Glaston strengthens its technology portfolio and acquires coating technology IP
GLASTON CORPORATION PRESS RELEASE 11 June 2026 at 14.00
Glaston, an innovative technology leader in glass processing, has acquired selected intellectual property rights that were originally developed by the engineering start-up Volframi Oy. The technology offers interesting opportunities for integrating intelligence into glass through advanced coating solutions.
As a result of the transaction, patented and patent-pending technologies related to this unique local area coating technology will transfer to Glaston. Initially introduced at the Glass Performance Days1) conference in 2021, the local area coating concept represents an advanced method for depositing multiple thin-film layers on precisely targeted areas of large glass substrates.
The coating technology supports more sustainable glass production by lowering resource consumption and environmental impact. It enables more efficient manufacturing of both existing and new glass applications by reducing equipment needs, minimizing factory space, and decreasing labor intensity. In addition, it cuts material waste, contributing to better resource efficiency.
The acquired assets provide a proven scientific foundation that Glaston will leverage to develop high-performance glass solutions together with its customers. The technology enables various glass applications for the mobility, appliance, and architectural industries.
“Glaston actively supports the development of new technologies that integrate intelligence into glass, and this acquisition is a concrete example of that approach, says Miika Äppelqvist, CEO at Glaston. “This local area coating concept lets our architectural, appliance, and mobility customers add functionality precisely where it’s needed, using less materials, less process steps and opening new design opportunities.”
For more information:
Miika Äppelqvist, CEO, +358 10 500 500
Daniel Sumelius, Manager, Business Development, +358 10 500 500, daniel.sumelius@glaston.net
Media inquiries:
Agneta Selroos, Communications Manager, +358 10 500 6105
1) Organized by Glaston since 1992, Glass Performance Days is a forum dedicated to the development of the global glass industry through an exchange of ideas, concepts, and innovations.
Glaston in brief
Glaston is the glass processing industry’s innovative technology leader supplying equipment, services and solutions to the architectural, mobility, display and solar industries. The company also supports the development of new technologies integrating intelligence to glass.
Glaston is committed to providing its clients with both the best know-how and the latest technologies in glass processing, with the purpose of building a better tomorrow through safer, smarter, and more energy efficient glass solutions. Glaston operates globally with manufacturing, services and sales offices in nine countries and its shares (GLA1V) are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
