PSV Glass and Glazing

What PSV Glass and Glazing does

PSV Glass and Glazing Limited is a UK-based, family-owned specialist glass distributor and installer focused exclusively on Bus, Coach, Rail and Motorhome applications across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Founded in 1987 as a small Buckinghamshire-based automotive glass replacement company and now headquartered at High Wycombe, the company operates six strategically placed distribution and installation centres (High Wycombe, Manchester, Glasgow/East Kilbride, Bristol, Dublin, and Dungannon), supported by a purpose-built fleet of over 100 specialist Service Delivery Vehicles running genuine 24/7/365 rolling-shift coverage. The company claims Europe's largest stock holding for the segment, with over 63,000 unique part number references and a technical library spanning more than 3,500 vehicle applications, and holds the exclusive aftermarket distribution rights for several major OEM marques including Wrightbus, Optare, Plaxton, Alexander Dennis Limited, Harris Higer, Van Hool, Temsa and MAN Truck & Bus UK.

The business operates through a multi-brand structure — PSV Glass, Bus & Coach Glazing (acquired from Plaxton in 2011), 1st Glass Bus and Coach (London-focused 24/7 installer), Coach Glazing Services (CGS, Ireland operations acquired from Europarts National Windscreens in March 2014) and group company IGP Solutions Ltd. Revenue is generated across four streams: glass distribution (transactional parts supply to operators, installation companies and body shops), professional installation services (rolling 24/7 shift teams for fit-only, remove & refit and managed solutions), managed claims handling with direct billing to leading coach and motorhome insurers, and a Filming Division providing transport glass filming application and building energy-saving surveys. Underlying technology is operational rather than AI-driven: an ERP scheduling system with a customer-facing portal providing schematic diagrams of rail fleets for parts identification, GPS tracking for the delivery fleet, and the proprietary PSV Assist headgear used by technicians for video/audio/still recording during installations to support quality control and training.

The commercial model is enterprise B2B, driven by Regional Sales Managers covering defined UK and Ireland territories, supported by OEM exclusive-partnership channels and a significant event-driven presence (Euro Bus Expo, Coach & Bus Live, ALBUM) and industry-committee hosting (ATOC ACOP1003, MET PCV Committee, CPT Engineering Committee). Customers include major UK and Ireland transport operators (Stagecoach, Arriva, London United, National Express, Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Translink, Trent Barton) as well as rail operators and OEMs (Bombardier, Network Rail). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; payment terms are 30 days from invoice. The company is family-owned with no external funding events disclosed in the available material and operates within an ISO 9001 (BSi), RISQS, FORS and GDPR compliance framework.

Name

PSV Glass and Glazing

Legal name

PSV Glass and Glazing Limited

Website

https://psvglassandglazing.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PSV Glass and Glazing is a family-owned UK and Ireland specialist glass distributor and installer dedicated exclusively to Bus, Coach, Rail and Motorhome applications, operating six distribution centres, a 100-vehicle delivery fleet, and holding Europe's largest specialist stock of 63,000 part references.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Glass Distribution and Installation Services

NAICS

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMACAKAC

Automotive Glazing & Visibility Components Manufacturing (Windshields/Side Glass/Rear Glass/Sunroofs/Wipers)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Automotive & Mobility Manufacturing/Automotive Interior & Exterior Components Manufacturing (Seats/Trim/Glazing)

Keywords

• Specialist vehicle glass
• Windscreen distribution
• Fleet glass installation
• Commercial vehicle glazing
• Transport glass supply

Headquarters

HQ city

High Wycombe

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Distribution: Distribution of replacement windscreens, bodyside glass, and framed windows to vehicle operators, independent installation companies, vehicle repairers and body shops. With over 63,000 unique part number references in stock, they supply immediate, same day, and next day delivery options.
2. Glass Installation Services: Professional installation of glass by teams of fully trained technicians across the UK and Ireland. Teams work rolling 24hr shift patterns, 7 days a week. Services include fit only, remove & refit, and full managed solutions.
3. Claims Management System: Fully managed insurance claims handling with direct billing to leading coach and motorhome insurers. The company manages the entire claims process from start to finish on behalf of customers.
4. Filming Services: DIY pre-cut films, professional glass filming application services, and energy saving surveys for buildings. The Filming Division serves as the UK's leading transport filming application company.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PSV Glass & Glazing is a specialist glass distributor and installer dedicated 100% to Bus, Coach, Rail and Motorhome applications across the UK and Ireland. The company distributes over 63,000 unique part number references of replacement windscreens, bodyside glass, and framed windows and provides professional installation services with a genuine 24/7 rolling-shift coverage. It also offers managed solutions combining supply with installation, fully managed insurance claims handling, and a Filming Division for transport film application.

Product overview

PSV Glass and Glazing operates as a multi-brand specialist glass distribution and installation company serving the passenger carrying transport industry across the UK and Ireland. The core offering is organized around the PSV Glass main brand combined with installation sub-brands: Bus & Coach Glazing (acquired from Plaxton), 1st Glass Bus and Coach (London-focused 24/7 installer), and Coach Glazing Services (CGS, Ireland operations). The company offers glass Managed Solutions combining supply and installation, a Filming Division for transport filming applications, GPS tracking-enabled delivery fleet, the PSV Assist headgear technology for quality control, an ERP scheduling portal, and a fully managed Insurance Claims Management System. Services cover Bus, Coach, Rail, and Motorhome applications with 24/7 availability nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glass Distribution Distribution of replacement windscreens, bodyside glass, and framed windows to vehicle operators, independent installation companies, vehicle repairers and body shops. With over 63,000 unique part number references in stock, the company offers immediate, same day, and next day delivery options across the UK and Ireland.
• Glass Installation Services Professional installation of vehicle glass by teams of fully trained technicians across the UK and Ireland, working rolling 24hr shift patterns, 7 days a week. Services include fit only, remove & refit, and full managed solutions for Bus, Coach, Rail, and Motorhome applications.
• Glass Managed Solutions A comprehensive one-stop-shop service combining glass supply with professional glass installation services for the passenger transport industry, providing cost-effective, fully managed glazing solutions regardless of fleet size.
• Filming Division Services UK's leading transport filming application company offering DIY pre-cut films, professional glass filming application services, and energy saving surveys for buildings.
• Insurance Claims Management Fully managed insurance claims handling with direct billing to leading coach and motorhome insurers. The company manages the entire claims process from start to finish on behalf of customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-hour response target for glass casualty call-outs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harris HigercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015PSV Glass and associated installation companies (CGS in Ireland, Bus & Coach Glazing and 1st Glass in UK) appointed as approved glass distributor and installers by Harris Higer for the new Higer Storm 1 coach and related vehicle ranges.
• WrightbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2014PSV Glass appointed as distributor for aftermarket glass for Wrightbus, UK's leading independent supplier of accessible buses. Also provides aftermarket glass replacement service. Effective August in GB, November in Ireland.
• OptarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2014Optare appointed PSV Glass to provide aftermarket glass replacement service. Benefits include reduced lead times, immediate/same day/next day deliveries, OEM approved products, fast parts identification, installation services, and technical support.
• Europarts National WindscreenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2014PSV Glass acquired Bus and Coach division of Europarts National Windscreens with effect from March 2014. Acquisition includes all staff and assets. Operations continue under Coach Glazing Services (CGS) brand from Dungannon and Dublin.
• Arriva Bus & CoachcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Arriva Bus & Coach appointed PSV Glass as exclusive distributor and installation specialist for glass parts for Van Hool and Temsa ranges sold and supported in UK. Includes installation through Bus and Coach Glazing, 1st Glass UK, and Coach Glazing Services Ireland.
• Door Systems Group (DSG) LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012DSG comprising Deans Doors and Peters Doors appointed PSV Glass as sole stockist and distributor for door glass parts. Provides faster access to glass parts via PSV Glass colour bus schematics and next day delivery service.
• PlaxtoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Plaxton Limited, UK's largest coachbuilder, signed distributor agreement for full and exclusive distribution of Plaxton OEM glass products covering all coach and small bus models manufactured in the last 12 years. PSV Glass acquired Bus and Coach Glazing from Plaxton in 2011.
• Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Alexander Dennis Limited struck exclusive partnership agreement giving PSV Glass full and exclusive distribution rights for ADL vehicles in UK and Eire. Covers ALX, Pointer, President, Prestige, Palatine and Enviro ranges. Includes reduced lead times and OEM approved products.
• MAN Truck & Bus UK LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd announced PSV Glass as their sole glass distributor in UK for Neoplan and Noge glass and windscreens at Euro Bus Expo.
• 1st Glass Bus and CoachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLondon's largest bus glass installation provider operating 24/7 service from fully equipped mobile service vehicles. Supports supply and fit service to Arriva, London United, First Group and Stagecoach. 4-hour response target for glass casualties.
• Bus & Coach GlazingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcquired from Plaxton in 2011. Personnel and service vehicles based at Anston, Glasgow and Harlow. Operates 24/7 service through network of contracted Fitting Service Providers and installers.
• Carlyle LtdminorOthersPSV Glass reached agreement with Carlyle Ltd to purchase their remaining glass stocks following Carlyle's decision to discontinue glass supplies. Stock acquired to complement PSV's own reserves.
• IGP Solutions LtdcoreOthersIGP Solutions Ltd is part of PSV Group alongside PSV Glass & Glazing Ltd. Both companies are part of the same corporate group structure.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• LKQ Corporation: Global distributor of vehicle parts and accessories including glass, with UK/European operations. Comparable in the distribution and supply side, though far broader in product range; represents the kind of scaled consolidator that could enter PSV's specialist niche.
• Autoglass (Belron): UK's largest vehicle glass repair and replacement brand, part of global Belron group. Comparable business model (glass supply + installation + insurance claims) but serves the mass passenger-car market rather than PSV's specialist bus/coach/rail/motorhome niche.
• Solaglas (Pilkington/NSG): Pilkington's specialist commercial vehicle and bus/coach glazing arm. Comparable in serving the bus and coach glass market, with the backing of a major glass manufacturer; competes for OEM relationships and aftermarket supply contracts.
• Carglass UK (Belron): Major UK vehicle glass repair/replacement brand under Belron, alongside Autoglass. Same parent group, similar mobile installation and insurance-billing model, but primarily focused on retail passenger car rather than specialist commercial vehicle segments.

Direct peers

• Apple Auto Glass: UK vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist offering mobile fitting, insurance work and fleet services. Smaller regional player but directly comparable service model in automotive glass supply and installation.
• National Windscreens: UK specialist vehicle glass repair and replacement network with national coverage and a 24/7 branch model. Closest direct competitor in the UK automotive glass distribution and installation space, with overlapping fleet and insurance channels.

Others

• Euro Car Parts (LKQ UK): UK aftermarket vehicle parts distributor, part of LKQ, distributing a broad range of parts including glass. Thematically related automotive aftermarket distribution player with national logistics, though not specialist in bus/coach/rail glazing.
• Safelite Group: Largest vehicle glass company in the US with insurance-claims-managed repair and replacement model. Adjacent geographic player with a highly comparable claims-management-plus-installation operating model that could be replicated by competitors in the UK/Ireland market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/psvglass
• Facebookfacebook.com/Motorhomeglass

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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