Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International

What Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International does

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International AG is a Swiss specialty glass manufacturer and wholly-owned subsidiary of the Saint-Gobain group, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Flamatt, Switzerland. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes fire-rated and high-security glass products and integrated framing systems for the global building construction and marine industries. Core technology centers on proprietary intumescent interlayers in the CONTRAFLAM product family (including the Hybridcore single-chamber innovation in CONTRAFLAM One), tempered and laminated E-class glass (PYROSWISS), security glass tested to EN 1063, EN 13541, and EN 1627/1630 (VETROGARD Attack, Blast, Bullet; POLYGARD Attack), smoke barrier systems (PYROSWISS SBS), automatic fire curtains (CURTIVIA), and fully integrated framing systems (VDS). The company also operates IFTS, a wholly-owned fire testing laboratory capable of performing 90% of required tests in-house.

The business operates a project-based enterprise model selling one-time product and system licenses to architects, consultants, contractors, and trade partners, supplemented by professional services revenue from fire testing (IFTS), technical consultancy, and customization. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales executed through country-specific websites and direct sales offices across 18 markets (Switzerland, Germany, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, UK, Austria, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Spain, India, Brazil, UAE, USA), supported by authorized dealers, distributors, and the VDS Certified Installer Program. Primary customer segments are Healthcare, Hospitality & Leisure, Commercial, Education, Public & Transport, and Marine & Offshore, with notable installations at the MASP museum, Munch Museum Oslo, David Zwirner Paris, New Amsterdam Court House, Gare EOLE Porte Maillot, Celebrity Solstice, Carnival Dream, Stena Line Edda, PepsiCo India, and Hôtel des Douanes Brussels. The marine sub-brand, formalized in 2021 with a dedicated brochure in 2025, addresses cruise ships, ferries, offshore platforms, and specialty vessels. Nicole Wilming succeeded Reto Cometta as CEO effective January 1, 2026.

Name

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International

Legal name

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International AG

Website

https://vetrotech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International AG manufactures fire-rated and high-security glass products, integrated framing systems, and automatic fire curtains for the global building construction and marine industries, selling through enterprise project-based channels to architects, contractors, and trade partners across 18 markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fire-rated and high-security architectural glass

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Glazing (Acoustic, Blast, Bullet-Resistant, Smart/Electrochromic) (IMADAHAL), Windows, Doors, Hatches & Marine Glazing Systems (IMAJAKAM), Insulation, Fire Protection & Acoustic Materials (IMAJAKAK)

Keywords

• Fire-rated glass products
• High-security glazing
• Architectural glass systems
• Marine fire protection
• Steel framing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Flamatt

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fire-rated and High-security Glass Products: One-time product sales of fire-rated and high-security glass solutions including CONTRAFLAM, VETROFLAM, PYROSWISS, VETROGARD, and POLYGARD product lines. Revenue generated from the sale of glass panels, systems, and framing solutions to architects, contractors, and building projects.
2. VDS Framing Systems: Sale of complete Vetrotech Design Solutions (VDS) integrated framing systems combining proprietary glass with tested steel, aluminum, and timber framing systems.
3. Fire Testing Services: IFTS (Institute for Fire Testing) provides fire resistance testing services for building and marine applications, testing products to European and international standards.
4. Consultancy Services: Technical consultancy services for application specification, risk scenario assessment, and project design assistance for fire-rated and high-security glazing solutions.
5. Customization Services: Design-assist support and customization of products and systems to meet specific project requirements for safety, comfort, design, and energy efficiency.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International manufactures multifunctional fire-rated and high-security glass and integrated framing systems for the building and marine industries. Its product range covers EI-, EW-, and E-class fire-resistant glazing (CONTRAFLAM, VETROFLAM, PYROSWISS, CONTRAFLAM One), high-security glass against attack, blast, and ballistic threats (VETROGARD, POLYGARD), the CURTIVIA automatic fire curtain system, the VDS tested steel framing system, and marine-specific glazing solutions. These products are specified by architects and contractors for doors, windows, facades, partitions, floors, skylights, and smoke barriers in commercial, public, healthcare, hospitality, and offshore/marine construction projects worldwide.

Product overview

Vetrotech Saint-Gobain International is a global leader in fire-rated and high-security glass solutions, operating since 1980. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into two main categories: Fire-Resistant products (CONTRAFLAM, CONTRAFLAM Lite, CONTRAFLAM Structure, CONTRAFLAM One, VETROFLAM, PYROSWISS, PYROSWISS SBS) providing integrity and insulation protection across EI, EW, E, and D/DH classifications; and High-Security products (VETROGARD Attack, VETROGARD Bullet, VETROGARD Blast, POLYGARD Attack) providing protection against attack, ballistic, and blast threats. The company also offers marine-specific solutions (CONTRAFLAM Marine, PYROSWISS Marine, THERMOVIT Marine, STADIP, SAGEGLASS Marine, CLIMAPLUS/CLIMATOP Marine), the CURTIVIA automatic fire curtain system, and the VDS (Vetrotech Design Solutions) steel framing system for fully integrated fire-rated and security glazing. Applications span doors, windows, facades, partitions, floors, skylights, and static smoke barriers across healthcare, hospitality, commercial, education, and public/transport sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CONTRAFLAM: Versatile fire-rated glass solution for applications requiring maximum EI classification protection in the largest possible dimensions.
• CONTRAFLAM Structure
• CONTRAFLAM One
• CONTRAFLAM Lite
• CONTRAFLAM Marine
• VETROFLAM
• PYROSWISS
• PYROSWISS SBS
• PYROSWISS Marine
• VETROGARD Attack
• VETROGARD Blast
• VETROGARD Bullet
• POLYGARD Attack
• CONTRAFLAM Lite Marine
• THERMOVIT Marine
• STADIP Marine
• SAGEGLASS Marine
• CLIMAPLUS / CLIMATOP
• VDS (Vetrotech Design Solutions)
• CURTIVIA

Products and services

• CONTRAFLAM Glass Fire-resistant glass using proprietary intumescent interlayer technology that expands under heat to form a thermal barrier, providing maximum EI (integrity and insulation) classification in the largest possible dimensions for buildings.
• CONTRAFLAM Structure Glass Fire-rated structural glass solution that does not require vertical profile elements, enabling seamless top-quality EI-classified butt-joint partitions for modern architectural designs.
• CONTRAFLAM Lite Glass Fire-resistant glass providing enhanced radiation control for EW (integrity and radiation control) classification with versatile multifunctionality, including a dedicated Visor Kit variant for drywall installations.
• CONTRAFLAM One Glass First fire-resistant glass variant featuring Hybridcore single-chamber interlayer technology, meeting the highest fire-resistance classifications (EI60 to EI120) in a single chamber design.
• VETROFLAM Glass Lightweight and economical fire-resistant glass solution that limits heat radiation in EW (integrity and radiation control) classification, suitable for a wide range of fire protection applications.
• PYROSWISS Glass Lightweight preferred tempered glass solution providing basic E (integrity) classification fire protection without thermal insulation.
• PYROSWISS SBS Static Smoke Barrier Discreet glazed static smoke barrier system (D/DH class) designed to contain and channel hot smoke in fire scenarios, maintaining integrity at constant temperature or during standardized time-temperature curves.
• VETROGARD Attack Glass Attack-resistant laminated glass providing protection against manual break-in attempts, tested to EN 1627 resistance classes.
• VETROGARD Blast Glass Blast-resistant glass providing protection against explosive forces, tested to EN 13541 standards.
• VETROGARD Bullet Glass Bullet-resistant glass providing ballistic protection meeting EN 1063 standards for bullet-resistance classifications.
• POLYGARD Attack Glass Attack-resistant laminated glass solution providing enhanced protection against manual break-in attempts for security-sensitive applications.
• CONTRAFLAM Marine Glass Fire-rated glass solution specifically designed and certified for marine and offshore vessel applications, including cruise ships, ferries, cargo carriers, and offshore platforms.
• CONTRAFLAM Lite Marine Glass Lightweight fire-rated glass solution for marine vessels with EW (integrity and radiation control) classification.
• PYROSWISS Marine Glass Tempered fire-rated glass solution for marine applications requiring E (integrity) classification.
• THERMOVIT Marine Heated glass solution for marine vessels providing thermal control to protect people in extreme cold conditions, produced since 1974.
• STADIP Marine Laminated glass solution designed for marine applications including shipboard windows and partitions.
• SAGEGLASS Marine Electrochromic glass solution for marine vessels providing dynamic on-demand tinting for glare control, passenger comfort, and energy efficiency.
• CLIMAPLUS / CLIMATOP Marine Insulating glass units (CLIMAPLUS and CLIMATOP) for marine applications delivering thermal insulation and energy efficiency on vessels.
• CURTIVIA Fire Curtains Automatic fire curtain systems delivering invisible fire compartmentation for modern open architecture, installed vertically and concealed within ceilings and walls until activation.
• Vetrotech Design Solutions (VDS) Steel Framing Systems Fully integrated and tested fire-rated and high-security steel, aluminium, and timber framing systems combining Vetrotech glass with certified profiles, including slimline doors, sliding doors, automated swing doors, fixed partitions, butt-joint partitions, curtain walls, and windows.
• CONTRAFLAM Lite Visor Kit Fire-rated glass visor kit meeting EW 120 and EI 30 classifications, designed for direct installation in drywall or masonry without metal frames, combining Vetrotech fire-rated glass with Placo construction solutions.
• IFTS Fire Testing Services Fire resistance testing services for building and marine applications, performed by the wholly-owned Institute for Fire Testing Switzerland (IFTS) under European and international standards, enabling rapid product development and certification.

Quantifiable outcome

• Since October 2025, main daily transport route between Romont (Switzerland) and Eschbach (Germany) operating with 100% electric mobility, saving approximately 113.5 kg of CO₂ emissions every single day

Named customers14 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DachserminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Logistics partnership for sustainable transport. Since October 2025, the main daily transport route between Romont (Switzerland) and Eschbach (Germany) operates with 100% electric mobility using Dachser fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros trucks, saving approximately 113.5 kg of CO₂ emissions daily.
• Steel, Aluminium, and Timber Framing PartnerscoreTechnology or IntegrationDaily testing collaboration with framing system partners across steel, aluminium, and timber materials to offer the broadest selection of tested fire-rated and high-security glazing systems. These partnerships enable complete system solutions combining Vetrotech glass with certified framing.
• IFTS (Institute for Fire Testing Switzerland)coreTechnology or IntegrationIFTS is a wholly-owned fire testing laboratory of Vetrotech Saint-Gobain, performing tests according to all applicable European and international testing standards for building and marine applications. With new 4x4 meter test furnace, 90% of all required tests can be performed.
• Calcagni MétallerieminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership for Gare EOLE Porte Maillot project where Calcagni Métallerie installed fire-rated glass façades, doors, and partitions provided by Vetrotech Saint-Gobain for the underground station environment.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pilkington (NSG Group): Global architectural glass maker with the Pyrostop/Pyrodur fire-rated glass ranges, competing directly with Vetrotech in fire-resistant and safety glazing for buildings.
• AGC Glass Europe: Major architectural glass producer offering fire-resistant (Pyrobel/Pyrobelite) and security glazing, directly overlapping Vetrotech's fire and safety product lines.
• SAFTI FIRST: US manufacturer of fire-rated glass and framing systems, directly comparable in fire-resistive glazing and integrated frame assemblies.
• Technical Glass Products (TGP / Allegion): Supplier of fire-rated glass and framing (Fireframes/Pyran), competing directly in certified fire and safety glazing systems.
• Vetrotech competitor Pyroguard: European specialist manufacturer of fire-rated safety glass for building applications, directly competing across EI/EW/E classified glazing.
• SCHOTT (Pyran): Specialty glass manufacturer whose PYRAN fire-rated glass-ceramic and safety products compete directly in certified fire-protective glazing.

Regional players

• Vetrotech competitor Glas Trösch: Swiss/European glass processor offering fire-protective and safety glazing (CONTRA-FLAM-type products), competing regionally in the same DACH markets.

Broad incumbents

• Guardian Glass: Large global manufacturer of architectural and specialty glass, overlapping in fire-rated and high-performance glazing as part of a broader portfolio.

Others

• Saint-Gobain Glass (SageGlass): Sister/parent business unit providing electrochromic and architectural glass; adjacent and complementary rather than a direct competitor to Vetrotech's fire/security niche.

Emerging players

• Vetrotech competitor Promat / Etex: Passive fire protection specialist offering fire-rated glazing systems and compartmentation products, overlapping in building fire safety solutions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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