Structural sealant glazing systems

Glass and adhesives in shipbuilding

Since 1982, Brombach + Gess GmbH & Co. KG stands for the highest level of expertise in the field of bonded maritime glazing.

We develop tailor-made and innovative glass solutions for both exterior and interior areas of ships – including glass facades, windscreen, railing and balustrade systems, sliding glass roofs, retractable sliding windows, fire-resistant glazing and decorative glass elements for interior spaces. Sustainable and efficient glazing, e.g. for generating electricity and reducing UV radiation, rounds off the portfolio.

Our experienced team of qualified professionals delivers high-end glazing projects for a wide variety of vessel types – from small inland vessels and river cruise ships to ferries, ocean-going cruise ships and exclusive super and mega yachts.

At the core of our work are individual solutions and technical innovations, precisely tailored to the requirements of each project. Our commitment to quality and decades of experience form the foundation of our expertise.

For our partners, we are creative thinkers, initiators, and reliable implementers. They benefit from our comprehensive technical consulting, precise project planning, and reliable implementation – especially in complex projects that demand a high level of development competence and project management.

Steel and Metal components
With our own metal processing company (B+G Metall GmbH & Co. KG) we are able to offer steel and metal components for our products. This allows us to respond flexibly to our customer wishes.

WHY BROMBACH + GESS?

Our skills – your benefits

Product Developments for Future Ship Design
Individual and innovative solutions
Comprehensive technical advice
Constant product improvements
Many years of experience
High Quality Standards
Cooperation with experienced glass suppliers and engineering offices
Reliable management of complex projects

For us, the focus is on individual, reliable and innovative solutions for our customers. Quality standards and many years of experience form the basis for our skills. We work together with experienced glass suppliers and engineering firms. With our systems partner, SIKA, we maintain a long-standing and successful collaboration when it comes to adhesive materials.

The focus of our activities is on constant product improvements and product developments for future ship concepts. We therefore stay in regular contact with research institutions.

For our partners, we are a contributor, coworker, driver and doers all at once. Benefit from our comprehensive technical advice and reliable project realization, particularly in the development and management of complex projects.

Project work

Project work

We provide comprehensive advice and deliver data, facts and experience for your project.
Planning

Planning

Taking the requirements of the owner, shipping company, architect, shipyard, glass and adhesive manufacturers, color suppliers, air condition system manufacturers and regulatory authorities into account, we plan your project for you right up to readiness for construction.
Statics

Statics

Calculation of the glass thickness based on the specified load cases such as climate load, wind load, etc. is done in this phase of your project.
Approval

Approval

We support you in getting approval with calculations and execution of all of the necessary trials and tests.
Construction

Construction

There is always a competent contact person on site. Their tasks include coordination with the construction managers and with other trades, adherence to the timetable as a priority. For secure bonding and sealing, our experts are certified as “European Adhesive Bonders”.
Acceptance

Acceptance

Formal acceptance with handover of the corresponding documentation familiarizes the responsible crew members with the functions of the glazing.
Service

Service

Even after delivery of the ship, we do not consider our task to be completed. We are available to the shipping companies’ contact persons at any time for the execution of repairs or modernizations. Information concerning this can be found in the service section of this website.