KINGSPORT, Tenn. — As the European Union increases restrictions on using materials containing BPA for food-contact items, HappyGlass meets demands for safety with Tritan™ from Eastman. HappyGlass is a rapidly growing European producer of premium reusable drinkware for the hospitality, healthcare and retail sectors.
With a mission to transform the way people drink, HappyGlass focuses on offering strong and responsible alternatives to polycarbonate, traditional glass and single-use cups. The company continues to choose Tritan because the material is durable, versatile and BPA-free.
“Our collaboration with Eastman ensures that we can continue to grow and innovate with confidence while we guide our customers to regulatory-compliant solutions,” said Simon Niekolaas, product development and production engineer for HappyGlass. “Tritan gives us the performance needed to serve Europe’s evolving hospitality and retail markets.”
For several years, HappyGlass has used Tritan to produce high-clarity, impact-resistant drinkware suitable for high-volume professional environments without BPA. Tritan provides a combination of safety, performance and aesthetics that venue operators expect from drinkware as they transition away from BPA-containing polycarbonate options.
Tritan copolyester offers the quality, design flexibility and processing characteristics HappyGlass needed to expand its product capabilities. Hospitality, healthcare, events and retail sectors have specific requirements for high-volume drinkware. With the consistency and durability of Tritan, the HappyGlass team reports increased confidence in exploring new designs, features and applications intended to support drinkware efficiency and venue operations.
HappyGlass has broadened its product portfolio in recent years, supplying hotels, restaurants, catering groups and events as well as large international retailers and consumer brands. With in‑house blow‑molding production capabilities, HappyGlass efficiently supplies BPA-free products with consistent clarity and durability.
By focusing on longevity, reusability and smart material choices, HappyGlass seeks to reduce waste and support a more sustainable consumption model within hospitality, events, retail and beyond.
The BPA regulatory shift in 2026 is accelerating change in the food service sector. As polycarbonate restrictions increase across the EU, demand is increasing for BPA-free, high-performance drinkware. HappyGlass supports customers through this transition by offering compliant, European-produced drinkware and ongoing technical support.
“We are proud to collaborate with a company like HappyGlass,” said San Sutanto, marketing director for Tritan. “They are committed to offering high-quality, reusable drinkware designed for long-term use, and they continue to develop products to meet their customers’ changing needs.”
The HappyGlass product range includes stackable styles, durable tumblers, flutes with unbreakable stems and various cocktail glasses — all made with Tritan. The company also offers color customization and other product enhancements. The portfolio is the result of collaboration and codevelopment between HappyGlass and its international partners, combining expertise to accelerate innovation, meet customer requirements and continuously improve product quality.
Discover the full range of products at www.happyglass.com.
