Previously JSC Valmieras stikla škiedra reported that, on 11 May 2016, the operation of one of the three glass melting furnaces was stopped. On 20 May 2016, the operation of this glass melting furnace was renewed with a 60% to 70% capacity of the total capacity of the furnace, and it is planned that it will operate in partial mode for the next 2 months, that is until August 2016. In August, however, the furnace will be fully reconstructed so that in September it can start operating with an additional capacity of 30%.

Considering the rapid development of the global glass fibre market and increased demand for various glass fibre products evidenced by the record volumes of product orders, and in accordance with the Company's investment plan for 2016, it is planned to increase the production capacity by building the fourth glass melting furnace in Valmiera. The furnace building works are planned to be completed by the end of June 2016, and this furnace will envisaged for a patented type of glass and will have thermal resistance of 800ºC.