Custom-cut glass from Kassel: cutting, glass processing, safety glass as well as delivery and installation.
M.Hoffmann GmbH
KasselNew on Amplifa
Your specialized glass company in Kassel
M.Hoffmann GmbH is a specialized company for glass trading, glass processing and glass installation, established in 1979 and located at Gaußstraße 2 in Kassel. The company manufactures made-to-measure glass elements for private customers, trades businesses, companies, architects and property management companies. The range includes float glass, toughened safety glass (ESG), laminated safety glass (VSG), insulating glass, mirror glass, ornamental and cast glass, heat-resistant oven glass as well as acrylic glass (Plexiglas) and multiwall sheets. Manufacturing services include cutting to individual dimensions, polished edges, mitre-cut edges, bevelled edges, drilling, corner, edge and surface cut-outs, UV bonding as well as glass painting according to RAL or NCS colour charts. From the manufactured elements, the company produces, among other things, frameless glass showers, kitchen splashbacks, mirrors, designer glass, all-glass doors and replacement glazing. In addition, the team handles delivery, on-site delivery and professional installation; for large and heavy panes, a glass robot and a truck with a loading crane and suction system for glass panes up to 600 kg are available.
- Site
- Kassel
- Processes
- Custom glass cutting, Polished edges (edge processing), Mitre-cut edges, Bevelled edges, Drilling in glass, Corner, edge and surface cut-outs, UV bonding of glass, Glass painting according to RAL or NCS colour chart
- Materials
- Float glass, Toughened safety glass (ESG), Laminated safety glass (VSG), Insulating glass, Mirror glass, Ornamental glass, Cast glass, heat-resistant oven glass
- Founded
- 1979
- Industries
- Residential/interior fitting, Construction and renovation, Trades businesses, Commercial and industrial, Property management companies, Architects
- 01
Consultation and glass trading (selection of glass type)
- 02
Custom glass cutting
- 03
Glass processing (edges, drilling, cut-outs)
- 04
Finishing (UV bonding, painting according to RAL/NCS)
- 05
Delivery incl. construction site service
- 06
Professional glass installation
Glass types and processing
Float glass
Base glass in various thicknesses for custom cut-to-size panels for interior and exterior applications.
Toughened safety glass (ESG)
Thermally tempered safety glass with increased impact and shock resistance for showers, doors and partitions.
Laminated safety glass (VSG)
Made of at least two panes with tear-resistant film; in the event of breakage, splinters remain attached to the interlayer.
Insulating glass
Multi-pane glazing unit for windows and thermal-insulation renovations.
Mirror glass
Base material for custom-made mirrors with polished edges, bevelled edges and cut-outs.
Ornamental and cast glass
Structured glass types for decorative and privacy-screening applications.
Heat-resistant oven glass
For applications with elevated temperatures such as ovens and fireplaces.
Acrylic glass (Plexiglas)
Plastic glass for applications requiring lightweight, shatterproof transparent elements.
Multiwall sheets
Hollow-chamber sheets for roofing and glazing with a lightweight-construction character.
Glass painting (RAL/NCS)
Colour finishing of glass surfaces to match furniture, walls and interior design concepts.
UV bonding
Transparent joining technique for optically discreet glass and furniture constructions.
Location
Kassel
DEMain location: glazier shop, glass trading, manufacturing, delivery and installation
- Part weight / size
- Glass panes up to 600 kg (installation)
- Lot size
- Single pieces to series
- Materials
- Float glass, ESG, VSG, insulating glass, mirror glass, ornamental/cast glass, oven glass, acrylic glass (Plexiglas),
- Glass robot (hydraulic, mobile lifting aid, up to 600 kg)
- Truck with loading crane and suction system (up to 600 kg)
Custom-made glass products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom glass cuttingMachining | – | – | – | Single piece – Series | Float glass, ESG, VSG, Insulating glass, Mirror glass, Ornamental glass, Cast glass, Oven glass, Acrylic glass (Plexiglas), Acrylic glass, Multiwall sheets |
| Polished edges (edge processing)Surface | – | – | – | – | Float glass, ESG, VSG, Mirror glass |
| Mitre-cut edgesMachining | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Bevelled edgesSurface | – | – | – | – | Glass, Mirror glass |
| Drilling in glassMachining | – | – | – | – | Glass, ESG, VSG |
| Corner, edge and surface cut-outsMachining | – | – | – | – | Glass, ESG, VSG |
| UV bonding of glassJoining | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Glass painting according to RAL or NCS colour chartSurface | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Tempering (thermal treatment) of ESGHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | ESG |
| Manufacture of frameless glass showers and shower partitionsAssembly | – | – | – | – | ESG |
| Manufacture of glass kitchen splashbacksAssembly | – | – | – | – | Glass, Painted glass |
| Manufacture of custom mirrors and designer glassAssembly | – | – | – | – | Mirror glass, Glass |
| Manufacture of all-glass doorsAssembly | – | – | – | – | ESG, Glass |
| Window glazing and glass replacementAssembly | – | – | – | – | Insulating glass, ESG, VSG, Float glass |
| Glass installation (professional fitting of glass elements)Assembly | – | – | up to 600 kg (with glass robot/truck | – | Glass, Insulating glass |
| Delivery and installation service incl. construction site deliveryAssembly | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Glass trading (selection and provision of various glass types)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Float glass, ESG, VSG, Insulating glass, Mirror glass, Ornamental glass, Cast glass, Oven glass, Acrylic glass (Plexiglas), Acrylic glass, Multiwall sheets |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glass robot (hydraulic, mobile lifting aid for glass installation) | – | – | Glass panes up to 600 kg | – | Kassel, Gaußstraße 2 |
| Truck with loading crane and suction system | – | – | Glass panes up to 600 kg | – | Kassel, Gaußstraße 2 |
Additional services
History
- 1979
Founded as a specialized company for glass trading and glass processing in Kassel; start of more than 45 years of work with the material glass.