Luigi Bormioli

Luigi Bormioli

Luigi Bormioli is an Italian glassware brand with more than 75 years of manufacturing heritage, founded in 1946 by engineer Luigi Bormioli in Parma. From the outset, the company focused on producing glassware that balanced refined design with real durability.

Today, the Bormioli Luigi Group operates globally, exporting to over 100 countries through an established network of production and finishing facilities. Luigi Bormioli sits firmly in the “premium but practical” category, offering elegant glassware engineered for high-volume restaurants, hotels and bars where consistency and reliability matter as much as presentation.

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Performance Materials & Engineering

Luigi Bormioli approaches glassware as professional equipment rather than decorative tableware. Its collections are designed to address common service issues such as clouding, stem fatigue, rim chipping and inconsistent replacements, using proprietary materials and controlled manufacturing processes.

SON.hyx® is the brand’s ultra-clear, lead-free crystal glass, developed to combine clarity and strength while supporting accurate colour and aroma presentation for wine. SPARKX® is a next-generation ultraclear glass produced using electric melting technology, delivering high transparency, improved durability and reduced environmental impact. SPARKX® glassware is rated to withstand over 2,000 industrial dishwasher cycles without losing clarity.

Across its ranges, Luigi Bormioli uses pulled-stem construction for greater strength and flexibility, laser-cut rims for a finer drinking edge with improved chip resistance, and Titanium Reinforcement® on selected stems to reduce wear during commercial wash and polish cycles.

Key Collections

Luigi Bormioli’s range is organised around distinct hospitality use cases, with each collection designed to support a specific style of service and presentation.

• Michelangelo Professional Line (SPARKX®): A versatile, foodservice-focused range of stemware, tumblers and service pieces designed for high-volume service in clean, timeless forms.
• Atelier (SON.hyx®): Contemporary wine stemware shaped to support aroma development and modern wine presentation.
• Aero (SON.hyx®): Wine and flute glasses with an internal helical incision that promotes aeration and enhances bubble release in sparkling wines.
• Supremo (SON.hyx®): A performance-driven wine glass range developed with sensory specialists, designed for precision tasting and premium wine service.
• Bach: A faceted, vintage-inspired collection suited to classic cocktail and premium spirits presentation.

Why Choose Luigi Bormioli?

Luigi Bormioli is selected by operators who require premium presentation, consistent supply and glassware engineered for long-term commercial use.

• Refined presentation with practical durability: Reinforced rims, hardened stems and stable clarity.
• Designed for wine and spirits service: Glass shapes are engineered to support aroma release, balance and tasting accuracy.
• Consistency at scale: Global manufacturing ensures reliable availability and consistent replacements over time.
• Clear sustainability direction: Ongoing investment in electric and hybrid melting technology, with a stated goal to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% by 2030 (vs 2019).
• Lead-free, hospitality-safe materials: All key glass compositions are free from lead and heavy metals and suitable for professional food and beverage service.