Ryds Bilglas
Ryds Bilglas AB is Sweden's largest auto glass repair and replacement operator, running 190 workshops across 111 towns. It serves Swedish vehicle owners through direct-to-consumer service, AI-assisted damage triage, ADAS calibration, and partnerships with 19+ insurance carriers, and operates as a subsidiary of Cary Group.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1947
- HeadquartersVästerås, Sweden
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Ryds Bilglas does
Ryds Bilglas AB (org no 556538-7502) is a Swedish vehicle glass repair and replacement company founded in 1947 by Erik Ryd in Sundsvall and now headquartered at Hammarby Kaj 10D in Stockholm, with customer service operations in Västerås. The company describes itself as Sweden's largest auto glass operator, running approximately 190 workshops across 111 towns and offering stone-chip repair, full windshield replacement, and ADAS camera/sensor calibration, supported by modern calibration equipment and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and DEKRA standards. Service is delivered through direct workshops, online and phone booking (0771-411 411), and an insurance-referral channel covering 19+ Swedish carriers, including a five-year preferred-supplier agreement with If Skadeförsäkring.
The business model is transactional and largely insurance-funded: stone-chip repairs are typically completed in 30–45 minutes with customer deductibles of 0–200 SEK and the balance paid by the insurer; windshield replacements carry deductibles of roughly 1,500–3,000 SEK, with insurance covering the remainder and the company handling all carrier administration on the customer's behalf. Add-on services include free loaner cars (or electric bicycles) during repairs, AI-powered damage assessment via mobile image upload, wiper blade and washer fluid sales, and — through the November 2025-launched Autoklinik sub-brand — bodywork and paint repair integrated with carrier claims workflows.
Ryds Bilglas is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cary Group, a European automotive glass and collision repair consolidator operating in Sweden, the UK (National Windscreens), Norway, Denmark, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Portugal. The company has executed a sustained roll-up strategy since 2022, completing at least 20 acquisitions of regional glass and body workshops, reaching its 100th Swedish town in January 2025 and converting its service fleet to electric Kia PV5 Cargo vehicles in March 2026 as part of an Internal Carbon Pricing and Science Based Targets-aligned environmental program.
Ryds Bilglas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Ryds Bilglas
- Legal name
- Ryds Bilglas AB
- Website
- https://rydsbilglas.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1947
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Ryds Bilglas AB is Sweden's largest auto glass repair and replacement operator, running 190 workshops across 111 towns. It serves Swedish vehicle owners through direct-to-consumer service, AI-assisted damage triage, ADAS calibration, and partnerships with 19+ insurance carriers, and operates as a subsidiary of Cary Group.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Ryds Bilglas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Glass Repair and Replacement Services
- NAICS
- Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112), Automotive Repair and Maintenance (8111)
- SIC
- Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Auto Glass Repair & Replacement (TLAKAAAH)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass) (TLAKAEAF), Collision Repair, Bodywork & Paint (Light-Duty) (TLAKAAAK), Auto Body Collision Repair (Cars & Light Trucks) (TLAKAEAA)
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Where Ryds Bilglas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Västerås
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Ryds Bilglas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Auto Glass Repair Services: Stone chip repair services - customers pay only their insurance deductible (typically 0-200 SEK), insurance company covers the rest. Repair takes 30-45 minutes while customers wait.
- Auto Glass Replacement Services: Full windshield and glass replacement services - customers with comprehensive or half insurance pay deductible (typically 1,500-3,000 SEK depending on insurance company), insurance covers the remainder.
- Calibration Services: Calibration services for ADAS systems in modern vehicles after windshield replacement, ensuring cameras and sensors function correctly for safety features.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Stone chip repair covered by insurance |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Windshield replacement covered by insurance |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels5 records
Ryds Bilglas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Ryds Bilglas operates Sweden's largest automotive glass repair and replacement network of 190 workshops across 111 towns, delivering stone chip repair (Stenskott, 30-45 minutes), full windshield replacement (Byta vindruta) with calibration of ADAS cameras and sensors, plus the Autoklinik body repair sub-brand. It handles all insurance paperwork on the customer's behalf with direct billing to 19+ Swedish motor insurers, charges only the insurance deductible, and provides free electric loan cars or e-bikes during repairs.
Product overview
Ryds Bilglas is a leading Swedish auto glass repair and replacement company with 190 workshops across 111 locations in Sweden. The core offering centers on Bilglas (Glass Services) which includes stone chip repair (Stenskott), windshield replacement (Byta vindruta), and calibration services. Supporting services include free stone chip patches (Stenskottsplåster), loan cars and electric bicycles during repairs, wiper blades, and washer fluid. In November 2025, Ryds Bilglas expanded into body repair through the Autoklinik sub-brand. The company operates as part of Cary Group and maintains partnerships with 19+ insurance companies, handling all claims administration. An AI-powered damage assessment tool enables customers to get immediate assessment via mobile photo upload.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Autoklinik: Brand for body repair workshops launched in November 2025 to unify eleven existing workshops under a common identity
Products and services
- Stenskott (Stone Chip Repair) Repair service for stone chips and small damages in vehicle glass, typically completed in 30-45 minutes while the customer waits, with insurance-deductible pricing of 0-200 SEK. Available at all 190 workshops for private motorists and fleet customers.
- Byta vindruta (Windshield Replacement) Complete windshield replacement service including recalibration of ADAS cameras and sensors, with insurance deductible typically 1,500-3,000 SEK. Performed across the Ryds Bilglas workshop network for all vehicle makes and models.
- Kalibrering (ADAS Camera & Sensor Calibration) Recalibration of cameras and sensors in modern vehicles after windshield replacement to ensure safety functions operate correctly. Performed at all Ryds workshops using modern calibration equipment and specially trained personnel; critical because the windshield is a load-bearing part of the vehicle construction.
- Autoklinik Body Repair Body-repair and paint services unifying eleven existing workshops under the Autoklinik brand, expanding the core glass offering into body work and paint repairs. Includes acquired entities such as L.Wall Bilplåt AB, Sällstorps Plåt & Lack AB, Sveaplans Bil Plåt & Lack, and Bilskadecenter i Örebro.
- Insurance Partnership Handling (Glass Claims Administration) Service where Ryds Bilglas manages the entire insurance claim on the customer's behalf, including direct billing to 19+ Swedish motor insurers (Aktsam, Folksam, If, Trygg Hansa, Länsförsäkringar, Gjensidige, Hedvig, Moderna, etc.). Customer only pays the applicable deductible; Ryds handles paperwork and settlement with the insurer.
Quantifiable outcome
- Approximately 44 kg CO2e emissions saved per repair compared to replacement (calculating manufacturing, transport and installation)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Ryds Bilglas
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Ryds Bilglas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
AI capability2 records
Feature2 records
Ryds Bilglas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- AutoklinikcoreNew brand launched by Ryds Bilglas (part of Cary Group) to unify eleven existing body repair workshops under a common identity. Autoklinik operates body damage and paint repair services alongside existing glass services. Includes acquisitions such as L.Wall Bilplåt AB, Sällstorps Plåt & Lack AB, and existing workshops like Sveaplans Bil Plåt & Lack in Stockholm and Autoklinik in Malmö.
- AB Mölnlycke Lackerings- och KarosseriverkstadcoreRyds Bilglas acquired a majority stake in this bodywork and paint repair company to enhance operations in vehicle bodywork and paint repairs, leveraging MLK's regional presence and insurance partnerships.
- ZeroMissionminorClimate compensation partner for collaboration with Trygg Hansa. Through the Trees for Global Benefit project in Uganda, carbon emissions from windshield replacements are compensated by planting trees. Project started summer 2020.
- If SkadeförsäkringcoreSelected as If Skadeförsäkrings main supplier for glass damage services under a five-year agreement (as of May 2024).
- Trygg HansacoreInsurance partner with climate compensation collaboration. Ryds Bilglas klimatkompenserar (climate compensates) for all windshield replacements performed for Trygg-Hansa customers through ZeroMission's Trees for Global Benefit project in Uganda.
- Djurgården HockeyminorMain partner (huvudpartner) to Djurgården Hockey, expanding multi-year collaboration to actively support the club, community, and sport.
- Hammarby FotbollminorOfficial Partner for Hammarby Fotboll for the 2025 season. Partnership based on shared values and desire to strengthen sport's positive impact on society.
- TeslaminorSvensk Bilskadeteknik, part of Ryds Bilglas' body repair network (Autoklinik), became a Tesla Approved Body Shop in September 2024 after staff completed Tesla certification tests.
- Cary GroupcoreParent company of Ryds Bilglas. Cary Group operates in Sweden, UK (National Windscreens), Norway, Denmark, Spain, France, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Portugal. Parent company is climate neutral and has Science Based Target initiative commitments.
- 19 Swedish Insurance CompaniescorePartnerships with Aktsam, Bilig, Dina Försäkringar, Folksam, Gjensidige, Hedvig, ICA Försäkring, Länsförsäkringar, If Skadeförsäkring, Volvia, Moderna Försäkringar, Paydrive, Svedea, Sveland, Tre Kronor, Trygg Hansa, Vardia, Watercircles for glass damage claim processing. Ryds Bilglas is a preferred workshop network for these insurers.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Ryds Bilglas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- National Windscreens: UK-based auto glass repair and replacement specialist and sister company within Cary Group, sharing parent-level technology and best practices with Ryds; the closest functional analogue operating in a different national market.
- Auto Cristal Ralarsa: Spanish auto glass repair and replacement chain acquired by Cary Group in 2021; sister brand under the same parent, sharing procurement and operational standards with Ryds.
- Glassedjan: Swedish auto glass workshop chain previously cited as a competing franchise network from which Ryds has actively poached members via acquisition; competes directly on geographic coverage and insurance referrals.
- Carglass (Belron): Belron-owned auto glass repair and replacement chain operating in Sweden, offering windshield repair/replacement, ADAS calibration, and direct insurance billing - the most direct head-to-head competitor to Ryds Bilglas in the Swedish market.
Regional players
- Speedy Glass: North American (mainly Canadian) auto glass chain offering mobile and in-shop windshield repair/replacement with direct insurance billing; comparable operating model outside Ryds' geography.
- Carspect: Swedish vehicle inspection and light automotive service chain; overlaps with Ryds in offering consumer-facing automotive services across multiple Swedish locations and in some cases co-located insurance partnerships.
Broad incumbents
- Safelite Solutions: Largest U.S. auto glass repair and replacement chain, owned by Belron; highly comparable business model (insurance-billed repairs, mobile and in-store service, ADAS calibration) and useful proxy for chain scale economics.
Emerging players
- ABRA (Fordonsakuten): Swedish body repair and paint chain that competes with Ryds' newly-launched Autoklinik sub-brand in collision/body repair; only partial overlap since Ryds' core remains glass but adjacency is direct.
- 123 Pare-Brise: French auto glass repair chain in which Cary Group acquired a 51% stake in 2025; another Cary Group sister brand operating a comparable workshop-and-insurance model in France.
Others
- Crashpoint / Mekonomen (body repair): Mekonomen Group operates adjacent automotive aftermarket services in the Nordics, including collision/body repair partnerships; relevant as an adjacent player whose body repair footprint could intersect with Autoklinik's ambitions.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat7 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Ryds Bilglas social profiles
Digital presenceRyds Bilglas compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Ryds Bilglas financial estimates
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Ryds Bilglas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Ryds Bilglas subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries24 records
Ryds Bilglas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds1 record
Investors1 record
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Ryds Bilglas M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Ryds Bilglas
What does Ryds Bilglas do?
Ryds Bilglas operates Sweden's largest automotive glass repair and replacement network of 190 workshops across 111 towns, delivering stone chip repair (Stenskott, 30-45 minutes), full windshield replacement (Byta vindruta) with calibration of ADAS cameras and sensors, plus the Autoklinik body repair sub-brand. It handles all insurance paperwork on the customer's behalf with direct billing to 19+ Swedish motor insurers, charges only the insurance deductible, and provides free electric loan cars or e-bikes during repairs.
Is Ryds Bilglas a public or private company?
Ryds Bilglas is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Ryds Bilglas founded?
Ryds Bilglas was founded in 1947. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Ryds Bilglas based?
Ryds Bilglas is headquartered in Västerås, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Ryds Bilglas make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Auto Glass Repair Services are the primary driver. The others are auto Glass Replacement Services and calibration Services.
Who are Ryds Bilglas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are National Windscreens, Auto Cristal Ralarsa, Glassedjan and Carglass (Belron). Regional players are Speedy Glass and Carspect. Safelite Solutions is listed as a broad incumbent. Emerging players are ABRA (Fordonsakuten) and 123 Pare-Brise. Crashpoint / Mekonomen (body repair) is listed as an others.
Does Ryds Bilglas have an API?
No public API is recorded for Ryds Bilglas.
What industry is Ryds Bilglas in?
Ryds Bilglas's product category is Automotive Glass Repair and Replacement Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAAAH, Auto Glass Repair & Replacement, with a secondary code of TLAKAEAF, Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass). Its NAICS code is 811122 and its SIC code is 7500.