Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Expert Glass Plant Engineering Solutions
Founded in 1927, we have dedicated nearly a century to advancing glass plant engineering solutions. Our team combines scientific expertise with practical industry knowledge to deliver innovative furnace designs and process improvements tailored to client needs. With over 1,000 furnaces built globally and 120+ years of combined technical experience, we specialize in optimizing glass production efficiency while maintaining strict confidentiality and integrity.Our project management approach ensures timely execution through defined KPIs, supported by offices in the US and UK with worldwide agents. We pioneered advancements like electric melting and oxy-fuel furnace technology, continuously driving industry innovation while maintaining core values of responsibility and honesty since our establishment in Toledo, Ohio.
Services
Furnace Design
Project Management
CFD Modeling
Glass Process Design
Furnace Modernization
Safety Design
Environmental Compliance
Technical Services
Control Systems
Glass Plant Engineering
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- We have over 90 years of experience in glass plant engineering
- Our team has built 1,000+ furnaces worldwide
- We offer global service with offices in the US and UK
- Our technical team has 120+ years of combined industry experience
- We provide project execution assistance with defined KPIs
What people say
Innovative solutions
Cost-effective
Well organized
Professional partner
On time completion
Services
Furnace Design
We design custom glass melting furnaces tailored to specific production requirements. Our QE3 furnace system improves quality while reducing energy costs and emissions. With expertise in regenerative, oxy-fuel, and electric melt technologies, we create solutions that extend furnace life and optimize production efficiency for all glass types.
CFD Modeling
Our computational fluid dynamics modeling predicts furnace performance and identifies optimization opportunities. This technology enables precise thermal analysis and flow pattern visualization, ensuring optimal design before construction. We use CFD to enhance glass quality and reduce energy consumption across various furnace configurations.
Project Management
We provide comprehensive project execution assistance from engineering through construction. Our KPI-driven approach ensures timely delivery and budget adherence. Services include engineering design, procurement coordination, construction oversight, and management of complex glass plant installations worldwide.
Glass Process Design
Our technical team develops advanced glass production systems including solar glass furnaces, TFT display glass technology, and waste vitrification processes. We specialize in improving energy efficiency and environmental compliance while maintaining strict quality standards for diverse glass manufacturing applications.
Furnace Modernization
We modernize existing glass furnaces to enhance performance and extend operational life. Services include retrofitting with electric boosting systems, batch/cullet preheaters, and NOx reduction technologies. Our upgrades improve energy efficiency and environmental compliance while minimizing production disruptions during implementation.
People
Scott Slater
Chairman
Leading TECO's strategic direction with decades of glass industry experience. Oversees global operations and maintains client relationships while ensuring technical excellence across all projects.
Todd Seifried
President
Manages day-to-day operations and business development. Focuses on expanding TECO's technological capabilities while maintaining the company's commitment to quality and innovation in glass engineering solutions.
Douglas Burgoon
Vice President of Operations
Responsible for project execution and resource management. Ensures efficient delivery of engineering services while maintaining TECO's high standards for technical excellence and client satisfaction.
Robert Gries
CFO and Treasurer
Manages financial operations and strategic planning. Focuses on sustainable growth and resource allocation to support TECO's global engineering projects and technological innovation initiatives.
James Uhlik
VP of Technical Services
Leads technical development and engineering teams. Specializes in furnace design innovation and process optimization, ensuring TECO maintains cutting-edge capabilities in glass production technology.
Questions
What glass furnace types do you design?
We design regenerative, oxy-fuel, electric melt, and recuperative furnaces for all glass production requirements.
Do you provide global engineering services?
Yes, with offices in the US and UK, plus agents worldwide, we deliver projects on every continent.
How do you ensure project success?
Through defined KPIs, experienced project management, and our EPCM service model covering all implementation phases.
What process optimization technologies do you offer?
We provide CFD modeling, electric boosting, batch preheating systems, and NOx reduction solutions.
Can you modernize existing glass furnaces?
Yes, we specialize in furnace retrofits to improve efficiency, extend lifespan, and meet environmental regulations.
How do you maintain client confidentiality?
We protect proprietary designs through strict protocols and have built long-term partnerships based on trust.
