What Tradeglaze does

Tradeglaze (Lincoln) Ltd is a privately held, family-owned fenestration manufacturer and supplier founded in 1995 and based at a 13,000 sq ft site on Bishops Road, Lincoln. The company operates three integrated factories — a PVCu factory, an Aluminium factory, and a glass factory operated through sister company Allenby Glass — which together produce bespoke windows, doors, conservatories, and curtain walling. Manufacturing is supported by CNC equipment including an Emmegi Precision TS2 double mitre saw and a Digi-BS CNC Glazing Bead Saw, with LogiKal and Windows Designer software used for profile processing, alongside supplies of profile systems from Liniar (PVCu), AluK and Senior Architectural Systems (aluminium), Vista Xtreme (composite doors), and Korniche (roof lanterns).

The business serves three customer segments: trade installers (supply-only and supply-and-fit PVCu and aluminium frames), commercial and new-build developers (large-scale glazing including new-build housing, conservation/heritage, and commercial fit-outs), and domestic homeowners through a separate retail sub-brand, Jackson Windows. Distribution is hybrid, combining a direct field sales operation led by a Head of Sales across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire with a self-serve online quote tool. Pricing is quote-based with no publicly disclosed list pricing; trade accounts operate on supply-only or supply-and-fit terms, and commercial contracts are bespoke. After-sales support is delivered through an in-house remedial team, with up to 10-year in-house guarantees on manufactured products and FENSA-registered installation compliance.

Recent operating signals include approximately £500,000 of machinery investment in the 12 months to 2024/2025, a series of aluminium product launches (Aluminium Flush Casement Windows in 2023, Ali VU Aluminium Heritage Doors in 2024-08, Slimline S67 Aluminium Inline Sliding Door in 2025-02, and a Luxury Aluminium Door Range in 2025-07), the appointment of a new Head of Production in January 2026, and partnerships including the supply of glazing for 77 net-zero-carbon-ready homes at the Lindum Homes Heath View development in Waddington. Multiple ongoing hires across production, sales, and marketing functions indicate continued workforce buildout, while multiple GGP Installer Awards finalist positions and the 2022 Greater Lincolnshire Construction and Property Awards Product Supplier of the Year recognition reflect the company's regional standing. Revenue and headcount figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Tradeglaze

Legal name

Tradeglaze (Lincoln) Ltd

Website

https://tradeglaze.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tradeglaze is a Lincoln-based, family-owned UK manufacturer and trade supplier of bespoke PVCu and aluminium windows, doors, conservatories and curtain walling, serving trade installers, commercial/new-build developers, and homeowners (via Jackson Windows) across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Window and Door Manufacturing

NAICS

Building Material and Supplies Dealers (4441), Other Building Material Dealers (44418), Building Material and Garden Equipment and Supplies Dealers (444)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber & Other Construction Materials (5030)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows, Doors & Millwork Distribution (CRAOAFAI)

Keywords

• PVCu window manufacturing
• Aluminium glazing fabrication
• Trade window supplier
• Commercial glazing solutions
• Door and conservatory fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Lincoln

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Trade Supply - PVCu and Aluminium Frames: Supply of bespoke PVCu and aluminium windows, doors, conservatories and curtain walling to trade installers, commercial clients, and new build developers on a supply-only or supply-and-fit basis.
2. Supply and Installation Services: Full in-house manufacture and installation service covering consultation, survey, fabrication and fitting, including an in-house remedial/aftersales team.
3. Retail Domestic Sales (Jackson Windows): Separate retail division (Jackson Windows) serves domestic homeowners directly with supply-and-installation of windows, doors, roofs and living spaces.
4. Sustainability/Recycling Services: Recycling of replaced frames and glass as part of sustainability pledge; all products sourced from suppliers who recycle and work towards minimal carbon footprint.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Tradeglaze is a Lincoln-based manufacturer and trade supplier of bespoke PVCu and Aluminium windows, doors, conservatories, curtain walling, and roof lanterns, operating three in-house factories (PVCu, Aluminium, and glass via sister company Allenby Glass) producing made-to-measure fenestration products. The company offers supply-only and supply-and-fit options to trade installers, commercial developers, and new build housebuilders across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and South Yorkshire, with a separate retail division (Jackson Windows) serving domestic homeowners directly.

Product overview

Tradeglaze is a Lincoln-based manufacturer and supplier of bespoke PVCu and Aluminium double glazing products for trade, commercial and domestic customers across Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and South Yorkshire. The product portfolio is organized as a comprehensive range of fenestration solutions, primarily consisting of windows (casement, flush casement, aluminium, vertical sliding, tilt and turn, bow and bay, french windows, double glazed units, and integral blinds), doors (PVCu, composite, aluminium front, timber front, bifold, patio, french, heritage, and internal glazing), and roof structures (conservatories, conservatory roofs, and roof lanterns). The company operates its own manufacturing facilities in Lincoln with separate uPVC, Aluminium, and glass factories, giving complete control over production from design through installation. Tradeglaze also maintains a retail division under the Jackson Windows brand, serving homeowners separately from its core trade supply business. Products are sourced from established profile system suppliers including Liniar (PVCu), AluK, Senior Architectural Systems, Vista Xtreme (composite doors), and Korniche (roof lanterns).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casement Windows Standard PVCu or Aluminium casement windows available in multiple configurations including top and side hung styles, manufactured in-house for trade, commercial, and domestic customers.
• Flush Casement Windows Modern flush casement windows with a sleek, contemporary appearance available in PVCu and Aluminium options, manufactured in-house.
• Aluminium Windows Aluminium windows manufactured in-house using the AluK 58BW system with slim sightlines and high thermal efficiency for trade and commercial customers.
• Vertical Sliding Windows Authentic sliding sash window designs in PVCu offering traditional aesthetics with modern performance, including the Roseview Ultimate Rose heritage conservation option.
• Tilt and Turn Windows Versatile tilt and turn window profiles providing multiple opening functions for ventilation and cleaning.
• Bow and Bay Windows Curved and angled bay window configurations adding architectural interest and natural light.
• French Windows French casement window configurations providing wide openings and traditional styling.
• Double Glazed Units Double and triple glazed sealed units manufactured in-house by sister company Allenby Glass for thermal efficiency and soundproofing.
• PVCu Doors Durable PVCu entrance and external doors offering thermal efficiency and weather resistance.
• Composite Doors Composite doors combining multiple materials for enhanced security, thermal performance, and durability, including the Vista Xtreme range with U-values as low as 0.87 W/m²K.
• Aluminium Front Doors Luxury aluminium entrance doors for residential and commercial applications, part of the new Luxury Aluminium Door Range launched in 2025.
• Timber Front Doors Traditional timber front doors including Spitfire S-400 heritage doors supplied for trade and domestic customers.
• Bifold Doors Aluminium bifold doors providing seamless access and modern aesthetics, manufactured in-house using AluK BSF70 bifold door profile. Features include traffic door and flush pop out handles.
• Patio Doors Sliding patio doors including the new Slimline S67 Aluminium Inline Sliding Door and Senior Ali Slide slimline inline sliding doors.
• French Doors PVCu and aluminium French door configurations for traditional openings and garden access.
• Commercial Aluminium Commercial glazing solutions including curtain walling, shopfronts, and aluminium door systems for non-residential buildings, using Senior Architectural Systems profiles (SPW600 windows, SD Auto Doors, SFG Shopfront systems) with PAS24 security testing.
• Aluminium Heritage Doors Crittall-style aluminium heritage doors featuring traditional aesthetics with modern thermal performance, PAS24 compliant with U-values as low as 1.0W/m²K, crafted from recycled aluminium.
• Fixed Internal Glazing Internal aluminium door and designer room divider solutions.
• Conservatories Full conservatory installations including Edwardian and other traditional styles.
• Conservatory Roofs Conservatory roof replacements and new installations including warm roof systems.
• Roof Lanterns Aluminium roof lanterns and flat glass rooflights for flat roof extensions, offering slim sightlines and self-cleaning glass options (Korniche).
• Jackson Windows Retail Services Retail division of Tradeglaze serving domestic homeowners with supply-and-installation of windows, doors, roofs, and living spaces, operated as a separate brand under the Tradeglaze group (Jackson Window Systems).
• Allenby Glass Manufacturing Wholly-owned sister company manufacturing all double and triple glazed units for Tradeglaze in-house, including decorative glass options and replacement units, supplying the parent company's products and external customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• U-values as low as 0.93 W/m²K for triple-glazing and 1.0 W/m²K for aluminium flush casement windows
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LiniarcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary uPVC profile supplier. Liniar 70mm PVCu window system used across the product range. Tradeglaze also expands Liniar's colour offerings to customers with new colour launches.
• AluKcoreTechnology or IntegrationAluK 58BW Flat Sash and Flush HI aluminium window profiles and BSF70 bifold door systems used for aluminium product manufacturing in-house.
• Senior Architectural SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationSenior Architectural Systems aluminium window and door profiles (SPW600 windows, SD Auto Doors, SFG Shopfront) used for commercial glazing projects including Pennells Garden Centre.
• KornichecoreTechnology or IntegrationKorniche aluminium roof lantern systems used for residential and commercial installations; featured in Parklands development and available in brochures.
• Vista XtremecoreTechnology or IntegrationVista Xtreme composite door range (including Cottage Solid and Windsor styles) used across residential projects; U-values as low as 0.87 W/m²K.
• Timmins EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincolnshire steel construction specialist that appointed Tradeglaze as glazing subcontractor for the Pennells Garden Centre expansion. Relationship built on professional service, agreed delivery dates met, and high-standard workmanship.
• Lindum HomescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLincolnshire property developer partnership for the Heath View development in Waddington - 77 net-zero-carbon-ready homes. Tradeglaze supplying full glazing package for all properties.
• Phase ArchitecturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNottinghamshire architectural practice whose principal specified Tradeglaze aluminium glazing for a self-build home in Retford. Architect was already familiar with Tradeglaze's manufacturing capabilities from previous projects.
• Taylor LindseycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProperty developer that appointed Tradeglaze as contractor for full window replacement at Lincoln Smile Centre. Project required heritage-compatible glazing in a conservation area, completed ahead of schedule and to budget.
• RoseviewcoreTechnology or IntegrationRoseview Ultimate Rose sliding sash windows specified for the Lincoln Smile Centre heritage conservation project, providing traditional appearance with modern PVCu performance including A-rated energy performance.
• Allenby GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationSister company manufacturing all double and triple glazed units for Tradeglaze in-house, including decorative glass options and replacement units. Enables full quality control and faster turnaround.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Anglian Home Improvements: One of the UK's largest home improvement companies, manufacturing and installing windows, doors, conservatories and roofline products nationally. Overlaps materially with Tradeglaze's product portfolio but at significantly larger scale and with national direct-to-consumer brand recognition.
• Synseal: UK manufacturer of PVCu profile systems, conservatory roofs and insulated glass units supplying fabricators and installers nationally. Comparable downstream fenestration manufacturing footprint though upstream profile extrusion and conservatory focus differs from Tradeglaze's fabrication-led model.
• Profile 22: UK PVCu profile system supplier and fabricator network serving installers and commercial contractors. Comparable trade-channel exposure though its core business is profile systems, not bespoke fabrication like Tradeglaze's in-house Liniar-based operation.
• Everest: National UK fenestration incumbent manufacturing and installing windows, doors and conservatories across PVCu, aluminium and timber. Comparable product portfolio but operates at much larger national scale with consumer-direct brand pull Tradeglaze lacks.

Direct peers

• Safestyle UK: UK's largest PVCu window and door manufacturer-retailer. Closely comparable to Tradeglaze in core PVCu casement and composite door products, though operates at national retail scale versus Tradeglaze's regional trade model.
• Masterframe Windows: UK specialist manufacturer of heritage PVCu windows including sliding sash and flush casement. Comparable niche manufacturing depth in heritage/vertical sliding products that compete with Tradeglaze's Roseview and aluminium flush ranges.
• Mercury Glazing: UK trade fabricator of PVCu and aluminium windows and doors supplying installers and commercial contractors. Directly comparable trade-supply business model with similar product breadth and installer-focused GTM.
• Clearview Windows: UK manufacturer and installer of PVCu and aluminium windows, doors and conservatories with in-house fabrication. Directly comparable trade-manufacturer model serving regional installers and developers.
• Quickslide: UK fabricator of PVCu vertical sliding sash windows and aluminium products supplying trade installers. Directly comparable as a regional PVCu/aluminium trade manufacturer with heritage sash expertise similar to Tradeglaze's Roseview offering.
• Zenith Staybrite: UK trade supplier and fabricator of PVCu windows, doors and conservatories serving installers across multiple regions. Comparable regional trade-supply model with similar product mix (Liniar PVCu, composite doors) to Tradeglaze.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

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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