Glaston as part of Ahlström Collective Impact will continue to support UNICEF’s global educational program in 2024, reinforcing its commitment to children’s education worldwide. The support provided by Ahlström Collective Impact for UNICEF’s educational program this year amounts to close to EUR 800,000. A key element of this collaboration is the training organized by UNICEF […]
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 […]
Step Change Base Camp 2023 ignites progress in the glass industry
Step Change, a new integral pillar of the Glass Performance Days (GPD) 2023 conference, brought together visionary pioneers in glass innovation for the third time since its inception. This year, VELUX Group joined Glaston to host this special event to accelerate sustainable innovation in the glass industry. Twelve trailblazing startups joined the initiative, adding a […]
Ahlström Collective Impact Continues to Support UNICEF’s Education Work
Education plays a key role in reducing inequality and poverty and in strengthening societal stability. For the fourth consecutive year, Glaston as a member of Ahlström Collective Impact continues to support UNICEF’s global education work. Ahlström Collective Impact, a unique cooperation model bringing together the companies and foundations in the Ahlström network, continues to […]
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 […]
The power of saving energy with new technology
Energy efficiency is one of the key ways to make the electricity you use in production go further. Each time you save energy, you cut your electricity bill. This significantly contributes to mitigating climate change and increasing your profitability. Glaston continues to push the development of modern glass processing technology to meet production needs with […]
Ahlström Collective Impact invests EUR 1 million in the welfare of children via UNICEF Finland
Ahlström Collective Impact, of which Glaston is a member, has invested EUR 1 million in the global education of children and to support the children in Ukraine. In 2022, a total of EUR 770,000 has been directed into UNICEF’s Global Education Program. In addition, the companies, employees, foundations, and shareholders within the Ahlström Collective Impact […]
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 […]
TPS® CONQUERS THE AMERICAN RESIDENTIAL INSULATING GLASS MARKET
TPS® (Thermo Plastic Spacer) will once again be the focus of the Bystronic glass presentation at this year’s Glassbuild America from 17 to 19 September 2019 in Atlanta. Bystronic glass is the inventor of this «warm edge» technology and launched this system in 1994. This is the Original with more than 100 installed TPS® I.G. manufacturing lines […]
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 […]
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 […]