“We decided to extend the lifetime of our Bystronic (now Glaston) automotive glass cutting equipment with a Glaston CNC96 upgrade kit and ensure that we can continue to get spare parts,” says Matti Säynäväjärvi, Technical Services Group Leader, Pilkington Automotive Finland Oy, Laitila plant. Established in 1949, Pilkington Automotive Finland delivers high-quality glass windshields that […]
AGP takes advantage of Glaston’s Autopilot on two FC Series tempering lines
“We’re now running with the stability, reliability and consistency we aimed to achieve when we invested in Glaston’s Autopilot,” David Bunting, Managing Director of Architectural Glass Products (AGP), says. In 2020, New Zealand’s AGP selected two FC Series tempering lines for its greenfield plant in Cambridge to increase production of high-performance insulating glass units for […]
Viridian Glass selects Glaston’s COMFORT BOX IG line
As building regulations require more energy-efficient glass, Viridian Glass has stepped up its game. Purchasing Glaston’s COMFORT BOX IG manufacturing line enables its Woodville plant in Adelaide to meet burgeoning demands with visibly better quality and shorter lead times. “High quality insulated glass is the future in Australia,” says, National Operational Excellence Manager, Tarun Bhatia […]
Vitropor upgrades to Glaston iControL, Roller Heat Control and solid state relays
“When we buy a new TV or piece of furniture for our home, it gives us good vibes – a nice feeling. In a similar way, we chose to upgrade our tempering furnace to make things easier and better for our team, so their work would be more enjoyable,” says Pedro Aguilar, Managing Director of […]
Pavle invests in Glaston’s Jumbo Series tempering line
“With our Glaston Jumbo furnace and insulating line, we can now produce the biggest IG units in the Balkans, and our business is taking off internationally. The line helps us serve architects who want ever-larger, top-quality windows for offices, schools and even shopping malls with glass sizes up to 3.5 meters or more,” says Jelena […]
FLACHGLAS Wernberg modernisiert seine 50 Jahre alte Glaslaminieranlage
Bei FLACHGLAS sorgt eine Kultur der operativen Exzellenz für kontinuierliche Modernisierungen. „Das jüngste Glaston ProL Upgrade für unsere 50 Jahre alte Laminieranlage hat uns geholfen, die Leistung zu steigern, Energie zu sparen und die Produktion auf Knopfdruck zu automatisieren“, sagt Martin Geiß, Technischer Leiter bei FLACHGLAS Wernberg. FLACHGLAS hat an seinen drei Standorten in Deutschland […]
Full Glass entscheidet sich für die Vorspann-Anlage der RC-Serie von Glaston – Perfektes Glas für das perfekte Projekt
Wir sind sehr zufrieden mit der Qualität unserer neuen Vorspann-Anlage der RC-Serie und dem produzierten Glas. Das Konvektionssteuerungssystem Vortex Pro ist hervorragend. Der von Glaston China hergestellte Ofen ist genauso gut verarbeitet wie der vorherige Ofen, den wir von der Glaston Finnland gekauft haben“, sagt Frank Calderón Gómez, Geschäftsführer von Full Glass in Lima, Peru. […]
Press Glass Inc. invests in world’s first Glaston ProL convection upgrade
Since establishing their presence in the US through an acquisition, Poland-based Press Glass has continued its brisk growth based on the same values that make it the #1 glass fabricator in Europe and the UK. The company’s latest US investment is a Glaston ProL convection control upgrade at its Ridgeway, Virginia, plant. Bringing European expertise […]
Emirates Glass expands its Glaston fleet with Jumbo Series
Emirates Glass LLC, one of the leading organizations in the glass industry and a long-time advocate of Glaston technology, continues its journey of innovation and quality enhancement with the installation of the Glaston Jumbo Series flat glass tempering line featuring Vortex Pro convection technology. This investment marks Emirates Glass’s commitment to delivering top-notch architectural glass […]
Opening up new opportunities with laminated glass
“We saw the move into laminating glass as an exciting opportunity to explore. It gives us an open door to many new areas, such as security, acoustic and decorative glass. After thoroughly reviewing six lines, we chose Glaston’s ProL lamination thanks to its convection heating and simplicity,” say Consolidated Glass Corporation’s Brad Bartley, General Manager, […]
Reducing energy use by 30% with Glaston RC Series
“We had an excellent opportunity to replace our two older tempering furnaces with one new Glaston RC Series line to reduce energy consumption, avoid problems with outdated spare parts and beef up our production with more automation,” says Samir Bou Obeid, Chairman of AURYS. AURYS is one of Europe’s leading processors of decorative glass products […]
Glaston’s RC Series joins existing FC line – Maggie meets Louie Noodles
“Maggie gives us outstanding flexibility to temper 3 to 19 mm glass. Louie gives us purpose – to temper the best heat-strengthened and heavy commercial insulated glass,” says Michelle Magyar, President of Mid-American Glass. Not many tempering furnaces are fortunate to be christened with human names. But then, not many have an owner who treats […]
Glaston’s Jumbo and FC Series lines set Al-Manna apart from the rest
“Our aim is to achieve the highest level of perfection with the glass we provide to the booming market in Saudi Arabia,” says Mr. Ibrahim and Mr. Dafeer Manna Al-Amri, who head up Al-Manna Glass in the country’s capital of Riyadh. Al-Manna is no stranger to Glaston. Established in 1952 by the father of Ibrahim […]
Jaakko-Tuote raises volume and energy efficiency
“The idea of investing in Glaston’s ProL-zone laminating furnace started as an R&D project for us. We wanted to see how it functions on one of our own safety glass lamination machines built in-house. The goal for us is to raise capacity and improve our lamination line’s energy efficiency. We’re starting an extremely demanding safety […]
Glas Dreisbusch gets the first-ever U-shaped Glaston VARIO TPS® line
“The idea of a special U-shaped design to fit our confined space was created over lunch by my son Maximillian Dreisbusch and two Glaston service engineers. I think this says everything about our close and collaborative partnership with Glaston,” says Thomas Dreisbusch, Managing Director of Glas Dreisbusch. With a history spanning nearly 100 years, Glas […]
Kristal keeps delivering outstanding glass with Glaston upgrade
“We purchased the Glaston iControL and scanner upgrade to solve any concern with software or spare parts availability before they became an issue. Once installed, the upgrade helped us win a large glass façade project in Indonesia that required extremely high quality. Both we and Glaston can be proud of the high level of quality […]
Glas Herzogs reibungslose Inbetriebnahme der Glaston SPEED BOX Isolierglas-Linie
„Wir haben großes Vertrauen in unseren Lieferanten“, sagt Andreas Herzog sen., Geschäftsführer von Glas Herzog. „Die Zusammenarbeit mit der ehemaligen Bystronic glass – und jetzt Glaston – ist so, wie man es sich als Kunde wünscht. In der Tat sind wir einer der ältesten Kunden – in der Zwischenzeit mehr als 44 Jahre lang.“ Glas […]
Walshs Glass in Australia upgrades with Glaston’s Roller Heat Control (RHC)
In January 2021, Walshs Glass in Western Australia began using their Glaston RHC upgrade, enabling them to improve glass flatness and optical quality. “Today, we’re positioned to take advantage of the rapidly changing glass processing demands in Western Australia,” says Steve Cuff, Executive Operations Manager at Walshs Glass. Walshs’ first experience with Glaston was with a […]
Glaston’s CHAMP 25 helps Paragon meet growing demands
“When we saw the CHAMP 25 a few years ago, we knew this was the future we should pursue for our next round of capital expenditures,” says Dan Wright, CEO of Paragon Tempered Glass. Dan and his colleague Wes Brigner, Director of Manufacturing, already knew Bystronic glass and Glaston well from their vast experience […]
Vortex Glass aims to serve Florida and the Caribbean with the best
All tempering, laminating and insulating glass lines from Glaston Vortex Glass started its first phase of operations in March 2021 with tempered glass for the Florida and Caribbean construction and architectural markets as they begin to rebound. By the end of this year, Vortex Glass will provide the full range of tempered, laminated and insulated […]
BVGlazing continues to build value for its customers
“Glass has become a feature of the building – not just something you’re looking through. That’s why all the glass we deliver must be of the highest possible quality,” says Andrew Dolphin, General Manager Glass Operations at BVGlazing in Toronto. “Glaston’s RC350 and FC500 have helped us expand our business to greater capacity with outstanding […]
Custom Glass places trust in Glaston tempering technology
From ashes to flagship FC Series In January 2021, Custom Glass in Liverpool, UK, placed an order for Glaston’s FC Series tempering furnace line, which will be delivered to the factory in early June this year. Although Custom Glass has had positive experiences with three Bystronic glass, now Glaston, IG lines over the years, this […]
Ultra Tough invests in the future with two Glaston FC-zone upgrades
At the end of 2020, Ultra Tough from Welham Green, Hertfordshire, UK, finalized an agreement to purchase two Glaston FC-zone upgrades for their Uniglass 2448 UGT and UGC furnaces. The FC-zone replaces the existing heat chambers with Glaston’s enhanced system based on full convection with high air volume and closed circulation. The upgrades will be […]
AGP invests in two Glaston FC furnaces side by side
“We designed our brand-new plant to deliver high performance results, combining our vision for machinery with our personnel selection to offer a superior product and service to our customers. We chose two Glaston FC tempering lines for repeatable and reliable quality results,” says David Bunting, General Manager of Architectural Glass Products (AGP) AGP will supply […]
PLG buys entry-level Glaston RC tempering line and then upgrades
“We’ve always been an important partner to the large window manufacturers in Finland. Listening to their needs and responding has helped us stay competitive in this market,” Tommi Nousiainen, CEO of PLG in Finland, explains. “We were not specifically looking for a tempering furnace. But when our customers began to require high-quality tempered glass, we […]
Lasiliiri upgrades its product family with Glaston’s FC-zone
“Although our goal is to be one of the leading smart and safety glass manufacturers in Finland, we didn’t have the time needed to install a completely new furnace,” says Raiko Mäkeläinen, Technical Manager at Lasiliiri. “Instead, we went with a significant Glaston’s FC-zone upgrade, which enabled us to leapfrog to the very latest heating […]
Jaakko-Tuote übertrifft sich selbst mit der ersten Glaston Jumbo-Serie in Skandinavien
„Die Konstrukteure arbeiten mit noch größeren Glasoberflächen, was mehr vorgespanntes und laminiertes Glas erfordert. Deshalb haben wir uns entschlossen, mutig in Technologie zu investieren, die es uns ermöglicht am Ball zu bleiben“, sagt Aki Harjunpää, CEO von Jaakko-Tuote aus Finnland. „Zusammen mit anderen Maschinen hilft uns die Glaston Jumbo-Serie, die auf der FC-Technologie basiert, uns […]
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“.
Long Nhien baut Kapazitäten zur Bedienung des vietnamesischen Automobilmarktes aus
„Der vietnamesische Markt für Fahrzeuge ist sehr groß und bietet viel Platz für Wachstum. Die Menschen werden immer wohlhabender und es ist bequemer in einem Auto zu sitzen als auf einem Roller, der in den nächsten Jahren möglicherweise verboten wird“, sagt Nguyen Phuong Tran, Produktionsleiter und Sohn der Eigentümer von Long Nhien Automotive Glass, über […]
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 […]
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, […]
METRO PERFORMANCE GLASS SETZT IN NEUSEELAND NEUE INDUSTRIESTANDARDS MIT EINER BYSTRONIC GLASS B’JUMBO ISOLIERGLASLINIE
Mit der erfolgreichen Inbetriebnahme einer neuen B’JUMBO Isolierglaslinie in Auckland hat Bystronic glass einen großen Erfolg im vielfach als „grünen Inselstaat“ bezeichneten Neuseeland erzielt. Dieses fortschrittliche Projekt ist Teil der Expansionsphase eines der führenden Glasverarbeiter in der Region Australien / Neuseeland – Metro Performance Glass. Mit ihrer breit gefächerten Produktpalette hat sich Metro Performance Glass […]
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, […]
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 […]
New business opportunities with Glaston Matrix for Shandong Donghao Autoglass
With quality as a priority, the Shandong Donghao Autoglass in China chose Glaston Matrix to bend even the most demanding windshield shapes and meet the highest OEM standards. Founded in 2009 in Liaocheng City, Shandong Donghao Autoglass is one of the biggest automotive glass companies in China, processing all kinds of glasses for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, […]
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 […]
Tambest upgrades performance with control system
“Over the years, we’ve always been able to differentiate our offering by providing the very best quality with very short delivery times. Recently, our reputation has enabled us to win challenging architectural glass projects from many countries around the world,” says Keijo Uusitalo, Production Manager of Tambest in Forssa, Finland. “To keep our performance at such a high level, we decided to […]
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, […]
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% […]
SEMCOGLAS SETZT AUF ISOLIERGLAS MIT THERMOPLASTISCHEN ABSTANDHALTERN
Als Semcoglas den Standort Aschaffenburg im Oktober 2003 zu seiner Unternehmensgruppe hinzufügte, verfügte die Produktion über einen älteren Glaszuschnitt und eine kleine Isolierglaslinie. Seit Anfang dieses Jahres arbeitet Semcoglas zusätzlich mit einer hochmodernen Fertigungslinie zur Isolierglasproduktion von Bystronic glass, die von einem schnellen HEGLA-Einzug mit Glas bedient wird. Die neue Isolierglaslinie erstreckt sich über 64 […]