For over 120 years, the name Nemšová in Slovakia has been synonymous with the art and science of glass production.
What began as a modest local venture has evolved into a cornerstone of the European packaging glass market, a testament to enduring tradition and continuous innovation.
The seeds of this enduring legacy were sown on 25th November 1902, when Baron Anton Dreher laid the foundation for the glassworks. In its nascent stages, the factory was a hub of diverse craftsmanship, producing an array of blown and pressed glass items that graced homes and establishments – from practical trays and elegant bowls to intricate candlesticks, classic beer glasses, and functional lamp cylinders.
Over the decades, the glassworks changed hands several times before being nationalised in the late 1940s. A new era began with the installation of a bath furnace and two automatic machines – setting the stage for fully automated production by 1965.
Further rebuilding in the 1970s and 1980s gave the factory its current form, with a focus on jars and flint or coloured packaging glass for the food and chemical industries.
Despite periods of progress, the early 2000s brought significant challenges. An ambitious modernisation drive came with a heavy financial burden – culminating in bankruptcy in 2002. However, this turning point marked a new beginning as the glassworks became part of the Vetropack Group.
Since then, strategic investments and technological upgrades have fuelled two decades of steady growth. Today, the Nemšová glassworks is a modern production centre proudly serving Vetropack’s key customers in Slovakia and neighbouring countries.
Source: Vetropack Group. with additional information added by GlassBalkan
