Glasbau Hahn GmbH

Glasbau Hahn GmbH designs and produces all-glass museum display cases for the presentation, protection and preventive conservation of cultural heritage. Its work combines display case engineering with security planning, lighting, climate control, interior fitting and opening systems for museums, archives, libraries and private collections. The company supplies freestanding, table, wall-mounted, suspended, integrated and outdoor cases, alongside special constructions and refurbishment work. Collection risk assessment informs solutions intended to protect exhibits against accidental damage, unauthorised access, theft, vandalism, disasters and environmental threats while preserving clear visibility of the object.

Founded in Frankfurt am Main in 1829 as a glazier's workshop, the business has built nearly two centuries of experience in glass construction and museum cases. Its history records more than 130 patents, including glass cement, suspended glazing, opening systems, conditioning units and modular display case technology. The first all-glass display case received a gold medal at the Paris World Fair in 1937. Current expertise includes passive and active climate control, air handling units, data acquisition, air quality control, fibre-optic and LED lighting, as well as system engineering for exhibit and visitor safety. The company also undertakes structural and interior glazing, including glass walls, balustrades, stairs, floors and doors.