Guardian Glass Services

What Guardian Glass Services does

Guardian Glass Services (legal entity Guardian Express Home SL) is a Spain-based glass installation services company incorporated in 1997 and headquartered in Llodio, Álava, with customer-facing operations centered in Bilbao. The company designs, fabricates, and installs custom glass solutions across six core product categories — windows (Ventanas), storefronts (Escaparates), glass enclosures (Cerramientos), railings (Barandillas), glass doors (Puertas), and partitions (Separadores) — plus add-on offerings such as glass whiteboards and picture-frame glass. Service is delivered by 100+ professionals dispatched from workshops in multiple Spanish localities, providing nationwide coverage, and is supported by an in-house technical office (Oficina Técnica) that advises clients on solution selection.

The company operates a project-based, sales-led business model. Customers reach the company via phone, email, or an online contact form; quotes are bespoke and pricing is not publicly disclosed. Revenue is generated entirely from professional-services fees tied to design, fabrication, installation, and maintenance of glass products using Guardian-branded glass materials. Customer segments are explicitly diversified: commercial enterprises (including luxury and mainstream retail and F&B brands such as Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Tiffany & Co., Starbucks, Mercadona, LEGO, and Guess), individual homeowners, architects, interior decorators, and insurance companies. Demand generation combines direct field sales with a content-marketing layer (website, blog, newsletter, Instagram, LinkedIn).

The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian Glass (part of Koch Industries), which provides brand affiliation, product access, technology, and financial backing. No public listing, external investors, funding rounds, M&A, or disclosed revenue figures appear in the data. Disclosed operational scale signals include 15+ years of operation in Spain, more than 1,000,000 cumulative completed projects, and 100+ professionals. There is no evidence of AI/ML capabilities, software products, patents, or regulatory actions.

Name

Guardian Glass Services

Legal name

Guardian Express Home SL

Website

https://guardiancristal.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Guardian Glass Services is a Spanish glass installation company (legal entity Guardian Express Home SL), backed by Guardian Glass / Koch Industries, that designs, fabricates, and installs custom windows, storefronts, enclosures, railings, doors, and partitions for residential, commercial, architectural, and insurance clients across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Installation Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Sunrooms, Screen Rooms & Enclosures (HSAPALAF)

Keywords

• Custom glass installation
• Commercial glazing services
• Residential glass solutions
• Storefront glass fabrication
• Glass railing installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Bilbao

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Installation Services: The company generates revenue through the provision of custom glass installation services for both residential and commercial customers, including design, fabrication, and professional installation of glass products. Services are offered on a project basis for windows, storefronts, enclosures, railings, doors, and space dividers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Guardian Glass Services designs, fabricates, and installs custom glass and framing solutions for residential and commercial customers across Spain. Its portfolio covers windows, storefronts, glass enclosures, railings, doors, and partitions, supported by an in-house Technical Office (Oficina Técnica) that selects the appropriate Guardian glass product for each project and delivers the work through workshops located throughout Spain.

Product overview

Guardian Glass Services is a leading glass installation services company in Spain operating for over 15 years. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of Guardian-branded glass products and installation services organized around six core offerings: Ventanas (windows), Escaparates (storefronts), Cerramientos (enclosures), Barandillas (railings), Puertas (doors), and Separadores (partitions). Additional specialized products include glass whiteboards and picture frame glass. The company serves both residential and commercial customers including major international brands, providing custom design, fabrication, and professional installation services through multiple workshops across Spain. All products utilize Guardian glass materials and are supported by a technical office for personalized solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ventanas (Windows) Professional window installation services using Guardian glass products for residential and commercial applications, providing natural light and energy efficiency.
• Escaparates (Storefronts)
• Cerramientos (Glass Enclosures)
• Barandillas (Glass Railings)
• Puertas (Glass Doors)
• Separadores (Glass Partitions)
• Pizarras de Vidrio (Glass Whiteboards)
• Cristal para Cuadros (Glass for Picture Frames)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million glass installation works completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Guardian Glass (Guardian Industries)coreTechnology or IntegrationGuardian Glass Services operates as a part of the Guardian Glass network, backed by Guardian Industries — a globally recognized leader in glass manufacturing and innovation. Guardian Glass Services uses Guardian glass products and benefits from the parent company's technology, brand, and resources.
• Koch IndustriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuardian Glass Services benefits from the backing and resources of Koch Industries, the parent group of Guardian Glass. This affiliation provides financial strength, operational resources, and global best practices that support the company's growth and service delivery in Spain.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Ponzio: European (Italian) aluminum and glass systems manufacturer supplying window, door, and curtain wall solutions. Comparable in serving architects and developers across Southern Europe.
• CR Laurence: Leading North American supplier of architectural glass hardware, glazing systems, and installation accessories. Comparable product range (railings, storefronts, partitions) but primarily US-focused.

Broad incumbents

• Schüco International: German-based building envelope specialist offering window, door, and facade systems with installation services. Comparable to Guardian Glass Services in addressing high-end residential and commercial projects requiring integrated glass solutions.
• AGC Glass Europe: European arm of AGC, one of the world's largest flat glass producers, supplying architectural and interior glass to construction and renovation markets across Iberia and the EU.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global glass manufacturer and building products group with significant European installation and glazing services presence. Comparable in serving architects, commercial developers, and homeowners with integrated glass solutions across broader product portfolios.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): Major flat glass manufacturer with European operations offering architectural glass and installation-adjacent services. Overlaps with Guardian Glass Services in serving facade, storefront, and residential window projects across Europe.

Others

• Guardian Glass: Parent business and global glass manufacturer that supplies Guardian Glass Services and shares the Guardian brand and technology platform. Relevant as the upstream supplier and namesake brand.

Direct peers

• Vitro Cristalglass: Spanish glass installation and fabrication company offering windows, enclosures, and architectural glass solutions for residential and commercial customers. Most directly comparable domestic peer by geography, product scope, and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInes.linkedin.com/company/guardianglasservices
• Instagraminstagram.com/guardianglasservices
• Xx.com/guardiancristal
• Facebookfacebook.com/100083380750733

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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