History
Integrated into the history of the Bystronic glass Group is a moving story which blends both tradition and change.
2012
The Bystronic glass competence centre for machines for architectural glass processing is created in Neuhausen-Hamberg, South Germany.
2012
Forthcoming developments means, machines for flat glass cutting will be offered in collaboration with cooperation partner, HEGLA.
2010
Introduction of the revolutionary eco’convect pre-nip system on to the market for the production of laminated glass
2008
Introduction of the champ’speedgrind grinding machine as the first part of a new quick line for the preprocessing of automotive glass
2003
Armatec becomes a member of the Bystronic glass Group.
2002
Split of the sheet metal and glass company sectors at Bystronic glass because of different sales markets
1998
Introduction of handling equipment in a lightweight construction, the Easy-Lift
1995
Introduction of the TPS® thermoplastic insulating glass spacer and a machine for the automatic TPS® application
1994
The Zürcher Ziegeleien Holding (today: Conzzeta AG) assumes the first 66 percent of the Bystronic Group from company founders Heinz und Erwin Trösch.
1990
Lenhardt Maschinenbau becomes a member of the Bystronic glass Group.
1985
Armatec constructs the first unit for the production of laminated glass.
1983
Foundation of Armatec GmbH as a subsidiary of Glaswerke Arnold and construction of the first hoists
1982
The Lenhardt Company presents the first fully-automated insulating glass line.
1981
Bystronic develops the first machine for automotive glass preprocessing.
1978
Foundation of Bystronic Inc. USA, the first sales and service branch – further locations follow
1977
The Lenhardt Company introduces vertical insulating glass production units.
1971
Karl Lenhardt develops the first automated insulating glass production unit.
1970
Bystronic specialises in cutting machines for flat glass.
1966
Karl Lenhardt establishes his company in Neuhausen-Hamberg, Germany which quickly begins production of insulating glass machinery.
1964
Messrs Byland, Schneider and Troesch establishes Bystronic Maschinen AG in Bützberg, Switzerland. The objective of the company is to manufacture machines for the flat glass industry.