Binswanger Glass

What Binswanger Glass does

Binswanger Glass, founded in 1872 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, is the largest and longest-running full-service flat glass company in the United States. The company designs, fabricates, and installs glass products across two primary service lines: Commercial Glass Services (curtain wall systems, storefronts, door repair, security glazing, hurricane-rated glass, switchable/smart glass, office partitions, railing systems, sun shading, window retrofitting, and 24/7 emergency board-up) and Residential Glass Services (shower enclosures in multiple configurations, window repair and replacement, custom mirrors, table tops, glass shelves, sliding patio doors, screens, integral blinds, skylights, pet doors, wine cellars, and decorative glass). Underlying technology relies on flat glass fabrication and integration with tier-one component suppliers including Kawneer (curtain wall/storefront framing), Vitro Architectural Glass (Solarban low-E coatings), Viracon (insulating glass units), Guardian Glass (SunGuard low-E), Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, View Inc. (electrochromic smart windows), and others. The company operates 42 service centers across 11 states, with historical references to 60 locations across 13 states, and is supported by 501-1,000 employees.

Name

Binswanger Glass

Legal name

Binswanger Glass

Website

http://www.binswangerglass.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1872

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Binswanger Glass, founded 1872 in Memphis, TN, is the largest full-service flat glass company in the US, designing, fabricating, and installing residential and commercial glass across 42 locations in 11 states, with specialty products including curtain walls, switchable privacy glass, and security glazing, recently acquired by Transom Capital Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial & Residential Glass Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Commercial glass installation
• Residential glass services
• Curtain wall systems
• Shower enclosures
• Emergency board up

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Installation & Replacement Services: One-time service revenue from glass repair, glass replacement, and new installation projects for both residential and commercial customers. Projects range from small residential repairs (e.g., shower enclosures, window glass) to multi-million dollar commercial contracts (e.g., curtain wall for high-rise buildings). Revenue is transaction-based with no recurring subscription component.
2. Facility Maintenance Contracts (National Accounts): Long-term facility maintenance relationships with national commercial accounts (e.g., Hobby Lobby with 750+ stores, Circle-K with 16,000+ locations). Ongoing maintenance revenue includes replacing door closures, fixing broken windows, and replacing bathroom mirrors across multiple locations. Provides recurring service revenue from established clients.
3. Custom Glass Fabrication: Custom-designed glass products including shower enclosures, mirrors, table tops, shelving, and specialty glass. Products are fabricated to customer specifications and installed. Value-added fabrication commands premium pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Binswanger Glass is the largest full-service flat glass company in the US, designing, fabricating, and installing commercial and residential glass products. Services include curtain wall systems, storefronts, security and switchable glass, shower enclosures, window repair and replacement, custom mirrors, and hurricane-rated glass. The company operates 42+ service centers across 11 states with 24/7 emergency board-up services and national account facility maintenance programs.

Product overview

Binswanger Glass is the largest and most experienced full-service flat glass company in the US, offering a comprehensive portfolio of glass products and services since 1872. The company operates two core service lines: Commercial Glass Services (curtain wall, storefronts, security glazing, switchable smart glass, office partitions, railing systems, sun shading, and emergency board-up) and Residential Glass Services (shower enclosures, windows, custom mirrors, table tops, wine cellars, and decorative glass). The product portfolio includes multiple shower enclosure types (frameless, semi-frameless, framed, sliding, neo-angle, steam, and splash panels), specialty glass products (switchable/smart glass, security/bullet-resistant glass, hurricane-rated glass), and custom glass solutions. The company serves customers through 42+ locations across 11 states with 24/7 emergency services, and ranks #9 in Glass Magazine's 2025 Top 50 Glaziers list.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Glass Services Comprehensive commercial glazing services for property owners, developers, and general contractors, including curtain wall installation, storefront systems, door repair, security glazing, office partitions, railing systems, sun shading, window retrofitting, hurricane-rated glass, switchable smart glass, transaction windows, and gym mirrors.
• Residential Glass Services Full range of residential glass solutions for homeowners, including shower enclosures, window repair and replacement, custom mirrors, table tops, glass shelves, sliding patio doors, screens, integral blinds, home office walls, skylights, pet doors, wine cellars, and decorative glass.
• 24/7 Emergency Board Up Services Round-the-clock emergency commercial glass services for businesses requiring immediate board-up and glass replacement after damage. Available 24/7 through a dedicated phone line.
• Shower Doors & Enclosures Multiple shower enclosure types including frameless, semi-frameless, framed, sliding glass, neo-angle, steam shower, and splash panels. Uses 3/8-inch or 1/2-inch tempered safety glass with polished or mitered edges for modern, minimalist bathroom designs.
• Switchable Glass / Smart Glass Electrically activated glazing technology (eGlass, Privacy Glass, Dynamic Glass, or Electrochromic Glass) that instantly changes from transparent to opaque, creating privacy with the flip of a switch. Used in healthcare facilities and commercial projects.
• Security Glass / Bullet Resistant Glass Ballistic security glass (transparent armor) manufactured by layering laminated glass, acrylic, or polycarbonate, rated on a 1-8 scale for protection against bullets and blasts. Used for banks, police stations, government facilities, and armored vehicles.
• Hurricane-Rated Glass Impact-resistant glass products designed to withstand hurricane-force winds and debris, meeting coastal building codes.
• Custom Mirrors Custom mirror solutions including bathroom vanity mirrors, decorative mirrors, and commercial gym mirrors fabricated to customer specifications.
• Window Glass Repair and Replacement Insulated glass unit (IGU) replacement services for foggy or failed sealed windows, restoring energy efficiency and insulation benefits for residential and commercial customers.
• National Account Facility Maintenance Long-term facility maintenance programs for national commercial accounts with hundreds or thousands of locations, providing consistent glass repair, replacement, and emergency services across all sites under a single point of contact.

Quantifiable outcome

• One Glenwood: 219,500 sq ft Class A office tower completed with $4.8M contract value
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• KawneercoreTechnology or IntegrationKawneer supplies curtain wall systems, storefront framing, and entrance doors used extensively in Binswanger's commercial glazing projects. Products include Kawneer 1600 Wall System 1 & 2 curtain walls, Trifab VersaGlaze 451T storefront systems, and Kawneer 500 Wide Stile entrance doors. Kawneer products appear across numerous Binswanger projects.
• Vitro Architectural GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationVitro Architectural Glass supplies high-performance glass products including Solarban 70, Solarban 60, and Solarban XL70 on clear substrates. Used in educational, commercial, and healthcare projects. Solarban coatings provide solar heat gain control while maintaining clear views.
• ViraconcoreTechnology or IntegrationViracon supplies custom fabricated insulating glass units (IGUs) used in commercial glazing. Products include VNE1-53, VNE3-53, VRE1-4322, and VE1-2M glass for vision areas and spandrel applications. Used across office towers, healthcare facilities, and government projects.
• Guardian Glass (SunGuard)coreTechnology or IntegrationGuardian Glass (SunGuard brand) provides low-emissivity and solar control glass including SNX 51/23, SNX 62/27, and SunGuard SNX 62/27 on CrystalBlue. Used in healthcare simulation rooms, educational facilities, and commercial buildings for energy efficiency and solar control.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelopecoreTechnology or IntegrationOldcastle BuildingEnvelope supplies storefront systems, entrance doors, and architectural glass products. Used in university healthcare facilities and commercial buildings, including Series 3000 storefront and Series 2000 framing systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: Large manufacturer and fabricator of architectural glass, storefront, and curtain wall systems. Functions as both a supplier (storefront systems used by Binswanger) and as a broader market participant in commercial glazing.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Major architectural glass manufacturer supplying Solarban coated glass used in Binswanger projects. An upstream supplier/partner rather than direct competitor, but useful as a comparable for commercial glass economics and pricing.

Direct peers

• MTH Industries: National glass and glazing contractor with commercial and architectural glazing capabilities. Comparable as a multi-region full-service glazier serving new construction and renovation markets.
• Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems: Mid-Atlantic glass and glazing contractor serving commercial construction with curtain wall and storefront systems. Comparable to Binswanger's commercial service capability and regional branch operating model.
• Trainor Glass Company: National commercial glass and glazing contractor offering design, fabrication, and installation of architectural glass systems. Directly comparable to Binswanger in serving large commercial construction and renovation projects across multiple US regions.
• Harmon Inc. One of the largest US commercial glass and glazing contractors, a subsidiary of Apogee Enterprises. Directly comparable as a national full-service glazing contractor serving commercial construction with curtain wall, storefront, and architectural glass installation.
• Architectural Glass & Metal (AGM): Commercial glazing contractor providing curtain wall, storefront, and architectural metal panel systems. Comparable to Binswanger's commercial service line in targeting large construction and renovation projects.
• W&W Glass LLC: Specialty glass and glazing contractor focused on unitized curtain wall and large-format architectural glazing. Comparable as a commercial glazing specialist serving developers, architects, and general contractors on institutional and high-rise projects.

Broad incumbents

• Apogee Enterprises: Parent company of Harmon Inc. and a large public building products group with architectural glass, curtain wall, and storefront framing. Comparable as a broader incumbent in architectural glass systems and a consolidator in the glazing industry.

Emerging players

• Aldora Glass: Glass fabricator and installer with regional US operations. Partially comparable to Binswanger's custom fabrication service line (shower enclosures, mirrors, table tops), though smaller scale and more regionally focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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