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With the new products from the Zwiesel Glas brand, every table setting becomes a stage for individual moments of enjoyment – from finely sparkling kombucha to fine wines to perfectly staged signature drinks in your favorite glass. The first glass collection for non-alcoholic beverages "Début," the bar series "Tone", which recently won the German Design Award, "Perfect Match by Antoine Pétrus" and "Click" combine innovative design, well-thought-out functionality, and the highest Tritan® crystal glass quality made in Germany. The glasses impress with their exceptional brilliance, break resistance, and dishwasher safety. For everyone who enjoys conscious and stylish consumption while also appreciating durable products for everyday use.

A strong sign in a time of change: ZWIESEL FORTESSA can look forward to two new awards at the end of the year. For the tenth time in a row, the traditional Bavarian company has been confirmed as the global market leader in crystal glass for the upscale hotel sector and gastronomy. The company also received the Best Business Award in gold for sustainable corporate management. Both awards cement its leading role and mark a symbolic milestone in the company's transformation from a traditional drinking glass manufacturer to a a provider for the set table.

Since the integration of US partner Fortessa Tableware Solutions into Zwiesel Fortessa AG in 2022, the group of companies has already appeared as ZWIESEL FORTESSA GROUP on various occasions. At the start of the new fiscal year on October 1, Zwiesel Kristallglas AG will officially change its name to ZWIESEL FORTESSA AG – a name that combines tradition and modernity, local roots and internationality, as well as craftsmanship and innovation. At the same time, it stands for the vision of redefining the table setting worldwide.

Zwiesel Fortessa AG is pleased to announce the appointment of Sven Stockinger as Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of the Zwiesel Fortessa Group. Stockinger will take up his new position on October 1, 2025, assuming strategic sales responsibility for the internationally active group; he will focus particularly on driving sales in the EMEA and APAC markets.

There has been a change in the Supervisory Board of Zwiesel Fortessa AG: Helmar Hipp succeeds Jürgen Theobald. Since July 4, Hipp has been supporting the company in achieving its strategic goals and driving its development forward.

The German Brand Award annually honors companies that excel in successful brand management. Zwiesel Glas has once again impressed the renowned jury for the fifth consecutive year, receiving the award in the "Excellent Brands" discipline in the categories "Interior & Living" and "Product Brand of the Year".

From Hamburg to Dubai to Hong Kong, glasses from Zwiesel Glas grace the tables of the world's finest hotels and restaurants. In Berlin, Tim Raue has relied on a very special collection for years: Enoteca. This year, Zwiesel Glas celebrates the 25th anniversary of this very series and introduces an exciting variation with Enoteca Colors. The new addition includes three glass shapes – champagne, red wine, and white wine – and captivates with colored stems in beryl green, cherry red, and light blue. This exclusive extension of the popular wine glass series brings color and individuality to the table, adding stylish accents for design-conscious wine enthusiasts in their own homes.

The ZWIESEL FORTESSA GROUP announces that the renowned glass brand EISCH will become part of its brand portfolio as of October 1, 2025. Through this integration, the group strengthens its position as a brand and concept provider in the luxury segment and further expands its expertise in sophisticated glass refinement.

A select group of partners has now accepted the invitation to the first Partner Day at the headquarters in the Bavarian Forest. This exclusive event was dedicated to the art of the laid table – an elegant stage where the harmony of glass, porcelain, cutlery, and hospitality comes to life. Among the guests were Michelin-starred chefs Jan Hartwig (***), Edip Sigl (***), Tim Raue (**), Oliver Röder (*), Anton Schmaus (*), Sascha Stemberg (*), and celebrity chef Christoph Brand, as well as top winemakers such as Jochen Dreissigacker, Juliane Eller, and Stefan Winter.

When a culinary innovative top chef and wine enthusiast like Tim Raue co-develops a glass series, it happens with absolute dedication and a wealth of knowledge in the field of high-quality wines and glasses built up over decades. This expertise has now flowed into the collaboration with the premium crystal glass manufacturer Zwiesel Glas: Together with the renowned star chef, the company has created an exclusive, mouth-blown gourmet glass series that redefines the concept of wine enjoyment. "Kolibri" is the crowning achievement of the partnership that has now lasted for more than 26 years, which has been characterized from the beginning by the aspiration to bring only the best to the table.

Zwiesel Glas counts some of the best in their field among their long-standing clients: highly acclaimed Michelin-starred chefs like Jan Hartwig and Tim Raue, renowned mixologists, and top winemakers all trust the quality of the global market leader from the Bavarian Forest. The world’s finest hotels, including the Adlon Kempinski in Berlin and The Peninsula in Hong Kong, are also among their loyal customers. Recently honored with the German Design Award for the "Symbiosis" decanter, introduced as a new release in 2024, the company now unveils a broad range of exceptional eye-catchers with its 2025 novelties.

Zwiesel Glas is celebrating the start of the new year with two new awards. The longstanding Bavarian company has been confirmed as a world market leader in the upmarket hotel and gastronomy sector for the ninth year in a row. The brand’s exclusive decanter "Symbiosis" met stiff competition at the prestigious German Design Awards but emerged as winner in the Excellent Product Design – Tabletop category.

The German Brand Award is presented annually to companies that score with successful brand management. Zwiesel Glas was able to convince the renowned jury for the fourth year in a row and received the award in the "Excellent Brands - Interior & Living" category.