Hüttentechnische Vereinigung der Deutschen Glasindustrie e.V. (HVG)

Name

Hüttentechnische Vereinigung der Deutschen Glasindustrie e.V. (HVG)

Legal name

Hüttentechnische Vereinigung der Deutschen Glasindustrie e.V.

Website

https://hvg-dgg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HVG-DGG is a non-profit German glass industry association (founded 1920, 9 staff) serving 33 member companies and 27 affiliated plants through pre-competitive research, DAkkS-accredited emissions measurement, calibration reference glasses, training seminars, publications, and the annual Glastechnische Tagung conference.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Glass Technology Services

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (54171), Testing Laboratories and Services (54138), Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

SIC

Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEUAHADAA

Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) & Stack Testing

Energy, Utilities & Environment/Environmental Compliance, Monitoring & Consulting/Emissions Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV)

Keywords

• Glass technology research
• Emission measurement services
• Glass industry training
• Glass science publications
• Industrial glass standards

Headquarters

HQ city

Offenbach am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees provide core funding. DGG ordinary members pay €120/year (individuals), €90/year (double membership), €20/year (students), €50/year (retirees). DGG supporting members pay €120/year (institutes/universities) or €600/year (companies). HVG membership is by company inquiry.
2. Publication Sales: Sale of specialized glass science publications, textbooks, conference proceedings, and HVG training course materials. Also includes sales of standard reference glasses for calibration purposes.
3. Emissions Testing Services: Accredited measurement station provides fee-based emissions measurements, calibration services (QAL 2), function checks, and emissions consulting for glass industry facilities.
4. Training Courses and Seminars: Fee-based professional development including basic seminars (industrial glass manufacturing), specialized seminars (furnace construction, melting technology, forming, environmental protection), advanced seminars, and training courses for technical staff.
5. Research Funding: Public funding from Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz (BMWK) for pre-competitive community research (IGF program).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

HVG-DGG is a non-profit technical-scientific association providing research services, accredited emissions measurement, calibration reference glasses, professional training seminars, scientific publications, an on-site library, and annual conferences for the German glass industry. It serves as the central platform connecting glass manufacturers, suppliers, universities, and research institutions through expert committees and BMWK-funded pre-competitive research.

Product overview

HVG-DGG operates as a non-profit, technical-scientific organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services for the glass industry. The core offerings include: (1) Glass Technology Research Services (HVG Glastechnologie) providing pre-competitive research in glass melting, emissions reduction, and sustainable production; (2) Accredited Emission Measurement Services (HVG Emissionsmesstechnik) with DAkkS accreditation since 1975; (3) Standard Glass Products (Standardglas) for calibration purposes including Standardglas 1, 2, 3, and DGG X; (4) Professional Seminars & Training Programs covering glass melting, forming, and emission reduction; (5) Publications including journals (GLASS EUROPE, European Journal of Glass Science and Technology), specialized books, and conference proceedings; (6) Library Services with approximately 13,000 volumes; (7) Annual Glass Technology Conferences (Glastechnische Tagungen) as Europe's leading industry event; and (8) Technical Committees (Fach- und Unterausschüsse) for specialized expertise exchange.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• German glass industry generates €12.7 billion in annual revenue (2022)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fraunhofer ISC (Fraunhofer Institut für Silicatforschung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer ISC collaborates with HVG on glass technology research and development projects. The partnership supports pre-competitive research in areas such as glass melting optimization, new glass compositions, and sustainable glass production technologies.
• Universities and Research InstitutescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVG and DGG maintain close partnerships with German universities including TU Clausthal, RWTH Aachen University, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, and TU Bergakademie Freiberg. These academic partnerships facilitate collaborative research and knowledge transfer between industry and academia.
• DAkkS (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle)coreTechnology or IntegrationDAkkS provides accreditation for HVG's emissions measurement station (Reg. No. D-PL-14520-01-00). This accreditation confirms the technical competence of HVG's measurement services for regulatory compliance testing.
• Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB)coreTechnology or IntegrationPTB conducted viscosity measurements for DGG Standard Glasses 1 and DGG X in the temperature range of 520 to 1420°C. PTB is Germany's national metrology institute ensuring measurement accuracy and traceability.
• 33 Member Companies and 27 Affiliated PlantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVG's membership includes major German glass industry players (SCHOTT AG, Pilkington, Ardagh Glass, Gerresheimer, Verallia, Vetropack, and others) representing the core of Germany's glass manufacturing sector. These members actively participate in collective research projects and expert committees.
• International Commission on Glass (ICG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDGG collaborates with ICG on international glass science initiatives and publishes ICG books through the DGG publication channel. The ICG represents the international glass science community.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The American Ceramic Society (ACerS): US-based scientific society serving the ceramics, glass, and related materials community with publications, conferences, and networking. Comparable model for membership-driven scientific society with broader materials scope than HVG-DGG.
• Verband Deutscher Maschinen- und Anlagenbau (VDMA): German engineering industry association representing machinery and equipment manufacturers, including glass machinery firms (Bucher Emhart, Horn Glass, Sorg). DGG Board includes VDMA representation; comparable as a major German industry association platform.
• DECHEMA – Gesellschaft für Chemische Technik und Biotechnologie: German non-profit for chemical engineering and biotechnology, offering research, events, and continuing education. Offers reciprocal membership benefits with DGG; comparable as a larger German technical-scientific association platform.
• Deutsche Keramische Gesellschaft (DKG): German technical-scientific association for ceramics and related materials, with similar dual membership structure and event-driven engagement. Adjacent technical-scientific association peer serving overlapping industry audience.

Direct peers

• International Commission on Glass (ICG): International glass science coordinating body that DGG already collaborates with on publications and initiatives. Peer at the supranational level, with overlapping research, congress, and publication functions.
• Society of Glass Technology (SGT): UK-based charitable scientific society for glass science and technology, offering conferences, publications, and technical committees. Direct functional analog to DGG in the UK market, with overlapping academic and industry membership.
• BG Glas – Bundesverband Glasindustrie: German glass industry trade association covering economic and policy interests of German glass manufacturers. Closest German peer — HVG-DGG focuses on technical/scientific work while BG Glas handles industry representation, but both serve overlapping member companies.

Regional players

• FEVE – European Container Glass Federation: European trade association for container glass manufacturers, representing producers across the EU. Comparable as a sector-specific industry body, but focused on container glass policy and advocacy rather than the broader technical/scientific remit of HVG-DGG.
• Glass for Europe: European trade association for flat glass manufacturers and processors. Comparable in industry-association function, focused on building and automotive glass rather than the full glass-industry scope HVG-DGG covers.

Emerging players

• Fraunhofer-Institut für Silicatforschung (ISC): German applied research institute focused on silicates and glass, collaborating with HVG on pre-competitive research. Strategic research partner rather than direct competitor, but performs overlapping glass R&D for industry clients.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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