TOP 10 major manufacturers of glass blocks

Today glass blocks are in much greater demand than a couple of decades ago. Previously, they did not look very attractive and were mainly used to create deaf people. windows in the utility rooms. Now, technology allows you to create a fairly attractive-looking glass blocks. This translucent building and decorative material can vary in thickness, width and length, be square, rectangular, triangular or even round. He applies to create non-trivial exterior and interior solutions, for the construction of walls, partitions, arches, columns, etc. The quality of the material, its geometry, surface and basic performance are largely dependent on the conscientiousness of the manufacturer, so its name can serve as a kind of quality guarantee. Let us dwell on the largest manufacturers of glass blocks presented on the domestic market.

VitraBlok, Czech Republic

This plant is considered one of the world leaders in the production of glass blocks and today offers a huge range of products, optimally balanced in price and quality. The Czech Republic has always been famous for its glass industry, so it is not surprising that the VitraBlok factory gained worldwide fame. The company was founded in 1912 and initially specialized in the production of bottles. Today the company is equipped with the most modern equipment, strict quality control is carried out here, so the glass blocks meet the most stringent requirements. In 1999, the company entered Seves Groupwhich also includes the famous italian manufacturer Vetroarredo.

High-class specialists are working on the creation of glass blocks, so in the company's collections there are products that cannot be found in analogues from other manufacturers. Thanks to VitraBlok glass blocks, you can create a truly unique and interesting interior. The assortment is huge and includes glass blocks of various colors, matte and glossy glass blocks, matte inside and colorless glass blocks, as well as glass blocks non-standard form and decorative glass blocks (with stars, shells and starfish inside) and with a raised surface.

Vetroarredo, Italy

Glass blocks from Vetroarredo are somewhat more expensive than the Czech counterpart, but they are considered to be the best in the world. The centuries-old traditions of Italy in the manufacture of glass, together with advanced modern technologies, make it possible to obtain glass blocks with perfect geometry. Absolute tightness allows talking about good heat- and soundproof qualities, and due to staining in bulk the product is not afraid of any external influences.

The glass blocks of the company should be praised not only for exceptional quality, but also for great design, and a huge number of different collectionsallowing you to choose a material of any color, size and shape. In addition, they were the first to produce here. glass block painted inside, and metallized glass block, which thanks to a special coating receives a mirror surface. Also presented is a collection glass bricksso that you can implement any design idea. Glass blocks of the company will become a beautiful and reliable decoration of any space.

CIECH Vitrosilicon, Poland

The company is a recognized leader in the market of chemical and glass products in Poland. It was founded in 1988 on the basis of the Zagan glass factory, functioning since the end of World War II. Among other things, glass blocks are being produced here today, which are in high demand both in the local market, and in Europe and Russia. The highest quality of products is explained by the solid experience gained over the years of work, the use of modern equipment and the introduction of a production management system ISO 9001: 2008 and ISO 14001.

Today, the company includes three production sites, one of which produces glass blocks under the brand name Claroglass. The company produces industrial glass blockswhich possess brilliant refractory characteristics and burglar protection. Decorative glass blocks, presented in 6 collections, differ in color, shape and size, can be glossy and matte, colorless. There are in assortment and exclusive glass blocks, which will highlight the room and give it a twist.

SOLARIS, Germany

SOLARIS glass blocks are not as widely represented as the products of previous manufacturers, but also available to domestic customers. The material is of the highest German quality and perfect geometry, which allows installation by modern seamless technology.

Blocks are available in different colors and textures, painted in bulk. A unique offer from the manufacturer - texture "drop", which occupies a worthy place in the collection of the company. Glass blocks are presented in different formats; for the convenience of the user, “halves” of blocks are produced, which can greatly simplify installation. In assortment there is round and corner glass blocks, and glass blocks for floor finishes.

HEBEI, China

Featured in the domestic market and products from the Chinese company HEBEI, which offers glass blocks, excellent balanced in price and quality. The manufacturer works according to the ISO standard and DIN 18175 standard, which convinces even the most demanding customers of the decent quality of the company's products. Prices are much lower than for glass blocks of European manufacturers.

The product range is pleasantly pleasing, moreover, there is even a sale innovative products. So, for example, frosted glass blocks are produced using acid rather than sand, and they even surpass some European counterparts in processing quality. The unique offer of the manufacturer - tinted glass blocks, only the ends are painted in them, the rest remains transparent and as a result receives only an unobtrusive color shade. Colors and textures in a wide variety.

COGIR GLASS, Italy

This company produces exclusive glass blocks, which have no analogues in the world. In the domestic market, the manufacturer’s products are represented only by a few design bureaus, and it is not cheap. Each unit will cost the buyer about $ 17 to $ 49, but these products are worth it, because they are more reminiscent of works of art than ordinary glass blocks.

Company uses unique production technique: the smallest colored glass balls are applied to the glass, from which the pattern is formed. Anything can be depicted: animals, paintings, landscapes, abstract drawings. From several blocks you can add whole pictures, or you can use elements one by one together with ordinary glass blocks - the effect will be unsurpassed.

Saint-Gobain, France

it international group of companies, whose plants are located in 46 countries. It all started with the founding of a mirror factory in France in 1665, which produced glass and mirrors. Today the assortment of the manufacturer is the widest and also includes glass blocks. These are unique and highly decorative products that are offered in different shades and shapes. Moreover, this is the only company that produces bulletproof glass blocks. True, the manufacturer’s products are not represented in domestic stores - they must be ordered from the catalog.

Dezhou, China

This Chinese company is not so widely represented in the domestic market, as, for example, HEBEI, but also offers good products. Of course, in quality it does not compare with the products of European leaders, but it is notable for its affordable price, therefore it allows you to budgetally decorate your interior. The assortment includes glass blocks with a rather original design: of different colors and textures, with floral ornaments and three-dimensional patterns. In addition to standard square and rectangular, there are corner glass blocksindispensable in the design of arches, columns and similar elements.

Weck, Germany

The products of this plant boasts of vaunted German quality. Glass blocks differ precise geometry, perfect grinding, flat ends, so working with them is very easy. The variety of design is not as rich as that of the Italian Vetroarredo and other companies, but not as scarce as that of the Grodno Glassworks. The assortment of colored, glossy and matte glass blocks, with different textures and different shapes.

Starsteklo OJSC, Bryansk, Russia

Products of this domestic plant known to consumers under the brand nameStar’Glass. This is the only factory that is engaged in the industrial manufacture of glass blocks in Russia. The history of the plant goes back to 1785, when a glass factory was opened near Bryansk. Glass blocks at the enterprise began to be produced in 1999 and immediately began to be in high demand in the domestic market. Company uses modern German equipment and strictly monitors all stages of production, which allowed to achieve a good quality of glass blocks.

The plant's products are notable for reasonable prices and a wide assortment. You can only find fault with the geometry of glass blocks, because their ends do not always have a perfect even surface, but the design leaves only positive impressions. Glass blocks are offered, painted in bulk and inside, each color is presented in several shades. The texture can be in the form of waves, drops, gratings, crystal and diagonal wave. You can combine any of the shades and textures presented or order a colorless product. The assortment has industrial glass blocks.