About us.
Expert in besoke bottle design
& manufacturing
The 1-stop shop bottle manufacturer for your
spirits & liquors
Rockwood is the largest French-owned ceramic and glass bottle factory and bottler in China. It produces 500+ million classic & exclusive bottles for some of the most prominent premium brands in the spirits and beverages arena, annually. This is where premium quality meets cost efficiency and short lead times.
A top bespoke glass bottle manufacturer in China
In 2005, Rockwood & Hines Glass Group Ltd. began its journey as China’s only French-owned glass bottle manufacturing factory. It was born out of Founder & CEO, Henri Berthe’s acquisition of a Chinese glass factory following years of working in the industry. His initial intention was to expand its export business. Little did he know that his entrepreneurial and artistic vigor would lead to the fruition of luxury bespoke bottle creation. A unique glass and ceramic bottle success story. Henri Berthe began by sketching and designing custom-made bottles for spirits companies himself…and you’ll still catch him doing so today!
What happened next?
The company began to grow. Soon after the acquisition, Rockwood invested in high-tech machinery, carried out extensive market research, brought in European engineers, and perhaps most importantly, implemented Laboratory Quality Control (QC). With QC, came the “lean manufacturing” philosophy. This enabled the healthy growth of the manufacturing plant and the expansion of its scope. New processes were implemented to reduce production times and costs, improve “right-first-time” results, and optimize customer service levels and quality control.
Today
Rockwood & Hines Glass Group Co. has 2,200 employees across 14 locations on 3 continents, and has become China’s largest bespoke glass and ceramic bottle factory. It produces over 6 million exclusive bottles for some of the most prominent premium brands in the global spirits and beverages arena, and a further 500+ million classic bottles, annually. In addition to producing flint and super flint glass, Rockwood produces 40 million black glass bottles per year. It is the only manufacturing company working with cobalt blue glass in China. Rockwood is also leading the way in the niche market of premium bespoke ceramic bottles.
We serve globally - No middleman, no extra cost, just reliable, continuous service.
Fully-certified for efficiency.
Delivering the capabilities, capacity and flexibility to support your buisness growth.
Who we are. Our history
Built on Legacy, Driven by Teamwork
Your team at Rockwood Glass
An international multidisciplinary team for your projects
Rockwood teams focus on client relations, concept creation, bottle architecture, and quality assurance.
This allows your vision to materialize following close-knit communication and expert advice.
Henri Berthe
Founder and CEO
It all began with a creative flare and a dream to pair craftsmanship with superior bottle quality.
Upon moving to China, Henri Berthe worked in the distillery industry for several years. Once clients began asking him about creating unique glass bottles for their brandy and cognac, he seized the opportunity and acquired a glass factory, for which he began sketching and designing custom-made bottles himself. In 2005, he developed the first French family-owned glass and ceramic bottle manufacturing plant in China.
Henri Berthe comes from a family of carpenters and craftsmen, which no doubt has had an impact on his creativity and vision. He has an eye for design and a talent for recognizing the importance of balancing creativity with production processes. Innovation and forward-thinking management practices have seen Rockwood grow to become China’s largest bespoke glass and ceramic bottle factory, producing over 650 million bottles annually.
Jane Shuai
COO
As Chief Operating Officer, Jane leads Rockwood’s global operations, ensuring alignment between strategy, production, and execution across all departments. She drives operational excellence, oversees cross-functional collaboration, and upholds the highest standards of quality and performance. Jane is recognized for her business ethic, professional spirit, and technical eye. A master of bottle manufacturing processes, she knows Rockwood’s bespoke bottle design details inside and out. Jane speaks fluent Mandarin and English and has a good understanding of French. She holds an MBA from CEIBS (China Europe International Business School), the most renowned business school in Asia.
Caroline Berthe
Global Sales & Marketing Manager
As Rockwood’s Global Sales & Marketing Manager, Caroline brings a very human touch to client relations. Her empathetic personality and experience in sales and marketing, make her the perfect bridge between clients in locations ranging from Italy to California, Rockwood’s international teams, and the Rockwood factories in China. She is multi-cultural, speaks English, French, and Spanish, and is well versed in cultural nuances and client expectations. Based in Paris, France, Caroline is easily reachable regardless of time-zone differences. She is the daughter of Rockwood CEO Henri Berthe and has been immersed in the industry from a young age. Contactable at: caroline@rockwood-glass.com
William Volcoff
Art Director
As Rockwood’s Art Director, William infuses creative vision into every project. With over 20 years of design expertise, he is the driving force behind developing bespoke bottle designs, labels, gift boxes, and all creative elements essential for our clients’ private label development.
William’s knack for crafting incredibly unique designs ensures that every product stands out while upholding the highest standards of quality. His meticulous attention to detail guarantees 100% leak-proof functionality, combined with a premium look and feel. His creativity and dedication make William the go-to expert for transforming ideas into exceptional designs.
Kathleen Swift
Content Management & New Business Development
As Content Manager and New Business Developer, Kathleen leads Rockwood’s content strategy and drives client engagement across multiple channels. She manages and creates content for Rockwood’s three websites, LinkedIn, and Pinterest accounts, and oversees all marketing communications. Her role has naturally evolved to include new business development, where her deep knowledge of Rockwood and the industry, shaped by years of content creation, enables her to build meaningful client relationships and support company growth. She brings a background in Brand Management and RFP Management and holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations. Contact Kathleen directly at contact@kathleenmswift.com
Anya
General Manager
As General Manager of Rockwood’s Shanghai headquarters, Anya oversees daily operations and ensures that each project benefits from the efficiency, coordination, and attention to detail that define the Rockwood team. Known for her calm demeanor, discipline, and professionalism, she is a trusted partner to both clients and colleagues, and the invaluable right hand to CEO Henri Berthe.
Over the years, Anya has developed deep expertise through a combination of administrative and project management roles. Her strong understanding of the complex processes involved in designing and manufacturing bespoke glass and ceramic bottles allows her to coordinate between clients, account managers, technical teams, and head-office staff, ensuring that every client project moves smoothly from concept to completion.
Rockwood teams focus on client relations, concept creation, bottle architecture, and quality assurance.
This allows your vision to materialize following close-knit communication and expert advice.
