration of technical exchange, expansion of knowledge and the movement towards resolution."
Hotbels is held in Lexington, Kentucky, and attracts all levels of the glass industry, not only in North America, but also worldwide. Our 2019 event attracted representatives from 40 glass production facilities, in addition to delegates from 23 different organizations that supply essential services & products to the glass industry.
13
BTU
Awards Presented
199
Presentations Given
1977
Year Established
Previous BTU Award recipients
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C Philip Ross, Glass Industry Consulting International (2007)
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Michael A Nelson, Corhart Refractories (2008)
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Dr Douglas H Davis, Toledo Engineering Co (2009)
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John T Brown, Corning Inc and GMIC (2010)
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Michele Blackburn, Saint-Gobain SEFPRO (2011)
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Kevin Lievre, Formerly Air Products (2012)
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Matthew Wheeler, RHI US Ltd (2013)
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The Verallia Group (2014)
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George Kopser, Hotwork-USA (2015)
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Roberto Cabrera, Vitro Vidrio Y Cristal (2016)
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David Boothe, Allstates Refractory Contractors (2017)
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HarbisonWalker International (2018)
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Brian Naveken, TECO (2019)
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Chuck Mace, Ardagh (2022)
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Neil Simpson, Simpson Combustion and Energy Ltd. (2023)
Contact
Fosbel Inc.
20600 Sheldon Road
Brook Park, OH 44142
Tel: +1 216 362 3900