Founded in 2000, Hegla boraident is a medium-sized company with headquarters in Halle/Saale, Germany.
The company is specialised in solutions for the laser marking, structuring and functionalisation of glass. Since 2017, HEGLA boraident has been a partner of the HEGLA Group.
According to estimates by environmental organisations, well over a billion birds worldwide die every year as a result of collisions with glass, as they are unable to recognise the transparent and reflective panes as obstacles. Using a laser printing process, HEGLA boraiden offers a solution for making windows, panes and façades visible to birds
Dr. Thomas Rainer, Head of Organisation & Development at HEGLA boraident, answers three important questions about bird protection. 
Why is bird protection glass so important?
In Germany alone, up to 100 million birds die every year due to collisions with glass surfaces. The special pattern on bird protection glass is designed to protect against bird strikes. When subtly laser-printed onto the glass, it doesn’t change the aesthetic of the building, but saves birds’ lives.
What is HEGLA boraident GmbH & Co KG doing in this area?
With its bird-friend technology, Hegla boraident is sending a strong signal for bird protection. Their non-destructive laser printing makes glass visible to birds, preventing deadly collisions. Especially in urban areas, where glass façades are widespread, this reduces bird strikes and offers a sustainable solution that both preserves architecture and protects nature.
What further measures are needed to ensure bird protection in the long term?
Many countries have animal protection regulations. However, these are often weakly formulated and can’t always be applied to bird strikes. The lack of normative rules continues to make the tendering process more difficult. That’s why it’s encouraging to see architects and glass processors being proactive and valuing protective measures. In the same vein, the existing test options in Germany and abroad, which certify the effectiveness of the respective bird protection glass, remain very important.
Source: Hegla boraident with additional information added by GlassBalkan
