Smart Glass

What Smart Glass does

Smartglass International (legal entity Diamond Switchable Glass Ltd, owned by Diamond Glass) is an Irish-headquartered specialist manufacturer of electronically switchable glass, founded in 2001 and operating from a 10,000m2 production facility in Dublin. The company fabricates made-to-order panels using Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC) film and Suspended Particle Device (SPD) film laminated between sheets of low-iron float glass, sold under the Privacy Smart Glass, Solar Smart Glass, Blackout Smart Glass, and Retrofit Smart Film product lines. In 2024 it added ConverLight Dynamic Glass to the portfolio via a strategic partnership with ChromoGenics for European and North American markets, extending the offering from interior partitions into dynamic building façades with automated solar zoning. Across more than 20 years the company has delivered over 4,000 projects in 35 countries, with stated installations at enterprise customers including Microsoft, NHS hospitals, Equinox (Hudson Yards), Deutsche Bank, Canary Wharf, Shell, Unilever, McLaren, SAP, the United Nations, and Marriott.

The business model is custom-project B2B sales of made-to-order switchable glass panels with installation and technical services, priced on a quote basis (no public list pricing) and protected by a 5-year guarantee. GTM is hybrid: direct field sales from owned offices in Dublin (HQ and manufacturing), Milton Keynes, and New York City, supported by a network of 7 approved regional agents covering France, Benelux, Italy, Canada, US Pacific Northwest and North East, Germany, and the Middle East (the latter via Saudi American Glass and Emirates Glass). Lead generation is content-led through the company website's Insights and News sections, downloadable brochures, and CPD training for architects; bottom-of-funnel conversion is handled by a 'request a call back' function. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and no funding rounds are reported, consistent with a privately-held, bootstrapped mid-market industrial. End markets span commercial offices, healthcare, hospitality, high-end residential, and increasingly sustainable architecture / green-building through ConverLight.

Name

Smart Glass

Legal name

Diamond Switchable Glass Ltd

Website

https://smartglassinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Smartglass International is an Irish manufacturer of made-to-order switchable smart glass using PDLC and SPD film technology, serving commercial offices, healthcare, hospitality, and residential clients across 35 countries with 4,000+ delivered projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF), Laminated Safety & Security Glass (PVB/SGP) (IMADAHAE), Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)

Keywords

• Switchable glass manufacturing
• PDLC smart glass
• Dynamic facade glass
• Switchable smart film
• Privacy glass panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom-made Switchable Glass Panels: Made-to-order switchable glass products manufactured in-house in Dublin facility. Products include Privacy Smart Glass, Solar Smart Glass, and Blackout Smart Glass. Sold directly to architects, builders, fit-out companies and via channel partners globally.
2. Installation and Technical Services: Installation services provided directly by Smartglass or through approved Smartglass Partner Companies. Includes site surveys, electrical setup guidance, and full technical assistance throughout project lifecycle.
3. ConverLight Dynamic Glass (via ChromoGenics Partnership): Partnership with ChromoGenics to manufacture, market, and distribute ConverLight dynamic glass in European and North American markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Smartglass International manufactures made-to-order electronically switchable glass panels using PDLC and SPD film technologies laminated between glass layers. Core product lines include Privacy Smart Glass (instant transparent-to-opaque transition in under 0.1 seconds), Solar Smart Glass (suspended particle device film for solar glare/heat control), Blackout Smart Glass (dual PDLC/SPD laminate for four distinct states), Retrofit Smart Film (upgrade existing glass), and the ConverLight Dynamic facade glass offered through the ChromoGenics partnership.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ConverLight: Dynamic facade glass technology with automated zoning algorithm for solar control, UV protection, and energy efficiency. Reduces building CO2 emissions by up to 40% and energy consumption by 30-40%.

Named customers21 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ChromoGenicscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023Strategic partnership with ChromoGenics, a proptech company specialising in dynamic smart glass. Collaboration aims to enhance manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of revolutionary ConverLight Dynamic glass in the European and North American markets.
• Saudi American Glass (SAG)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional partnership for distribution in the Gulf and Middle East region. SAG is one of the leading glass processors and sealed unit manufacturers in Saudi Arabia. Smartglass International partners with SAG and its sister company Emirates Glass to offer bespoke switchable glass solutions in the Middle East.
• Emirates GlassminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSister company of Saudi American Glass. Partners with Smartglass International to offer unrivalled service and bespoke switchable glass solutions in the Gulf region.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials and architectural glass incumbent. Through SageGlass, competes directly in switchable glass, while its broader glass and facade portfolio (including flat glass fabrication) surrounds Smartglass's market with much greater scale and distribution.
• AGC Inc. (Asahi Glass): Global architectural and specialty glass manufacturer producing flat, laminated, coated, and high-performance glazing products. Competes broadly with Smartglass in commercial facades and could expand into switchable/smart glass via its scale and R&D resources.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): One of the world's largest float and architectural glass manufacturers. Provides the base float glass Smartglass processes and offers competing high-performance coated and laminated glazing products through its own global distribution.
• Guardian Glass: Major architectural glass manufacturer offering coated, laminated, and high-performance glazing for commercial facades. Comparable as a potential entrant into switchable/smart architectural glass and as a flat-glass supplier competitor.

Direct peers

• View Inc. View Inc. is a leading US-based manufacturer of electrochromic smart/dynamic glass for commercial buildings and skylights. It is the most direct global competitor to Smartglass in switchable architectural glazing, serving the same enterprise and healthcare verticals with comparable facade- and partition-scale products.
• SageGlass (Saint-Gobain): SageGlass, a Saint-Gobain brand, produces electrochromic dynamic glass that tints in response to sunlight. It competes head-to-head with Smartglass's Solar Smart Glass and ConverLight offerings in commercial facades, skylights, and healthcare environments, with deeper R&D and distribution.
• Gauzy: Israel-based developer and manufacturer of PDLC and SPD switchable glass films and laminated panels used for architectural privacy, automotive, and aerospace applications. Directly competes with Smartglass's PDLC-based Privacy Smart Glass on film and laminate supply.
• ChromoGenics: Swedish developer of ConverLight electrochromic dynamic glass. Smartglass's strategic partner for European and North American distribution, but also a direct technology competitor in dynamic facade glass, particularly via the ConverLight product line.
• EControl-Glas: German manufacturer of PDLC-based switchable privacy glass for architectural and interior applications. Competes directly with Smartglass in European architectural projects, particularly in Germany and DACH-region fit-outs.

Emerging players

• Research Frontiers: US-based IP holder and licensor of SPD light-control technology used in architectural, automotive, and aviation glass. Comparable because Smartglass's Solar and Blackout products rely on SPD film; Research Frontiers is both a potential technology partner and an indirect competitor via its licensees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/smartglassint
• Facebookfacebook.com/SmartglassInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smartglass-international-ltd

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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