Hans Deutsch's involvement in glass started at Instituto Politecnico Nacional in Mexico City in 1949 with his professional thesis regarding the chemical resistance of different types of glass. During the 1950's he completed post-graduate work at the Tecnische Universitat in Munchen, and worked at a glass factory in Frauenau, Germany. In 1961 he began bending glass commercially at Nemo Glass S.A., in Mexico City, and for the next 15 years, he designed, manufactured, and marketed a complete line of bent glass for lighting fixtures. Nemo Glass created more than 250 models of ceiling shades, wall sconces, and bathroom units. In addition, they successfully introduced and marketed a variety of decorative bent glass giftware and promotional items.
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In 1977, he became General Manager of Bent Glassworks, in Queens, New York. For 10 years, he manufactured and marketed a complete line of lighting and giftware, produced components for Tiffany lamps, and developed specialized bent glass for such uses as china cabinets, tiles for NYC subway stations, storefronts, and greenhouses. They worked with a variety of ovens including rotaries, continuous oval tunnels, and a leer.
In 1989, he worked actively with Flickinger Glassworks, Inc. to increase efficiency and production. Flickinger Glassworks, Inc.’s present facility was designed by Hans in 1990.
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