About Us
"Our aim is to develop and market internationally ‘non-stick’ surface technologies for application to new and existing surfaces."
The story of ClearShield® began in 1981, when Stephen and Karen Byers investigated the potential for low-maintenance glass. They subsequently acquired rights to new technology for glass surface protection. Extensive research and improvements to the original formula followed, and the technology was branded 'ClearShield'.
In 1987, Ritec International Ltd was formed by Stephen and Karen Byers. For many decades, they developed the market for glass surface protection in the flat glass industry, effectively leading the industry and gaining immense field experience with its high quality technology, the ClearShield System®.
Ritec’s ClearShield® 'non-stick' glass has gained wide recognition and acceptance in the processing of glass as the industry and end-users of glass have become increasingly aware of the need to protect glass so that it keeps its promise of clarity, visibility and cleanliness over time.
Committed to product development and innovation, Ritec has not only built on its expertise for the protection of glass but also developed a fully integrated system for the renovation, protection and maintenance of glass. Its range of quality products provides solutions to all glass users, whether applied in the factory or on-site.
The latest development is the ClearShield Eco-System® which is powered by the next generation ClearShield®. This incorporates further improvements in performance and durability to upgrade ordinary glass to 'non-stick', easy-clean ClearShield Eco-Glass®.
Today, hundreds of glass processors and fabricators worldwide enjoy the benefits of the ClearShield Eco-System® in a wide range of applications including architectural, decorative, shower enclosure, marine, railway and residential glass.
The performance of multi-award-winning ClearShield® is now well recognised by the industry, and has proven results based not only on laboratory tests but more importantly on years of experience.
Because of the worldwide demand for surface protection technologies, Ritec has an extensive network of Marketing Partners globally offering Ritec products.
Ritec’s expertise has allowed the company to develop technologies for the renovation, protection and maintenance of other surfaces. This includes the Ritecoat System™ for metals and powder coat surfaces, the VoltShield System™ for ceramic electrical insulators, SE-550 Silicone Eater and Ritepolish, a versatile surface cleaner. Additionally, with the application of ClearShield® made to be more consumer-friendly, we developed the Clear-Vision® range of DIY kits for home use. This means private users can easily renovate and protect glass in and around the home themselves and get 'non-stick', easy-clean performance. ​
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So either through professional or DIY application, consumers can experience the many benefits of ClearShield® for lower-maintenance glass and ceramic surfaces, saving time, effort and money!
Our Global Network
Ritec International has an extensive network of distributors throughout the world. We can supply products and support locally to many countries (represented by the green areas in the map above).
You can only purchase products from our shop if you reside in the UK or Ireland. If you are interested in our solutions but do not reside in the UK or Ireland, please contact us for assistance.
Certifications
ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management Systems
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management Systems
Singapore Green Building Products
Awards
Best Innovation /
New Product Award
(East Zone)
Winner
Roshnak Surface Care Systems - ClearShield Eco-System®
4th Glass Bulletin Awards 2019
Outstanding Contribution to the Industry
Winner
The ClearShield Eco-System®
GGF Members' Day 2019
Best Innovation /
New Product Award
(East Zone)
Winner
Roshnak Surface Care Systems - ClearShield Eco-System®
3rd Glass Bulletin Awards 2018
G15 Commercial Project of the Year
Finalist
P&O Cruises MV Britannia Cruise Liner
British G-Awards 2015
The Big Innovation Pitch
Finalist
The ClearShield Eco-System®
Ecobuild 2015
G14 Training & Development Initiative of the Year
Finalist
Ritec International Remote Training & Technical Support Centre
British G-Awards 2014
Surface Treatment Product of the Year
Winner
ClearShield®
US Glass 2013
G13 Environmental Initiative of the Year
Finalist
The ClearShield Eco-System®
British G-Awards 2013
Working Neighbourhood Fund
Export
Winner
Ritec International Ltd
Enterprise Enfield 2010
Best Entrant from a Business
Runner-Up
Ritec International Ltd
Enterprise Enfield 2009
G09 Glass Company of the Year
Winner
Ritec International Ltd
British G-Awards 2009
Innovative Business of the Year
Runner-Up
Ritec International Ltd
Enterprise Enfield 2008
Best NewTechnology
3rd Place
ClearShield®
US Awards and Recognition Association (ARA) 2008
G05 Specialist of the Year
Winner
Ritec International Ltd
British G-Awards 2005
Product of the Year
Voted #1
ClearShield®
US Glass 2002
Millennium Products
Winner
ClearShield System®
British Design Council 2000
Daily Mail Blue Ribbon
Winner
ClearShield®
London Ideal Home Exhibition 1987
Prince of Wales Award for Industrial Innovation & Production
Winner
ClearShield®
British Engineering Council 1987