PGW Auto Glass

What PGW Auto Glass does

PGW Auto Glass, LLC is the largest independent wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive glass in North America, headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and operating under private equity sponsorship from One Equity Partners (OEP). The company serves independent auto glass repair and replacement shops, mobile installers, and automotive service centers through a distribution network of 100+ branches across the U.S. and Canada, processing 16,000+ orders per day and providing same-day and overnight deliveries to more than 27,000 customer locations. Its core product is OEM-quality replacement glass — laminated and tempered windshields, side lights, and back lights manufactured with the same process controls, tooling, and quality inspections as original-equipment parts.

The product portfolio extends beyond replacement glass into shop accessories (PGW Sundries, with more than 9,000 SKUs including adhesives, tools, tapes, and resins), the Aquapel glass-treatment line, the Everything Autoglass business-management software (VIN decoding and point-of-sale, acquired from AutoglassCRM in March 2024 and rebranded), and Prime Calibration, an ADAS calibration service launched in the Greater Houston Metro area. Revenue is generated primarily through B2B wholesale hardware sales with quote-based, volume and account-tiered pricing accessed through an e-commerce buy site and local sales representatives, with a smaller, recurring component from the Everything Autoglass software offering.

Name

PGW Auto Glass

Legal name

PGW Auto Glass, LLC

Website

https://pgwautoglass.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PGW Auto Glass, LLC is the largest independent wholesale distributor of aftermarket auto glass in North America, serving independent installers and shops across 100+ U.S. and Canadian branches with OEM-quality replacement glass, shop accessories, installer software, and ADAS calibration services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Glass Distribution

NAICS

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122)

SIC

Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

Paint, refinishing & body shop supplies distribution (coatings, abrasives, tools, consumables) (CRAOANAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Auto Glass Repair & Replacement (TLAKAAAH)

Keywords

• Auto glass distribution
• Aftermarket automotive glass
• Windshield wholesale supply
• Shop accessories distribution
• Automotive replacement parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Cranberry

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Auto Glass Distribution: PGW generates revenue through the wholesale distribution of automotive replacement glass products (windshields, side and back lights) and shop accessories (adhesives, hand tools, gloves, power tools, paper towels, tapes, resins, razor blades). The company operates through 100+ distribution branches providing same-day and overnight deliveries to auto glass shops.
2. Software Services: Revenue generated from software offerings including Everything Autoglass (VIN decoding and point-of-sale software) which provides business management tools to automotive glass installers. The software is offered as part of the product ecosystem to drive customer stickiness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PGW Auto Glass is the largest independent wholesale distributor of aftermarket automotive replacement glass (windshields, side and back lights) and shop accessories (adhesives, hand tools, gloves, power tools, tapes, resins, razor blades) in North America. The company operates 100+ distribution branches providing same-day and overnight delivery to more than 27,000 auto glass shops and installers across the US and Canada. It also offers ADAS calibration services in the Greater Houston Metro area and business management software (VIN decoding and point-of-sale) for installers.

Product overview

PGW Auto Glass is a leading supplier and distributor of auto glass and shop accessories with more than 100 distribution branches throughout the U.S. and Canada. The company operates a multi-product portfolio architecture consisting of: (1) core auto glass replacement products — manufactured to OEM-quality standards for windshields, side and back lights; (2) Aquapel Glass Treatment — a glass treatment product for clearer visibility in rain for auto, marine, and home applications; (3) Everything Autoglass — a business management software platform acquired from AutoglassCRM, providing VIN decoding and point-of-sale software for installers; (4) Prime Calibration — ADAS calibration services in the Houston metro area; (5) PGW Sundries — over 9,000 shop accessory products with same-day/next-day delivery; and (6) several regional acquired brands including Dakotaland Autoglass (Upper Midwest), PH Vitres d'Autos (Canada), and Windshield Surgeons (Canada). The company delivers same-day and overnight auto glass to more than 27,000 locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aquapel: Glass treatment product for clearer vision in rain, applicable to auto, marine, and home windows
• Everything Autoglass
• Prime Calibration
• Sundries
• Dakotaland

Products and services

• Auto Glass Replacement Products

Quantifiable outcome

• Delivers to more than 27,000 locations in the US and Canada
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Windshield SurgeonsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 June 2026Windshield Surgeons is a Canadian automotive glass business with established operations in Alberta. The acquisition enabled PGW to expand its Canadian footprint with installation, calibration, and wholesale distribution capabilities.
• Dakotaland AutoglassminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2025Dakotaland Autoglass (DAG), based in Sioux Falls, was acquired by PGW Auto Glass in May 2025. The company operated 13 locations across four states and was a leader in auto glass repair and replacement in the Upper Midwest.
• PH Vitres d'AutosminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2024PH Vitres d'Autos is a Canadian automotive glass business acquired by PGW in September 2024. The acquisition enabled PGW's expansion north of the border, with operations across multiple Canadian provinces.
• AutoglassCRMminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2024Acquired by PGW Auto Glass in March 2024, AutoglassCRM provided VIN decoding services and point-of-sale software for automotive glass installers. The company was rebranded as Everything Autoglass to offer comprehensive business management tools.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Glass Doctor (Neighborly): Glass Doctor is a Neighborly-owned franchise system providing auto, home, and business glass replacement and repair. Comparable because its installer network depends on the same wholesale auto glass supply chain PGW serves, and its franchise model overlaps with how PGW's acquired subsidiaries (Dakotaland, Windshield Surgeons) operate retail-style installation.
• Mygrant Glass: Mygrant Glass is a large national wholesale distributor of aftermarket auto glass and shop supplies serving installers across the US. It is PGW's closest comparable given the shared B2B wholesale model, branch network, and same-day delivery positioning to auto glass shops.
• Novus Glass: Novus Glass is a franchise-based auto glass repair and replacement network operating across North America. Comparable to PGW because its installer franchisees are buyers of aftermarket auto glass distribution and overlap with how PGW's acquired retail-style brands serve end consumers.
• Gerber Collision & Glass: Gerber Collision & Glass combines collision repair with in-house auto glass services across hundreds of US locations. It is comparable to PGW because it both operates glass replacement services (like PGW's acquired subsidiaries) and is a downstream buyer of PGW-style wholesale glass distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Safelite AutoGlass (Belron): Safelite, owned by Belron, is the largest auto glass repair and replacement retailer in North America, with direct-to-consumer installation operations. While PGW is wholesale and Safelite is retail/installation, both dominate the same value chain and Belron's scale anchors competitive benchmarks for pricing, OEM relationships, and ADAS capability.
• Maaco: Maaco is a Driven Brands-owned franchise system specializing in auto painting and collision repair with adjacent auto glass services. Comparable as a scaled, multi-location operator in the collision and glass services space in which PGW competes via Dakotaland Autoglass and Windshield Surgeons.
• Caliber Collision: Caliber is the largest US collision repair chain with a national footprint and significant auto glass service volume. It is a meaningful customer of aftermarket auto glass distributors and overlaps with PGW's installer/glass value chain on the retail/installation side, providing a strategic peer for M&A and market-share dynamics.
• Driven Brands: Driven Brands is a multi-brand auto services holding company whose portfolio includes Maaco, CARSTAR, Take 5, and others with auto glass and collision exposure. Comparable as a large roll-up acquirer and consolidator in adjacent automotive aftermarket categories relevant to PGW's growth model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pgw_autoglass

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A4 records

Investments

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

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