The Glassworks was founded over one hundred years ago by the Schreiber & Neffen Company of Vienna. The present day name of the plant, Rona, derives from the village where the Glassworks is situated.

Skilled craftsmen and their high quality products rapidly gained the Glassworks international recognition, as most products were intended for export.

Glassware for the catering industry has been a significant part of production right from the very beginning, and from 1897 the Glassworks has supplied important hotels, including the renowned Sacher Hotel in Vienna, with its products.

When the Glassworks was founded considerable emphasis was placed on the development of various decorative techniques, including the establishment of a pantographic decorating machine in 1897, the first of its kind in Europe. The chateau, which was the original home of the founder of the Glassworks, now functions as a business centre and company showroom for business partners.

The future is the work of today, and for this reason systematic and significant investment is made into the key areas of the business: production, logistics and commerce. Simultaneously, modernisation and optimisation of the company structure is the necessary response to increasing demand.

Quality management is very important, and Rona is proud to hold ISO 9002:2000 certification from Lloyd's Register of Quality Assurance.

Technology

Qualified staff, their correct motivation and ability to manage complex technologies, are the fundamental preconditions for success. This is not limited to the mere application of new technologies to the glass making process, but steady improvements to all stages of production with the aim of achieving the best in product value.

New technology has also enabled the establishment of a unique new production line manufacturing drinkware closely resembling handmade by using the 'drawn stem' technique.

Great attention is paid to the composition of glass to meet today's demanding utility requirements. Rona produces glass of crystal quality, which boasts exceptional hardness, is dishwasher-proof and has excellent optical characteristics, features much valued by today's customers.

All company activities today take place within strict environmental and ecological guidelines.

Glassware Catalogue