PG Group

What PG Group does

PG Group (Pty) Ltd is a privately held, vertically integrated South African glass platform established in 1897 in Cape Town and headquartered in Bedfordview, Johannesburg. The group manufactures, distributes, and installs automotive and building glass, aluminium doors and windows, and window film solutions across Southern Africa, operating through wholly owned subsidiaries including PFG (float glass, 260,000 tonnes annual capacity, approximately R2.5 billion in sales), Shatterprufe (automotive glass, over 4 million laminated and toughened pieces per year across three plants), PG Building Glass, PG Glass (130+ fitment centres providing windscreen replacement, chip repair, and ADAS recalibration), PG Aluminium, PG Primador, LLumar window films, Widney transport components, and PG Glass Africa (regional operations outside South Africa). Its business model is primarily hardware sales (manufactured float glass, automotive OE and aftermarket glass, building glass, aluminium products, window films) supplemented by professional services revenue from the fitment centre network and insurance claims processing, with customers spanning automotive OEMs (Toyota, DaimlerChrysler, GM, Nissan, Ford), insurance companies, fleet and lease operators, commercial vehicle manufacturers, building contractors, and individual consumers. Distribution is omnichannel: direct sales to enterprise accounts, an extensive physical retail/fitment network, online booking and quote systems, and a 24/7 call centre. Technology differentiation rests on proprietary processes (PG Glass Medic chip repair), ADAS recalibration capability in partnership with Bosch SA, Belron Technical equipment partnerships, and scale manufacturing economics; the group is currently pursuing regulatory protection of its float glass division through an antidumping duty extension at ITAC.

Name

PG Group

Legal name

PG Group (Pty) Ltd

Website

https://pggroup.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

PG Group is a South African vertically integrated glass platform manufacturing and distributing float glass, automotive safety glass, building glass, aluminium framing, and window films, serving automotive OEMs, insurance companies, fleet operators, construction firms, and consumers across Southern Africa through 130+ fitment centres.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural and Automotive Glass Manufacturing

NAICS

Flat Glass Manufacturing (327211), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Flat Glass (3211), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Laminated Safety & Security Glass (PVB/SGP) (IMADAHAE), Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB), Windows (IMADAIAC), Automotive Glazing & Visibility Components Manufacturing (Windshields/Side Glass/Rear Glass/Sunroofs/Wipers) (IMACAKAC)

Keywords

• Automotive glass manufacturing
• Float glass production
• Building glass distribution
• Windscreen replacement services
• Window film solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Float Glass Manufacturing and Sales: PFG Building Glass manufactures 260,000 tonnes of float glass annually, generating approximately R2.5 billion in sales. Supplies both domestic South African market and international building and automotive industries.
2. Automotive Glass Products: Shatterprufe manufactures over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened automotive glass annually. Revenue from OEM supply to motor manufacturers and aftermarket replacement glass through PG Glass fitment network.
3. Auto Glass Replacement and Repair Services: PG Glass operates over 130 fitment centres providing windscreen replacement, chip repair, and related automotive glass services directly to consumers and insurance companies.
4. Building Glass Distribution: PG Building Glass distributes float, mirror, and specialty glass products to building and construction industry customers.
5. Aluminium Products: PG Aluminium manufactures and installs customized architectural aluminium windows and doors. PG Primador supplies standard aluminium door, window, and shower door frames.
6. Window Film Distribution: LLumar Films distributes high-performance building and auto glass window films including solar control, safety, decorative, and energy-saving products.
7. Insurance Claims Processing: PG Glass processes insurance claims for glass replacement and repair, working directly with insurance companies for claim settlement and service delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PG Group manufactures, distributes, and installs automotive and building glass, aluminum doors and windows, and window film solutions. Through its subsidiaries PFG, Shatterprufe, PG Building Glass, PG Glass, PG Aluminium, PG Primador, LLumar, Widney, and PG Glass Africa, it supplies float glass to construction and automotive industries, OE-spec laminated and toughened automotive safety glass to motor manufacturers, and operates 130+ fitment centres providing windscreen replacement, chip repair, ADAS recalibration, and aluminum window and door installation across Southern Africa.

Product overview

PG Group is a multi-divisional glass manufacturing, distribution, and installation company serving Southern Africa. The portfolio operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture with core divisions (PFG for float glass manufacturing, Shatterprufe for automotive glass, PG Building Glass for architectural glass distribution, PG Glass for replacement services) supported by add-on services (PG Glass Medic chip repair technology, ADAS recalibration, Smash and Grab safety film) and sub-brands (LLumar window films, Widney transport components, PG Glass Africa). Key products include PG SmartGlass smart glass solutions, Armourplate toughened safety glass, and aluminium framing systems through PG Aluminium and PG Primador. The group produces 260,000 tons of float glass annually across three automotive glass plants manufacturing over 4 million pieces per year.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PG SmartGlass: Building glass solutions including glass that keeps out intruders, sound, heat, ultraviolet light and cold, available in decorative finishes, colours, patterns and images.
• Shatterprufe
• Armourplate
• LLumar
• PG Glass Medic
• Safevue

Products and services

• PFG Float Glass Leading manufacturer of float glass, laminated glass, mirrors, and sealant products in Southern Africa. Produces 260,000 tonnes of float glass products per annum, supplying both domestic South African market and international building and automotive industries.
• Shatterprufe Automotive Glass Leading manufacturer and distributor of OE Auto and aftermarket replacement glass products. Manufactures genuine Shatterprufe laminated windscreens and Armourplate toughened automotive safety glass. Three automotive glass plants manufacture over 4 million pieces of laminated and toughened glass annually, supplied to OEMs including Toyota, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Nissan, and Ford.
• PG Building Glass Southern Africa's leading distributor of float glass, mirror, and PG SmartGlass products. Solutions include glass for intruder resistance, soundproofing, heat control, UV protection, and decorative finishes, colours, patterns, and images for residential and commercial building applications.
• PG Glass Windscreen Replacement and Repair Services Leading supplier of auto glass and building glass replacement services operating 130+ fitment centres across South Africa. Provides windscreen replacement, chip repair (via PG Glass Medic technology), side and rear glass replacement, smash and grab safety film installation, and 24/7 service through national call centre.
• ADAS Recalibration Service Advanced Driver Assistance System recalibration service for forward-facing cameras located on windscreens at selected PG Glass Fitment Centres. Available for vehicles requiring forward-facing camera recalibration after windscreen replacement, using Bosch SA partner technology and equipment.
• PG Glass Medic Chip Repair Service Exclusive chip repair technology injecting special resin to restore windscreen to original strength and integrity. Repairs are typically completed in approximately 30 minutes with a lifetime guarantee on workmanship, supporting the repair-before-replace philosophy that saved the insurance industry over R100 million in three years.
• PG SmartGlass Building Glass Solutions Building glass solutions offering intruder resistance, sound insulation, heat control, UV protection, cold resistance, and decorative finishes in various colours, patterns, and images. Distributed through PG Building Glass for security and climate-control glass applications.
• PG Aluminium Custom Architectural Windows and Doors Leading manufacturer and installer of customised architectural aluminium windows and doors in Southern Africa. Manufactures and installs windows and doors to complement uniquely designed residential or commercial projects, supplied through direct sales and trade channels.
• PG Primador Standard Aluminium Frames Supplier of standard size superior quality aluminium door, window, and shower door frames and glass for residential and commercial projects. Distributed through trade channels for standard architectural aluminum applications.
• LLumar Window Films High performance building and auto glass window film distributed exclusively in Southern Africa. Range includes solar control, safety, decorative, and energy-saving window films, plus Smash and Grab safety film for automotive applications.
• Widney Transport Components Leading sliding window designer and manufacturer in Southern Africa, supplying specialist commercial vehicle glass and sliding window solutions to the bus and train industry. Only local accredited sliding window supplier for major automotive manufacturers including Toyota, DaimlerChrysler, GM, Nissan, and Ford.
• PG Glass Africa Regional Distribution Distributes, replaces and repairs auto glass and building glass in Southern African territories outside South Africa's border. Provides the regional expansion of the PG Glass fitment service model into neighbouring African markets.

Quantifiable outcome

• R2.5 billion in annual float glass sales
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Belron TechnicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Belron Technical provides PG Glass with state-of-the-art equipment and tooling for windscreen replacement and repair operations. Belron's Global Technical Director John Mortier presented at PG Glass HPN conference on ADAS technology impact on windscreen replacement industry.
• Bosch SAcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Bosch SA provides ADAS recalibration technology and equipment at selected PG Glass Fitment Centres. Enables forward-facing camera recalibration service for vehicles with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems after windscreen replacement.
• Frost & SullivanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBenny Daniel from Frost & Sullivan United Kingdom presented at PG Glass HPN conference on future of motor industry and autoglass market trends.
• FutureWorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDoug Vining from FutureWorld presented at PG Glass HPN conference on future trends in auto glass repair and replacement industry.
• KPMGminorOthersKPMG operates the PG Group Ethics Hotline as an independent anonymous channel for reporting unethical business practices, fraud, or dishonesty. Hotline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• SAPcoreTechnology or IntegrationSAP enterprise software is used for operations including invoicing, production order management, and stock control. SAP is used for inventory management, dispatch operations, and financial processes across manufacturing and distribution operations.
• Vehicle Manufacturers (Toyota, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Nissan, Ford)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerWidney Transport Components is the only local accredited sliding window supplier for Toyota, DaimlerChrysler, General Motors, Nissan, and Ford. Shatterprufe products installed by Original Motor manufacturers in Southern Africa.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• NSG Group (Pilkington): Global float glass and automotive glass manufacturer with vertically integrated operations spanning architectural and OEM automotive segments. Directly comparable to PG Group's PFG float glass and Shatterprufe automotive glass divisions, and a natural benchmark for vertical integration in glass.
• AGC Inc. (Asahi Glass): Japanese glass manufacturer producing architectural flat glass, automotive glazing, and display glass worldwide. Closely mirrors PG Group's mix of float glass, laminated automotive glass (OE supply), and architectural glass products across both OEM and aftermarket channels.
• Fuyao Glass Industry Group: World's largest automotive safety glass manufacturer, supplying OE laminated windscreens and tempered glass to global OEMs including many of the same automakers served by Shatterprufe. Directly comparable on automotive glass manufacturing scale and OE customer profile.
• Guardian Glass: Major global float glass manufacturer supplying architectural and interior glass products. Directly comparable to PFG's float glass manufacturing operations and PG Building Glass's architectural glass distribution business.
• Belron (Carglass/Glass Doctor): World's largest vehicle glass repair and replacement network operating brands like Carglass and Safelite with insurer-integrated claims processing. Closest peer to PG Glass's 130+ fitment centre aftermarket model, and an existing technology partner of PG Group.
• Safelite AutoGlass: US leader in vehicle glass repair, replacement, and ADAS recalibration with insurance direct-billing relationships. Directly comparable to PG Glass on windscreen repair/replace service network, insurance partnerships, and ADAS recalibration as an attach service.
• Xinyi Glass Holdings: Chinese float glass and automotive glass producer supplying architectural and OEM automotive markets globally. Directly comparable to PFG on float glass manufacturing and Shatterprufe on automotive glass, and the type of low-cost exporter whose access to the SA market the antidumping duties are designed to constrain.
• Apogee Enterprises: US architectural glass and services company producing coated glass, storefront, and curtain wall systems with installation services. Closely comparable to PG Group's PG Building Glass architectural products combined with PG Aluminium's custom installation business.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: French multinational producing flat glass, automotive glazing, building products, and insulation through its Glass and High-Performance Solutions segments. Much larger and more diversified than PG Group but operationally similar in combining float glass manufacturing with downstream building and automotive glazing offerings.
• Vitro S.A.B. de C.V. Mexican glass producer of flat glass, automotive glass, and specialty glass with vertically integrated operations across the Americas. Operationally comparable to PG Group's float + auto + building glass portfolio and serves similar OEM and architectural end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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