What Garibaldi Glass does

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc. is a privately owned, family-operated architectural glass fabricator founded in 1966 and headquartered in a 160,000 sq ft automated production facility in Burnaby, British Columbia. The company manufactures custom heat-treated, laminated, insulated (including Reactive TPS), structural point-supported, and ceramic frit glass for commercial buildings, institutional facilities, high-rise residential, marine vessels, and specialty architectural applications, and serves architects, interior designers, glazing contractors, and general contractors primarily across the Pacific Northwest and broader North America, with select international projects.

The underlying technology stack spans CNC fabrication, ceramic frit silk-screening fused at over 1200°F, jumbo IGU lines with Reactive TPS thermoplastic spacer application, OPACI-COAT 300 spandrel systems, Nupress-certified point-supported structural wall assemblies, EU-standard (EN 14179-1) heat soak testing, and CAD/camera-based template digitization up to 96" x 192". Supporting services include design-assist, project management, mock-up wall demonstrations, AIBC-accredited facility tours, and an in-house Lean Black Belt training program.

Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven custom fabrication contracts, with value-added services (design-assist, project management, CAD/digitization) bundled into engagements. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales, with the team positioned as an extension of the architect's office from concept through installation; channel relationships include direct sales to architects and glaziers, an international logistics and partner network for oversized glass delivery, and the trademarked GlassDay annual industry event as a demand-generation and community platform.

Name

Garibaldi Glass

Legal name

Garibaldi Glass Industries Inc.

Website

https://garibaldiglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Garibaldi Glass is a privately held, 60-year-old architectural glass fabricator in Burnaby, BC, producing custom tempered, laminated, insulated, structural, and ceramic frit glass for architects, contractors, and marine clients across North America and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burnaby

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Architectural Glass Fabrication: Project-based custom glass fabrication for architectural applications including tempered, laminated, insulated, and structural glass products. Revenue is generated through per-project pricing based on specifications, size, complexity, and volume. The company works directly with architects, contractors, and glaziers on a project-by-project basis.
2. Value-Added Services: Additional revenue streams include design-assist services, project management, CAD/digitization services, facility tours, and technical consulting. These services complement core fabrication and are bundled into project engagements.
3. Continuous Improvement Consulting: The company's lean and continuous improvement expertise is shared through training and implementation programs, though this appears secondary to fabrication revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Garibaldi Glass is a privately owned architectural glass fabrication facility that manufactures custom architectural glass products including tempered and heat-strengthened glass, insulated glass units (IGUs) with Reactive TPS® technology, laminated glass with PVB and SentryGlas® interlayers, point-supported structural glass, and ceramic frit / OPACI-COAT 300® spandrel applications. Services bundled into project engagements include design-assist, project management, and CAD/digitization. The company serves architects, designers, glazing contractors, and general contractors across commercial, institutional, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, marine, and government segments in North American and international markets.

Product overview

Garibaldi Glass is an architectural glass fabrication company offering a comprehensive portfolio of glass products and services for the commercial, institutional, marine, and residential construction markets. The core product offerings include Heat Treated Glass (tempered and heat-strengthened), Insulated Glass Units (with Reactive TPS® technology), Laminated Glass (PVB and SGP interlayers), Structural Glass (point-supported systems), and Ceramic Frit applications. These products are complemented by services including Design-Assist, CAD/Digitization, Project Management, Mock-up Wall demonstrations, and Facility Tours. The company operates from a 160,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility in Burnaby, BC, serving local and international markets with a focus on complex, custom architectural glass solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heat Treated Glass Tempered glass (surface compression at least 10,000 psi, four to five times stronger than annealed) and heat-strengthened glass (3,500-7,500 psi compression, approximately twice as strong as annealed) for architectural applications.
• Insulated Glass Units (IGU) Insulated glass units with Reactive TPS® thermoplastic spacer technology providing more consistent seal, better gas retention, and long-term thermal performance. Available in various configurations with argon gas air space and multiple spacer options, including oversized jumbo IGU line capacity.
• Laminated Glass Laminated glass using PVB (polyvinyl butyral) and SentryGlas® (SGP) interlayers for safety, security, and acoustic performance. PVB thicknesses of 0.76mm, 1.52mm, and 2.29mm are available, serving safety- and security-driven architectural applications.
• Structural Glass Point-supported glass structural walls and assemblies for architectural applications. Garibaldi Glass holds certification for Nupress Facades point-supported systems and performs heat soak testing on all glass substrates used in structural wall applications to current EU standards (EN 14179-1), reducing risk of spontaneous breakage from nickel sulphide inclusions.
• Ceramic Frit | Opaci-Coat 300® Silk-screened ceramic frit that permanently embeds designs into glass through the tempering process at temperatures exceeding 1,200°F. Available in solid and translucent colors for monolithic, laminated, and insulated units. Uses OPACI-COAT 300® for spandrel applications to conceal structural building components, supported by glass and metallic oxide-based screen-printing coatings.
• CNC Fabrication Services CNC fabrication including glass drilling, milling, edge-work, custom fabrication, shape polishing, grinding, miters, and custom CNC machining for metal door cladding and parts. State-of-the-art production equipment processes templates digitized via the in-house camera system up to 96" x 192".
• Design-Assist Expert assistance with design decisions including ceramic frit design optimization, screen printing process optimization, glass performance analysis (solar heat gain and U-values), and architectural design consultation. Positioned as an extension of the architect's office, providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• CAD | Digitization State-of-the-art camera-based digitization system that digitizes templates of any shape for conversion to CAD formats and processing by CNC equipment. Maximum template size of 96" x 192", with digital files sent directly to the cutting table and CNC equipment.
• Project Management Full-service professional project management covering pre-production planning, quality assurance, cost/budget management, scope changes, procurement, scheduling, and close-out management. Bundled into project engagements as a complement to fabrication services.
• Custom Glass Solutions Custom glass solutions ranging from intricate triple-glazed point-supported structural IGUs and photo reproduction with ceramic frit to highly sensitive tempering specifications, addressing technical, geographical, and specification-related challenges for unique architectural requirements.

Quantifiable outcome

• Supplied over 134,000 sq ft of insulated glass units for Nordstrom Redevelopment completed on time and on budget
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Guardian GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationGuardian Glass supplies glass products including SN68, SNX 62/27, SNR 43, and IS20 low-E coatings used in Garibaldi projects. Long-standing partnership for architectural glass fabrication.
• DowcoreTechnology or IntegrationDow provides sealants and adhesives for insulating glass units. Partnership supports Garibaldi Glass's IGU manufacturing with high-performance building and construction solutions.
• Technoform (TGI Spacers)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnoform supplies warm edge spacers (TGI) used in insulated glass units for improved thermal performance. Black TGI spacers visible in project specifications.
• Nupress FacadescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for point-supported structural wall certification. Garibaldi Glass certified to produce IG Units for Nupress point-supported systems, expanding into specialized structural glass markets.
• Kuraray (Trosifol)coreTechnology or IntegrationKuraray supplies SentryGlas (SGP) interlayers and Trosifol PVB interlayers for laminated glass products used in high-performance architectural applications.
• NSG Group (Pilkington)coreTechnology or IntegrationNSG Group supplies Pilkington glass products including Activ self-cleaning glass, Energy Advantage Low-E, and Eclipse Gold coatings used in various projects.
• Vitro GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationVitro Glass supplies architectural glass products as part of the North American glass supplier network.
• Saint-GobaincoreTechnology or IntegrationSaint-Gobain supplies glass products as part of global glass manufacturer partnership for architectural applications.
• Washington Glass Association (WGA)minorOthersRegional industry association for glass professionals. Garibaldi participates in WGA events and networking opportunities.
• American Institute of Architects (AIA)minorOthersNational professional association for architects. Garibaldi Glass offers AIA-accredited educational content and seminars through GlassDay events.
• AIBC (Architectural Institute of British Columbia)minorOthersProvincial professional association for architects. Garibaldi Glass offers AIBC-accredited plant tours and educational programs.
• National Glass Association (NGA)minorOthersNational trade association for the flat glass industry. Official affiliation with Glass Magazine which awards Crystal Achievement Awards.
• Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA)minorOthersIndustry association for insulating glass manufacturers. Garibaldi participates in IGMA conferences and contributes to oversized glass guidelines development.
• Facade TectonicsminorOthersIndustry organization focused on building envelope and facade engineering. Garibaldi maintains membership for industry knowledge and best practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bendheim Wall Systems: Bendheim supplies specialty architectural glass, including channel glass and decorative facades, for commercial building envelopes. It overlaps with Garibaldi's structural and specialty architectural glass offerings on smaller but design-driven projects.
• Pulp Studio: Pulp Studio is a specialty architectural glass fabricator known for custom decorative, textured, and digitally printed glass products. It overlaps with Garibaldi's ceramic frit, decorative, and custom fabrication offerings, particularly in high-end interior and feature wall applications.

Broad incumbents

• NSG Group (Pilkington): NSG Group is a global glass manufacturer whose Pilkington brand supplies architectural and specialty glass products used in commercial facades. It is both an upstream supplier to Garibaldi and a broader competitor in architectural glass fabrication across international markets.
• AGC Glass (Asahi Glass): AGC is one of the world's largest flat glass manufacturers, supplying architectural, automotive, and specialty glass. Its North American architectural glass business competes with Garibaldi on large-scale and high-performance building envelope projects.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (CRH): Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is one of the largest North American suppliers of architectural glass, aluminum framing systems, and glazing installation services. It competes with Garibaldi across the full envelope value chain on large-scale commercial projects and offers broader geographic reach and capital resources.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Saint-Gobain is a global glass manufacturer with North American architectural glass operations supplying coated and fabricated products. It is one of Garibaldi's core supplier partners and competes with Garibaldi on complex architectural fabrication projects across commercial construction.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Vitro is one of North America's largest architectural glass manufacturers, supplying coated and fabricated glass products to commercial building projects. It is both a key upstream supplier to Garibaldi (coatings/products) and a direct competitor in larger architectural fabrication engagements across North America.
• Guardian Glass: Guardian Glass is a major global manufacturer of architectural and commercial glass products, including the SN68, SNX 62/27, and SNR 43 coatings used in Garibaldi's projects. As an upstream partner it is highly relevant, and its fabrication footprint overlaps with Garibaldi's market in commercial and high-performance architectural applications.

Direct peers

• Cardinal Glass Industries: Cardinal Glass is a privately held North American manufacturer and fabricator of architectural glass products, including IGUs and coated glass. It is one of the closest comparable privately held competitors to Garibaldi in terms of business model, customer segments, and product offerings.
• Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions: Trulite manufactures architectural glass and aluminum products for the commercial glazing industry, including IGUs, tempered, and laminated glass. It directly competes with Garibaldi in custom architectural glass fabrication and project-based commercial work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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