What RCN SOLUTIONS does

RCN Solutions is an Italian designer and assembler of industrial glass processing machinery, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Albairate (Milan). The company operates with 8 employees under private Calvi-family ownership and builds equipment in three technology areas: lamination kilns (Powerlam bag-free continuous-cycle system, Lammy System 2/4 modular lines, Smart Line entry-level, and the MULTIPLIED oversize kiln), bending kilns (Rotary Bending System 360, Eco Special, Eco Power 210), and chemical tempering plants (CT80S laboratory unit through CT900/950 oversize systems). Supporting consumables and accessories include the REVA BF EVA interlayer, Silikosoft vulcanized silicone bags, the patented RD Clean Concept clean-edge system (Patent #102020000028661), and the Industry 4.0-certified RCN Easy Connect production-monitoring application.

The business sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales, with global customer acquisition anchored by participation in flagship industry fairs (Glasstec, China Glass, Vitrum, Veteco, Eurasia Glass, Projet d'Affaire). Revenue is generated from one-time hardware sales of customized machinery (configured to size, automation level, and curvature requirements) plus an ongoing consumables stream (interlayers, silicone bags, edge-cleaning products) and technical service/installation support. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; a secondary channel offers refurbished equipment at lower entry price points.

Customers are glass processors serving architectural/building, automotive, display/optical, and marine/yachting end markets, with named installations across Italy, Spain, Germany, Turkey, Greece, Australia, Saudi Arabia, Morocco, and China. The company's strategic positioning rests on proprietary process know-how (multi-generational Calvi-family glass heritage), patented technology (RD Clean Concept), a modular upgrade architecture that creates a captive platform, and certifications (SGCC, ANSI Z97.1, UNI EN ISO 12543, CE) that qualify its output for safety-glass applications globally.

Name

RCN SOLUTIONS

Legal name

RCN Solutions

Website

https://rcnsolutions.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RCN Solutions is an Italian manufacturer, founded 1993 and family-owned, of industrial glass processing machinery — lamination kilns, bending furnaces, and chemical tempering plants — sold globally to architectural, automotive, display, and marine glass processors through direct enterprise sales and industry trade shows.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Albairate, Lombardia

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: One-time sale of industrial glass processing machinery including lamination kilns (Powerlam, Lammy System series, Smart Line), bending furnaces (Rotary Bending System 360, Eco Special, Eco Power 210), chemical tempering plants (CT series), and oversize machines. Machines sold with varying automation levels (manual, semi-automatic, automatic) and configurations.
2. Consumables & Accessories: Ongoing revenue from consumable products including Reva BF laminating interlayer films (in various thicknesses and roll sizes), Silikosoft vulcanized silicone bags, RD Clean Concept bags, thermocutters, dataloggers, adhesive tapes, and glass handling equipment (roll holders, refrigerated storage boxes).
3. Technical Service & Support: Customer service including on-site installation, operator training, and ongoing technical support. Service described as customer-centric starting from negotiation and continuing post-installation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

RCN SOLUTIONS manufactures and sells industrial glass processing machinery, including lamination kilns (Powerlam, Lammy System 2 Modular, Lammy System 4, Smart Line), bending kilns (Rotary Bending System 360, Eco Special, Eco Power 210), and chemical tempering plants (CT80S, CT320, CT330/331, CT900/950). The company also produces proprietary consumables (REVA BF EVA interlayer, Silikosoft and RD Clean Concept silicone bags) and digital tools (RCN Easy Connect monitoring app) for flat and curved safety glass manufacturers globally.

Product overview

RCN SOLUTIONS is an Italian manufacturer of industrial glass processing machinery founded in 1993, producing kilns and equipment for lamination, bending, and chemical tempering of glass. The product portfolio centers on three main technology areas: (1) Lamination kilns including Powerlam (bag-free continuous cycle system), Lammy System 2 Modular, Lammy System 4, and Smart Line (entry-level); (2) Bending kilns including Rotary Bending System 360 (4-station system), Eco Special/Eco Bendy (complex curves), and Eco Power 210 (fast cycle fusing); (3) Chemical tempering plants including CT80S (laboratory), CT320 (manual), CT330/331 (automatic), and CT900/950 (oversize). Supporting products include REVA BF (EVA laminating interlayer), RD Clean Concept (patented clean-edge lamination system), and RCN Easy Connect (Industry 4.0 certified monitoring app). Accessories include Silikosoft bags, Thermocutter, Datalogger, Reva 12, and Loading Conveyor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REVA Film (REVA BF): Top-of-the-line EVA laminating interlayer for safety glass, manufactured with RCN's proprietary formula developed in collaboration with European laboratories. Features high adhesion (12 Kg/cm²), excellent transparency, and resistance to extreme weather conditions.
• RD Clean Concept
• Powerlam
• Lammy System
• RCN Easy Connect

Products and services

• Powerlam Exclusive semi-automatic laminating machine with bag-free technology and continuous cycle operation, enabling one operator to produce 100-180 m² per 8 hours with automatic forced-ventilation cooling system and ±1°C temperature uniformity. Available with optional CE process certification.
• Lammy System 2 Modular Modular laminating line for flat and curved glass using vulcanized Silikosoft bags with Hybrid-Pro Due heating system; daily output 95-160 m² depending on model.
• Lammy System 4 High-output modular laminating line for flat and curved glass (max radius 1200mm), max laminating thickness 100mm, daily output 190-320 m² depending on model.
• Smart Line Entry-level multi-function kilns suitable for design, building, and interior decoration applications, including paint/marble drying, lamination with inserts, and LED applications. Daily output 30-150 m² depending on configuration.
• Loading Conveyor Industrial accessory for handling heavy loads of large glass sizes, allowing loading of glass sandwiches directly into laminating bags.
• Rotary Bending System 360 Four-step bending kiln with loading/unloading, heating, bending, and cooling stations for complex glass curves. Active size 4000 x 5500 x h2000mm, 690kW installed power, with multiple independent heating zones.
• Eco Special / Eco Bendy Special bending kilns designed for complex curves with double radius capability, available in models from 1800x3000mm to 5000x2500mm with power ranging 70-190kW.
• Eco Power 210 Fusing kiln with fast cycle and forced cooling, suitable for laboratory tests. Active size 2100x3800mm, installed power 157kW.
• MULTIPLIED Oversize Laminating Kiln Oversize laminating kiln system composed of horizontal multiples up to 12 metres for oversized glass lamination.
• CT80S Small-scale laboratory chemical tempering kiln for glass size 120x120mm, suitable for tests, experiments, and optical glass applications.
• CT320 Manual version chemical tempering plant, 700x450mm work area, 16kW base + 6kW cupola power. For optics, screens, pharmaceutical, and lighting applications.
• CT330/331 Automatic version chemical tempering plant, 700x450mm or 1000x1000mm work area, 16+6kW or 39+12kW power. For display, automotive, transport, pharmacy, lighting, aircraft, and military applications.
• CT900/950 Automatic version chemical tempering plant for large sizes, 2000x1000mm or 3200x2200mm work area, 60+24kW or 100+40kW power. For architectural glass, fire doors, boats, aircraft, curved glass, and bullet-proof applications.
• REVA BF Laminating Interlayer High-end EVA laminating interlayer film with 12 kg/cm² adhesion, no recycled materials, formulated with European laboratories. Available in 0.38mm and 0.76mm thicknesses. Certified to SGCC, ANSI Z97.1, UNI EN ISO 12543-4:2011, and UNI EN 12600:2003.
• RD Clean Concept Patented silicone rubber laminating bag system that eliminates interlayer leakage at glass edges after lamination, saving approximately 40% on labor costs and eliminating the need for sharp tools. Temperature resistant up to 280°C peak. Patent #102020000028661. Compliant with UNI EN ISO 12543-5:2022.
• Silikosoft Laminating Bags Vulcanized silicone rubber laminating bags in various sizes for standard and special laminations, heavy thicknesses, and curved glass. Manual pressure closure system, temperature resistant up to 280°C, 40 N/mm tear resistance.
• Thermocutter Tool for removing excess EVA interlayer from glass edges at the end of the lamination process.
• Datalogger Temperature monitoring device with flat thermocouple for precise lamination process control and recipe adjustment.
• Reva 12 Edge Cleaning Product High-performance synthetic edge cleaning product applied before lamination to facilitate removal of excess material.
• RCN Easy Connect Industry 4.0 certified digital man-machine interface application for real-time production monitoring via smartphone, tablet or PLC. Features include recipe modification, production notifications, delayed start activation, FTP Cloud for automatic daily production data download, and remote chat with RCN technicians.

Quantifiable outcome

• RD Clean Concept reduces labor costs for edge cleaning by approximately 40%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lisec Group: Austrian-based global leader in flat-glass processing lines, including lamination, cutting, sorting, and insulating glass lines. Directly comparable to RCN as a full-line supplier of glass lamination and processing equipment to architectural and automotive processors worldwide.
• Bystronic Glass: Swiss-German manufacturer of glass processing and handling systems for architectural, automotive, and solar glass. Direct peer competing with RCN on lamination lines and architectural-glass production equipment, with comparable European engineering heritage.
• Hegla GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of flat-glass cutting, sorting, edging, and processing systems plus laminated glass lines. Direct competitor to RCN in lamination equipment and adjacent processing technology, serving many of the same architectural-glass customer profiles in Europe and North America.
• Mappi International: Italian manufacturer of glass tempering furnaces (MHT, AT, TS Series) serving architectural, automotive, and appliance glass processors. Directly comparable to RCN's CT and bending furnace lines as a fellow Italian-made, mid-sized competitor in glass thermal processing equipment.
• Macotec Srl: Italian producer of laminating lines, EVA-film-based glass lamination equipment, and related accessories. Closely overlaps with RCN's Lammy System and REVA BF product family and competes for the same architectural and decorative glass processor customers in Europe and beyond.
• Bovone Srl: Italian manufacturer of glass laminating lines, cutting tables, edge processing, and bending equipment. Directly comparable to RCN as a fellow Italian specialist in flat-glass and safety-glass production systems.
• Keraglass Srl: Italian supplier of industrial glass lamination lines and EVA-film processing equipment. Direct peer to RCN's Powerlam and Lammy System lines, particularly in architectural and decorative glass lamination.

Emerging players

• Temperglass Group (TGM / Vidrio Formas): Specialised manufacturer of tempered, laminated, and curved glass for architectural and transport applications, also producing its own lamination and tempering lines. Partial overlap with RCN: a customer-comparator in some regions and an emerging equipment competitor in others.
• Luoyang Northglass Technology: Large Chinese manufacturer of glass tempering furnaces, laminating lines, and coating equipment with growing international footprint. Competes with RCN on price in emerging markets and is a representative example of the Asian low-cost pressure RCN faces on its own GTM channels such as China Glass.

Broad incumbents

• Glaston Group: Finnish publicly listed supplier of glass processing machinery (tempering, laminating, bending, and intelligent glass services). A broader incumbent than RCN, with a wider product portfolio and financial scale, but overlapping directly on lamination, bending, and tempering equipment sold to the same architectural and automotive customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@rcnengineering
• Facebookfacebook.com/Rcnsolutionssrl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rcn-solutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/rcnsolutions

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about RCN SOLUTIONS