Date: 20 May 2025
Abrisa Technologies, a leading provider of custom glass optics and thin film coatings and a subsidiary of HEF Photonics, is pleased to announce the acquisition of , a market-leading manufacturer of etched anti-glare glass and technical glass processing. This strategic move expands Abrisa Technologies鈥 manufacturing footprint and adds a fully domestic, vertically integrated solution for chemically etched anti-glare display glass.
Through this acquisition, Agama Glass Technologies customers gain access to a broader range of technologies and engineering capabilities via Abrisa Technologies and the global HEF Group. As part of this international industrial leader, Agama is now even better positioned to meet the highest quality standards and deliver innovative solutions aligned with evolving market needs.
鈥淛oining Abrisa Technologies and HEF Photonics allows Agama to continue delivering the high-quality etched products and glass processing our customers depend on, while greatly expanding our capacity to innovate and respond to new market opportunities,鈥 said Andy Ruefenacht, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Agama Glass Technologies. 鈥淲e鈥檙e excited about the enhanced capabilities and global support this partnership brings.鈥
Agama Glass Technologies will continue operating under its current name, with no immediate changes to management or operations, ensuring continuity and uninterrupted service to its loyal customer base. Susan Hirst, General Manager of Abrisa Industrial Glass, will collaborate closely with Agama leadership to integrate and enhance processing capabilities.
Agama operates North America鈥檚 only high-volume technical glass etching facility. Its flagship product, AgamaEtch, is used in high-performance display and optics applications worldwide. The 85,000-square-foot facility also offers precision glass fabrication, chemical strengthening, and silk-screen printing, serving markets such as avionics, defense, medical, industrial, and touchscreen displays. Combined with Abrisa Technologies鈥 and HEF Photonics鈥 thin-film coating and surface engineering capabilities, Agama鈥檚 offerings will become even more versatile and scalable.
HEF Photonics also recently acquired , further strengthening its position in advanced materials and photonics engineering. Telic adds industry-leading expertise in thin-film deposition, photolithography, and microfabrication for precision optics and MEMS applications. These capabilities complement those of Abrisa and Agama by adding micro-patterning, wafer-level processing, and cleanroom-based optical component manufacturing to the group鈥檚 portfolio. Customers across aerospace, biomedical, semiconductor, and display sectors will now benefit from a fully integrated suite of design, fabrication, and coating solutions鈥攂acked by HEF鈥檚 global resources.
鈥淲e are pleased to welcome Agama Glass Technologies into the HEF Photonics group through Abrisa Technologies,鈥 said Jean-No毛l Maran, General Manager of HEF Photonics North America. 鈥淭his acquisition not only expands our geographic reach but also strengthens our technical and service capabilities for customers in high-growth sectors. Agama鈥檚 legacy of quality and customer focus will continue鈥攏ow with the full support and resources of Abrisa Technologies and HEF behind it.鈥
Andy Ruefenacht will be attending , where Abrisa Technologies will be exhibiting at booth #539. This event presents an ideal opportunity to connect and explore the expanded capabilities resulting from the Agama-Abrisa partnership.
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