When the markets and industries keep changing, it is good to keep the essentials in mind – trusting the originals when choosing technology providers and partners to support you every step of the way. At this year’s China Glass, we will be showcasing some of our latest technology developments. Below are just a few of […]
Boosting profitability by up to 30% with Glaston solutions and services
Glaston, a pioneer in cutting-edge glass processing technologies, continues to advance automation solutions that improve the quality, efficiency and profitability of glass tempering. Effortless glass tempering with Autopilot Glaston Autopilot is the company’s newest technology in the field of tempering automation. This groundbreaking system provides fully automated glass tempering, taking care of all necessary settings […]
Glaston JUMBO XXL allows AGC Interpane to maintain its leading-edge
“I walk through our insulating glass production facility every day with pride,” says Daniel Bruckelt, Production Manager Insulating Glass of AGC Interpane in Plattling, Germany. “Not just because everything is so well organized and structured, but also because Glaston has given us a coherent concept for our unique insulating glass (IG) production. And this is […]
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 […]
Glaston CNC96 upgrade kit now available to extend machinery lifetime
Proactive lifecycle support Glaston, a leading innovator in glass processing solutions, has introduced its CNC96 upgrade kit for automotive and architectural glass-cutting equipment. This upgrade enhances the CNC96 control system while modernizing any components at the end of their life. The CNC96 upgrade kit is part of the company’s larger lifecycle support offering to keep […]
Glaston celebrates 40 years of service to insulating glass customers
In July, Glaston celebrated a special milestone – reaching 40 years of providing services to customers worldwide from our Insulating Glass Services. Today across Glaston, the Services team offers lifecycle support with original spare parts, continuous maintenance, upgrades and more to keep customers operating at peak performance. Alumni and current Services representatives met at a […]
Glass Industry Fireside Chat -The way to sustainable growth
On June 14, just before the official Glass Performance Days 2023 Opening Ceremony in Tampere, Finland, Glaston hosted a Fireside Chat. At the forum, the distinguished GPD 2023 keynote speakers discussed with participants how to reach sustainable growth. The event was divided into three topics key to the industry today as it redefines the role […]
Glaston RC Series proves to be the right move
“For nearly 25 years, our second-hand Glaston tempering line served customers with quality glass tempering. But after numerous upgrades and rebuilds, it was simply time to invest in a new tempering line. Glaston’s RC Series fit our needs. Now, we’re looking forward to operating it for the next 20+ years,” says Mats Pihlqvist, Site Manager at Industriglas […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Glas Herzog’s smooth startup of Glaston SPEED BOX IG line
“We have a great deal of confidence in our supplier,” says Andreas Herzog, Sr., Managing Director of Glas Herzog. “Our cooperation with former Bystronic glass – and now Glaston – is just as you would want it to be as a customer. In fact, we’re one of their oldest customers – 44 years and counting.” […]
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 at VITRUM 2021
After the long break, we’re happy to meet you once again in person at this year’s VITRUM! It will truly be a welcome opportunity for us all to catch up and share news on the latest developments. We’re looking forward to hearing more about your business. Let’s celebrate being closer in touch – and explore […]
Glaston at GlassBuild America 2021
After the long break, we’re happy to meet you once again in person at this year’s GBA! It will truly be a welcome opportunity for us all to catch up and share news on the latest developments. We’re looking forward to hearing more about your business. Let’s celebrate being closer in touch – and explore […]
KellGlass chooses Glaston to help add value
KellGlass Limited in Ireland has just installed its first Glaston RC Series furnace in March 2021. The company, located just north of Dublin, plans to use the furnace to add value for its customers in both the double-glazed glass and processing market. Patrick Kelly, owner and founder of KellGlass Limited, began thinking about purchasing a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Jaakko-Tuote supersizes its capabilities with first Glaston Jumbo Series in Scandinavia
“Designers are working with even larger glass surfaces, which requires more tempered and tempered-laminated glass. So, we decided to boldly invest in technology that enables us to be in the game,” says Aki Harjunpää, CEO of Jaakko-Tuote of Finland. “Along with other machinery, Glaston’s FC-technology-based Jumbo Series is helping us specialize in highly demanding, world-class […]
Glassworks chooses Glaston FC Series to innovate products in glass
“Our aim has always been to bring the best technology and machinery from around the world to serve our market with highly customized solutions in glass,” says Michael Gleeson, Executive Director of Glassworks, in Melbourne, Australia. “With the addition of the Glaston FC Series furnace, we are now capable of handling even larger and more sophisticated pieces, bringing new dimensions in glass innovation to Australia.”
High quality requirements driving North American demand
Throughout the year, demand in the architectural glass market in North America has remained strong while customers are focused on growing their business with more advanced products and increased automation. Tightening building regulations and higher quality standards for glass are driving investments for improvements in heat treated glass. As reported in Glaston’s interim reports, the […]
Glaston & Bystronic glass at GlassBuild America 2019: Showcasing solutions for better uptime, product quality and customer service
Digitalization is now more than just a passing trend. Glass processors who have connected to the power behind the data are showing concrete results. These are the pathfinders who want to get more information – easily and automatically – from their equipment and machinery. They’ve discovered this data holds the key to unlocking more effective […]
Glaston Showroom demos – a tour into innovation
As part of the Glass Performance Days (GPD) 2019 conference, Glaston hosted informative demo tours at its facilities on June 27 and 28. Visitors had the opportunity to see the company’s glass processing machines in operation, check the actual end product quality and hear first-hand about some of Glaston’s latest innovations. The tour began with […]
Bojar invests in Glaston FC Series to prepare for changes in glass quality regulations
“Be it architects, façade engineers or homeowners, people expect high-quality glass products with shorter delivery times. Execution, precision, accuracy and aesthetics all affect customer satisfaction – and higher customer satisfaction leads to extended relationships and more business. We are proud that Bojar is one of only a few companies in the market that offers tempered […]
Glaston & Bystronic glass at China Glass 2019: Come celebrate a world-class combination that offers more passion for glass
At China Glass 2019, the new Glaston and Bystronic glass combination will be officially celebrated for the first time. These two world-class companies now offer the glass processing market the best know-how, a wider value-chain portfolio, extended services along with innovative and integrated technologies. And most importantly, the joined forces will bring the industry more […]
Splendor Shower Door grows with US glass trends using Glaston RC Series
“For our current modernization project, undertaken during Christmas break in 2018, Glaston was by far the best vendor to work with,” says Tom Wanamaker, President of Splendor Shower Door in Holland, Ohio. “From start to finish, our experience with them was great. Communications, installation and training all went very smoothly.” Splendor Glass Door started as […]
BYSTRONIC GLASS INSTALLS TWO INNOVATIVE B’VARIO TPS® IG LINES AT NORTHEAST BUILDING PRODUCTS IN PHILADELPHIA
In a fiercely competitive market, the high caliber standards of Bystronic glass are giving long standing customers a decidedly significant market advantage. With over 650 employees, Northeast Building Products, based in Philadelphia PA, USA, manufactures high quality, energy efficient windows, doors and ancillary products for the residential window and door market. Alan Levin, President of […]
Glaston at Glasstec 2018: Better data leads to uptime and quality
As our industry has started to embrace digital technology to improve performance, Glaston is helping customers put the power of the data to work for them. Those glass processors who have taken the leap already are realizing tremendous gains. It’s actually easier than you think: by being connected and getting better information from your machinery, […]
Washington Art Glass invests in Glaston RC Series
“We’re the new kids on the block with our latest offering of digital ceramic printing on glass, bringing affordability to one-off glass pieces that can be tempered into a long-lasting masterpiece. It was all by chance that we met Dip-Tech at Glasstec in Dusseldorf in 2016. After 18 months, we’ve brought our business idea to fruition,” says Charlie […]
METRO PERFORMANCE GLASS NEW ZEALAND TO SET NEW INDUSTRY STANDARDS WITH BYSTRONIC GLASS B’JUMBO INSTALLATION
Bystronic glass once again achieved great success after the commissioning and installation of a new B’JUMBO I.G. line in Auckland, New Zealand. The progressive project is part of an expansion phase at one of Australasia’s leading glass processors – Metro Performance Glass. With a broad product range that caters for both domestic and commercial markets […]
Tristar Glass improves quality and minimizes remakes
“I was very impressed at how quickly we were able to install the new ProL-zone upgrade on our existing lamination line – only 3.5 days – and I’ve been equally impressed with the high-quality output,” says Rob Carlson, Mechanical Engineer at Tristar Glass, Inc.’s Tulsa, Oklahoma facility. “Glaston’s convection technology has exceeded every expectation. The […]
Super Sealed Units chooses Glaston RHC upgrade to save downtime
“With growing demands in our market, we needed to bring our older Glaston furnace up to modern standards. Thanks to the installation done over Christmas break, we were able to save time – to get up and running quickly at the start of the year,” says Sanjay Meghani, Director, at Super Sealed Units Ltd in […]
DISCOVER THE WORLD’S BIGGEST I.G. PRODUCTION LINE, MANUFACTURED BY BYSTRONIC GLASS
Longer – Heavier – Bigger! The B’JUMBO XXL insulating glass production line from Bystronic glass can be described using these three attributes that were inspired by the motto that was coined by Pierre de Coubertin for the Olympic Games. With this line, Bystronic glass is setting new benchmarks in architectural glass production: The production line measuring 165 […]
Vetroseal decides in favor of Glaston FC Series
“Since starting up my business 18 years ago, my focus has always been on providing excellent customer service and high-quality double-glazed sealed units. Delivering them the next day, if needed, has set us apart from our competitors,” says Eric Falisi, Managing Director of Vetroseal. “To raise our throughput and quality, we’ve just ordered Glaston’s FC […]
Independent Glass upgrades lamination with Glaston ProL-zone
“Integration is always the biggest risk when combining sections from two different manufacturers,” says Andrew Smith, Group Manufacturing Manager at Independent Glass. Speaking about his company’s recent upgrade, he continues: “The entire upgrade project with Glaston’s ProL-zone went very smoothly. We’ve now been able to increase our laminating capacity, run the line with flexibility and […]
Euroview completes changeover to stay on top
“With a company name change and a GBP 4 million investment in new machinery and equipment, Euroview Architectural Glass has set out to provide the finest specialized glass available to commercial applications across the UK. A key part of our drive for quality has been the addition of Glaston’s FC500 flat glass tempering furnace with the first iLooK online […]
ABC Glass Processing selects Glaston’s RC200 for larger, thicker glass
To keep up with the demands of its customers, ABC Glass Processing started up its new Glaston RC200 tempering furnace in spring 2017. “Now we’re able to toughen glass in just a fraction of the time and in larger, longer and thicker sizes than ever before. This investment has enabled us to continue to serve […]
Amber-Glass selects Glaston to support its century-long growth
From a Polish family tradition, where knowledge of glass was passed through generations, Amber-Glass has accepted new challenges and changed with time. “Today, we are extending the possibilities of our glass processing business,” says Marcin Karel, Member of the Board and Production Director of Amber-Glass. “We’re doing this by using only high-end machines from the best […]
Peterlee Glass expands – a celebration of 40 years of success
Glaston RC350 enables move to bigger glass sizes “Although October 2017 officially marked our 40th birthday, we’ve been celebrating throughout the entire year with a significant investment in new machinery that will help us continue to grow and thrive in the architectural glass sector. At the end of summer, we started up our new Glaston RC350 […]
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 […]
50 YEARS OF MACHINES FOR INSULATING GLASS UNIT PRODUCTION
Two years after Bystronic glass in Bützberg, Switzerland celebrated its 50 year anniversary, the Neuhausen-Hamburg division in Baden Württemberg, Germany followed suit. This location has been developing, manufacturing and shipping machines and insulating glass production units all over the world since 1966. Employees, their families as well as former employees all celebrated this major company […]
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 […]
Most successful premium tempering furnace of all times
Glaston sells over 130 FC500 units in just five years Despite turbulence in the world’s economy and construction industry in particular, Glaston has set a new sales record with its premium FC500 tempering line for unmatched glass processing versatility and end product quality. In 2015 alone, Glaston delivered more than 30 FC500 tempering furnaces […]
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 […]
70 TPEDGE MODULES ON THE FRAUNHOFER ISE FAÇADE IN FREIBURG
It is only recently that 70 TPedge photovoltaic modules have adorned the external façade of Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (ISE) laboratory in Freiburg (Germany). These modules are a joint development between Bystronic glass and the Fraunhofer ISE. Ten of these modules were already integrated into the façade in 2013 and still they continue […]
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 […]
First-ever GlastonAir together with Glaston ProBend to Tecnoglass Colombia
Tecnoglass invests new Glaston machinery to stay ahead After a game-changing decision in early 2013 to change all six of its tempering furnaces over to Glaston FC500, Tecnoglass of Colombia has continued to set new records. Now Tecnoglass is setting additional records by being the world’s first owner of the latest GlastonAir. The company is also investing in Glaston […]
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 […]
GlastonAir air flotation technology – Discover new tempered thin glass applications
Finding a way to truly temper extremely thin glass has posed a challenge to the glass processing industry. Either the solutions have been too cost-prohibitive or then the end glass products have been of sub-par quality. We have now developed a way to harness air flotation technology to temper glass down to 2 mm, allowing […]
SEMCOGLAS USES INSULATING GLASS WITH THERMOPLASTIC SPACERS
When Semcoglas added the german Aschaffenburg location to its Company Group in October 2003, the production facility only had an old glass cutting facility and a small insulating glass line at its disposal. Since the start of this year, Semcoglas has now been working with an ultra-modern Bystronic glass production line for the manufacture of […]