Glaston’s Intellectual Property Rights case against Northglass’ distributor in the United States is settled

GLASTON CORPORATIONPRESS RELEASE10 August 2026 at 14.00

Glaston Corporation has reached a settlement in a patent litigation matter in the United States concerning Glaston's proprietary glass tempering technology.

In December 2021, Glaston filed a patent infringement lawsuit in the United States against Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. d/b/a HHH Equipment Resources, for patent violations relating to Glaston’s two patents for its unique tempering technology. Salem Fabrication Technologies Group, Inc. is the North American partner of Shanghai Northglass Technology & Industry Co. Ltd.

The litigation has now been fully resolved. In line with the settlement agreement between the parties, the terms of the settlement remain confidential.

"The case has been long and demanding. We are pleased that the matter has now been resolved. This outcome reinforces the strength of Glaston’s technology portfolio and our commitment to protecting innovations that create value for our customers” says Miika Äppelqvist, CEO at Glaston Corporation.

As a global frontrunner in glass tempering technology, Glaston will continue to actively protect and enforce its intellectual property rights worldwide. Protecting proprietary technology and innovation remains an important part of Glaston's long-term strategy and commitment to creating value for its customers.

For more information:
Minna Toiviainen, General Counsel, +358 10 500 500

Media inquiries:
Agneta Selroos, Communications Manager, +358 10 500 6105

Glaston in brief
Glaston is the glass processing industry’s innovative technology leader supplying equipment, services and solutions to the architectural, mobility, display and solar industries. The company also supports the development of new technologies integrating intelligence to glass.

Glaston is committed to providing its clients with both the best know-how and the latest technologies in glass processing, with the purpose of building a better tomorrow through safer, smarter, and more energy efficient glass solutions. Glaston operates globally with manufacturing, services and sales offices in nine countries and its shares (GLA1V) are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.