Glass Expert Services –
Consulting, Training & Prototyping
Your expert in custom glass solutions and research
Move your glass project forward with Henk Verhoeven.
Contour is your expert in glass bending and tempering.
At Contour, we specialize in curved and tempered glass. We help companies working with complex glass products — or those looking to deepen their understanding of glass processing — through expert consulting, custom training and hands-on prototyping.
As a glass expert, I support businesses in solving technical challenges, developing new glass components, and improving existing production methods. Whether you're designing something new or optimizing a current process, I’ll help you find smart, workable solutions.
With decades of experience in the lighting industry, machine building, and interior product design, ir. Henk Verhoeven – founder of Contour – supports companies in finding innovative and achievable glass solutions.
I’m Henk Verhoeven, founder of Contour Glasbuigerij, with over 30 years of hands-on experience in glass bending, glass tempering, and combined processes. I help clients and companies with glass research and product development, and offer guidance in technical and artistic challenges involving glass.
Curious about my background? Learn more on the About Contour-page.
I’m Henk Verhoeven, founder of Contour Glasbuigerij, with over 30 years of hands-on experience in glass bending, glass tempering, and combined processes. I help clients and companies with glass research and product development, and offer guidance in technical and artistic challenges involving glass.
Curious about my background? Learn more on the About Contour-page.
Discover how Contour can help with your glass project.
I’m happy to share my knowledge and experience to help you with glass products and production. I do this through:
Consulting
For technical questions or challenges in your product or production process.
Training
To develop your team’s skills in glass bending and tempering.
Prototyping
To test and develop functional glass products.
Have a project in mind? Let’s connect.
Contact us now to explore what your project needs.
Consulting: Expert Glass Advice for Your Project
Looking to integrate glass into your product or process but unsure how to tackle the technical side?
Contour offers expert glass consulting for companies facing complex design or production challenges.
We work with you to explore the feasibility, design, and technical potential of your ideas — and help shape them into practical, effective solutions. We help develop new products and components in which glass plays a vital role. Whether it involves bending, tempering, or other glass processes, we think along with you to explore what’s technically possible.
With decades of experience, Henk Verhoeven — founder of Contour and glass expert — personally carries out the research and development process. He works closely with you to test models, evaluate if they function as intended, and find smart, feasible ways to achieve the desired glass processing techniques.
We’ve supported projects in the lighting, engineering, and high-tech industries, helping clients find creative and workable answers for advanced glass applications. We offer guidance for the development of complete glass products, as well as applications in which glass is used as a supporting component.
Looking to integrate glass into your product or process but unsure how to tackle the technical side?
Contour offers expert glass consulting for companies facing complex design or production challenges.
We work with you to explore the feasibility, design, and technical potential of your ideas — and help shape them into practical, effective solutions. We help develop new products and components in which glass plays a vital role. Whether it involves bending, tempering, or other glass processes, we think along with you to explore what’s technically possible.
With decades of experience, Henk Verhoeven — founder of Contour and glass expert — personally carries out the research and development process. He works closely with you to test models, evaluate if they function as intended, and find smart, feasible ways to achieve the desired glass processing.
- When you need design and execution support for glass projects
- When you're unsure about technical feasibility
- If you're looking for smart solutions for glass processing
- For developing and testing prototypes
- To improve existing production processes
- When facing technical or design challenges with bent, tempered, or curved-tempered glass
Not sure if we can help?
We’re happy to discuss your specific needs and possibilities.
We’ve supported projects in the lighting, engineering, and high-tech industries, helping clients find creative and workable answers for advanced glass applications. We offer guidance for the development of complete glass products, as well as applications in which glass is used as a supporting component.
Consulting at Contour focuses on:
Product Development & Feasibility
For complex products where processed glass plays a key role — such as curved-tempered or curved safety glass.
Support for Production Processes
Companies that bend or temper glass and face technical limitations can count on guidance and advice from a seasoned glass expert.
Support for Production
Processes
Companies that bend or temper glass and face technical limitations can count on guidance and advice from a seasoned glass expert.
Research, Prototyping & Testing
We check if your product works as planned and meets all technical and functional requirements — before going into full production.
Companies such as Philips, Hecker-Glastechnik, Corning SAS, and Royal IHC have benefited from our glass expert services to take their products to the next level.
Training: Learn From a Glass Expert
Looking to improve your company’s glass processing techniques?
Learn how to bend, temper, and process glass with confidence.
We offer custom training programs designed to match your equipment, goals, and production challenges.
Our training programs are ideal for companies seeking to improve production, adopt new techniques, or deepen their understanding of glass processing. We focus on bending, tempering, and the combined processes.
All training is delivered by glass expert Henk Verhoeven and can take place at your facility — whether in the Netherlands or abroad. This hands-on approach ensures your team learns by doing, using your own machines and workflows.
In addition to bending and tempering, training can also include techniques like cutting, glass sagging, or printing, tailored to your process.
- Tailored to your needs: Based on your equipment, processes, questions, and goals.
- Hands-on and practical: Learn by doing, using your own machines.
- Available internationally: On-site training in the Netherlands or abroad
- For individuals or teams: From one-on-one sessions to full team training
We’ve trained professionals in the Netherlands, the UK, Portugal, Spain, and Kenya.
Our clients include engineers, operators, R&D teams and more.
Looking to improve your company’s glass processing techniques?
Learn how to bend, temper, and process glass with confidence.
We offer custom training programs designed to match your equipment, goals, and production challenges.
Our training programs are ideal for companies seeking to improve production, adopt new techniques, or deepen their understanding of glass processing. We focus on bending, tempering, and the combined processes.
All training is delivered by glass expert Henk Verhoeven and can take place at your facility — whether in the Netherlands or abroad. This hands-on approach ensures your team learns by doing, using your own machines and workflows.
In addition to bending and tempering, training can also include techniques like cutting, glass sagging, or printing, tailored to your process.
- Tailored to your needs: Based on your equipment, processes, questions, and goals.
- Hands-on and practical: Learn by doing, using your own machines.
- Available internationally: On-site training in the Netherlands or abroad
- For individuals or teams: From one-on-one sessions to full team training
We’ve trained professionals in the Netherlands, the UK, Portugal, Spain, and Kenya.
Our clients include engineers, operators, R&D teams and more.
Prototyping: From Concept to Glass Product
Need a prototype to test or refine your glass design?
At Contour, we develop custom glass prototypes and test models to support your product development.
Before scaling up production, testing prototypes is essential.
We help assess feasibility and produce glass components that serve as the foundation for larger-scale production. Whether you're exploring a new concept or improving an existing design, we help turn ideas into testable, functional glass components.
Backed by years of experience in glass processing and research, we help companies develop new products efficiently and effectively.
- Developing test models and small production runs.
- Exploring production methods and necessary equipment.
- Building and refining prototypes through testing.
Need a prototype to test or refine your glass design?
At Contour, we develop custom glass prototypes and test models to support your product development.
Before scaling up production, testing prototypes is essential.
We help assess feasibility and produce glass components that serve as the foundation for larger-scale production. Whether you're exploring a new concept or improving an existing design, we help turn ideas into testable, functional glass components.
Backed by years of experience in glass processing and research, we help companies develop new products efficiently and effectively.
- Developing test models and small production runs.
- Exploring production methods and necessary equipment.
- Building and refining prototypes through testing.
Depending on volume and complexity, production can either be scaled up externally or handled in-house.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently asked questions about our glass consulting, training, and prototyping services. Can’t find your question? Contact us — our glass expert is happy to help!
Curious about our background and way of working? Visit the About Contour page to get to know the glass expert behind Contour.
CAN WE HELP YOU TO CREATE SPECIAL GLASS?
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CONTACT
Contour-Glasbuigerij
Hazepad 8A-15
4825 AV Breda
Nederland
Tel. 06-34112141
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Producing glass parts for lighting industry, machine and equipment construction, interior design and manufacturers of other consumer products, among others.
To customer specification and using a wide range of glass processing techniques.
That is our core activity.