Synerglass-Soft (Sprimont) specialises in the digitalisation of the flat glass industry, a material that is both heavy and fragile and requires specific expertise. With 91 per cent of its turnover coming from exports, it has just won the Wallonia International Business Award, which recognises the Walloon company that has most significantly improved its performance and international standing. Having saturated the French market, Synerglass is continuing its expansion across Europe and is now targeting North America.
Synerglass-Soft caters to a very specific and constantly evolving niche market. Its customers? Flat glass processors: manufacturers, workshops and craftspeople who produce glazing for windows, façades, shower enclosures, balustrades and interior fittings, amongst other things.
The software developed by Synerglass manages all aspects of its users’ operations, from sales (submitting quotations, dispatching orders, invoicing, etc.) through to production, logistics and traceability. It thus enables the optimisation of production flows and sheet cutting, as well as monitoring, etc. All this whilst taking into account workshop logistics, where glass products are stacked and unstacked and are subject to heavy handling and the risk of breakage.
“Our ambition is to break through barriers by 2028 and become the global leader in the sector,” says Jean-François Geys, the delighted CEO of this technology company that is currently riding high. Following on from France, Synerglass is now setting its sights on Spain, Italy, Germany and the Netherlands, as well as the United States, Canada, Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East.
Jean-François Geys, CEO of Synerglass-Soft
“Our added value? I’d say innovation and listening. We specialise in the analysis and optimisation of industrial manufacturing processes. We also place great importance on the human element in our business. We listen to our clients and ensure we incorporate their needs by continually optimising our tools,” adds Jean-François Geys.
This human capital is also evident within the teams, which comprise around 70 people based mainly in Sprimont but also in Madagascar, where Synerglass employs 25 people. Jean-François Geys has also found there the start-up spirit so dear to every entrepreneur.
The winners of the Wallonia International Business Award 2026 – Copyright WBI – J. Van Belle
Alongside this cultural diversity, there is also a mix of generations, with the younger members bringing their enthusiasm for new technologies and the older members their knowledge of the business and their clients’ sectors.
“This dual mix is fascinating, and I am fortunate to be able to rely on proactive and highly committed teams. This export award is a wonderful recognition of genuine teamwork.”
As for innovation, it lies at the heart of this business, which naturally incorporates AI into its products. “85 per cent of our development work is devoted to innovation. We have 45 people working in our Research and Development department,” explains Jean-François Geys. “We’re saving time and improving quality thanks to Artificial Intelligence: prototyping is much faster, and testing and documentation are much more comprehensive. We’re using this time to facilitate more interaction between users and developers.”
