Facilities

Wheaton operates four continuous furnaces with a daily glass production capacity of 370 tons, utilizing advanced technology such as oxy-gas and biogas combustion, regenerative systems, and computerized monitoring. With 25 production lines—including I.S. machines for blow-and-blow and press-blow processes and rotary presses for pressing—the facilities ensure high-quality output. Specialized areas include clean rooms for pharmaceutical lines and climate-controlled rooms with positive pressure for cosmetics production. Below is an overview of Wheaton’s complete glass production structure:

COLD END PRODUCTION AREA

  • 7 visual inspection machines with 18 cameras (Iris Ultimate Neo)
  • 11 visual inspection machines with 12 cameras (7 Iris Evolution 12 + 4 mcal4)
  • 14 finish inspection machines using light refraction (5 check detectors + 4 Argos + 4m + 4mx4)
  • 2 visual inspection machines with 4 cameras (multi 4)
  • 20 automated inspection lines

HOT END PRODUCTION AREA

  • 12 machines with fire-polishing finish
  • 7 climate control systems (to ensure a suitable working environment for operators)
  • 7 color feeder machines
  • 7 progressive blow machines (to optimize glass distribution in the bottle)
  • 5 CTB systems (blank temperature control)
  • 1 sample production machine (with color feeder)
  • 19 electronic IS machines, 64-process

Within modern facilities and climate-controlled rooms, the Decoration Unit offers over 30 distinct glass packaging decoration technologies, including:

  • Accessory Application – internal or outsourced application
  • Decal – 1 line for production and application, internal or outsourced
  • Etching – 2 automatic lines
  • Hot Stamping – 9 hot stamping machines and 1 automatic CNC machine
  • Heat Transfer – 1 line for heat transfer application
  • Laser – 1 machine
  • Metallization – 1 metallization line with 3 metallizers
  • Pad Printing – 1 automatic line and 5 semi-automatic lines
  • Inorganic Painting – 2 semi-automatic painting lines
  • Organic Painting – 9 continuous painting lines, 1 setup line, water-based ink, infrared and convection curing, and 1 inner color machine
  • Labeling – 2 labeling lines for cylindrical bottles and 1 labeling line for flat bottles
  • Silk Screen – 8 CNC automatic machines, 4 automatic mechanical machines, 1 semi-automatic mechanical machine, and 20 manual machines

Wheaton prioritizes excellence in customer service, employing cutting-edge technology and innovative design. The São Bernardo do Campo industrial park integrates glass production, decoration, and the manufacture of molds and equipment, enabling the delivery of complete, high-quality glass packaging solutions with faster response times to meet market demands.