Andrew Wright Windows

What Andrew Wright Windows does

Andrew Wright Windows is a family-owned uPVC window and door manufacturer and installer headquartered in Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland, operating continuously since 1937. The company designs, fabricates, and fits a comprehensive product range including seven window types (casement, double glazed, French, reversible, tilt and turn, triple glazed, vertical slider) and four door types (bi-fold, composite, French, uPVC). Manufacturing uses VEKA Class A uPVC profiles — German-engineered multi-chambered extrusions reinforced with steel for the Scottish climate — combined with double or triple glazing, multi-point locking systems, and Secured By Design-compliant security features. In-house production at the Telford Place facility enables bespoke made-to-measure products with quality control.

Name

Andrew Wright Windows

Legal name

Andrew Wright Limited

Website

https://andrewwright.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Andrew Wright Windows is a family-owned Scottish manufacturer and installer of uPVC windows and doors, founded in 1937. Using VEKA Class A profiles, the company supplies and fits made-to-measure products for residential, commercial, trade, and local authority customers across Ayrshire, Glasgow, and the West of Scotland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

uPVC Windows and Doors Manufacturing

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Exterior Doors (IMADAIAA), Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI)

Keywords

• UPVC windows manufacturing
• Double glazing installation
• Composite doors supply
• Window replacement services
• Home improvement glazing

Headquarters

HQ city

Irvine

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Window and Door Sales: Manufacture and sale of uPVC windows (casement, tilt and turn, reversible, vertical slider, double glazed, triple glazed) and doors (uPVC, composite, French, bi-fold) to residential and commercial customers.
2. Installation Services: Professional installation services for windows and doors, included as part of the product offering. Expert craftsmen handle survey, measurement, and fitting.
3. Finance Brokerage: Acting as a credit broker for Novuna Personal Finance (a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC), offering financing options to customers for purchases. FCA registered (FRN: 688873).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Andrew Wright Windows manufactures, supplies, and installs a comprehensive range of uPVC windows and exterior doors for residential and commercial properties across Ayrshire, Glasgow, and the West of Scotland. All products are made-to-measure in their own Irvine manufacturing facility using VEKA Class A profile systems, with double and triple glazing options, and are fitted by their own trained installation craftsmen.

Product overview

Andrew Wright Windows is a window and door manufacturing and installation company serving Scotland since 1937. Their product portfolio consists of uPVC windows (Casement Windows, Double Glazed Windows, French Windows, Reversible Windows, Tilt and Turn Windows, Triple Glazed Windows, and Vertical Slider Windows) and doors (Bi-Fold Doors, Composite Doors, French Doors, and uPVC Doors). All products are manufactured in their Irvine facility using VEKA profiles and are available with various colour finishes and glass options. The company operates as both manufacturer and installer, serving residential, commercial, trades, and local authority clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casement Windows Hinged uPVC windows that open outward, providing adjustable ventilation, unobstructed views, and energy efficiency with tight seals. For residential and commercial properties.
• Double Glazed Windows Standard two-layer glass windows with insulating gas fills that reduce heat transfer and improve energy efficiency. For residential and commercial properties.
• French Windows Side-hinged double-paneled uPVC windows that open outward, providing unobstructed panoramic views and seamless outdoor access. For residential and commercial properties.
• Reversible Windows uPVC windows with a 180-degree pivot mechanism allowing both interior and exterior glass to be cleaned from inside the building. For residential and commercial properties.
• Tilt and Turn Windows Dual-function uPVC windows that tilt inward from the top for secure ventilation or swing inward from the side for full ventilation and easy cleaning. For residential and commercial properties.
• Triple Glazed Windows Three-layer glass windows with enhanced thermal performance, superior sound insulation, and reduced condensation. For residential and commercial properties.
• Vertical Slider Windows Traditional-style sash windows with modern uPVC construction, offering thermal performance and ease of operation. For residential and commercial properties.
• Bi-Fold Doors Multi-panel folding doors that create large openings between indoor and outdoor spaces, maximising natural light and views. For residential and commercial properties.
• Composite Doors Front doors crafted from multiple materials including solid timber core, uPVC, and glass-reinforced plastic for strength, security, and weather resistance. For residential and commercial properties.
• French Doors Double doors with large glass panels hinged on opposite sides, opening from the centre to connect indoor and outdoor spaces. For residential and commercial properties.
• uPVC Doors Exterior doors made from rigid unplasticised polyvinyl chloride, offering durability, energy efficiency, and low maintenance. For residential and commercial properties.
• Window and Door Installation Service Professional installation services for windows and doors, including survey, measurement, and fitting by expert craftsmen. Provided alongside product purchases for residential and commercial customers.
• Finance Brokerage Service Credit brokerage service offering financing options through Novuna Personal Finance to help customers spread payment for window and door purchases. FCA authorised and regulated (FRN: 688873).

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings of £85-£110 per year for semi-detached houses replacing single glazed windows with A-rated double glazing (per Energy Saving Trust)
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VEKAcoreTechnology or IntegrationAndrew Wright Windows has partnered with VEKA for over 40 years. VEKA is a German family-owned company and the world's largest manufacturer of uPVC window systems. They extrude plastic at their UK facility in Burnley to create window profiles. Andrew Wright Windows uses VEKA Class A frames (thicker and stronger than standard) and adds steel reinforcement for Scottish weather conditions. This partnership combines German engineering with British standards and Scottish craftsmanship.
• Independent Network (Network VEKA Ltd)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAndrew Wright Windows Limited is a member of Independent Network, part of Network VEKA Ltd. This provides additional consumer protection and warranty backing for customers. In the event of unresolved complaints, customers can refer to Independent Network.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CR Smith: Scotland's largest home-improvement specialist and the most direct regional peer; manufactures and installs windows, doors, conservatories and sunrooms across Scotland with similar in-house production and direct-to-customer installation model.
• Dempsey Dyer: UK trade and retail fabricator of uPVC windows and doors with trade-supply and installer channels; comparable as a fabricator/installer with overlapping customer base in the trade segment.
• PatioMaster: Scotland-based network specialising in bi-fold and patio doors; direct overlap with Andrew Wright's bi-fold and French door offering and a shared Scotland service footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Anglian Home Improvements: UK's largest national windows and doors installer with a multi-thousand-employee operation; competes on overlapping product categories but at national scale with substantially larger marketing and installation capacity.
• Everest: Established national UK installer of windows, doors and home improvements; overlapping product range and target customer (residential replacement) but operates across the whole of the UK rather than regionally.
• Safestyle UK: High-volume national UK uPVC windows and doors installer; competes directly on the same core uPVC product category with a much larger sales/lead-generation operation.

Emerging players

• Zenith Staybrite: UK regional windows, doors and conservatory installer with overlapping product range and similar residential target customer, but operating at smaller scale than the national incumbents.
• Solidor: UK composite door manufacturer whose solid-timber-core composite doors overlap directly with Andrew Wright's composite door product line; comparable on product specification and installer-network distribution.
• Rockdoor: UK composite door specialist with installer-network distribution; competes with Andrew Wright's composite door range on security and weather-tightness specifications.

Others

• VEKA: Andrew Wright's sole profile supplier and the world's largest uPVC window-systems manufacturer; included as an upstream ecosystem participant whose commercial terms directly determine Andrew Wright's product economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ayrshirewindows
• Facebookfacebook.com/andrewwrightwindows

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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