Two of Europe’s largest marine glass manufacturers have launched a joint venture – Ocean Glass.
The collaboration between German based Yachtglass and Italian based Hard Glass brings together decades of engineering experience and craftsmanship at a time when the companies say demand for advanced glazing solutions on large yachts is reaching new heights.
The companies point out that superyacht exteriors increasingly feature hundreds of square meters of custom glass, and with interiors designed to be flooded with natural light, the role of high-performance marine glazing has never been more critical.
Between them, Yachtglass and Hard Glass have supplied thousands of precision-engineered windows for numerous yachts – some of them exceeding 120 meters in length.
This strategic partnership merges German engineering precision with Italian design expertise.
Silvia Buck
Both companies will continue to operate independently and maintain their existing customer relationships, with Ocean Glass serving as a dedicated platform to develop new markets and deliver innovative solutions.
“This strategic partnership merges German engineering precision with Italian design expertise,” said Silvia Buck, CEO of Yachtglass.
“Together, we’re poised to deliver custom, high-specification glass solutions for the most sophisticated superyachts on the market.
Setting new benchmarks
“We’re particularly focused on expanding our presence in Turkey, the Middle East, and Asia – regions where demand for premium European craftsmanship continues to grow.”
Fiorenzo Furlan, president of Hard Glass, added: “Ocean Glass represents the fusion of uncompromising quality and refined aesthetics at sea.
“Our new venture is committed to delivering marine glass systems that meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and design.
“Partnering with Yachtglass allows us to scale our vision and set new benchmarks for the industry.”
