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Spiegelau
Now part of the Riedel Glass Works (the Riedel Nachtmann Spiegelau Group) the first recorded mention of the Spiegelau factory is in the last will and testament of Erasmus Mospurger dated 1521. Throughout history, glass has played a major role in shaping lives, propelling economies and advancing civilization. As thousands of other glass manufacturers have come and gone the company has endured and flourished. In the sixteenth century, when mirrors were popular in royal courts, the company produced fine glass mirrors, beads and decorative bottles. Spiegelau´s unrelenting commitment to excellence combined with its ability to innovate and still remain accessible has allowed the company to endure and prosper where so many other glass manufacturers have melted away like so much molten glass. Spiegelau combines over five centuries of hand craftsmanship and innovation with the most advanced modern glass making technologies to produce superb glasses that are ideally suited for today’s wine lovers. In addition Spiegelau also preserves the age-old craft of hand blown glass. By working closely with sommeliers, chefs and consumers Spiegelau has truly personalized the wine experience, creating a sturdy-yet-fine wine glass for every taste and need. Spiegelau is dedicated to producing the very best wine glasses possible. This means bringing to the market glasses of the highest quality and aesthetics as well as durability and value by remaining faithful to the spirit of artisan craftsmanship with commitment to innovations and technological advances in the industry. Spiegelau offers a broad range of wine glasses that are both beautifully designed and resoundingly durable – in short the best value available. That’s why Spiegelau glasses grace the tables of so many homes and fine restaurants across the world. Spiegelau remains a leader in the industry. For the fast growing new breed of wine lovers wine is fun and wine is serious. They understand how to personalize the wine experience to their lifestyle. Wine is thought provoking. Wine brings people together. It is a pillar of the meal - that time when friends and family come together to share, communicate and connect. Enjoyed responsibly, wine can enhance the everyday pleasures of life, whether shared by friends at home or whilst out, or simply during intimate and quiet moments. Spiegelau toasts those who venture to experience the fullness of life and Spiegelau is pleased to be a part of it. After undergoing 1500 dishwasher cycles, Spiegelau stemware was certified as ‘extremely dishwasher safe’ by an independent laboratory. They found no scratching, markings, loss of brilliance, foggy shadows, change in colour or brilliance or build up of water, chemicals or residue. Spiegelau’s remarkable durability can be attributed in large part to the Platinum Glass process. As the glass goes from its powder to its liquid stage, liquid glass is passed through platinum-lined tubes to eliminate any impurities and remove all imperfections and inconsistencies that might otherwise exist. Platinum prevents leaching that may occur from other equipment linings whilst more expensive, this innovative use of technology proves Spiegelau´s commitment to quality. The result is a ‘high performance’ wine glass with a remarkable combination of elegance, functionality and durability. 1845 The Spiegelau factory was a producer of snuff bottles that were all the rage at that time. 1911 The factory was rebuilt and modernized. 1926 Owner Fritz Pretzfelder gives the company its current name – Kristallglasfabrik Spiegelau GmbH the Spiegelau Crystal Glass Factory. During World War II Fritz fled to England and returned after the war to take repossession of his company. 1990 The Nachtmann Group purchased Spiegelau. 2004 Acquisition of Spiegelau by Riedel Glass Works 2006 Under the direction of 11th Riedel generation glass making executive Maximilian Riedel the company with its reputation on the rise launched Spiegelau USA, its North American headquarters. |
