RONA represents more than 130 years of glass master´s skills, as well as contemporary technological excellence. Currently RONA is a company with strong export position, qualified staff and cutting edge technology. One of the world´s leading and largest manufacturers of non-lead household crystalware.

Machine made stemware and drinkware portfolio represents core position in the company’s offer and assortment. RONA is company with socially – responsible, sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices.

RONA products and quality rank it among the world´s leading manufacturers of the table top glassware with design created by a team of highly experienced, professional glass designers. The special RONA glass composition known as crystalline does not contain lead or any other pollutants or toxins. This makes it safe for your health. RONA glass is fragile, with unambiguous sound, as brilliant as a diamond. You will discover its beauty at first sight and your lips will taste of the essence of the glass art.

MACHINE GLASS BLOWING

Qualified staff members, right motivation and managing the demanding technologies are the basic principles of RONA success story recently.

It does not concern only application of modern processes for glass making, but also regular improvements of all phases of the production processes with the aim to achieve the best execution of the finished products. 

At the same time RONA´s production complies with the EU environmental legislation.

HAND GLASS BLOWING

Finest product exquisitely mouth blown and handcrafted by RONA glassmasters, in Western Slovakia. Flawless clear glass made entirely by skilled master craftsmen. Each handmade item is an unique masterpiece that captures the mood and a memory to be treated with high respect.

Our handmade glassware is crafted by glassmasters with decades of experience and passion for their work – family tradition which is passed in this area through the generations for over 130 years.

PULLED STEM

In 2001 RONA introduced, as the first company in the world, technology of the so called “pulled stem” into the blow - blow process.

This process creates a monolithic product from the original two – piece process, and it significantly enhances its mechanical resistance and thus durability.

RONA nowadays owns automatic technology processes which simulate handmade production and create products of high quality. In addition RONA has low tooling costs for pulled stem technology and large portfolio of ready molds.

ALLIANCE OF DECORATIONS

Besides clear glass, the glassworks is known for its decoration techniques such as cutting, engraving, guilloche, painting, spraying, screen printing, tampoprint (an automatic calibration by laser), and pantograph technology.

Decorative techniques:

Pantograph etching

The 1st factory in continental Europe where the pantograph machines were installed – back in 1896. Technique suitable for traditional, namely lacy and floral, designs. Pantograph decorations are ideal for making the glassware look fancy.

Diamond engraved cutting

Suitable for rich patterns and it works well for modern designs too. The range of grey cuttings includes traditional and contemporary designs. This decoration adds a lot of perceived value without costing too much.

Machine and hand cutting

Wide range of both machine and hand cutting capabilities. Combination of modern technologies using RONA’s pulled stemware blanks along with the superior machine cutting facilities. The cuts can be either polished or grey cuts.

Screen printing and decals

Color screen print decorations, located on the foot or on the bowl of a stemmed glass or tumbler, are ideal for your private branded corporate gifts. Widely used for the brand application of various logos and company names. RONA can offer screen printing in a variety of colors.

Painting and colored spraying

Handpainting of metallic rims and bands of varying widths as per your request. A form of liquid gold or platinum is used. Hand painting with luster colors on the bowls of the stemware or barware. Large color palette available to choose from.