Magna Glaskeramik
Magna Glaskeramik GmbH is a German specialty materials manufacturer that produces translucent glass-ceramic slabs from 100% recycled glass bottles and industrial glass waste, selling to architects, designers, fabricators, and consumers across 18+ countries through distributors, direct project consultation, and the Magna Atelier D2C shop.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersTeutschenthal, Germany
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Magna Glaskeramik does
Magna Glaskeramik GmbH is a German specialty materials manufacturer that produces glass-ceramic slabs from 100% recycled glass bottles and industrial glass waste (solar panel cover glass, float glass scrap, bottle glass). Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Loitsche-Heinrichsberg with production in Teutschenthal, the company runs a proprietary binder-free sintering process in which crushed glass cullet is fused through controlled temperature and time, producing translucent, crystalline slabs in 12+ color variants (Stormy Grey, Polar White, Ice Nugget, Jade Green, Ocean Blue, Forest Green, Champagne Brown, Black, Light Grey, Raindrop, SkyBlue, Pearl Black) and three surface finishes (polished, pure/natural, matte). Standard formats reach 2,800x1,250mm with bespoke panels up to 3,500x1,500mm, in thicknesses from 12mm to 40mm, and the material is used for interior surfaces (kitchens, bathrooms, counters, light walls), exterior facades, and design objects.
The company's revenue model rests on three streams: (1) B2B slab sales to architects, interior designers, dealers, and fabricators, primarily through a channel-partner network of 18+ distributors covering Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and the Middle East, with direct project consultation for enterprise accounts; (2) custom fabrication and processing services (cut-to-size, lamination for safety glass, curvature slumping, edge-slot fixing); and (3) direct-to-consumer design objects sold through the Magna Atelier online shop. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with a project-driven specification business.
Notable commercial references include Bulgari's Shanghai flagship facade (274 sqm, MVRDV), the World Trade Center Rotterdam (Glas Award 2025), Fraunhofer Institut IPA Stuttgart (1,850 sqm facade), Folkwang Museum Essen (David Chipperfield), the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden Leiden, and design collaborations with Tala, Caussa, PULPO, and Sebastian Herkner. Magna Glaskeramik holds Cradle to Cradle Gold, LEED, Solar Impulse, EPD (ift Rosenheim), Greenbuildingproducts, and ETA 16/0302 facade certifications, and was founded by Managing Director Jochen Thumm with a current management team of fewer than 50 people.
Magna Glaskeramik firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Magna Glaskeramik
- Legal name
- Magna Glaskeramik GmbH
- Website
- https://magna-glaskeramik.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Magna Glaskeramik GmbH is a German specialty materials manufacturer that produces translucent glass-ceramic slabs from 100% recycled glass bottles and industrial glass waste, selling to architects, designers, fabricators, and consumers across 18+ countries through distributors, direct project consultation, and the Magna Atelier D2C shop.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Magna Glaskeramik industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Architectural Glass-Ceramic Surfaces
- NAICS
- Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721)
- SIC
- Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Flat Glass (Float/Sheet/Plate) Manufacturing (IMADAHAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)
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Where Magna Glaskeramik is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Teutschenthal
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
Magna Glaskeramik business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Glass Ceramic Slab Sales: Primary revenue from selling MAGNA Glaskeramik slabs in various colors, sizes, and surface finishes. Standard formats are 2800x1250mm (pure surface) and 2700x1200mm (polished surface), with larger formats up to 3500x1500mm available.
- Custom Fabrication and Processing: Custom cut-to-size pieces, half and quarter panels, and specialized processing including edge slot fixing solutions, lamination for safety glass applications, and curvature slumping for 2D forms.
- Design Objects (Magna Atelier): Sale of design objects made from MAGNA Glaskeramik through the online shop magna-atelier.de, including lamps, tables, and artistic pieces created by designers like Tala, Caussa, PULPO, and others.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels10 records
Magna Glaskeramik product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Magna Glaskeramik designs and manufactures translucent glass-ceramic slabs from 100% recycled glass bottles and industrial glass waste using a binder-free sintering process. The slabs are produced in multiple colors, surface finishes, and large formats for architectural, interior, facade, and design object applications. The company also sells designer-made objects (lamps, tables, accessories) made from the same material through its Magna Atelier online shop.
Product overview
MAGNA Glaskeramik is a single-product company offering sustainable glass-ceramic slabs manufactured from 100% recycled glass bottles and industrial glass waste. The core product (MAGNA Glaskeramik) is available in multiple color variants (Stormy Grey, Polar White, Ice Nugget, Jade Green, Ocean Blue, Forest Green, Champagne Brown, Black, Light Grey, Raindrop, SkyBlue, Pearl Black) and three surface finishes (Polished, Pure/Natural, Matte). The material serves three main application categories: interior applications (counters, vanities, shower walls, lightwalls, flooring, kitchen worktops), exterior applications (facades, rainscreen cladding), and design objects (tables, lamps, accessories) sold through the MAGNA Atelier sub-brand. Standard slab formats are 2800x1250mm (pure) and 2700x1200mm (polished), with thicknesses of 12mm, 16mm, 20mm, and 30mm available.
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Products and services
- MAGNA Glaskeramik Slabs Glass-ceramic slabs manufactured from 100% recycled glass bottles and industrial glass waste through a binder-free sintering process, available in multiple color variants (Stormy Grey, Polar White, Ice Nugget, Jade Green, Ocean Blue, Forest Green, Champagne Brown, Black, Light Grey, Raindrop, SkyBlue, Pearl Black) and three surface finishes (Polished, Pure/Natural, Matte). Standard formats 2800x1250mm (pure) and 2700x1200mm (polished), with large formats up to 3500x1500mm available. Used for countertops, vanities, shower walls, kitchen worktops, flooring, lightwalls, facades, and art installations by architects, designers, dealers, and private customers.
- Custom Fabrication and Processing Services Custom cut-to-size pieces, half and quarter panels, edge slot fixing solutions, lamination for safety glass applications, and curvature slumping for 2D forms. Includes professional technical consultancy and undercut anchor fixing systems (FZP 15x15,5 M8/16 G-Z by fischerwerke) with European Technical Assessment ETA 16/0302 for facade applications.
- MAGNA Atelier Design Objects Direct-to-consumer online shop selling designer-made objects from MAGNA Glaskeramik, including lamps, tables, stools, and artistic pieces created by designers such as Tala (London), Caussa, PULPO (FONT LOW/HIGH/ROUND tables by Sebastian Herkner), and others. Sold through the online shop magna-atelier.de.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100% of raw material comes from recycled glass waste
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Magna Glaskeramik
Customer profileNamed customers15 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Magna Glaskeramik technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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Feature5 records
Magna Glaskeramik partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Glasdesign B.V.coreDutch glass processor won the prestigious Glas Award 2025 for their impressive wall project in World Trade Centre Rotterdam using MAGNA Glaskeramik Jade Green pure. The partnership highlights the company's ability to work with local partners to deliver award-winning sustainable installations.
- Stilles d.o.o.coreSlovenian furniture designer and manufacturer featured MAGNA Glaskeramik Stormy Grey counters at Salone del Mobile Milano 2024. Stilles has participated 20 times in a row. They developed, processed, and built the counters and stand construction using MAGNA Glaskeramik made from 100% recycled glass. The partnership demonstrates circular economy principles in luxury furniture design.
- MVRDVflagshipDutch architecture firm MVRDV designed the Bulgari flagship store in Shanghai featuring MAGNA Glaskeramik in a special jade-like color made from recycled champagne, beer, and other glass bottles. 274 m2 of panels framed in brass. The project demonstrates sustainable recycled materials in luxury retail contexts.
- Fraunhofer Institut IPAcore1850 sqm of Polar White pure MAGNA Glaskeramik used for Fraunhofer Institut IPA facade in Stuttgart. Architects: Gewers Pudewill, Berlin. Installation by Dodel Metallbau.
- TalacoreBritish award-winning lighting brand based in London creating lamps using MAGNA Glaskeramik. Founded in 2013, Tala specializes in low-energy LED lighting products that recreate warm glow of traditional incandescent bulbs.
- CaussacoreGerman design brand creating Elbow Table Set Magna Chrome using MAGNA Glaskeramik Ocean Blue plate, designed by Andreas Kowalewski.
- PULPOcoreDesign furniture brand creating FONT tables (LOW, HIGH, ROUND) by Sebastian Herkner in MAGNA Glaskeramik colors: Forest Green, Ocean Blue, Jade Green, Polar White, Champagne Brown.
- Sebastian HerknercoreNotable designer creating products with MAGNA Glaskeramik, including the FONT table series for PULPO.
- Coverings etccoreProcessing and distribution partner for United States market. Located in Miami, Florida. Specializing in bringing MAGNA Glaskeramik to North American customers.
- Maconda LTDcorePremium partner for United Kingdom market. Suite 111D, 52 Upper Street, London. Contact: [email protected].
- Magna Westfalia GmbHcoreGerman partner for distribution. Located in Vlotho-Exter, Germany.
- Magna Naturstein GmbHcoreGerman partner for processing and distribution. Located in Loitsche-Heinrichsberg.
- fischerwerkecoreGerman fixing specialist that developed the undercut anchor FZP_15x15,5 M8/16 G-Z specifically for MAGNA Glaskeramik facade panels. The system has official approval according to European Technical Assessment (ETA) EAD 13-33-0030-06.01.
- Material Libraries at UniversitiesminorMaterial libraries at design schools and universities across Europe and Asia including: Hochschule Hannover, HAWK Hildesheim, Hochschule Trier, Hochschule Hamm-Lippstadt, Hochschule Darmstadt, HBK Saar, HTW Saar, DIA Stuttgart, KIT Karlsruhe, Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, Hochschule Hof, Nottingham Trent University (UK), ENSA Paris Belleville (France), Università Iuav di Venezia (Italy), Stav Arkitekter (Norway), Basque Biodesign Center (Spain), and locations in Seoul, Korea.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Magna Glaskeramik competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Neolith: Spanish manufacturer of sintered compact surfaces for countertops, facades, and furniture. Competes for the same architect-specified premium surface projects as MAGNA Glaskeramik.
- Antolini: Italian premium natural and engineered stone supplier for luxury interiors, facades, and design objects. Comparable in premium positioning and architect/designer customer base.
- Quartzforms: European engineered quartz and mineral surface manufacturer for kitchens, bathrooms, and architectural applications. Comparable in channel to fabricators and dealers, and in mid-premium specification market.
- Lapitec: Italian producer of sintered stone full-body slabs for facades, interiors, and countertops. Comparable proprietary sintering process and architectural specification channel.
- Salvatori: Italian premium stone specialist supplying architects and luxury brands (similar to MAGNA's Bulgari/David Chipperfield references). Comparable in design-led, low-volume, high-touch business model.
- Cosentino: Spanish manufacturer of engineered stone and ultra-compact surfaces (Dekton, Silestone) for countertops, facades, and architectural cladding. Most directly comparable in product category and target market of architects/designers.
- Caesarstone: Global engineered quartz surface maker for kitchens, bathrooms, and commercial interiors. Direct competitor in countertops and design-led architectural specifications.
Broad incumbents
- Iris Ceramica Group: Established Italian ceramic surface manufacturer with architectural facades and interior product lines. Overlaps with MAGNA in facade and design-driven specification segments, but at much larger scale.
- Florim: Large Italian ceramic surface producer with architectural porcelain panels for facades and interiors. Competes for similar commercial and high-end residential specifications.
- Saint-Gobain (Glass division): Global flat glass and building materials incumbent with architectural glass and sustainable product initiatives. Represents the scale competitor MAGNA could face if it expands recycled glass-ceramic lines.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
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Trust signalCompliance5 records
Magna Glaskeramik financial estimates
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Magna Glaskeramik leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Magna Glaskeramik funding detail
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Magna Glaskeramik M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Magna Glaskeramik
What does Magna Glaskeramik do?
Magna Glaskeramik designs and manufactures translucent glass-ceramic slabs from 100% recycled glass bottles and industrial glass waste using a binder-free sintering process. The slabs are produced in multiple colors, surface finishes, and large formats for architectural, interior, facade, and design object applications. The company also sells designer-made objects (lamps, tables, accessories) made from the same material through its Magna Atelier online shop.
Is Magna Glaskeramik a public or private company?
Magna Glaskeramik is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Magna Glaskeramik founded?
Magna Glaskeramik was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Magna Glaskeramik based?
Magna Glaskeramik is headquartered in Teutschenthal, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Magna Glaskeramik make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Glass Ceramic Slab Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Fabrication and Processing and design Objects (Magna Atelier).
Who are Magna Glaskeramik's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Neolith, Antolini, Quartzforms, Lapitec, Salvatori, Cosentino and Caesarstone. Broad incumbents are Iris Ceramica Group, Florim and Saint-Gobain (Glass division).
Does Magna Glaskeramik have an API?
No public API is recorded for Magna Glaskeramik.
What industry is Magna Glaskeramik in?
Magna Glaskeramik's product category is Architectural Glass-Ceramic Surfaces. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAHAA, Flat Glass (Float/Sheet/Plate) Manufacturing, with a secondary code of IMADAHAG, Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored). Its NAICS code is 32721 and its SIC code is 3231.