What Glaseksperten does

Glaseksperten A/S is a privately held Danish glass manufacturer headquartered in Hjørring, operating what is described as one of the most modern 20,000 sqm production facilities in Northern Europe. The company manufactures and processes architectural and construction glass, with capabilities spanning tempering, lamination, digital ceramic printing (up to 720 dpi), enameling (including large-format tempered enameled glass up to 2.4 x 4.6 meters), and heat-soak testing (Denmark's first facility, handling pieces up to 8 x 3.3 meters). Its product portfolio centers on insulating glass units (energy, sun-shielding, sound-reducing, security/safety, patterned/wired, and Venetian blind variants), tempered laminated glass, branded fire-resistant glass (Pilkington Pyrodur/Pyrostop and AGC Pyrobel/Pyrobelite), safety and security glass, ceramic-printed decorative glass, enameled glass, mirrors, shower glass (TIMELESS), and specialty foils (Saflex Structural, Trosifol PVB, Vanceva Color). The company is positioned as Denmark's largest producer of glass for building purposes.

The business model is B2B sales-led with a multi-channel go-to-market: a 24/7 self-service B2B webshop (shop.glaseksperten.dk) integrated with production systems; a customer center for inside sales; area-specific field sales managers for Denmark; an export department with dedicated managers for Norway, UK, and Sweden; and channel partners (e.g., Ulricehamns Glasmästeri) in Sweden. Pricing is quote-based and per-square-meter / per-unit, with express production (Glas Ekspres at 24-48 hour turnaround) likely commanding a premium. Customer segments span construction companies and contractors, architects and engineering firms, glaziers, hospitality (e.g., The Edition Hotel Reykjavik, Forest Lagoon Iceland), public sector and institutions (e.g., Oslo Storbylegevakt, Skolen på Islands Brygge, Steno Diabetes Center), and senior-living and residential developers across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Finland, and the Faroe Islands. Revenue also benefits from sustainability-driven specification, with DGNB, Cradle to Cradle (Saflex), Low Carbon glass, and EPD documentation supporting green-building tenders.

Glaseksperten's strategic posture reflects a multi-year capacity-and-digitalization build: DKK 100+ million invested to double production capacity, a new cutting hall announced in November 2025, and ongoing product launches including MicroShade energy glass (2023 partnership), Glas Ekspres (2023), and a digitized return-crate platform (2025). Under founder Christian Larsen (now chairman) and CEO Jess Gregersen (appointed August 2022 from sales leadership at JKE Design and Knauf), the company is scaling Scandinavian exports on top of its Danish home base, and reported DKK 18.6 million profit before tax in 2021 following the heavy investment phase.

Name

Glaseksperten

Legal name

Glaseksperten A/S

Website

https://glaseksperten.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Glaseksperten is Denmark's largest producer of glass products for residential, commercial, and public buildings, operating a 20,000 sqm manufacturing facility in Hjørring and serving construction firms, architects, and public-sector clients across Scandinavia via field sales, a B2B webshop, and project-based contracts.

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

Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH), Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• Architectural glass manufacturing
• Insulating glass units
• Fire-resistant glass
• Tempered laminated glass
• Glass processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hjørring

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Manufacturing and Sales: Primary revenue stream from manufacturing and selling glass products for construction and architectural applications. Products include thermal glass units, fire-resistant glass, safety glass, decorative glass, and specialty glass solutions. Revenue is generated through both direct sales and the B2B webshop.
2. Custom/Project-Based Glass Solutions: Revenue from large construction projects including facades, balconies, and specialized architectural glass. These are typically one-time project sales with significant order values, serving as a key revenue driver for the company.
3. Express Production Service: Premium express production service for urgent orders (24-48 hour turnaround), likely commanding premium pricing for the expedited service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Glaseksperten manufactures and processes architectural glass for residential, commercial, and public buildings, producing insulating glass units, tempered laminated glass, fire-resistant glass, safety and security glass, digital ceramic printed glass, enameled glass, mirrors, and specialty items such as MicroShade® energy glass and TIMELESS® shower glass. The company runs a 20,000 sqm production facility in Hjørring, Denmark, offering processing competencies including tempering, lamination, enameling, digital ceramic printing, and Denmark's only heat soak testing facility. Distribution is handled through a B2B webshop, regional field sales, and an export department serving Scandinavian and Northern European markets.

Product overview

Glaseksperten is Denmark's largest producer of glass for building purposes, operating as a total supplier offering a comprehensive range of glass solutions under one roof. The product portfolio centers on insulating glass units (termoruder) available in multiple variants including energy glass (energiruder), sun-shielding, sound-reducing, security/safety, patterned, and Venetian blind types. Core products also include tempered laminated glass, fire-resistant glass (brandglas) with Pilkington Pyrodur/Pyrostop and AGC Pyrobel/Pyrobelite brands, safety and security glass, digital ceramic print glass (printglas), enameled glass (emaljeret glas), and specialty products like MicroShade® energy glass with integrated sun shading. Supporting products include Saflex® Structural, Trosifol® PVB, and Vanceva® Color foil types, mirrors, and Madras® Fluido interior glass. The company also offers processing competencies including tempering, lamination, thermal production, fire-resistant production, digital ceramic printing, and enameling. Digital services include a B2B Webshop for online ordering, Glass Express (24-hour express production), and a Return Crate digital solution. Products are applied across facades, balconies, bathrooms, doors, shelves, stairs, walls, railings, and floor glass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MicroShade®: Energy glass units with integrated solar shading, providing effective and environmentally friendly solar protection integrated into the energy glass unit.
• Glas Ekspres
• Saflex® Structural
• TIMELESS®

Products and services

• MicroShade® Energy Glass Units Energy glass units with integrated, maintenance-free sun shading using micro louvers. Provides effective solar shading while allowing natural daylight, improved indoor climate, and lower energy costs year-round. Designed for facades, windows, and large glass surfaces in residential, commercial, and public buildings.
• Insulating Glass Units (Termoruder) Insulated glass units providing thermal insulation, sun shielding, sound reduction, security, and decorative options. Available in multiple variants including energy glass, sun-shielding energy, sound-reducing, security/safety, patterned/wired glass, and Venetian blind insulated glass.
• Tempered Laminated Glass Tempered and laminated safety glass with enhanced strength and safety characteristics. One layer can be heat-strengthened. If both layers break, fall risk is minimized due to different fracture surfaces. Used for railings, balconies, and structural applications.
• Fire-Resistant Glass (Brandglas) Wide range of fire-protective glass products covering all needs, including tempered, laminated, and enameled variants. Includes Pilkington Pyrodur®, Pilkington Pyrostop®, AGC Pyrobel®, and AGC Pyrobelite® products tested and approved according to European standards.
• Digital Ceramic Print Glass (Printglas) Decorative glass solutions with digital ceramic printing for unique glass designs in construction and architecture. Resolution up to 720 dpi for high-quality color, graphics, and text reproduction. Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
• Enameled Glass (Emaljeret glas) Tempered enameled glass for facades, wall cladding, and decoration. Available in standard sizes up to 2,400mm x 4,600mm, with 5 standard colors and custom RAL colors available. Ceramic paint is lead and heavy metal free. Now produced as Denmark's largest tempered enameled glass.
• Security and Safety Glass Glass units providing enhanced security and safety. Includes security glass (sikringsglas) for protection against break-ins and forced entry, and safety glass (sikkerhedsglas) designed to protect persons from injury, maintaining barrier function even after breakage with laminated interlayers.
• Glas Ekspres (Glass Express) Express Production Service Premium express production service for urgent glass orders. Produces tempered glass and insulating glass units within 24 hours, and tempered laminated glass within 48 hours - up to one-fifth of normal production time. Orders can be picked up at the factory or delivered.
• B2B Webshop Online B2B platform for glass ordering, calculation, and production tracking. Available 24/7 with real-time pricing, product overview, and order status tracking for registered professional customers. Self-service order placement, price calculation, and order tracking integrated with production systems.
• Mirrors (Spejle) Glass mirror products for various residential and commercial applications including bathrooms, interior design, and architectural uses.
• Madras® Fluido Interior Glass Interior glass products from Madras Fluido for architectural interior applications, providing design flexibility for indoor spaces.
• TIMELESS® Shower Glass Shower glass with built-in protection against hard water, heat, humidity, soap and cleaning agents. Maintains clarity and easy cleaning for years with anti-corrosion properties. Used in bathroom applications.
• Turn-Tilt Window in Wood/Aluminum Modern and functional window with slim profile for large light ingress. Available with 2-layer and 3-layer glass, featuring inward opening design with interior wood and exterior aluminum construction.
• Return Crate Solution (Returstel løsning) Digital solution for managing and returning transport crates. Includes overview of outstanding return crates, easy pickup scheduling, and rental model for crates not returned on time. Designed to minimize resource waste in the glass industry logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings: Energy glass can pay for itself within approximately 3 years through heating cost reductions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• MicroShadecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2023Partnership for MicroShade energy glass units - innovative glass with integrated micro louvers providing effective sun shading. Glaseksperten and MicroShade have seen enormous interest in climate-friendly sun shading solutions. MicroShade is integrated into energy glass for maintenance-free operation.
• NORRIQcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 May 2021Technology partner that developed Glaseksperten's innovative digital web platform and B2B webshop solution. The headless architecture provides future-proofing and scalability. Solution enables 24/7 ordering, order tracking, and automated production integration.
• SMV:Digital EksportminorOthers · 12 May 2021Government funding program supporting investment in digital systems, automation, or e-commerce solutions to strengthen export capabilities. Glaseksperten received funding for the digital platform project targeting Norway and Sweden markets.
• Pilkington (NSG Group)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 March 2010Partnership for fire-resistant glass products. Glaseksperten stocks Pilkington Pyrostop and Pilkington Pyrodur fire glass products, which are tested and approved according to European standards. The partnership provides enhanced expertise in fire glass solutions.
• Ulricehamns GlasmästericoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish glass company partnership for the Viared Center Borås project and broader Swedish market access. Partnership enables Glaseksperten to participate in larger Swedish tenders through established local partners.
• Saflex (Eastman Chemical Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Saflex Structural laminate film used in safety glass railings. Saflex Structural maintains railing function even after glass breakage and is Cradle to Cradle certified. Glaseksperten offers 5-year warranty against delamination for glass railings using Saflex Structural.
• Trosifol (Kuraray)supportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Trosifol PVB film for laminated glass applications, offering another option alongside Saflex for different glass requirements.
• Vanceva (Eastman)supportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of Vanceva Color film for colored laminated glass, used in projects like Aabenraa private home for aesthetic floor glass solutions.
• AGC (Formerly Glaverbel)supportingTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of AGC Pyrobel and AGC Pyrobelite fire glass products, complementing the Pilkington fire glass range for complete fire protection solutions.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Scanglas: Danish/Scandinavian glass processor offering insulating glass units, safety glass, and architectural glass for building applications. Closest direct Nordic peer to Glaseksperten, competing for the same contractors, architects, and construction projects across Denmark and Scandinavia.
• Glas Marte: Austrian manufacturer of high-quality architectural glass, all-glass facades, and frameless glass systems for buildings across Central Europe. Direct competitor in premium fabricated architectural glass with comparable focus on customization, structural glazing, and project-based sales.
• Roschmann Group: German supplier of bespoke architectural glass systems, facades, and interior glass solutions for premium European construction projects. Comparable in scope and customer base — fabricates customized high-end glass for architects and developers with similar emphasis on engineering support and project delivery.
• Sedak GmbH: German manufacturer of oversized tempered, laminated, and insulating glass for facades, roofs, and premium architecture. Closely comparable to Glaseksperten's large-format enameled glass capability and project-based sales model in the DACH/Northern European premium construction segment.

Broad incumbents

• Pilkington (NSG Group): Global flat and safety glass manufacturer that supplies fire-resistant products (Pyrodur, Pyrostop) to Glaseksperten and competes in fabricated architectural glass via its own processing networks. Overlaps in fire-rated and high-performance architectural glazing but operates at much larger scale across many product categories.
• AGC Glass Europe: European arm of AGC, one of the world's largest flat glass producers, supplying fire glass (Pyrobel, Pyrobelite) to Glaseksperten and competing in coated, laminated, and architectural glass. Broader portfolio spanning automotive, solar, and display glass; architectural fabrication is one of many business lines.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Division of Saint-Gobain producing flat glass and value-added architectural glass products across Europe. Competes in energy-efficient and coated glazing but operates globally across many construction material categories; Glaseksperten's specialty fabrication and Nordic focus is a narrower niche within Saint-Gobain's footprint.
• Guardian Glass: Global flat and fabricated glass manufacturer with a significant European footprint serving commercial and residential construction. Competes in high-performance coated and laminated architectural glass; offers broader geographic reach and commoditized float glass supply alongside the specialty fabrication niche Glaseksperten occupies.
• SCHOTT AG: German specialty glass manufacturer with broad exposure to architectural, technical, and pharmaceutical glass markets. Overlaps with Glaseksperten in fire-resistant and high-performance architectural glazing but its core identity spans many specialty glass categories at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• Vitrocsa: Swiss specialist in minimal-frame sliding glass walls and bespoke glazing systems for high-end architecture. Niche overlap with Glaseksperten's interior glazing and railing work but focused on a narrower premium product; useful reference point for high-margin specialty glass adjacencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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