Drawn Glass: VTA SOVER Makes Major Investments
VTA-SOVER, a French industrial company specializing in the processing of drawn glass—primarily for the fragrance, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical sectors—has embarked on an ongoing initiative to modernize its manufacturing facilities in order to improve performance, quality, and process control. Explanations by Alexandra Delore, Managing Director.
The French firm’s business is based on the manufacture of glass bottles and pipettes, complemented by various services including decoration, packaging, and the supply of accessories. Projected capacity by 2026: 100 million items sold.
Its main production site, located in Montpothier in the Aube department, currently employs 33 permanent staff members, to whom up to twenty temporary workers may be added, depending on needs and the level of activity.
“What sets us apart,” explains Alexandra Delore, “is our ability to manage multiple stages of product manufacturing and to offer both standard products and custom solutions.
This structure allows us to work with both well-known brands and smaller, niche players, while adapting effectively to our customers’ needs. Our core business remains the processing of drawn glass, with a range of vials and pipettes intended primarily for the fragrance, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries.”
The French company offers glass in various diameters, enabling it to produce containers with capacities ranging from approximately 0.6 to 100 ml.
It also offers glass pipettes in various shapes and sizes suitable for dropper systems, as well as decoration solutions—including in-house screen printing, and lacquering and metallization through its network of partners. It also supplies various components needed for the finished product (pumps, caps, stoppers, roll-on or dropper systems).
Alexandra Delore, Managing Director
“It’s worth noting,” emphasizes Alexandra Delore, “that our packaging operations allow us to handle filling, capping, and packaging in cases, on cards, or in boxes, as well as coding. We can also supply the cases, cards, and boxes ourselves. The goal is to offer customers a comprehensive solution, from the glass component to the packaged product.”
Modernization of the Machinery Fleet and Environmental Challenges
The French firm has launched a major program to modernize its existing machinery at a rate of two machines per year, while also investing in new equipment.
Another key focus is quality control, with the gradual rollout of camera-based inspection systems incorporating artificial intelligence, and the investment in several inspection devices.
“At the same time, we are continuing to replace equipment essential to production,” explains Alexandra Delore, “as well as bringing our facilities up to standard—particularly in terms of safety and electrical systems—in line with our ISO 45001 initiative. “Finally, we are investing in the renovation of our buildings and workspaces. I am convinced that performance also depends on a functional, clean, organized, and pleasant environment.”
This momentum will continue into 2027 with several industrial modernization and development projects currently under consideration.
“Environmental issues now play a significant role,” explains Alexandra Delore, “both in our customers’ expectations and in our own industrial strategy. Glass is particularly relevant in this regard, as it is a recyclable material that is especially well-suited to the requirements of the fragrance, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical markets.”
On the industrial front, the French company is also working to reduce its resource consumption, waste, and, more broadly, the environmental impact of its processes. This approach builds on its ISO 9001 certification, obtained in 2024, and is part of its preparation for ISO 14001 certification, which focuses on environmental management.
“We also pay particular attention to compliance with environmental regulatory requirements,” emphasizes Alexandra Delore, “through regular monitoring, accompanied by awareness-raising initiatives for our teams. In particular, we are tracking developments related to the PPWR (Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation) in order to anticipate new European requirements applicable to packaging and to support our customers as they adapt.”
