Glaziers Center

What Glaziers Center does

Glaziers Center, Inc. is a privately held industrial machinery and software company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Canisteo, New York. It designs, manufactures, and sells the RHINOFAB line of automated CNC machining centers for the architectural glazing industry, serving commercial glazing contractors and storefront/curtain wall fabricators who fabricate architectural aluminum extrusions, doors, and windows. The company also publishes complementary software (Glazier Studio and PartnerPak) for design, estimating, and machine control. Products are manufactured in Arizona and sold turn-key to U.S. enterprise and mid-market glazing fabricators.

The RHINOFAB product line centers on proprietary mechanical systems purpose-built for glazing rather than general-purpose CNC. The 900 Series (900, 950, 1100, 1150, 900X) handles extrusion fabrication; the 5100 and Rhino DoorFab automate commercial door fabrication; the 5500 is the new five-axis flagship; the 5700 is the advanced combo center; the 9600 and 9700 combine extrusion and door fabrication in single workstations; the 5000 is the dedicated profile cutting platform; the 120, 645, and 1500 target window fabrication; and the GM 300 automates gasket installation. Underlying intellectual property includes the All-Saw universal cutting system, the Uni-Head CNC four-sided machining system, Auto Tool Changer, Auto Unloader, and pre-loaded parts databases for the major North American aluminum system brands (YKK AP, EFCO, Kawneer, Tubelite, Oldcastle, U.S. Aluminum). The company claims cut accuracy of 0.005 inches, fabrication time reductions of up to 75%, and 40% lower fabricating costs versus manual methods.

Glaziers Center monetizes through one-time hardware sales of turn-key machines plus installation, training, and ongoing 24/7/365 support. Recurring software revenue comes from PartnerPak and Glazier Studio subscriptions. Go-to-market is direct: a field sales team engages enterprise glazing contractors, primarily at GlassBuild America and through online demonstrations, with the DeMichele Group partnership (July 2024) extending reach into adjacent glazing fabrication channels. Distribution is domestic-only (United States). The company is founder-led by Bill Cole, a 30+ year glazing industry veteran, with no disclosed institutional investment, parent company, or acquisitions to date.

Name

Glaziers Center

Legal name

Glaziers Center, Inc.

Website

https://glazierscenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Glaziers Center designs, manufactures, and sells RHINOFAB automated CNC machining centers and software for commercial glazing contractors fabricating storefronts, curtain walls, doors, and windows. The privately held U.S. firm sells turn-key machinery primarily to enterprise and mid-market architectural aluminum fabricators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glazing Fabrication Machinery

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

SIC

Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540), Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

CNC Machine Tools (Turning, Milling, Machining Centers) (IMAHADAA)

Keywords

• Aluminum fabrication machinery
• CNC machining centers
• Storefront fabrication equipment
• Curtain wall machinery
• Architectural glazing systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Canisteo

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RHINOFAB Machinery Sales: Sale of automated fabrication machinery including RHINO 900/950/1100/1150 series, RHINO 5100/5500/5700 series, RHINO DoorFab, RHINO Saw, and GM300 Gasket Machine. Machines are sold as complete turn-key solutions with installation, training, and software.
2. Software Licenses and Support: PartnerPak and Glazier Studio software for design, estimating, and machine control. Pre-loaded parts database from major manufacturers including YKK AP, EFCO, Kawneer, Tubelite, Oldcastle, U.S. Aluminum.
3. Professional Services: Installation, training, and ongoing technical support services. Turn-key installation completed in 3 days with software training prior to installation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Glaziers Center designs, manufactures, and sells RHINOFAB automated CNC machining centers and complementary software for cutting, drilling, routing, and processing architectural aluminum extrusions used in storefront, curtain wall, door, and window fabrication. The company delivers turn-key machinery installations along with installation, training, and 24/7/365 technical support to commercial glazing contractors and metal fabricators.

Product overview

Glaziers Center offers a comprehensive portfolio of RHINOFAB automated fabrication machinery and complementary software for the architectural glazing industry. The product line centers on CNC machining centers designed specifically for storefront and curtain wall fabrication, including the RHINOFAB 900 Series (900, 950, 1100, 1150, 900X), RHINOFAB 5500, and RHINOFAB 5700 for extrusion fabrication; RHINOFAB 5100, Rhino DoorFab, RHINOFAB 9600 Combo, and RHINOFAB 9700 Combo for door fabrication; RHINOFAB 5000 for profile cutting; and RHINOFAB 120, 645, and 1500 for window fabrication. The GM 300 Automated Gasket Installation System provides automated gasket processing. Accessories include the RHINOFAB Auto Unloader and productivity features (Multi-Part Fabrication, Auto Part Sorting). The company also provides installation, training, and ongoing support services, with equipment manufactured in Arizona, USA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RHINOFAB: Line of automated extrusion fabrication centers and door processing systems for the glazing industry, including models 900, 950, 1100, 1150, 5100, 5500, 5700, 9600, 9700 series.
• Glazier Studio

Products and services

• RHINOFAB 900 Machining Center Automated extrusion fabrication center for cutting and fabricating storefront and curtain wall systems, featuring 3 spindles for rapid drilling, a 20-inch upcut saw, and 0.005-inch accuracy. Sold to commercial glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 950 Machining Center Heavy-duty automated extrusion fabrication center for storefront and curtain wall systems, featuring a 22-inch upcut saw cutting within 0.005-inch accuracy and adjustable blade height. Sold to commercial glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 1100 Machining Center Standard automated extrusion fabrication center for cutting and fabricating storefront and curtain wall systems; a customizable solution. Sold to glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 1150 Machining Center Heavy-duty automated extrusion fabrication center with 3 spindles performing routing and drilling operations, an optional 4th spindle for simultaneous 4-sided fabrication, and an automatic down cut miter saw handling 45° to 135° angles. Sold to glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 900X Machining Center Automated extrusion fabrication center with 3 spindles for rapid drilling and a 20-inch upcut saw, cutting and drilling within 0.005-inch accuracy. Sold to commercial glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 5500 Machining Center Advanced automated extrusion fabrication center featuring a five-axis spindle, three-axis spindle, and an innovative all-saw system for straight runs and inverted walls in curtain wall and storefront fabrication. Sold to commercial glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 5700 Machining Center Advanced automated fabrication center and door processing system featuring RHINOFAB All-Saw, Uni-Head CNC System for four-sided drilling/routing/countersinking/tapping, and auto tool changer. Sold to commercial glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 5100 Machining Center Automated door fabrication center that processes any door blank up to 60 inches wide by any length; can fabricate all sides of a door and process up to 60 doors per day as a one-man operation. Sold to commercial door fabricators and glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 9600 Combo Automated extrusion and door fabrication combo center that combines storefront and curtain wall stock-length fabrication with door blank preparation in a single solution. Sold to commercial glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 9700 Combo Automated extrusion and door fabrication combo center featuring top, bottom and back 3-axis drilling and routing, vertical and miter saw cutting, servo-driven horizontal clamping, a 31-foot in-feed pusher, 24-foot out-feed, and maximum profile size of 5.0 x 51.0 inches; processes up to 30 doors per day. Sold to commercial glazing contractors.
• Rhino DoorFab Automated door processing system for fabricating doors and door hardware, handling frame prep through complex door and hardware fabrication. Sold to commercial door fabricators and glazing contractors.
• RHINOFAB 5000 Profile Cutting Center Automated profile cutting center featuring an oil misting system, vacuum ports, capability for up to 10 x 5 inch profiles, and RHINOFAB All-Saw technology. Sold to commercial glazing and fabrication operations.
• RHINOFAB 120 Window Fabrication Center Automated 90-degree cutting center for windows with an indexing AutoLoader and compact footprint. Sold to window fabricators.
• RHINOFAB 645 Window Fabrication Center Automated double miter 90-degree cutting center for windows featuring up to three servo-controlled saw units, processing PVC, composite, wood, or aluminum, with a servo-controlled AutoLoader and up to 31-foot stock length. Sold to window fabricators.
• RHINOFAB 1500 Window Fabrication Center Automated double miter and 90-degree cutting and fabrication center for windows featuring two or three axis drilling and routing. Sold to window fabricators.
• GM 300 Automated Gasket Installation System Automated high-speed gasket installation system featuring one, two, or three gaskets in one pass, automatic respooling of stock gaskets, a servo-controlled drive roller, and three length options of 16, 24, or 31 feet. Sold to commercial glazing and fabrication operations.
• PartnerPak and Glazier Studio Software Design, estimating, and machine control software for glazing contractors, including pre-loaded parts databases from major architectural aluminum manufacturers to enable seamless job workflow and machine operation.
• Installation, Training, and 24/7/365 Technical Support Turn-key installation completed in 3 days with software training prior to installation and ongoing 24/7/365 technical support for RHINOFAB machinery customers. Sold to commercial glazing contractors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces fabrication time by up to 75% with MULTI-PART FABRICATION
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• DeMichele GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2024Glaziers Center and DeMichele Group partnered to hold online demonstrations in July of their Next-Gen RHINOFAB 5500 extrusion machine. Both companies specialize in glazing fabrication machinery and software, and jointly showcased the product live at GlassBuild America.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SCM Group: Large Italian industrial machinery group with broad coverage of woodworking, metalworking, and plastic processing machinery. Operates in metal fabrication machinery through brands like CMS, overlapping with Glaziers Center's category but with a much wider portfolio and global scale.
• Michael Weinig Group: German-based leader in solid wood and panel processing machinery, with adjacent offerings in metalworking machinery. A broad industrial machinery incumbent with overlapping capability in profile cutting and processing relevant to architectural fabrication shops.

Direct peers

• Stürtz Maschinenbau: Germany-based manufacturer of automated machinery for window, door, and facade fabrication, including CNC welding, cleaning, and processing centers. Comparable to Glaziers Center in serving window/door fabricators with specialized production equipment.
• Elumatec AG: Germany-based manufacturer of CNC machining centers for aluminum and PVC processing in the window, door, and facade industry. Closely comparable to Glaziers Center's RHINOFAB line in target market, product category, and customer profile (glazing fabricators).
• Haffner Maschinenfabrik: German CNC machinery manufacturer focused on aluminum and PVC profile processing for window, door, and curtain wall fabrication. Direct competitor to Glaziers Center in machining centers and automated lines for glazing fabricators.
• RAS Reinhardt Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of metalworking and fabricating machinery, including bending, cutting, and CNC equipment for sheet metal and profiles. Comparable in machinery class and customer overlap with architectural metal fabricators that also buy RHINOFAB systems.
• FOM Industrie: Italian producer of CNC machining centers, cutting systems, and automated lines for aluminum and light alloys serving the window, door, and curtain wall sector. Overlaps directly with Glaziers Center's RHINOFAB extrusion fabrication and door fabrication product lines.
• Emmegi Group: Italian-headquartered global leader in CNC machining centers for aluminum and PVC profiles used in windows, doors, and curtain walls. Direct competitor to Glaziers Center in architectural aluminum fabrication machinery, serving the same customer base of glazing fabricators with a comparable product philosophy.

Emerging players

• FeneTech: U.S.-based software provider for window, door, and glass fabricators, covering ERP, production, and shop-floor control. Adjacent peer to Glaziers Center's Glazier Studio and PartnerPak software offerings, addressing the same glazing contractor customers with software-only solutions.
• DeMichele Group: U.S. software and consulting partner of Glaziers Center, also serving glazing fabricators with software and machinery solutions. Listed as a co-marketing partner for the Next-Gen RHINOFAB 5500 demonstration, indicating a partially overlapping but software-leaning offering in the same customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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