Bützberg, Switzerland – 6th of January 2014
PRESS RELEASE
Glas Trösch Group
A dynamic Swiss company with a long tradition built on glass
With more than 100 years of experience, Glas Trösch is the leading company in the
production, processing and finishing of glass in Switzerland and Europe. Despite our
success, we still consider personal contacts with customers as well as solid regional
roots to be very important to how we approach our business.
When the glass specialist Johann Friedrich Trösch opened his company in Bützberg
in 1905, no one imagined this small enterprise would one day grow into a major glass
company with an international presence.
Today, Glas Trösch is run by 4th generation family member Erich Trösch – ensuring
a passion for glass along with drive to innovate and pure joy in working with this
fascinating, precious material. Glas Trösch is the Swiss market leader and ranks
among Europe’s leading manufacturers and processors of plate glass. The company
has about 5’100 employees at 70 sites in Switzerland, Germany, France, Poland,
Ukraine, Moldova, Hungary, Turkey, Czech Republic and USA – all working to create
glass solutions that contribute to quality of life.
Glass production: Independence by our own float glass plants
Flat glass made with the float glass process is the starter material for Glas Trösch
products. In addition to supplying their own glass processing operations, the factories
supply an extensive international customer network.
The four float glass plants in Hombourg (F), Haldensleben (D), Osterweddingen (D),
and Ujazd (PL) are operated in partnership with other well-known glass processors
and are arguably the most modern glass plants in the world.
Glass coating: Comfort all year round
The realization of contemporary glass projects calls for an environmentally
compatible energy saving concept. Here glass coatings make an important
contribution to environmental protection. In 1988, Glas Trösch took its own
magnetron coating plant in operation and offered heat insulation glass for the first
time under the name SILVERSTAR. Today, the company supplies a wide range of
innovative coatings for the most diverse requirements.
Exterieur: Glass for structural engineering and architecture
Diverse and versatile glass systems can provide a harmonious blend of function and
design, encompassing elements such as ample glass windows, elegant glazed
facades, porch roofs, railings, staircases, floors, noise barriers, safety glass and fire
protection glass. Among architects, designers, facade constructer, metal worker and
window manufacturers, the Glas Trösch exterior division is known as a competent
and recognised partner.
Interieur: Atmosphere for interior spaces
Glass solutions help to shape inner worlds with style and character. Glass can
provide accents and create a harmonic and transparent mood – in kitchens, baths
and living areas, but also in office spaces, public buildings and culinary
establishments. The Glas Trösch interior division supports interior designers and
decorators with creative concepts and solutions. Seven regional showrooms provide
the opportunity to find inspiration based on our innovative design ideas.
Automotive: Glass in movement
Whether aircraft cockpit, front glazing for rail vehicles, complete glass systems for car
prototypes and glass spare parts: Glas Trösch automotive develops, tests and
manufactures for extremely demanding applications in the world of transport.
Technical glass: Perfection in every detail
With the EuropTec-companies in Switzerland, Germany, Turkey and USA and with
its anti-reflective glass LUXAR®, Glas Trösch becomes a leader in processing
technical glass for the display-, automotive- and medical technology industry.
Company
• Founding year: 1905
• 70 sites
• 5’100 employees
• Areas of activities: Glass production, glass coating, processing exterior, processing
interior, automotive, technical glass
Further information
Glas Trösch Holding AG
Industriestrasse 29
4922 Bützberg
Telephone +41 62 958 52 52
info@glastroesch.ch
www.glastroesch.ch
Photographs
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Caption: One-of-a-kind roundabout decorated by Glas Trösch with superimposed
glass panels.
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Caption: Company building Glas Trösch AG Fireswiss Buochs.
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Caption: Company building Glas Trösch AG Isolierglas Bützberg.
Press contact
Glas Trösch Holding AG, Bruno Gygax, Corporate Communications,
Telephone +41 62 958 52 35, b.gygax@glastroesch.ch