Milestones

2006
Enlargement of TEGLA production: 900m²

2005
Aquisition of majority shares in Prinz Optics GmbH
Enlargement of Schwäbisch Hall production: 1900m²

2004
Aquisition of 100% of SwissOptic AG
Integration of Quarterwave GmbH into Berliner Glas

2001
Aquisition of majority shares in SwissOptic AG, Heerbrugg, Switzerland

2000
Aquisition of TEGLA Technische Glas Transformations GmbH & Co. KG TEGLA, Syrgenstein-Landhausen, Germany
Aquisition of majority shares in Quarterwave GmbH, Berlin, Germany

1990 - 1999
Commencement of photo lithography
Establishment of BERLINER GLAS US in Williamsburg, VA/USA

1980 - 1989
Introduction of CNC-technology
Development of thin film technology in the high-vacuum process
Commencement of screen printing technology

1970 - 1979
Transition to precision optics

1960 - 1969
Beginning of technical glass production
Start up of optics

1952 - 1959
1952 - Establishment of the company in Berlin, Germany
1958 - Establishment Berliner Glas in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany