Preedy Glass

What Preedy Glass does

Preedy Glass (J. Preedy & Sons Limited) is a fourth-generation family-owned glass processor and bespoke manufacturer established in 1913 in Marylebone, London, now headquartered and manufacturing at Stanley Works, 7B Coronation Road, London, NW10 7PQ (Park Royal). The company converts large sheets of raw glass and mirror into finished products for technical, structural, antique and contemporary applications, including rooflights, balustrades, shower enclosures, stained glass, structural glazing, and decorative products such as Air Mirrors, recycled sintered crystal glass, magnetic wipe boards (PreMag), Verre Églomisé, and the Visio Collection of handcrafted mirrors. Core technology comprises CNC machines, automatic cutting benches (up to 6000mm x 3210mm), toughening furnaces (620°C, up to 4x strength), sandblasting, UV bonding, cerium oxide polishing, and digital UV printing on glass.

The company generates revenue through one-time sales of bespoke glass and mirror products, professional installation services (measure, supply, install), and e-commerce hardware sales. Pricing is quote-based for bespoke items with published unit pricing for hardware components (starting from approximately £1.00). Two service models operate in parallel: supply-only for professional buyers (architects, contractors) and full-installation for end clients. Customer segments span architects, conservation officers, main contractors, interior designers, English Heritage (listed property owners), churches, private homeowners, and commercial establishments including hotels, restaurants, and swimming pools. Distribution combines direct sales, B2B professional channels, and a growing direct-to-consumer e-commerce presence serving both UK and select international projects.

Name

Preedy Glass

Legal name

J. Preedy & Sons Limited

Website

https://preedyglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Preedy Glass is a fourth-generation, family-owned UK glass processor established in 1913 that manufactures bespoke architectural, heritage, and decorative glass and mirror products for architects, contractors, conservation officers, commercial clients, and private homeowners through direct sales, installation services, and e-commerce.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glass Manufacturing

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)

Keywords

• Bespoke glass manufacturing
• Architectural glass products
• Glass processing services
• Decorative mirror products
• Glass installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Glass and Mirror Products: Sale of bespoke glass and mirror products including technical, structural, antique and contemporary glass, mirrors, decorative glass, magnetic glass, switchable glass, TV glass, recycled sintered crystal glass, and specialty products such as Fineo vacuum units, Air Mirrors, and stained glass.
2. Glass Installation Services: Full-service offering including measure, supply, and installation services. The company provides both supply-only and complete installation for products including rooflights, showers, balustrades, and other architectural glass applications.
3. Glass Hardware Products: Sale of glass hardware including balustrade fittings, clips, handles, hinges, locks, patch fittings, point fixings, shelf brackets, shower seals, sliding doors, and related components. Products are sold via e-commerce with individual product pricing.
4. Aftercare Products: Sale of aftercare products including professional glass cleaning product (tins available for purchase) to maintain glass and mirrors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Preedy Glass (J. Preedy & Sons Limited) is a fourth-generation family glass manufacturer established in 1913 that converts raw sheets of glass and mirror into bespoke finished products for technical, structural, antique, and contemporary applications. The company fabricates products including rooflights, balustrades, shower enclosures, stained glass, magnetic wipe boards, switchable glass, vacuum sealed units, and decorative mirrors, offering both supply-only and full measure-supply-install services across the UK.

Product overview

Preedy Glass is a fourth-generation family glass manufacturing business established in 1913, offering a comprehensive portfolio of bespoke glass and mirror products alongside professional glass finishing services and hardware. The core offering spans architectural glass products (rooflights, structural glass, technical glass, contemporary glass), decorative glass (antique, stained, marbled, gilded, air mirrors, recycled sintered crystal glass), functional glass (magnetic wipe boards, switchable glass, TV mirrors), and specialized sealed units (Fineo vacuum glazing). These products are complemented by extensive glass finishing capabilities (toughening, UV bonding, CNC processing, etching, painting, coating) and a full range of glass hardware components. The company operates as a single unified manufacturing and installation service offering both supply-only and measure, supply, and install options across residential and commercial sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PreMag: Range of magnetic glass wipe boards which are customisable and offered in a range of finishes from standard white, back painted in a colour of your choice or customised with a print or logo.
• Visio Collection

Products and services

• Rooflights Premium rooflight solutions for pitched and flat roofs including Conservation rooflights for listed properties, Neo low-profile contemporary skylights, and flat roof solutions crafted from steel or aluminium.
• Air Mirrors Lightweight aluminium-framed mirror film stretched and heated to create high-quality mirror finish on panels up to 2.8m x 12m; chlorine-safe for swimming pools, available in standard, tinted, and antique finishes.
• Recycled Sintered Crystal Glass 100% recycled glass building material produced from industrial and glass bottles with crystallization process for translucent crystal-like brilliance effect, available in 10 colours with optional backlit plug-and-remote unit.
• Stained Glass Hand-crafted coloured glass windows and decorative panels using traditional techniques, including restoration services for existing installations and protective screen installation.
• PreMag Magnetic Glass Wipe Boards Magnetic glass wipe boards customisable in standard white, back-painted colours, or printed with logos, made from 4mm low iron toughened safety glass with optional double-sided magnetic functionality.
• Verre Églomisé and Gilded Glass Decorative glass technique applying designs and gilding (gold, silver or metal leaf) onto the rear face of glass to produce reflective surfaces, using 23.5 Carat Gold Leaf, Red Gold, Moon Gold, Lemon Gold, White Gold, Silver Leaf, and various tinted glasses.
• FINEO Vacuum Sealed Units AGC FINEO vacuum glazing offering 8x better thermal insulation than single glazing and 12.5% more efficient than triple glazing, retrofitting solution for timber-framed windows with 15-year guarantee.
• Visio Collection Handcrafted Mirrors Frameless handcrafted mirrors with surround frames from 6mm glass, including Modern Mirrors, Decorative Mirrors, Wall Art Mirrors, and Gold Leaf Mirrors collections.
• Atoll Marbled Glass Artisan marbled glass combining traditional techniques with innovative technology, range of thicknesses from 4mm to 19mm, totally recyclable and non-porous, used for luxury splashbacks, furniture and wall covering solutions.
• Decorlux Interior wall and furniture cladding with 'Water' range inspired by fine damask fabrics and textured materials, creating three-dimensional effects with vibrant colour designs named after world rivers.
• Glass Finishing Services Professional glass processing including acid etching, bevelling (6mm-40mm face bevels), CNC routing and polishing, cutting (up to 6000mm x 3210mm, 2mm-25mm thick), drilling (6mm-100mm bore sizes), easy-clean coating (ClearShield), polishing, sandblasting, toughening (4x strength), and UV bonding.
• Glass Hardware Extensive range of glass hardware including balustrade fittings, clips, handles, hinges, locks, patch fittings, point fixings, shelf brackets, shower seals, sliding doors, and related components in various finishes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Toughening process increases glass strength by up to four times compared to standard annealed glass
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AGC (Asahi Glass Company) - FINEOcoreTechnology or IntegrationPreedy Glass is an approved supplier and installer of FINEO vacuum sealed units, manufactured by AGC. FINEO combines best-in-class thermal insulation performance with slim aesthetics, suitable for retrofitting into timber-framed windows. The partnership enables Preedy Glass to offer advanced vacuum glazing technology for heritage and contemporary applications.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Smartglass International: Specialist in switchable/smart glass technology for architectural and commercial interiors. Overlaps with Preedy's switchable glass and TV glass product lines within a narrower technology focus.

Direct peers

• Toughglaze UK: UK-based glass processor specializing in toughened, laminated, and processed glass for architectural and interior applications. Comparable scale and processing-led value proposition to Preedy Glass.
• IQ Glass: UK-based specialist in architectural glass including sliding doors, rooflights, and frameless structural glazing. Highly comparable to Preedy's bespoke architectural and contemporary glass offering for high-end residential and commercial projects.
• Cotswold Architectural Glass: UK bespoke glass fabricator serving conservation, heritage, and contemporary architectural projects. Similar customer base of architects, conservation officers, and high-end residential clients.
• John Parker & Son: UK heritage glass maker with a long history of stained glass, restoration, and conservation work for ecclesiastical and listed buildings. Closely comparable heritage/conservation niche to Preedy's English Heritage supply.
• Finelight Glass: Specialist UK supplier and installer of FINEO vacuum glazing, directly overlapping with Preedy's FINEO partnership offering for high-performance heritage and contemporary retrofit projects.

Broad incumbents

• Pilkington (NSG Group): One of the world's largest glass manufacturers with extensive UK operations across flat glass and processed architectural glazing. Overlaps with Preedy in architectural and energy-efficient glazing categories but at vastly greater scale.
• Saint-Gobain Glassolutions: UK arm of Saint-Gobain providing processed glass and glazing solutions for construction and interior markets. Competes with Preedy for commercial and residential glazing contracts through a national installer network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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