PFG Glass

What PFG Glass does

PFG Glass Industries is a family-owned architectural glass manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor headquartered in Langley, British Columbia. Operating since 1990 from a 125,000 sq. ft. automated facility, the company produces tempered, heat-soaked, laminated, insulated (double and triple-glazed), fabricated, and spandrel glass for both commercial and residential construction. The firm's core technology stack centers on fully automated production lines for heat-treated, laminated, fabricated, and insulated glass units, augmented by Canada's first automated TriSeal warm-edge spacer line (Quanex/Super Spacer), Hegla ReMaster remnant handling, an Osprey distortion measurement system for tempered glass quality control, and a chemical-free water treatment system for fabrication wastewater.

The company sells custom, project-based architectural glass primarily to architects, builders, contractors, and developers specifying Passive House, BC Step Code, and LEED-compliant envelopes in Western Canada and the US West Coast. Pricing is quote-driven and contract-based, with no public list pricing. Distribution is handled through PFG's own truck fleet (daily Lower Mainland routes, scheduled Vancouver Island and Okanagan runs) with broader North America delivery via logistics partners.

PFG combines fabrication with import and distribution of raw glass from strategic suppliers including Cardinal Glass (chief supplier), PPG, and Quanex, and holds multiple industry certifications (SGCC, IGCC, IGMA, OSSE/COR, Sentry Glass laminator, OPACI-COAT-300 AFF). Notable projects include Simon Fraser University's Parcel 21 Passive House, the Ken Soble Tower retrofit in Hamilton, the City of Vancouver's 825 Pacific Passive House tower, Walmart Canada's Surrey distribution centre, and Bosa Properties' Bridgeview industrial development.

Name

PFG Glass

Legal name

PFG Glass Industries

Website

https://pfgglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PFG Glass Industries is a family-owned architectural glass manufacturer and distributor in Langley, BC, fabricating custom tempered, laminated, insulated, and specialty glass for commercial and residential builders across Western Canada and the US West Coast.

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

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD), Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)

Keywords

• Architectural glass manufacturing
• Flat glass fabrication
• Insulated glass units
• Tempered safety glass
• Laminated glass products

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Architectural Glass Manufacturing: PFG Glass generates revenue through custom fabrication and manufacturing of architectural glass products including tempered, laminated, insulated, and fabricated glass for commercial and residential construction projects. Revenue is project-based, driven by architectural specifications and builder/contractor orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PFG Glass manufactures, fabricates, and distributes architectural flat glass products from a 125,000 sq. ft. facility in Langley, BC. The company's core offering includes tempered (heat-treated) glass, heat-soaked glass, insulated glass units with warm edge spacers, laminated glass with PVB or Sentry interlayers, fabricated glass (CNC milling, water jet cutting, drilling, polishing), and spandrel glass with OPACI-COAT-300 coatings. Customers include commercial builders, residential contractors, architects, and developers in Western Canada and the Western United States, with custom project-based fabrication for construction projects.

Product overview

PFG Glass is a manufacturer and fabricator of architectural glass products based in Langley, BC, serving Western Canada since 1990. The company operates a 125,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fabrication facility with fully automated production lines for tempered, laminated, fabricated, and insulated glass. Their core product portfolio centers on Heat Treated and Heat Soaked safety glass, Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) with warm edge spacers (SuperSpacer and TriSeal), Laminated Glass with various interlayers (Trosifol, Vanceva, Sentry Glass), Glass Fabrication Services (CNC, water jet, polishing), Protective Film application, and Spandrel Glass coatings. These products are applied across diverse architectural applications including curtain walls, canopies, railings, shower doors, entrances, walls, interior glazing, windows, doors, and skylights. The company also distributes Cardinal Glass and PPG products and specializes in Passive House-compliant glass meeting BC Step Code energy efficiency standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tempered Glass Heat-treated safety glass with enhanced strength, available in thicknesses from 3mm to 19mm, manufactured using two state-of-the-art true convection tempering ovens with Osprey Distortion Measurement System for consistent optical quality. Designed for safety applications in commercial and residential construction.
• Heat Soaked Glass Tempered glass with additional heat soak testing certified to European Standard EN 14179-1:2016-TC, reducing the risk of spontaneous nickel sulfide breakage. Targeted at architectural applications requiring reduced spontaneous breakage risk in facades and overhead glazing.
• Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) Double or triple-glazed insulated units with argon or krypton gas fills and warm edge spacers (SuperSpacer, TriSeal), available with Cardinal 366, Cardinal 272, Cardinal 270 and other Low-E coatings, in sizes from 9" x 14" to 96" x 144". Manufactured with Canada's first automated TriSeal capability for superior thermal efficiency.
• Laminated Glass Multi-layer glass with PVB or Sentry Glass interlayers (Trosifol, Vanceva brands) for safety, acoustic, and decorative applications. Available in custom sizes up to 96" x 205" with various interlayer options for impact resistance and design flexibility.
• Glass Fabrication Services Custom fabrication services including CNC milling, water jet cutting, drilling holes/notches/cut-outs, polishing, and mitering for glass 4mm-19mm thick. Targeted at contractors and architects needing precision-shaped glass for custom architectural projects.
• Spandrel Glass Silicone-based spandrel coatings (OPACI-COAT-300) with custom colour matching for architectural continuity between vision and opaque areas of curtain wall and facade systems. PFG is a certified OPACI-COAT-300 Approved Factory Fabricator.
• Glass Distribution Distribution of Cardinal Glass and PPG glass products with delivery throughout North America via wood case and metal frame racks. Targets glass shops, glaziers, and contractors needing reliable supply of flat glass products.
• Curtain Wall Glass High-performance glass products designed for curtain wall systems in commercial buildings, including insulated units with Low-E coatings and warm edge spacers to meet commercial facade performance requirements.
• Canopy and Sunshade Glass Glass products for architectural canopies and sunshades providing weather protection while allowing natural light transmission, often using laminated or heat-strengthened glass for overhead safety.
• Railing and Stair Glass Custom fabricated glass for railings, guardrails, and stair applications in residential and commercial settings, typically using tempered or laminated glass for safety compliance.
• Shower Doors Custom frameless shower enclosures fabricated using CNC machines, with options for frosted, clear, and satin etch glass. Targeted at residential bathrooms and hospitality projects.
• Entrance Glass Glass products for commercial and residential entrance systems including all-glass doors and entrance sidelights, typically tempered or laminated for safety and impact resistance.
• Walls and Partitions Glass Glass walls and partitions for open concept designs in offices and modern homes, providing visual separation while maintaining light transmission, typically using tempered or laminated glass.
• Interior Glazing Interior glass solutions for commercial and residential spaces including safety and security glazing for offices, conference rooms, and feature walls.
• Window and Door Glass Glass products for windows and doors in residential and commercial buildings, including insulating glass units with Low-E coatings for energy efficiency.
• Skylight Glass Glass products designed for skylight installations, typically using laminated or heat-strengthened glass for overhead safety and impact resistance.
• Passive House Glass High-performance insulating glass units meeting Passive House and BC Step Code energy efficiency requirements, using Cardinal 366 glass with SuperSpacer warm edge spacers and argon gas fills for certified Passive House projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Buildings achieve Passive House certification and BC Step Code compliance
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Cardinal GlasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChief supplier of glass for all fabrication purposes. PFG Glass is an authorized fabricator of Cardinal glass products including Cardinal 270, Cardinal 272, Cardinal 366, and Cardinal i89 Low-E glass used in insulated units. Long-standing strategic relationship for high-performance architectural glass.
• PPG GlasssecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of PPG glass products including PPG Solar Blue, PPG SolarCool, PPG Solar Bronze, PPG Solexia, and PPG Azurelite used in various architectural glass projects.
• Quanex (TriSeal)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Super Spacer TriSeal warm edge spacer system. PFG Glass has Canada's first automated TriSeal capability, using Quanex's silicone-based warm edge technology for improved energy efficiency in insulated glass units.
• ICD High Performance CoatingscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of OPACI-COAT-300 water-based silicone spandrel coating. PFG Glass is a certified OPACI-COAT-300 Approved Factory Fabricator (AFF), providing spandrel coating services with design opportunities and colour matching capabilities.
• Trosifol and VancevasecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSuppliers of interlayer materials used in laminated glass fabrication. PFG Glass uses these interlayers for producing safety and decorative laminated glass products.
• HeglacoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of glass processing equipment including ReMaster remnant handling systems and cutting lines. Hegla equipment enables PFG's automated manufacturing processes and waste reduction capabilities.
• Kawneer CompanysecondaryTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of 1600 Wall System curtainwall framing used in projects like SFU Parcel 21. PFG supplies glass units that pair with Kawneer curtainwall systems.
• Canuck Place Children's HospiceminorOthersPFG Glass is a sponsor of the Gift of Love gala since 2016 and provides volunteer support including holiday decorations for Dave Lede House in Abbotsford. Community partnership supporting pediatric palliative care.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Cardinal Glass Industries: Largest North American fabricated flat glass manufacturer and PFG's chief raw glass supplier; comparable in producing tempered, laminated, and IGUs at scale across the continent.
• Vitro (Vitro Architectural Glass / former PPG Glass): One of North America's largest glass manufacturers; supplier to PFG via the PPG product line and a global incumbent across flat, coated, and architectural glass.
• Guardian Glass: Global float and fabricated glass producer (SunGuard, SNX, ClimaGuard) competing in coated architectural glass used in IGUs — direct overlap with PFG's Cardinal-coated IGU product line.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: World's largest architectural glass manufacturer offering high-performance Low-E and acoustic products analogous to PFG's Passive House / BC Step Code offerings.
• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: North American fabricator and distributor of architectural glass and glazing systems, including IGUs and curtain wall — broad incumbent competing with PFG in commercial envelope projects.

Direct peers

• Garibaldi Glass Industries: BC-based architectural glass fabricator serving Western Canada with tempered, laminated, and insulated glass — directly competes with PFG in the same regional spec market.
• AGNORA: Canadian oversized architectural glass fabricator (tempered, laminated, IGUs) competing in the high-performance commercial curtain wall and specialty glass segment similar to PFG's premium offerings.
• Prelco: Quebec-based glass manufacturer producing tempered, laminated, and insulated architectural glass; comparable product mix with PFG, though operating in Eastern Canada.
• Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions: North American architectural glass fabricator producing tempered, laminated, and insulated glass units — operates at similar scale to PFG with multi-region fabrication footprint.

Emerging players

• Vitrocsa: Premium Swiss-origin slim-frame glazing systems supplier active in Western Canada luxury residential projects — adjacent niche competitor to PFG's high-end railing/entrance glass applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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