Glaston Corp has signed an agreement to acquire the Bystronic glass Group. The globally operating machinery, systems and services provider for the processing of flat glass is currently owned by Swiss industrial holding company Conzzeta AG. Bystronic glass has a comprehensive range of products that complement Glaston’s, for the architectural, automotive and display markets.

Bystronic glass has a strong brand recognition based on 50+ years of industry expertise and is a market leader with a reputation for innovation and quality. Technology frontrunner Glaston provides glass processing technologies and services for the architectural, solar, appliance and automotive industries globally. It is committed to serve clients with both the best knowhow and the latest technologies in glass processing.

Through the combination, Glaston will become a significant player in the glass machinery business, providing a comprehensive product range offering from tempering, bending and laminating through insulating glass manufacturing and glass handling to automotive and display glass pre-processing, as well as services. As a result of this transformational acquisition, Glaston will have a value adding offering to benefit its customers.