The inspiring story of Anderson de Loyola Borges Moreira, Technical Assistance Coordinator for Furnaces, Verallia Latin America
When Anderson joined Vidraria Santa Marina in 1979, as a fresh Metallurgy Technician graduate from SENAI in Osasco, São Paulo, he was fascinated by the complexity of glass, a material unlike any other. Selected among eight interns, he was assigned to the Canoas plant in southern Brazil. There, surrounded by experienced colleagues, he took his first steps into glassmaking, learning the production process of a unique material that requires both passion and precision. As a young Metallurgy Technician, he quickly discovered that glassmaking is not just a process, but a centuries‑old craft rooted in precision, innovation, and sustainability. But would he find his true calling in this complex industry?
The turning point came in 1980 during the construction of the new “A” furnace in Canoas, when Anderson met Marcel, a member of the Technical Assistance team who would become his mentor. Marcel’s dedication, precision, and integrity in furnace construction deeply inspired Anderson. He was a model of excellence and captivated Anderson by his commitment to delivering well-built furnaces. Anderson set out to follow in his footsteps, determined to master the art of glass. From that moment, he understood that every furnace is a tailored solution, a reflection of deep expertise and continuous innovation.
Anderson embraced every learning opportunity with resilience. He participated in international training in France and Belgium, constantly updating his knowledge to strengthen his expertise in designing and manufacturing ever more efficient furnaces. In 1998, he took leadership of the Furnace Technical Assistance team, fostering knowledge-sharing and team versatility. Throughout his journey, he faced team evolution, technological shifts, and project pressures, but colleagues and mentors always supported him.
Over 46 years, Anderson left an indelible mark on Verallia. He played key roles in milestone projects — from Brazil’s first all-electric furnace in 1985 to international constructions in France, Argentina, and beyond. Each project was a new opportunity to adapt glass technology to local needs while upholding global standards of quality and sustainability. Glass is more than a material, it’s a legacy of innovation that connects generations.
Now, as Anderson closes this chapter and begins a well-deserved retirement, we celebrate not just his career, but the future he helped build. The furnaces we build are not just structures; they are the heart of a sustainable industry, powered by expertise passed down and renewed every day. Verallia offered him more than a career — it allowed him to build not just furnaces, but a future, demonstrating that to work with glass is to be passionate about a unique material, to cultivate expertise, and to create packaging that shapes the future.