Zwiesel Glas has further expanded its product portfolio into placemats and coasters with the acquisition of Daff.
Zwiesel Glas took over Daff’s business operations and global distribution rights on 1 May 2024. Founder, Carin Benter is actively involved in the integration process and will continue to be available for all customer contacts and sales-related questions.
In the B2B sector, United Tables by Zwiesel, the professional subsidiary of Zwiesel Glas, will now also offer a range of placemats and glass coasters made of high quality and sustainable materials, in addition to its glasses and porcelain and cutlery categories.
In 2022, Zwiesel Glas expanded its offering by joining forces with its longstanding US partner, Fortessa Tableware Solutions. The resulting Zwiesel Fortessa Group is a leading international group in the tableware sector with branches in the US, France, Hungary, Spain, China, Japan and India. The acquisition of Daff is the next logical step in the company’s development.
Company owner, Prof Andreas Buske, explained: “We want to offer brands worldwide for all moments that make life special. With the Fortessa brand products, we have already been able to significantly expand our range for the professional sector under the umbrella of United Tables by Zwiesel and thus already offer a comprehensive range for the laid table.
“The fact that we are now expanding our portfolio to include important table accessories such as placemats and coasters in both sales areas is the next logical and strategically important step.”
‘Bringing colour to the table in a clear design, made of practical material’ is the mission of Daff founder Carin. Its first placemats were made in Germany in 2001 and the company stands for uncompromising standards of quality, design, functionality and sustainability. The products are available in different versions, made from sustainable and/or vegan materials such as PET felt, recycled leather and LAV.
