What Scheuten does

Scheuten is a Netherlands-headquartered, vertically integrated glass manufacturer and processor serving the European construction industry. Founded in 1950 by Joseph Scheuten in Venlo and now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Swiss Glas Trösch Group (acquired in 2020), the company operates four production sites across the Netherlands (Venlo, Zwaag), Belgium (Diest), and Germany (Heiden), with an enterprise field-sales force and the Glassist online portal handling 24/7 ordering, invoicing, and ERP integrations for customers ranging from contractors and architects to public-sector clients.

The company's product portfolio spans base glass — float glass, laminated safety glass (Multisafe), thermal-insulation coated glass (SSN 1.1/1.0 NG), and solar-control coated glass (Silverstar Superselekt, Silverstar Combi) — and processed glass products including Isolide and Trisolide insulation units, Multiphon noise-control glass, certified fire-resistant glass (via partnerships with FireSwiss, Vetrotech, and Pyroguard), Securesafe tempered glass, and Colorsafe design glass. Technical differentiation rests on proprietary branded product lines, PVB-laminated safety architectures, and a verified CO2 footprint approximately 20% below the industry benchmark.

The revenue model is enterprise project-based: Scheuten sells custom-quoted glass through dedicated account managers with multi-year contracts, applies a TTF gas-indexed energy surcharge, and earns ancillary logistics fees from rented transport stillages after a 30-day free window. Supporting monetized adjacencies include the Scheuten Academy training program and a mobile stillage-return app; the Glassist portal functions as a sales-enablement and retention layer rather than a standalone revenue stream. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and customer concentration is distributed across the Dutch, Belgian, and German commercial and public construction segments, including flagship references such as the World Trade Center New York, Van der Valk Hotel Venlo, The Valley Zuidas, and the Gemeente Rotterdam Karel Doorman renovation.

Name

Scheuten

Legal name

Scheuten Glas Nederland BV

Website

https://scheuten.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Scheuten is a Netherlands-headquartered, vertically integrated glass manufacturer founded in 1950, producing float glass and processed glass products for the European commercial, residential, and public construction sectors. It operates plants in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany under Swiss parent Glas Trösch Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Flat Glass Manufacturing

NAICS

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

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI), Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF), Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD)

Keywords

• Float glass manufacturing
• Laminated safety glass
• Insulated glass products
• Solar control coatings
• Processed glass solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Venlo

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Product Sales: Scheuten generates revenue through the sale of flat glass and processed glass products to the international construction industry. Products include float glass, laminated glass, insulated glass, tempered glass, fire resistant glass, solar control glass, noise control glass, and design glass.
2. Transport Equipment Rental: Revenue from rental fees for containers and megastillagers beyond the 30-day free usage period. Glass stillagers are provided free for 30 days after delivery date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Scheuten manufactures and processes flat and specialty glass products — float glass, laminated safety glass (Multisafe), insulated glass (Isolide, Trisolide), solar-control glass (Silverstar), noise-control glass, fire-resistant glass, tempered glass (Securesafe), and design glass — for architects, builders, contractors, and developers in the international construction industry. The glass portfolio is complemented by the Glassist online ordering and ERP-integration portal, the Scheuten Academy training program, and a mobile stillage-return app.

Product overview

Scheuten is a glass solutions provider for the international construction industry, offering a comprehensive portfolio organized into Base Glass and Processed Glass categories. Base Glass includes Float Glass, Laminated Safety Glass (Multisafe), Low-emissivity Glass (SSN 1.1/SSN 1.0 NG), and Solar Control Coated Glass (Silverstar Superselekt, Silverstar Combi). Processed Glass encompasses Insulation Glass (Isolide, Trisolide), Solar Control Glass (Isolide Brilliant, Isolide Sun), Noise Control Glass (Multi Phon, Isolide Phon, Trisolide Phon), Fire Resistant Glass, Tempered Glass (Securesafe), Laminated Glass, and Design Glass (Colorsafe, Multisafe Fade). The company complements its product portfolio with digital services including Glassist (online ordering and ERP integration portal), Scheuten Academy (training programs), and the Scheuten App (mobile application for stillage management). Scheuten has operated since 1950 and is part of the Glas Trösch Group Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Glassist: Online portal for orders, deliveries, invoicing and ERP links for Scheuten customers.
• Scheuten Academy

Products and services

• Float Glass Standard flat glass used as the foundation for all Scheuten glass products; offers resistance to weather, acid and alkali, and is 100% recyclable.
• Scheuten Super White (Low-Iron Float Glass) Low-iron float glass variant offering a super-transparent, color-neutral appearance with 90–91% light and energy transmission.
• Multisafe Laminated Safety Glass Laminated safety glass produced under high pressure with PVB film between glass plates, keeping glass intact upon damage; provides injury safety, 99% UV protection, thermal insulation and sound insulation for balustrades, fencing, glass floors and safety applications.
• Thermal Insulation Coated Glass (SSN 1.1 / SSN 1.0 NG) Low-emissivity coated glass with advanced thermal insulation coating that reflects heat inside buildings without sacrificing daylight, meeting high energy standards and certifications.
• Silverstar Solar Control Coated Glass (Superselekt, Combi) Coated glass products that reflect sun rays and heat while maintaining high light transmission (Superselekt) or combining thermal and solar protection (Combi) to meet highest energy standards; color-neutral appearance integrates into any architectural design.
• Insulation Glass — Isolide (Double) and Trisolide (Triple) Double (Isolide) and triple (Trisolide) insulated glass units offering thermal insulation with optional safety, noise insulation, solar/thermal protection and burglary protection features for residential, commercial and public buildings.
• Isolide Brilliant / Trisolide Brilliant (Processed Solar Control Glass) Insulated glass with invisible solar-control coating providing protection against heat in summer and energy-saving insulation in winter.
• Isolide Sun (Mass-Coloured / Reflective Solar-Control Glass) Mass-coloured glass and/or reflective coating providing sun protection for large window surfaces.
• Noise Control Glass (Multi Phon, Isolide Phon, Trisolide Phon) Acoustic glass products that reduce indoor noise by up to 25% compared with standard double glazing while blocking 99% of harmful UV radiation; available in a range of configurations (Phon I, II, S variants).
• Fire Resistant Glass Fire-protection glass providing safety and evacuation time, leveraging expertise from FireSwiss, Vetrotech and Pyroguard; complies with European NEN-EN 13501-2 standard and carries CE label.
• Securesafe Tempered Glass Tempered glass five times stronger than basic glass; withstands bumps, impact and pressure for interior walls, doors, furniture, patio partitions and skyscrapers.
• Laminated Glass (Processed — including burglar-proof, bulletproof and explosion-proof variants) Multi-layer laminated glass with PVB film that keeps glass intact upon damage; used in fencing, balustrades, glass floors and for high-security applications such as burglar-proof, bulletproof (Multisafe Bulletproof) and explosion-proof windows; available with color options (Multisafe Color).
• Design Glass (Colorsafe, Multisafe Fade) Design glass portfolio including Colorsafe enamelled glass with full-surface color options, screen printing, dichroic films, Vanceva film, and Multisafe Fade milky white safety glass with dichroic-film privacy.
• Glassist (Online Customer Portal) Online portal for orders, deliveries, invoicing and ERP integration; available 24/7 for managing orders, packing slips, invoices, delivery date changes and complaints with ERP system linking capability.
• Scheuten Academy Interactive training program offering courses and practical workshops on glass products, glass market knowledge, technical product trainings, commercial workshops, and norms/laws/standards education for loyal customers.
• Scheuten App (Bokkenapp) Mobile application for scanning and returning empty glass stillages, featuring QR/barcode scanning and GPS location for convenient pickup scheduling by customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2 emissions 19.7% below industry average for float glass production (9.83 kg CO2eq/m2 vs 12.24 kg CO2eq/m2)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Glas Trösch GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Scheuten is a subsidiary of Glas Trösch Group Switzerland, a glass manufacturing and processing group with more than 65 branches and over 6,000 employees. This partnership provides access to shared manufacturing facilities, R&D capabilities, and extensive distribution network across Europe.
• FireSwisscoreTechnology or IntegrationScheuten utilizes the expertise of FireSwiss for fire resistant glass solutions, leveraging their specialized knowledge to guarantee quality standards for fire protection products.
• VetrotechcoreTechnology or IntegrationScheuten partners with Vetrotech for fire resistant glass expertise, ensuring products meet European fire safety standards and quality requirements.
• PyroguardcoreTechnology or IntegrationScheuten incorporates Pyroguard technology in its fire resistant glass offerings, providing comprehensive fire protection solutions for construction projects.
• AlliconcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacade specialist partner that collaborated with Scheuten on the Karel Doorman Rotterdam glass renovation project, jointly designing and calculating the replacement solution for 739 glass panels.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Guardian Glass: Global float glass manufacturer with European plants producing SunGuard solar control and ClimaGuard low-E glass — comparable product portfolio and direct competition in architectural coated glass.
• Euroglas: European float glass manufacturer operating plants in Germany (Haldensleben) and Poland — direct competitor in float glass supply to German and Benelux fabricators and construction markets.
• NSG Group (Pilkington): Owner of the Pilkington float process; major European manufacturer of float, coated (Pilkington Optitherm/Suncool), fire and acoustic glass — direct competitor across nearly every Scheuten product category.
• AGC Glass Europe (formerly Glaverbel): Pan-European float and processed glass producer with plants in Belgium, France, Germany and beyond — directly competes with Scheuten in float glass, coated glass (Planitherm, Energy) and IGUs for construction.
• Interpane Glas: German-based flat glass and insulated glass manufacturer producing float, coated and processed glass — overlaps with Scheuten on IGU and coated glass sales to German construction customers.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials and flat glass giant (including Glassolutions/Vetrotech) — directly comparable as a manufacturer of float, coated, laminated, fire-resistant and acoustic glass serving the European construction industry.
• Cardinal Glass Industries: Privately-held US float and coated glass manufacturer producing LoE and Neat glass — comparable as a privately-owned integrated glass producer with proprietary coating technologies.
• Glas Trösch Group: Scheuten's Swiss parent and broader group of 6,000+ employees across 65+ branches — comparable as a vertically integrated glass manufacturer with overlapping product lines in float, IGUs and specialty glazing.
• Şişecam (Sisecam): Major Turkish-based global glass manufacturer producing flat glass, architectural glass and processed glass for European and international construction markets — overlapping product portfolio.
• Vitro (Vitro Architectural Glass): North American flat glass manufacturer producing Solarban, Sungate and other coated architectural glasses — comparable product portfolio in low-E and solar control glass, though primarily serving North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/scheutenglas

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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