Start About Technology News Investors & Partners Careers Contact Press release: ChromoGenics inaugurates new plant for producing ConverLight™ dynamic glass 2016-05-25 With a crowd drawn from industry and academia, ChromoGenics today inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Uppsala, Sweden. The 3000 sqm production facility includes climate-stabilized cleanroom facilities, production lines for ConverLight™ glass laminates, testing facilities and a center for high-tech smart materials. Distinguished guests included Erik Brandsma, Director General of the Swedish Energy Agency, who formally inaugurated the plant, and Professor Claes-Göran Granqvist, one of the founders of ChromoGenics, who is the pioneer behind much of the research on dynamic glass. In his remarks to the audience, CEO Thomas Almesjö stressed the significance of the event: “Our new plant, based on nanomaterials research from Uppsala University in Sweden, represents the start of a whole new industry for sustainable glass solutions.” Production is now beginning in the plant to fulfill orders for Scandinavian architectural projects, and deliveries will take place during 2016. These building projects represent only a small part of the potential global demand real estate and construction companies as well as other players within the glass industry. ConverLight™ is a flexible, dynamic glass solution providing effective solar protection for increased indoor comfort and energy efficiency. The windows adapt automatically or manually to daylight and solar radiation, without any external equipment interfering with the view or changing the esthetic appearance of the building façade. ChromoGenics’ unique, proprietary electrochromic technology controls optical properties, shifting transparency between lighter or darker. Energy savings come from reduced needs for air conditioning, since the surplus solar radiation can be reduced up to 90% by dynamically shading the glass. It contributes to fulfilling the requirements of environmental building certifications, such as LEED and BREEAM. ChromoGenics inaugurates new plant for producing ConverLight™ dynamic glass.pdf Latest News Visit ChromoGenics at Glasstec 2016 in Düsseldorf, Germany You are welcome to come by the stand hall11 booth A31 and meet our ChromoGenics team on September 20 -23, 2016. We’ll be demonstrating ConverLight™, our dynamic glass solution, and will have the technical expertise on hand to answer any of your questions. Date 20-23 September 2016 Opening hours Daily 09.00 am – 06.00 pm About Glasstec exhibition. Glasstec exhibition is the leading international trade fair for glass production, processing and products. It´s held in Düsseldorf, Germany, every two years. Glasstec 2014 had over 40 000 visitors during the 4 days and 1200 companies was exhibiting. Glasstec 2016 has a comprehensive program of special shows, events, congresses and information forums in store for visitors from all branches of this industry. Follow this link to register. Follow this link to read more about Glasstec. 2016-06-21 Press release: ChromoGenics inaugurates new plant for producing ConverLight™ dynamic glass With a crowd drawn from industry and academia, ChromoGenics today inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Uppsala, Sweden. The 3000 sqm production facility includes climate-stabilized cleanroom facilities, production lines for ConverLight™ glass laminates, testing facilities and a center for high-tech smart materials. Distinguished guests included Erik Brandsma, Director General of the Swedish Energy Agency, who formally inaugurated the plant, and Professor Claes-Göran Granqvist, one of the founders of ChromoGenics, who is the pioneer behind much of the research on dynamic glass. In his remarks to the audience, CEO Thomas Almesjö stressed the significance of the event: “Our new plant, based on nanomaterials research from Uppsala University in Sweden, represents the start of a whole new industry for sustainable glass solutions.” Production is now beginning in the plant to fulfill orders for Scandinavian architectural projects, and deliveries will take place during 2016. These building projects represent only a small part of the potential global demand real estate and construction companies as well as other players within the glass industry. ConverLight™ is a flexible, dynamic glass solution providing effective solar protection for increased indoor comfort and energy efficiency. The windows adapt automatically or manually to daylight and solar radiation, without any external equipment interfering with the view or changing the esthetic appearance of the building façade. ChromoGenics’ unique, proprietary electrochromic technology controls optical properties, shifting transparency between lighter or darker. Energy savings come from reduced needs for air conditioning, since the surplus solar radiation can be reduced up to 90% by dynamically shading the glass. It contributes to fulfilling the requirements of environmental building certifications, such as LEED and BREEAM. 2016-05-25 Press release: ChromoGenics recognized as Nanotechnology Company of the Year for its ConverLight™ dynamic glass In front of an audience of industrial companies, researchers, policy makers, members of parliament and venture capitalists, ChromoGenics received the Nanotechnology Company of the Year Award from SwedNanoTech, Sweden’s first umbrella organization for its nanotechnology industry. The award took place on Friday, May 20 at Nano Forum 2016, the fifth edition of Sweden’s largest conference on nanotechnology, advanced materials, and business opportunities, held at the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). The award was based on the firms’ nanotech content, customers & sales, business plan, finances and scalability. The jury’s decision cited the following in granting the award to ChromoGenics: “The ability to control a window’s transparency is an excellent example of application of nanotechnology as a means for energy saving and better indoor climate. With a clear customer focus and strong IP strategy, ChromoGenics will introduce a paradigm shift to a traditional industry.” Thomas Almesjö, CEO of ChromoGenics, stressed the importance of providing the right conditions to top-level Swedish academic research for global commercialization: “ChromoGenics, based on leading research at the Ångström Laboratory at the University of Uppsala, is now taking its technology to the next phase, industrial production and commercialization. Meeting worldwide demand for dynamic glass is not just about perfecting the right technology, but also developing the right business model to take advantage of technical advances. At ChromoGenics we are now launching our ConverLight™ product in a way that takes advantage of existing supply chains and makes them more efficient.” ConverLight is a flexible, dynamic glass solution providing effective solar protection for increased indoor comfort and energy efficiency. The windows adapt automatically or manually to daylight and solar radiation, without any external equipment interfering with the view or changing the esthetic appearance of the building façade. ChromoGenics’ unique, proprietary electrochromic technology controls optical properties, shifting transparency between lighter or darker. Energy savings come from reduced needs for air conditioning, since the surplus solar radiation can be reduced up to 90% by dynamically shading the glass. It contributes to fulfilling the requirements of environmental building certifications, such as LEED and BREEAM. Production is already at high tempo in the plant to fulfill orders for several Scandinavian architectural façade projects, and initial deliveries will take place during 2016. 2016-05-23 Nordbygg 2016 a success for ChromoGenics’ dynamic glass April 22, 2016 Dynamic windows from ChromoGenics received great attention from Nordbygg visitors during four intensive days of demonstrations at the Swedish Federation of Glazing Contractors’ stand. The Nordbygg construction fair was held April 5-8 in Stockholm, Sweden. The trade fair had over 900 exhibitors from the construction and real estate sectors and received about 48,000 visitors this year. During four exciting days the company exhibited products and services, held interesting meetings and offered seminars. Smart glass seminars by ChromoGenics at the Glazing Contractors’ standChromoGenics held two seminars on Tuesday at the Glazing Contractors’ stand. The sessions pulled in many visitors, who were very curious about the new nanotechnology that ChromoGenics is using. “As we have a unique solution for dynamic glass, this was a good opportunity for us to go into details about how it can increase comfort in different environments, while reducing energy consumption,” says Greger Gregard, head of development at ChromoGenics. “Our dynamic glass combines improved comfort with increased energy efficiency, and that is the unique point about our technology. Besides being able to explain our technology, the Nordbygg fair gave us some very good opportunities to network with partners and colleagues. We have already received a very positive response on our seminars and our participation there.” 2016-04-22 Press release: ChromoGenics has appointed Peter Lundh as Head of Sales ChromoGenics is initiating manufacturing, marketing and sales activities for its unique ConverLight™ dynamic glass for architectural applications. Sales activities at ChromoGenics are managed by Peter Lundh, Head of Sales for Architectural Applications. Peter has more than 20 years’ experience in sales, marketing and business development, and has spent the past ten years in the building and glass industry. He came to ChromoGenics from a position as Swedish Country Manager for Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, which handled high-performance specialty glass, primarily for fire and security applications. Peter holds a degree in Marketing Management & Economics from IHM Business School. “ChromoGenics has marked the entry into a new phase of commercialization, as our manufacturing operations will be filling orders for our ConverLight™ dynamic glass,” says Thomas Almesjö, CEO of ChromoGenics. “There is a tremendous potential global demand for smart windows from forward-looking architects and building owners. We are pleased to have Peter Lundh with us to run our sales operations in this important market, as his long experience in the building and glass industry is now focused on the most advanced smart window technology available today.” 2016-04-13 Meet ChromoGenics at the Nordbygg exhibition in Älvsjö, Stockholm You are welcome to come by the Swedish Federation of Glazing Contractors’ stand C10:41 (Glasbranschföreningen) and meet the ChromoGenics team on April 5-8, 2016. We’ll be demonstrating ConverLight™, our dynamic glass solution, and will have the technical expertise on hand to answer any of your questions. At 11:00 on the opening day, Tuesday, April 5, you are welcome to stand C10:41 to listen to a presentation by our Development Director, Greger Gregard. His presentation will cover how the solar control and light transmission of dynamic glass can be varied, and how it creates completely new conditions for the building industry. These solutions simplify construction and building management with regard to durability, comfort and the environment. Show times Tue April 5: 09:00 - 17:00 Wed April 6: 09:00 - 17:00 Thu April 7: 09:00 - 16:00 Fri April 8: 09:00 – 17:00 Follow this link to register for free. About the Nordbygg exhibition: Nordbygg is Northern Europe’s largest and most significant construction industry event. Nordbygg provides a superior overview of developments in the construction, building services installations and real estate industry. More than 900 exhibitors from over 30 countries are participating with exciting innovations, smart solutions and new ideas. Follow this link to read more. 2016-04-04 Press release: Iréne Öhman appointed Marketing Communications Manager at ChromoGenics Iréne Öhman has been appointed Marketing Communications Manager at ChromoGenics, with responsibilities for developing and implementing the communications strategy, which includes a wide variety of different channels to raise awareness of ChromoGenics and its products. Iréne has held similar positions with a number of technical and industrial firms, where she was responsible for international marketing, coordinating with sales teams in Europe and Asia. Her most recent position was Marketing Communications Manager at Habia Cable. “We are pleased to welcome Iréne to our team. With her international industrial experience, Iréne is joining us at a critical time where her skills and expertise will make a difference,” says Thomas Almesjö, CEO of ChromoGenics. “ChromoGenics is entering the commercialization phase and rapidly expanding its reach in many marketplaces, as well as deepening relations with commercial partners.” For further information, please contact: Thomas Almesjö, CEO ChromoGenics, Tel: +46 18 430 04 50 E-mail: info@chromogenics.com 2016-03-22 Press release: Susanne Andersson appointed new CFO at ChromoGenics Susanne Andersson has been appointed new CFO of ChromoGenics and will be part of the company’s executive management team. Susanne has an international Bachelor of Business Administration from the US and 20 years’ international experience from a number of financial management positions, including CFO and investor relations roles within the telecom, mining and logistics industries. Her most recent position was VP, Head of Investor Relations at PostNord. “We are delighted to welcome Susanne to our team. Susanne has a well-proven background in financial management and analysis as well as a broad understanding of financial markets, which will further strengthen our management team,” says Thomas Almesjö, CEO of ChromoGenics. “This is particularly important to ChromoGenics as we are entering the commercialization phase and are starting deliveries of smart windows to the commercial buildings market.” For further information, please contact: Thomas Almesjö, CEO at ChromoGenics, Tel: +46 18 430 04 50 E-mail: info@chromogenics.com ChromoGenics is a global leader in developing and producing dynamic glass that saves energy and increases comfort. Our unique, proprietary electro chromic technology makes it possible to produce glass with controllable optical properties – it becomes lighter or darker by supplying a small electric current. We call our smart glass ConverLight™. ChromoGenics is located in Uppsala, Sweden. The current 3000 m² production facility includes climate-stabilized cleanroom facilities, production lines for ConverLight glass laminates and testing, a center for high-tech smart materials. The plant has been partly financed by a conditional loan from the Swedish Energy Agency. ChromoGenics was founded in 2003, building on more than 20 years of research on electrochromic materials at the Ångström Laboratory at Uppsala University. The company has more than 20 employees and the main investors are K-Svets Förvaltning (owner of Skandinaviska GlasSystem), NES Partners and Volvo Group Venture Capital. 2016-03-14 Press release: Swedish Energy Agency grants 7.4 million Euro conditional loan to ChromoGenics 2012-12-03 Press release: ChromoGenics raises SEK 31 million 2012-03-22 Press release: Skandinaviska GlasSystem creates joint project on smart window construction 2011-11-18 Press release: ChromoGenics raises additional SEK 11.3 million 2011-08-18 Press release: ChromoGenics raises additional SEK 18.4 million 2010-12-18 Press release: ChromoGenics receives further investment of SEK 21 million 2010-06-02 Press release: ChromoGenics reinforces focus on architectural windows 2010-05-04 ChromoGenics named a Global Cleantech 100 clean technology company 2009-09-15 Press release: ChromoGenics one of the 50 Most Promising Nordic Cleantech Companies 2009-05-04 Press release: ChromoGenics receives industry acclaim by publications Red Herring and Ny Teknik 2009-03-28 Press release: ChromoGenics appoints Thomas Almesjö as new CEO 2009-02-13 Press release: ChromoGenics secures US$ 4.5 Million in new round of funding Investors show confidence in smart window cleantech company 2009-01-09 Press release:ChromoGenics is selected as Cleantech 100 Company The Cleantech 100 represents the most promising one hundred private cleantech companies in Europe. 2008-09-18 ChromoGenics AB Ullforsgatan 15 SE-75228 Uppsala, Sweden info@chromogenics.com +46 (18) 430 04 30 Legal Notice