Enabling world-leading glass solutions

In celebration of the International Year of Glass 2022 – a year dedicated to celebrating glass by the United Nations, Glaston is spreading the word of using glass to build a better tomorrow.  In a video published today, Glaston presents its key glass processing technologies.  Glass is highly appreciated for being practical, decorative, and sustainable. […]

Interested in boosting your lamination business?

Maybe you’ve been thinking about adding lamination to your business offering. Or perhaps you already have older lamination machinery that isn’t quite working up to speed. Whatever your situation, Glaston is ready to help. We can help you start from scratch with our ProL laminating line with full convection that ensures the highest quality for […]

Glassworks wählt Glaston FC Serie als innovative Produkte für Glas

„Unser Ziel war es immer schon die besten Technologien und Maschinen aus der ganzen Welt zu verwenden, um unseren Markt mit hochgradig kundenspezifischen Lösungen aus Glas zu bedienen“, sagt Michael Gleeson, Executive Director von Glassworks aus Melbourne, Australien. „Mit der Erweiterung unserer Glaston FC-Serie sind wir nun in der Lage, noch größere und anspruchsvollere Gläser zu bearbeiten und damit neue Dimensionen der Glasinnovation nach Australien zu bringen“.

Glaston & Bystronic glass auf der GlassBuild America 2019: Präsentation von Lösungen für bessere Betriebszeiten, Produktqualität und Kundenservice

Die Digitalisierung ist heute mehr als nur ein flüchtiger Trend. Glasverarbeiter, die sich an den Datenstrom hinter den Daten angeschlossen haben, zeigen konkrete Ergebnisse. Das sind die Wegbereiter, die mehr Informationen – einfach und automatisch – aus ihren Geräten und Maschinen herausholen wollen. Sie haben entdeckt, dass diese Daten der Schlüssel zu effektiveren Wegen sind, […]

Bojar investiert in die Glaston F -Serie, um sich auf strengere Glasqualitäts-Vorschriften vorzubereiten

„Ob Architekten, Fassadenbauer oder Hausbesitzer, die Menschen erwarten hochwertige Glasprodukte mit kürzeren Lieferzeiten. Ausführung, Präzision, Genauigkeit und Ästhetik wirken sich alle auf die Kundenzufriedenheit aus – und eine höhere Kundenzufriedenheit führt zu erweiterten Beziehungen und mehr Geschäften. Wir sind stolz darauf, dass Bojar eines der wenigen Unternehmen auf dem Markt ist, das gehärtetes Glas ohne […]

Splendor Shower Door wächst mit den US-Glastrends mit der Glaston RC-Serie

„Für unser aktuelles Modernisierungsprojekt, das während der Weihnachtsferien 2018 durchgeführt wurde, war Glaston bei weitem der beste Anbieter, mit dem wir zusammenarbeiten konnten“, sagt Tom Wanamaker, Präsident von Splendor Shower Door in Holland, Ohio. „Von Anfang bis Ende war unsere Projekterfahrung mit ihnen großartig. Kommunikation, Installation und Schulung liefen alle sehr reibungslos ab“. Splendor Glass […]

Glaston auf der Glasstec 2018: Bessere Daten führen zu höhrerer Betriebszeit und Qualität

Da unsere Branche begonnen hat, die digitale Technologie zur Leistungssteigerung zu nutzen, hilft Glaston den Kunden dabei, die Leistungsfähigkeit der Daten für sich zu nutzen. Diejenigen Glasverarbeiter, die diesen Sprung bereits vollzogen haben, erzielen enorme Gewinne. Es ist tatsächlich einfacher, als Sie denken: Durch die Verbindung und den Erhalt besserer Informationen von Ihren Maschinen können […]

Washington Art Glass investiert in Glaston RC Serie

„Wir sind die neuen Trendsetter mit unserem neuesten Angebot an digitalem Keramikdruck auf Glas, das einzelne Glasstücke in erschwinglicher Weise zu einem langlebigen Meisterwerk vorgespannt werden können. Es war alles Zufall, dass wir Dip-Tech 2016 auf der Glasstec in Düsseldorf trafen. Nach 18 Monaten haben wir unsere Geschäftsidee in die Tat umgesetzt“, sagt Charlie Hill, […]

Tristar Glass verbessert die Qualität und minimiert Neuanfertigungen

„Ich war sehr beeindruckt davon, wie schnell wir das neue ProL-Zone-Upgrade an unsere bestehende Laminieranlage installieren konnten – nur 3,5 Tage – und ich bin ebenso begeistert von der hohen Ergebnisqualität“, sagt Rob Carlson, Maschinenbauingenieur bei Tristar Glass, Inc. im Werk Tulsa, Oklahoma. „Die Konvektionstechnologie von Glaston hat alle Erwartungen übertroffen. Das System funktioniert wirklich so gut, […]

Super Sealed Units wählt Glaston RHC-Upgrade zur Einsparung von Ausfallzeiten

„Mit den wachsenden Anforderungen auf unserem Markt mussten wir unsere ältere Glaston-Anlage auf den neuesten Stand bringen. Dank der in den Weihnachtsferien durchgeführten Installation konnten wir Zeit sparen, um zu Beginn des Jahres schnell in Betrieb gehen zu können“, sagt Sanjay Meghani, Direktor bei Super Sealed Units Ltd in Dunstable, Großbritannien. „Heute sind wir in […]

Vetroseal entscheidet sich für Glaston FC Serie

„Seit ich mein Unternehmen vor 18 Jahren gegründet habe, habe ich mich immer darauf konzentriert, exzellenten Kundenservice und qualitativ hochwertige Isolierglaseinheiten anzubieten. Sie bei Bedarf am nächsten Tag auszuliefern, hat uns von unseren Konkurrenten abgehoben“, sagt Eric Falisi, Geschäftsführer von Vetroseal. „Um unseren Durchsatz und unsere Qualität zu steigern, haben wir gerade den Glaston-Vorspannanlage für Flachglas […]

Independent Glass rüstet Laminierung mit Glaston ProL-Zone auf

„Eine Integration ist immer das größte Risiko, wenn Maschinenkomponenten von zwei verschiedenen Herstellern kombiniert werden“, sagt Andrew Smith, Group Manufacturing Manager bei Independent Glass. Im Gespräch über das jüngste Upgrade seines Unternehmens fährt er fort: „Das gesamte Upgrade-Projekt mit Glastons ProL-Zone verlief sehr reibungslos. Wir konnten nun unsere Laminierkapazität erhöhen, die Anlage flexibel und einfach […]

Euroview schließt die Umstellung ab, um an der Spitze zu bleiben

„Mit einer Änderung des Firmennamens und einer Investition von 4 Millionen GBP in neue Maschinen und Anlagen hat sich Euroview Architectural Glass vorgenommen, das beste Spezialglas für kommerzielle Anwendungen in ganz Großbritannien anzubieten. Ein wichtiger Teil unseres Strebens nach Qualität war die Ergänzung der Glaston FC500 Vorspannanlage für Flachglas mit dem ersten iLooK Online-Glasqualitätsmesssystem in […]

ABC Glass Processing wählt Glastons RC200 für größeres, dickeres Glas

Um den Anforderungen seiner Kunden gerecht zu werden, hat ABC Glass im Frühjahr 2017 seine neue Glaston RC200 Vorspannanlage in Betrieb genommen. „Jetzt sind wir in der Lage, Glas in nur einem Bruchteil der Zeit und in größeren, längeren und dickeren Größen als je zuvor zu härten. Diese Investition hat es uns ermöglicht, unseren treuen […]

Amber-Glass wählt Glaston zur Unterstützung seines jahrzehntelangen Erfolgs

Aus einer polnischen Familientradition heraus, in der das Wissen über Glas über Generationen weitergegeben wurde, hat Amber-Glass neue Herausforderungen angenommen und sich mit der Zeit verändert. „Heute erweitern wir die Möglichkeiten unseres Glasverarbeitungsgeschäfts“, sagt Marcin Karel, Vorstandsmitglied und Produktionsdirektor von Amber-Glass. „Wir tun dies, indem wir nur High-End-Maschinen der besten Hersteller verwenden, so dass wir […]

Peterlee Glass expandiert – eine Feier zu 40 Jahren Erfolg

Glaston RC350 ermöglicht den Umstieg auf größere Glasgrößen „Obwohl im Oktober 2017 offiziell unser 40. Geburtstag gefeiert wurde, haben wir das ganze Jahr über mit einer bedeutenden Investition in neue Maschinen gefeiert, die uns helfen werden, weiter zu wachsen und in der Architekturglasbranche zu bestehen. Ende des Sommers haben wir unsere neue Glaston RC350 Vorspannanlage […]

Crystal Safety Glass improves performance – simply, quickly, economically

Outdated lamination line upgraded with Glaston ProL Enhancing its flat glass lamination line by replacing outdated components with new technology, Malaysia-based Crystal Safety Glass (CSG) turned an expensive problem into an unexpectedly positive experience. The move was not easy, but it helped bring the processor’s existing line back up to date with an impressive list of value-added features. For […]

Kensington Glass Arts challenges the startup of Glaston’s RC350

Sharpening the edge in a niche interior market Celebrating 40 years of being in business, Kensington Glass Arts decided it was time to upgrade its old Tamglass furnace to Glaston’s RC350. The deal-clinching factor was Glaston’s agreement to get the new furnace installed, commissioned and running saleable tempered glass in just three weeks. With his exceptional […]

Swedish Martin G chooses to simply upgrade furnace into 2017 model

Walking the extra mile for customers since 1899 Founded in 1899, Sweden-based Martin G Anderson has a long history in the glass business. Always ready to walk the extra mile to fulfill the needs of customers, the company completed an upgrade project to turn its 2008 Glaston tempering furnace into one ready for 2017. The […]

Dialum makes its customers’ dreams come true

For Dialum, an avant-garde glass processor in Santiago, Chile, keeping up with the latest technology available has always been natural. “This is what has helped us be chosen for some of the most prominent architectural projects in our region,” says Dialum’s owner Don Fernando Diez. “There is no such thing as a complex project – rather each […]

HSA Lachowicz Krzysztof tempers glass for the first time – and finds it easy

Glaston FC500 selected for tempering It takes courage, market agility and a lot of effort for any business to grow and develop. For family-owned HSA Lachowicz Krzysztof in Poland, it took a bold move to tap into a new business and expand its offering to include tempered glass. But when there’s a reliable equipment supplier […]

Al-Hadi Glass Industries lifts its level of professionalism

Glaston FC500 reaches high performance “Once we saw Glaston’s FC500 at Glasstec in Dusseldorf a few years ago, we knew that this was the tempering furnace for us. High-performance glass is required in our region, since temperatures soar to +50°C. And high-performance glass needs high-performance machinery. This is what Glaston’s FC500 tempering furnace is providing […]

Peterlee Glass celebrates 40th anniversary with major growth

Glaston RC350 helps aim for the top “Glaston’s RC350 opens up new opportunities for the architectural market. This furnace is part of our major multimillion-pound investment project for a prestigious new factory that will enable us to serve our customers with larger pieces of processed glass, better toughened lamination quality and a wider portfolio of […]

Village Glass to use data as key to develop business

Glaston FC500 with first iLooK in the UK “When I came to Village Glass in May 2015, I was excited about the opportunity to grow the business to become the largest independent producer of glazed units in the UK. Data is key to develop any business. That’s why we decided to invest in Glaston’s FC500 […]

United Plate Glass shares best kept secret

Glaston heating chamber replacement for tempering furnace “When you’re basically happy with the quench and your bed size, it becomes a no-brainer to change the furnace chambers with Glaston’s chamber replacements to get a completely new furnace. The best thing – you’re only paying about half the price of a new furnace and you get […]

Glaseksperten gets better than expected results

Glaston ProL-zone upgrade for old lamination line chamber “It’s really something when you have a new section installed in between all the old, and everything works seamlessly both mechanically and electrically,” says Lone Kjaer Joergensen, Production Manager of Glaseksperten A/S in Hjorring, Denmark. “I was really excited and a bit nervous, but with our new Glaston ProL-zone upgrade, we got […]

Agnora creates oversized masterpieces for iconic brands

“Agnora is known for fabricating the largest architectural glass in all of North America. We’ve chosen to specialize in custom fabrication and oversized glass. We’re not a glass factory,” underlines Richard Wilson, President of Agnora, Inc., in Collingwood, in Ontario, Canada, about two hours north of Toronto. “To stay as the leader in this area, we continue to invest in […]

Glass Team starts operations with top equipment line-up

“When you start up a glass processing facility from scratch, you need to know that you can be comfortable with your choice of equipment. We wanted to have technology that would give us the ability to process high-specification Low-E glass, reliable operation and local engineering support in case we need it,” says David Whitburn, Managing […]

Quartz Glass & Mirror makes tempering personal

Glaston RC200 brings service closer to customers „In the past, we tempered our glass some 40-minutes‘ drive away. Since there were always delays, we decided to purchase a Glaston RC200 furnace and expand our offering to bring a faster, better service – closer to our customers,“ Mariusz Lojowski, President of Quartz Glass & Mirror (QGM), states. „After careful consideration, we decided […]

TuffX Glass times it right

Glaston FC500 starts up according to plan “It’s perfect timing,” says John Tierney, Operating Directorof TuffX Glass, as his third and newest Glaston furnace, the FC500 is starting to roll out glass. “The market is back with a vengeance. Demand for high-performance glass used in the UK conservatories is starting to outpace supply. And we […]

TriStar Glass moves fast, adapts quickly to change

Second Glaston FC500 soon in operation “I’d say we’ve always been informed opportunists,” states Tim Kelley, owner of TriStar Glass. “What sets us apart is being able to move fast, to adapt quickly to change. We’re proud of being privately owned and independent. Our company has been built by our people who give us a […]

UniGlass Polska offers top-quality tempering with Glaston FC500

Creating lasting customers relationships From the beginning, UniGlass Polska has consistently pursued a dynamic growth strategy in providing high-quality glass and being a reliable supplier with short delivery times for its customers. In response to recently evolving customer requests, UniGlass purchased its first tempering furnace from Glaston. Thanks to the high quality and large capacity, […]

AluNile praises its experience with first exported Glaston FC500

For the past five years, Nile Aluminium & Metals Company, or AluNile, has had very positive experiences with Glaston’s first FC500 tempering furnace sold outside Finland. The company prides itself on designing and delivering truly aesthetic, economical and high-performance glass and aluminum solutions. With Glaston FC500, AluNile has expanded its capacities to process all types of highly demanding glass products for the Egyptian […]

Tufwell Glass Ltd gains greater capacity with Glaston RC200

Being highly focused on flat glass processes for partitioning used in the office industry, Tufwell Glass Ltd has carved out a unique and resilient position for itself in southeast region of England. Backed by over 30 years of business success, the company reached the point where it needed to increase its toughening capacity. The Glaston RC200 flat tempering furnace fit the company’s […]

European Glass sets records with first of two new Glaston FC500 lines

Headquartered in Park Royal, London, European Glass Group is the largest independent glass processor in the UK and Ireland with production in four facilities, including two in London, and sites at Swindon and Manchester. Staying at the forefront of the glass processing industry has always been the guiding principle for the company. This was also one of the main drivers late last year for […]

Independent Glass, UK reaches larger projects with Glaston FC500™

Independent Glass, one of the largest independent toughened and laminated glass manufacturers and merchants in the UK, chose the FC500 as its fifth Glaston furnace for use at its Quay Road site in Glasgow. Quality has been so good that the company is now capable of producing 2.8 mm toughened glass to ECER43 automotive standard and a thickness range of 2–12 […]

Glaston opens brand-new showroom in Finland

Opportunity to experience the future of glass processing technology During GPD 2015 this week Glaston will open its brand-new showroom in Tampere, Finland, to give guests a first-hand opportunity to see some of its latest glass processing technology in action. The main goal of Glaston’s new showroom is to present what is possible today as […]

Lindes of Mexico – Bringing comfort and sustainability to the people

Starting with innovative glass solutions for the building and housing market in 1980, Lindes, formerly Vidrios Marte, in Mexico City, Mexico, is today known for being an ambassador of sustainability. It is also the country’s leader in the fabrication and distribution of insulating glass. To help support its goal of bringing eco-friendly comfort to the people it serves, […]

Royal United Metal & Glass orders first Glaston FC500 in UAE

Exceeding expectations with quality and beyond Royal United Metal & Glass has its sights set high to create not only architecturally exceptional buildings and structures, but also to provide its United Arab Emirates market with quality glass that is second to none. The business plan for 2015 alone calls for a growth from the current 120 employees […]

PJB Glass Group chooses Glaston RC200

Serving all glass requirements After 10 years of experience with the Glaston HTF 2142 furnace, Paul Buckley, Managing Director of the PJB Glass Group, decided to complement his flat glass production offering by investing in a Glaston RC200 furnace. This will enable the company to increase production of a broad range of tempered glass types for customers. Flat […]

Anglian Windows selects Glaston FC500 for Norwich site

High capacity, low energy usage – and above all – quality As the UK’s leading home improvements company, Anglian Windows, a part of the Anglian Group, has chosen Glaston’s FC500 tempering furnace to replace an existing machine for its site in Norwich. With consumer confidence now growing again, and in particular the housing market picking up, the time seemed […]

Northern Express Glass stays unrivalled with Glaston FC500

Bigger bed, bigger capacity – far better quality For over 20 years, Northern Express Glass (NEG) has enjoyed controlled growth in its home region of Lancashire, England. The family owned and run company is most appreciated by its customers for offering quality at a competitive price. Until now, Glaston furnaces have been an aspiration for the company. […]

Strong 2014 for Glaston in UK

Throughout all of 2014, Glaston had exceptionally strong FC500 tempering furnace sales in the UK market. The latest contract signed in early December with European Glass Group is for two more FC500 lines, one of which will be the biggest FC500 furnace that Glaston has sold to date. This deal now brings the total number […]

Mid-American Glass moves into tempering with Glaston FC500

Helping customers expect more Located in Davenport, Iowa, USA, along the Mississippi River, Mid-American Glass (MAG) decided to invest in its first Glaston FC500 flat glass tempering furnace to offer its customers added value, higher quality and superior service. As a medium-sized wholesaler, fabricator and distributor of glass in the region for the past 27 years, MAG […]

Float Glass invests in Glaston FC500

Lower surface emissivity glass and superior flatness Float Glass Industries Ltd (FGI) of Manchester, UK, announce their decision to invest in Glaston’s FC500 flat glass temperingfurnace. “When we knew we needed to replace our oldest furnace, we went to see the Glaston FC500 in operation at another UK location,” Dawn Offland says. “The quality was […]

Ravensby chooses Glaston FC500 for new facilities

Well positioned to advance as market pick ups While demand in the UK market starts picking up again, Ravensby Glass Co Ltd has been busy preparing itself to advance when the market rebounds. The Scottish company based in Dundee, has completed its investment in a second manufacturing facility in the beginning of 2014 and is […]

Metro Performance Glass upgrades with Glaston iControL

Producing higher quality at lower costs Established 26 years ago, Metro Performance Glass is the newly upgraded brand name for a well-respected glass company that until just recently has been known throughout New Zealand as Metro GlassTech. The company is also a longterm customer for Glaston since purchasing its first tempering furnace in 1994. While refreshing its […]

Al-Manna purchases two Glaston FC500 tempering furnaces

A long history of good business collaboration Traditions in the Saudi Arabian glass processing industry run deep at Al-Manna, a glass processing company started by Mr. Manna Al-Amri over 60 years ago. When his son, Ibrahim Manna Al-Amri took over at the helm of the company eight years ago, he continued to guide the company’s great […]

Tvitec launches Glaston RC350 with super size and performance

One of the Europe’s largest furnace for sophisticatedarchitectural glass Although the company was newly established in Cubillos del Sil, León, in northwest Spain in 2007, Tvitec (Technical Glass Transformed) has rapidly made a world-class name for itself when it comes to supplying demanding architectural projects internationally. Now with the most recent addition of Glaston RC350, it leads […]

Four more FC500 orders for UK market

For Q1 2014, Glaston has won yet another four premium FC500 tempering furnace orders for delivery to the UK. These orders follow four earlier FC500 orders placed by UK companies during 2013. According to Steve Brammer, Glaston’s sales manager for the UK and Ireland, these new agreements represent a significant market rebound in the UK, […]

The Day of Heat Treated Glass – the Latest Development and Possibilities

Architect forum at Glaston Finland, Apr 3-4.2014 A group of invited, international architects specialized in glass usage in buildings are gathering at Glaston Finland during this week to discuss about the latest development and possibilities of thin heat-treated glass. The two day seminar will cover the following topics: The latest possibilities of thin heat-treated glass […]

Four orders for Glaston FC500 during 2013 – Confidence on rise in UK market

Marking the return of confidence in the UK glass processing industry, Glaston received four orders in 2013 alone from customers in the market for its premium FC500 tempering furnace. Glaston FC500 represents the industry’s highest standard for processing glass with optical quality and energy efficiency. Glaston FC500 increases production capacity by up to 40% while consuming 30% […]

A control system upgrade brings you into this millennium

How would you define a lifecycle-long commitment to customers? For us, it means taking equally good care of new customers as well as those who have been doing business with us since the very beginning in the 1970s. The latest and most advanced control system of the market, Glaston iControL is now available as an upgrade […]