Where do I buy Utopia Products?

In the Hospitality sector Utopia products are distributed through a network of distributors. To find your nearest Utopia distributor please 'Contact Us'. 
 

What is the quality level of Utopia Products?

Utopia Tableware only source from world class manufacturers, who have stringent quality mangement procedures and ethical means of production. Products are also inspected when they arrive in the UK to ensure our customers receive the quality they demand.

What is Activator Max & Activator Performance?

Activator Max and Activator Performance are both types of nucleation and have been designed to improve the appearance of carbonated drinks, it is particularly suitable for lager, ciders or soft drinks. The bottom of the glass is marked with laser etching. This method of nucleation will not fade, wash off or become unsightly.

Why Do I Need Government Stamped Glasses?

It is a legal requirement for spirits, wines and beers to be properly measured using a government stamped measure before being served to the customer when sold in units of less than a bottle in a public house. This can be done using an optic, a measured pump, a government stamped measure or more commonly for beers, lagers, cider and wines by using a government stamped glass.

The most common measures for beer, lager or cider are 1/2 pint and 1 pint. The legal measures that can be used for wine are 125ml, 175ml or 250ml.

What is Toughened Glass?

Toughened glass is glass that has been heated to a very high temperature and then cooled down rapidly. This produces glassware that is more resistant to mechanical and thermal shock than annealed product.

Why Choose a Toughened Product Rather than an Annealed one?

Toughening or tempering is a manufacturing process, which increases the durability of the product. Toughened items can last 10 to 50 times longer than an annealed item. When the item breaks it will break into smaller, nearly blunt, pieces increasing safety.

What Change in Temperature can a Toughened Glass Withstand?

A toughened glass can withstand changes in temperature of more than 135C an annealed item can only withstand a change in temperature of around 75C. The name of the cause of this type of breakage is thermal shock.