Pierre and Christiane Riou founded the Riou Glass Group in 1979 in Normandy, France. From a small family business, the group has grown into a European leader, processing nearly 100,000 tons of glass every year across 23 sites in France, Italy and Belgium.
In 2010, Pierre Riou started his adventure into the Indian Ocean market by acquiring Soremir, a leading glass products and blinds company on the island of Réunion. This marked the first step in bringing the quality of Riou Glass to new horizons.
In 2023, a new chapter in the journey began – the creation of Riou Ocean Glass in Mauritius, which aims to supply a broader range of processed glass products. This strategic location at the crossroads of continents opened doors to a wider regional market, stretching from Réunion, Madagascar and Mayotte to Eastern and Southern Africa, the Middle East and even Australia.
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Today, the company has a dedicated team of 60 people, 95% of them Mauritian. Trained at Riou Glass factories in France, they bring world-class expertise and top glass processing knowledge to these markets.
Riou Ocean Glass produces its full scope of glass in-house, including laminated, tempered, insulating, decorative and high-security technical glass. All its production processes are powered by cutting-edge technologies. The company’s customers include construction companies and other professionals specializing in security and renovation all over the region.
To meet the growing regional demand for superior products, Riou Ocean Glass chose the Glaston RC Series for tempering. The group also operates several other Glaston machines across its global facilities.
High-quality output with minimal effort
Delivered at the beginning of 2023, the new tempering line quickly became central to Riou Ocean Glass’s operations. Designed to handle all glass types and thicknesses, the RC Series delivers consistently high-quality tempered glass with minimal operator effort.
Its advanced convection system, combined with Glaston’s patented Roller Heat Control (RHC) technology, streamlines operations, reduces operating costs and ensures reliable output around the clock.
With Glaston technology now part of its operations, Riou Ocean Glass is well-positioned to continue growing its production capabilities, developing local expertise and delivering innovative, high-quality glass solutions across the Indian Ocean region and beyond.
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