Glass Partners Solutions

What Glass Partners Solutions does

Glass Partners Solutions (GPS) is a France-headquartered (Anglet) but Iberian-operating architectural glass group that designs, transforms, and distributes a broad portfolio of specialty glass products to construction-sector buyers including architects, developers, general contractors, and glass processors across France, Spain, and Portugal. The group operates through 86 warehouses and processing plants — 14 of them directly owned in the Iberian Peninsula — plus international partners on five continents and over 50,000 m² of port-based export logistics, enabling sub-48-hour delivery within its core markets.

The product portfolio spans thousands of SKUs across float, laminated, tempered, curved, coated, acid-etched, fire-resistant, photovoltaic, smart-switchable, and vacuum-insulated glass, with proprietary sub-brands including Morfeo NG (thermochromic/photochromic dynamic solar control), Ultrafin g0.30 (vacuum insulated, 0.3W/m²K), ColorBlast (BIPV facades), Natura (low-carbon float, 50%+ CO₂ reduction), Private Glass (PDLC switchable), Combisol (high-performance low-E), and Alufuego (EI30-EI120 fire-rated systems — the only homologated complete solution producer in Spain). Manufacturing is concentrated in wholly-owned subsidiaries VILAM (laminated, Móstoles), Vetromat (acid-etched, Alicante), Curved Glass XXL (Alhama de Murcia), Alufuego (Torre-Pacheco), and Ariño Duglass (Zaragoza).

Revenue is generated through B2B distribution of standard catalog products and custom manufacturing services, priced via project-specific quotes. The group reached €90 million in 2021 revenue, €45 million of equity, €20 million of glazing stock inventory, and a Banque de France A+++ credit rating, growing above 20% annually. A €50 million capital expansion in 2022 brought in iXO Private Equity, Arkéa Capital, and Crédit Agricole PG Développement alongside existing investor Nextstage, funding continued vertical and horizontal integration. The company is controlled by founder Elie Benmergui (operating since 1990) and pursues a sustainability strategy that delivered a 90% company-level carbon-footprint reduction in 2024.

Name

Glass Partners Solutions

Legal name

GLASS PARTNERS SOLUTIONS IBERICA S.L.

Website

https://gps-glass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glass Partners Solutions designs, transforms, and distributes specialty architectural glass — including dynamic solar control, BIPV, vacuum-insulated, smart, and fire-rated products — to architects, developers, and contractors across France, Spain, and Portugal via 86 warehouses and processing plants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glass Manufacturing & Distribution

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Flat Glass Manufacturing (327211), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Flat Glass (3211)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Flat Glass (Float/Sheet/Plate) Manufacturing (IMADAHAA)

Keywords

• Architectural glass distribution
• Laminated glass manufacturing
• Energy-efficient glazing
• Specialty glass products
• Fire-resistant glass systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Anglet

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Product Distribution: Distribution of wide range of architectural glass products including float, laminated, tempered, curved, coated, and specialty glass to construction companies, architects, and developers through warehouse network.
2. Custom Glass Manufacturing: Custom manufacturing services for laminated glass (VILAM), acid-etched glass (Vetromat), curved glass (Curved Glass XXL), and fire-resistant systems (Alufuego) with specialized processing and short lead times.
3. International Export Services: Export services through logistics platforms representing over 50,000 m2 in European ports, enabling global distribution of glass products to all continents.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Glass Partners Solutions manufactures, transforms, and distributes a broad portfolio of architectural glass products for the construction industry, including float, laminated, tempered, curved, coated, acid-etched, and specialty glass. The company operates manufacturing facilities (VILAM, Vetromat, Curved Glass XXL, Alufuego, Ariño Duglass) combined with a warehouse and partner network spanning France, Spain, Portugal, and five continents, delivering products to architects, construction companies, and developers within 48 hours.

Product overview

Glass Partners Solutions is a designer, manufacturer, and distributor of architectural glazing products operating across Europe with presence in France, Spain, and Portugal. The company offers one of the broadest glass product portfolios in the market spanning thousands of reference products. Core product lines include dynamic solar control glass (Morfeo NG), smart glass (Private Glass/Privative Glass), low-carbon glass (Natura), BIPV photovoltaic facades (ColorBlast), and vacuum insulating glass (Ultrafin g0,30). Supporting product categories include float glass, laminated glass (manufactured at VILAM), acid-etched matte glass (produced at Vetromat), curved glass, fire-rated systems (Alufuego), anti-slip glass, decorative printed glass, mirrors (including Antik series), ROBAX fireplace glass, solar control coated glass, and monocrystalline solar panels (Panersun). Manufacturing operations are supported by VILAM (laminated glass), Vetromat (matte glass), and Curved Glass XXL facilities. The company differentiates through vertical integration and supply chain control, distributing from 14 locations in the Iberian Peninsula plus international partner network, enabling delivery within 48 hours.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ColorBlast®: BIPV photovoltaic facade system for building-integrated photovoltaics that converts building surfaces into energy generation plants
• VILAM
• Vetromat
• Curved Glass XXL
• Alufuego
• Ariño Duglass
• Ultrafin g0,30
• Morfeo NG
• Private Glass
• U-glas
• Crystal Connect
• Mirror Chrome
• ROBAX®

Products and services

• Morfeo NG Dynamic solar control glass that progressively darkens when exposed to solar radiation using thermo/photochromic technology. Provides automatic passive adaptation to exterior conditions, can reduce building cooling costs by up to 43%, and blocks 99% of UV rays. Installs as conventional glass without motors or additional systems.
• Natura Low carbon float glass with over 50% reduction in carbon footprint (5.5 kg CO2 eq/m2 vs standard 10.3 kg CO2 eq/m2). Maintains the same performance as standard float glass while reducing embodied carbon for sustainable construction projects.
• Private Glass (Privative Glass) Smart glass based on PDLC (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal) technology that switches from transparent to opaque in milliseconds, offering real-time privacy control with minimal energy consumption. Used for dynamic architectural applications.
• ColorBlast Building Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) facade system that converts building surfaces into energy generation plants. Features 40-50 year lifespan, color durability over 50 years, customizable patterns, and combines with insulating materials.
• Ultrafin g0,30 Vacuum insulating glass with 0.3W/m2K U-value and >40dB acoustic reduction. Achieves super thermal and acoustic insulation by aspirating a 0.1-0.3mm vacuum space between two glass panes.
• Combisol 70/37 High-performance low-emissivity coated glass for double glazing with selective solar control, low reflectance, and exceptional thermal insulation. Features neutral color from all viewing angles combining solar control and thermal insulation.
• Espejos Antik Oro y Antik Silver Decorative mirrors with exclusive aged appearance obtained during manufacturing process. Offers soft, diffused reflection creating cozy atmospheres with high corrosion resistance, compliant with European standard EN 1036.
• Alufuego Fire-rated glass systems with EI 30, EI 60, EI 90, and EI 120 certifications. Combines aluminum/steel/wood frames with fire-resistant glass in complete approved solutions. The only factory in Spain producing complete homologated fire-resistant solutions.
• ROBAX Vitroceramic glass for fireplaces, stoves, and ovens manufactured in Europe. Offers heat resistance up to 750°C, allowing thermal radiation to pass through while filling spaces with comfortable heat.
• Panersun Monocrystalline solar panels with up to 21.1% module conversion efficiency using innovative half-cell design and multi-busbar (MBB) technology for building energy applications.
• VILAM (Vidrios Laminados Madrid) Laminated glass manufacturing facility offering standard and special laminated glass with same-day delivery capability. Range includes acoustic, colored, Vanceva, Polar White, Absolute Black, anti-reflective, anti-slip, bullet-resistant, anti-vandalism, and custom combinations. ISO 9001:2015 certified by Bureau Veritas.
• Vetromat Acid-etched matte glass and laminated glass manufacturer producing VETROSEDA products with uniform, durable silk-like finish recognized as the best in the market for softness, durability, and resistance to marks and humidity.
• Curved Glass XXL Architectural curved glass manufacturing with gravity bending and tempering furnace methods. Specializes in special laminated curved glass including multi-laminates, Sentry Glass, and pool laminates for exterior and interior applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Can reduce building cooling costs by up to 43% with Morfeo NG dynamic glass
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christian Delecluse Architecture StudiominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Architecture studio behind NOC.42 Paris project - winner of 'Reinventer Paris' 2016 competition. GPS supplied SunGuard SNX 60/28 solar control glazing for this project.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Şişecam: Turkish integrated glass manufacturer producing float glass, architectural glass, and coated products for the European and global construction markets. Comparable product range to GPS, with lower cost base and growing European presence.
• Schott AG: German specialty glass manufacturer with architectural, fire-resistant, and smart glass divisions. Comparable to GPS in fire-rated systems and high-performance architectural products, with substantially deeper R&D resources and broader product portfolio.
• AGC Glass Europe: European arm of Asahi Glass Company, one of the world's largest float glass producers with a full range of architectural, coated, and high-performance glass. Comparable to GPS across float, solar control, and laminated products, with a much broader portfolio and deeper R&D resources.
• Guardian Glass: Global float glass manufacturer with strong presence in architectural and high-performance coated glass across Europe. Competes with GPS across facades, coated glass, and laminated products with larger manufacturing footprint.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): Pioneer of float glass manufacturing and major European supplier of architectural glass, including solar control and fire-rated products. Directly comparable product portfolio to GPS, with established distribution across the same construction customer base.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global building materials giant with a major flat and architectural glass division across Europe. Directly overlaps with GPS in float glass, coated glass, and architectural glazing, but at much greater scale and breadth; Saint-Gobain serves the same architects and construction customers but does not specialize in GPS's mid-market specialty/distribution niche.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Major North American flat glass manufacturer with growing architectural and high-performance glass offering. Comparable in product categories (coated, laminated, low-E) though primarily regional to Americas rather than Europe.

Direct peers

• Cricursa: Spanish specialist in curved and large-format architectural glass, headquartered in Barcelona. Closely comparable to GPS's Curved Glass XXL unit in curved architectural glass for premium facades, serving the same Spanish architect/developer customer base.
• Arnold Glas: German medium-sized architectural glass manufacturer offering coated, laminated, and specialty glass for the European construction market. Highly comparable business model to GPS as a vertically integrated mid-market specialty glass player, with similar focus on customization and project-driven delivery.
• Bellapart: Spanish architectural glass specialist focused on bespoke facades and engineered glass for premium buildings. Closely comparable to GPS's vertical specialty manufacturing model, particularly on curved, laminated, and high-performance architectural glass projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gps-glass-partners-solutions/?originalSubdomain=es
• Instagraminstagram.com/glasspartnerssolutions/?hl=es

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors5 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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