Glaston set to acquire Bystronic

Bystronic will provide Glaston with a broad range of products to complement its offering in the architectural, automotive and display markets and with a strong brand dating back over fifty years. It has been reported that the deal is worth 68 million euros.

“With enhanced systems-thinking and strengthened R&D capabilities, we will shape industry trends towards energy efficient solutions and digital integration, jointly with our new colleagues from Glaston,” explainedBurghard Schneider, CEO of Bystronic.

Final closure for the deal is expected to happen by the end of the first quarter in 2019, after regulatory issues have been taken care of.

“I am very pleased to welcome Bystronic glass’s highly professional team to Glaston,” said Arto Metsänen, president and CEO of Glaston. “We have followed the company for years and we are very impressed by the quality of its products and its transformation when it comes to both operational and financial performance.”