Ocean Glass: New marine glazing joint venture targets Asian market

Two marine glass specialists — Yachtglass of Germany and Hard Glass of Italy — have formed a new joint venture called Ocean Glass, which is targeting marine markets in Turkey, the Middle East and Asia.

The firms say the new collaboration aims to develop new markets for marine glazing and provide solutions to international shipyards, while both companies will also continue to operate independently.

Silvia Buck, CEO of Yachtglass, says: “This strategic partnership merges German engineering precision with Italian design expertise. Together, we’re poised to deliver custom, high-specification glass solutions for the most sophisticated superyachts on the market.

“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.”

Between them, Yachtglass and Hard Glass have supplied thousands of windows for yachts exceeding 120m in length. The firms say demand for advanced glazing systems in large yachts is increasing, with many superyachts now incorporating hundreds of square metres of custom glass for both exteriors and interiors.

Fiorenzo Furlan, president of Hard Glass, adds: “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.”

Hard Glass, founded in 1974, is a family-run company manufacturing glass for marine, transportation, architectural and safety applications. Yachtglass is part of the Hero-Group and produces glass systems for ships and yachts, offering measurement, installation, service and maintenance work alongside production.