Guardian's Route Through The Crystal Maze

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Guardian Glass and Merck have come together in a strategic partnership to navigate a path to sales of Eyrise dynamic liquid crystal windows.

The partnership aims to expand the customer base of Merck’s liquid crystal windows business and to broaden the package of architectural solutions offered by Guardian Glass.

 

 “This partnership will allow us to offer a complete range of solutions for structural facades.”

– Guus Boekhoudt 

Vice President and General Manager, Guardian Glass Europe, Russia & APAC.

 

Solar control

“Eyrise complements our extensive range of high-performance coated glass products with innovative features such as dynamic solar control and variety of colours, shapes and sizes," continues Guardian Glass' Boekhoudt. "Combined with our expertise in commercial projects, this strategic addition will allow us to enable tailor-made solutions for our customers.”

 

Using the tech

“The successful completion of the first Eyrise projects proves we have conquered the application of our liquid crystal technology in innovative architecture,” says Michael Heckmeier, Head of the Display Solutions business unit at the Performance Materials business sector of Merck. “Our goal now is to expand the reach of our Eyrise products to new markets and regions. With this partnership with Guardian Glass, we will be able to leverage their know-how and network in the architecture industry as well as their expert salesforce to penetrate new market segments.”

 

Use of liquid crystal for dynamic glass in modern architecture

Eyrise offers a balance between aesthetics and functional needs of modern architecture with dynamic switchable glass. Eyrise dynamic liquid crystal windows provide immediate shading comfort by cutting solar glare on-demand without compromising on natural daylight. The privacy window variant also offers an instant switch from transparent to translucent that provides confidentiality as required.

 

Projects

In 2020, Merck has successfully completed the installation phase of two projects - one with crane manufacturer Kirow in Leipzig, Germany; and another project with consulting, controlling and planning company FC Group in Karlsruhe, Germany.

Ramp-up of Merck’s commercial manufacturing site in Veldhoven site was completed last year with the integration of a new lamination unit that is further optimising overall production yield.

Picture: The Eyerise facility in Veldhoven, the Netherlands.

www.Eyrise .com

 

 

Article written by Cathryn Ellis
10th June 2020

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