Scholl Glas
Scholl Glas is a German B2B flat glass manufacturer and wholesaler founded in 1969, operating 18 sites across Germany, Poland, Denmark, and the Netherlands. It produces insulating glass, safety glass, and vacuum insulating glass for wholesalers, fabricators, and construction-sector clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1969
- HeadquartersBarsinghausen, Germany
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Scholl Glas does
Scholl Glas is a privately held German B2B flat glass manufacturer and wholesaler headquartered in Barsinghausen, Lower Saxony, founded in 1969 by Günter Weidemann as a one-man trading operation and grown over 55 years into a corporate group with 14+ subsidiaries and approximately 1,400 employees across 18 sites in Germany, Poland, Denmark, and the Netherlands. The core offering spans base glass sourced from industrial manufacturers, toughened safety glass (ESG), laminated safety glass (VSG), and multi-pane insulating glass — supplemented by a vacuum insulating glass line developed with US-based partner LuxWall and CE-marked for the European market in 2024. The proprietary GEWE sub-brand family (GEWE-therm, GEWE-dur, GEWE-tvg, GEWE-sorb) supports certified specialty products, with GEWE-therm carrying a 5-year warranty against condensation impairment and GEWE-sorb using certified sorption technology.
The group operates as a full-range supplier combining glass wholesale distribution with custom processing and finishing, serving glass wholesalers, processors, fabricators, facade builders, window manufacturers, interior designers, greenhouse builders, transport-vehicle builders, and household appliance OEMs. Distribution runs through regional trading and production sites with direct delivery using company-owned trucks up to 40 tons and crane vehicles, with logistics supported by a reusable rack system managed with Gestellpool Europe. Pricing follows B2B project-based quotes in euros ex-works, with 30-day net payment terms (3% discount within 10 working days) and a 1.3% transport insurance surcharge on net invoice value.
Revenue mechanics reflect industrial manufacturing rather than software; revenue streams are characterized as one-time/license-style transactions on project orders, plus professional services around transport and logistics. Ownership remains concentrated with the Weidemann family and an internal management team of five Managing Directors (Günter Weidemann, Michael Stock, Guido Steimann, Ingolf Rüpke, Bernard Pavlic) — no external private-equity or institutional investor exposure is disclosed. The 2024 commissioning of a 2,680 kWp photovoltaic installation at SCHOLLGLAS Sachsen GmbH and the generational management transition underway are the most material recent operating developments alongside the BarteltGLASBerlin acquisition.
Scholl Glas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Scholl Glas
- Legal name
- SCHOLLGLAS Holding und Geschäftsführungs GmbH
- Website
- https://schollglas.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1969
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- Scholl Glas is a German B2B flat glass manufacturer and wholesaler founded in 1969, operating 18 sites across Germany, Poland, Denmark, and the Netherlands. It produces insulating glass, safety glass, and vacuum insulating glass for wholesalers, fabricators, and construction-sector clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Scholl Glas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Flat Glass Manufacturing and Wholesale
- 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)
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Where Scholl Glas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Barsinghausen
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices12 records
Markets served
Scholl Glas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Glass Wholesale: Sale of flat glass products from industry manufacturers to processors, fabricators, and construction companies. Full range of base glass, safety glass, insulating glass, vacuum insulating glass, and ceramics.
- Custom Glass Production: Production of custom insulating glass, toughened safety glass, and laminated safety glass with processing and finishing services for customer-specific projects.
- Transport & Logistics Services: Delivery services using company vehicles including trucks up to 40 tons and crane vehicles. Transport insurance at 1.3% of net invoice amount. Reusable rack management through Gestellpool system.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | B2B Transaction Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
Scholl Glas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Scholl Glas manufactures and distributes flat glass products for the construction and industrial sectors, operating as both a glass wholesaler and a custom processor. Its portfolio covers base glass, toughened and laminated safety glass, multi-pane insulating glass (including the GEWE-therm line and vacuum insulating glass developed with LuxWall), specialty sorption glass (GEWE-sorb), and ceramic surfaces. Sales are B2B, delivered directly from 18 production and trading sites across Germany, Poland, Denmark, and the Netherlands with project-specific processing and finishing services.
Product overview
Scholl Glas operates as a B2B flat glass manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio spanning from base glass through highly specialized processed products. The core product categories include Base Glass (fundamental flat glass from industrial manufacturers), Safety Glass (toughened and laminated safety glass providing robust transparency), Insulating Glass (energy-efficient multi-pane units under the GEWE-therm® brand with a 5-year condensation warranty), Vacuum Insulating Glass (advanced vacuum-sealed technology with LuxWall partnership, now CE-marked), and Ceramics (design surface products). Specialized product sub-brands include GEWE-sorb® (certified specialty glass), GEWE-tvg® and GEWE-dur®-H (tempered/hardened safety glass variants). The company serves diverse industries including glass wholesale, facade construction, window manufacturing, interior design, greenhouse construction, and transportation sectors, combining trade operations with specialized production facilities.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- GEWE-therm: Insulating glass product line with condensate warranty
- GEWE-tvg
- GEWE-dur
- GEWE-sorb
Products and services
- Base Glass (Basisglas) Fundamental flat glass products sourced from industrial manufacturers, serving as the foundational material for further processing, fabrication, and onward distribution by glass wholesalers and processors.
- Safety Glass (Sicherheitsglas) Toughened/tempered safety glass (ESG, including GEWE-tvg and GEWE-dur-H variants) and laminated safety glass (VSG), providing enhanced strength and safety characteristics for facade, window, transport, marine, and structural applications.
- Insulating Glass (Isolierglas) Multi-pane insulating glass units providing energy efficiency, optimal light transmission, and thermal insulation for building applications. Includes the GEWE-therm product line with a 5-year warranty against condensation impairment on pane surfaces.
- Vacuum Insulating Glass Next-generation vacuum-sealed insulating glass developed with LuxWall, delivering superior thermal performance at minimal thickness. CE-marked for the European market.
- Ceramics (Keramik) Ceramic surface products providing uncompromising design surfaces for interior and architectural applications.
- GEWE-sorb Specialty Glass Certified specialty glass product line with sorption properties, with dedicated certifications and product page; designed for applications requiring controlled sorption behavior.
Companies that use Scholl Glas
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments13 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Scholl Glas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Scholl Glas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- LuxWallcorePartnership for vacuum insulating glass technology. Schollglas and LuxWall collaborated to develop vacuum insulating glass products that received CE marking for the European market. This represents a key technology advancement for energy-efficient building solutions.
- Gestellpool Europe GmbH & Co. KGminorPartnership for management of reusable glass transport racks. Gestellpool handles administration of returnable packaging with 49-day free use period and automated clearance system via web interface, phone, fax, or app.
- BarteltGlasBerlin GmbHcoreStrategic acquisition/partnership transforming 50+ year customer-supplier relationship into equity partnership. BarteltGlasBerlin operates as SCHOLLGLAS Technik GmbH Berlin, maintaining management continuity while benefiting from SCHOLLGLAS network resources, particularly in the Berlin-Brandenburg region.
- GLASCOM A/ScoreLong-standing customer relationship strengthened into partnership for Scandinavian region. Strategic development to enhance GLASCOM's market position through SCHOLLGLAS network benefits including greater product diversity and processing capabilities.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Scholl Glas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Global flat glass division of Saint-Gobain producing float, coated, laminated, and insulating glass for construction and transportation, with European manufacturing depth. Comparable to SCHOLLGLAS as an upstream-and-downstream flat glass supplier serving European facade, window, and interior markets, though at materially greater scale and breadth.
- Pilkington (NSG Group): NSG Group's float and value-added glass brand serving European and global construction, automotive, and specialty markets. Directly overlaps with SCHOLLGLAS on insulating, safety, and processed flat glass for European facades and windows, and competes on the same wholesale and processor channels.
- AGC Glass Europe: European arm of AGC (formerly Asahi Glass) producing float and processed flat glass for facades, windows, and interior applications. Serves the same construction-driven Northern European customer base as SCHOLLGLAS with overlapping insulating and safety glass products.
- Guardian Glass: Global float and coated glass producer with significant European manufacturing serving commercial and residential construction. Comparable as a broad flat glass incumbent whose value-added glass offerings directly contest SCHOLLGLAS's processed and insulating glass range.
- Vitro Architectural Glass: Large flat glass manufacturer producing float, coated, and value-added architectural glass for global construction markets. Comparable as a broad incumbent in value-added architectural glass serving facade and window customers, though primarily serving the Americas.
- Şişecam Flat Glass: Turkish-based global flat glass producer serving European, Middle Eastern, and African construction and automotive markets. Comparable as a broad flat glass incumbent whose European exports and processed glass overlap with SCHOLLGLAS's wholesale and value-added offerings.
Direct peers
- Glas Trösch: Swiss-based family-owned flat glass processor and wholesaler producing insulating, safety, and specialty glass for European construction. Closely comparable mid-market peer to SCHOLLGLAS in business model (wholesale plus custom processing), regional footprint (DACH and adjacent markets), and customer focus on facade, window, and interior fabricators.
- Interpane Glas: European float glass manufacturer and processor (now part of AGC) producing coated, insulating, safety, and solar glass. Closely comparable to SCHOLLGLAS on flat glass processing and insulating glass production serving European facade and architectural customers.
- Euroglas: Central European float glass manufacturer with plants in Germany and Poland producing base and coated flat glass for construction and solar applications. Comparable to SCHOLLGLAS in regional float and processed glass supply for Central and Northern European customers, particularly relevant given SCHOLLGLAS's Polish operations in Tarnobrzeg.
Emerging players
- Bohle Group: European specialist in glass processing technology, hardware, and consumables serving glass fabricators and processors. Comparable as an adjacent player in the European flat glass value chain serving many of the same wholesaler and processor customers, though focused on consumables and equipment rather than finished glass products.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Scholl Glas social profiles
Digital presenceScholl Glas compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance7 records
Scholl Glas financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Scholl Glas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles5 records
Scholl Glas subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries15 records
Scholl Glas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Scholl Glas M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Scholl Glas
What does Scholl Glas do?
Scholl Glas manufactures and distributes flat glass products for the construction and industrial sectors, operating as both a glass wholesaler and a custom processor. Its portfolio covers base glass, toughened and laminated safety glass, multi-pane insulating glass (including the GEWE-therm line and vacuum insulating glass developed with LuxWall), specialty sorption glass (GEWE-sorb), and ceramic surfaces. Sales are B2B, delivered directly from 18 production and trading sites across Germany, Poland, Denmark, and the Netherlands with project-specific processing and finishing services.
Is Scholl Glas a public or private company?
Scholl Glas is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Scholl Glas founded?
Scholl Glas was founded in 1969. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is Scholl Glas based?
Scholl Glas is headquartered in Barsinghausen, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Scholl Glas make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Glass Wholesale is the primary driver. The others are custom Glass Production and transport & Logistics Services.
Who are Scholl Glas's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Saint-Gobain Glass, Pilkington (NSG Group), AGC Glass Europe, Guardian Glass, Vitro Architectural Glass and Şişecam Flat Glass. Direct peers are Glas Trösch, Interpane Glas and Euroglas. Bohle Group is listed as an emerging player.
Does Scholl Glas have an API?
No public API is recorded for Scholl Glas.
What industry is Scholl Glas in?
Scholl Glas's product category is Flat Glass Manufacturing and Wholesale. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAHAA, Flat Glass (Float/Sheet/Plate) Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 327211 and its SIC code is 3211.