What Beclawat does

Beclawat, now legally operating as Prelco Industrial Inc. since 2026, designs and manufactures custom window and door systems for the marine, rail, mass transit, bus, and defense industries. Founded in 1912 as Beckett-Laycock-Watkinson in London, England, the company relocated to Montreal in 1934 and to Belleville, Ontario in 1976, where its headquarters and primary manufacturing facility remain at 90 Hanna Court South. Since its 2005 acquisition by Prelco Inc., Beclawat has functioned as the industrial brand of the Prelco Group, which operates approximately 575 employees across five manufacturing entities and is among North America's largest glass fabricators.

The company's product portfolio spans marine windows (horizontal sliders, fixed windows, weld-in weathertight and watertight windows, bi-parting sliders in steel and aluminum), locomotive and transit cab windows (heated, curved, sliding, emergency egress variants), bus windows engineered to FMVSS 217 and ANSI Z26.1 standards, and defense-grade glazing including ballistic options. Core technical capabilities include in-house CAD 2D/3D modeling, digitized templating, CNC programming, tempering, lamination, insulating glass, silk screening, chemical strengthening, glass bending, on-site water testing, and high-voltage testing. Beclawat holds ABS Type Approval, Lloyd's Registry Type Approval, FRA Type I and II approvals, ISO 9001:2015, NAVSEA, CWB welding certifications, and Canada Controlled Goods Program registration, each of which functions as a qualification barrier for its target end markets.

Beclawat generates revenue through direct enterprise sales of custom-engineered hardware plus integrated project management, engineering, and prototyping services, with pricing on a quote basis. Named customers include Austal for the US Navy Littoral Combat Ship program, Seaspan's Vancouver Shipyards for the Canadian Coast Guard Offshore Fisheries Science Vessel, Vigor Industrial for the San Francisco Fireboat, Patti Marine, and VIA Rail. Distribution is supplemented through channel partners IMTRA (US marine) and Anchor Hatches (marine closures), and the company pursues demand generation via trade events such as APTA's TRANSform Conference and case study publishing. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Beclawat

Legal name

Beclawat Manufacturing Inc.

Website

https://beclawat.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1912

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Beclawat (now Prelco Industrial Inc.) is a Canadian custom window and door manufacturer serving marine, rail, transit, bus, and defense OEMs, producing type-approved glazing systems with in-house engineering and glass fabrication capabilities inherited from the Prelco Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Window and Door Systems for Transportation (Marine, Rail, Transit, Defense)

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ship Building and Repairing (336611), Ship and Boat Building (33661)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730), Railroad Equipment (3743)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows, Doors, Hatches & Marine Glazing Systems (IMAJAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bus Doors, Windows & Glazing Systems Manufacturing (IMACADAM), Hatch Covers, Ramps & Ro-Ro Access Systems (IMAJAIAC), Doors, Hatches, Canopies & Access Panels (IMABAEAF)

Keywords

• Marine window systems
• Rail transit glazing
• Custom window manufacturing
• Defense vessel windows
• Commercial bus windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Belleville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Window and Door Systems: Manufacture and sale of custom window and door systems for marine, rail, transit, and defense industries. Products include fixed windows, sliding windows, hinged windows, heated windows, and emergency egress windows. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and spare parts.
2. Engineering and Project Management Services: Full project management support from concept through to completion and delivery. Includes custom design, prototyping, testing, and qualification services integrated with product sales.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Beclawat manufactures and supplies custom-engineered window and door systems for marine vessels, rail locomotives, mass transit vehicles, buses, and defense applications. The product portfolio includes fixed, sliding, hinged, heated, emergency egress, weathertight, and watertight windows in aluminum and steel configurations, plus marine hatches offered through a partnership with Anchor Hatches. Each system is custom-built to meet ABS, Lloyd's Registry, FRA, and ANSI Z26.1 certification standards, with full project management from design through delivery.

Product overview

Beclawat, now operating as Prelco Industrial Inc. since 2026, is a manufacturer of window and door solutions serving the Marine, Rail (Locomotive and Transit), Bus, and Defense industries. The company's core product portfolio consists of specialized windows and hatches designed for demanding transportation applications. Marine products include horizontal sliders, fixed windows, weathertight and watertight windows, and bi-parting sliding windows in steel and aluminum configurations. Rail/Transit products encompass cab windows with heated, sliding, and emergency egress features for locomotives and transit vehicles. Bus windows offer exceptional energy and sound performance. The product lineup is characterized by specialized features including heated glass options, FRA Type II and ABS type approvals, Lloyd's Registry type approvals, various installation methods (bolt-on, clamp-on, weld-in, clip-on), and compliance with FMVSS 217 and ANSI Z26.1 standards. The company also offers hatches through a partnership with Anchor Hatches for complete marine closure systems. Manufacturing capabilities include custom design, CAD 2D and 3D modeling, digitized templating, on-site water testing, tooling and fixture design, CNC programming, and high-voltage testing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bus Windows Bus windows known for exceptional energy and sound performance, featuring innovative window solutions for coach and transit buses with shaped aluminum framing or frameless glass-only options. Engineered to meet or surpass FMVSS 217 guidelines with ANSI Z26.1-compliant materials. Targeted at bus manufacturers and transit authorities.
• Marine Windows High-performance marine windows built for ocean, coastal, and inland waters with many designs type approved to ABS and Lloyd's Registry standards. Includes commercial marine window product lines for shipyards and vessel builders.
• Locomotive Windows FRA I and II approved windows and glazing solutions for the rail industry including commercial and passenger rail applications, operating coast to coast throughout Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Targeted at locomotive OEMs and rail operators.
• Transit Windows FRA-approved windows and glazing solutions for rail applications including passenger rail, locomotives, light rail (streetcars, subways), and monorail systems operating in cities throughout North America. Targeted at transit authorities and manufacturers.
• Hatches Marine closure systems offered in partnership with Anchor Hatches, featuring rugged, innovative, and safe designs built to work in all conditions with over 25 years of industry experience. Targeted at marine customers seeking a one-stop-shop for marine closure systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully delivered first ship-set in 2015 for Canadian Coast Guard OFSV project, with subsequent shipsets delivered on-schedule and on-budget.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Prelco Inc. (Parent Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Beclawat Manufacturing Inc. was acquired by Prelco in 2005. In 2026, Beclawat Manufacturing Inc. became Prelco Industrial Inc. Beclawat is now Prelco's industrial brand, embodying decades of expertise and delivering durable, high-performance glass solutions for industrial needs. Prelco is one of North America's largest glass manufacturers specializing in architectural, industrial, and military applications.
• Anchor HatchesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeclawat has teamed up with Anchor Hatches to offer marine customers a one-stop-shop for marine closure systems. Anchor Hatches provides rugged, innovative, and safe marine hatches with over 25 years of industry experience.
• IMTRAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIMTRA distributes high-quality products for the recreational and commercial marine markets, transportation, and energy industries. Offers Beclawat marine windows through their distribution network.
• Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn incorporated not-for-profit corporation dedicated to the promotion and support of economic growth in the Bay of Quinte region. Focuses on Manufacturing and Technology sectors to encourage growth, diversification, and investment.
• VigorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA leading provider of shipbuilding, ship repair, and complex fabrication in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Beclawat supplies windows for Vigor's vessels including the San Francisco Fire Dept. #3 Fireboat.
• Trenval - Business Development CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA federally supported not-for-profit agency committed to helping develop and diversify the local economy through community strategic planning, business information, counseling, and investment in small business.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Mobility: Global rolling stock and rail services OEM with overlap to Beclawat's transit and locomotive window business. Indirect competitor as a tier-1 integrator that sources certified glazing rather than as a dedicated specialty window manufacturer.
• Progress Rail (Caterpillar): Major North American rail OEM and services provider (locomotives, freight cars, signaling). Comparable to Beclawat's rail/transit segment as a customer base for FRA-certified glazing and as a broader rail industry incumbent.
• Alstom: Global OEM of rail rolling stock (metros, light rail, locomotives) that sources and integrates cab and passenger windows as part of larger vehicle builds. Comparable to Beclawat as a downstream customer/specifier for certified transit and rail glazing.
• Wabtec Corporation: Large global rail equipment and services provider serving freight rail, passenger rail, and transit with windows, doors, and cab systems as part of a broader rolling stock portfolio. Overlaps with Beclawat's rail/transit glazing business but is not a specialty glazing pure-play.

Regional players

• Bohamet: Polish/European manufacturer of marine windows and glazing solutions for shipyards and vessel operators. Comparable marine glazing product line to Beclawat but primarily serves European shipbuilding markets rather than North America.

Direct peers

• Freeman Marine Equipment: US-based manufacturer of marine windows, doors, hatches, and deck equipment for commercial and government vessels. Closely comparable product line (marine glazing and closures) and serves the same OEM/shipyard customer base as Beclawat.
• Diamond Sea-Glaze Manufacturing: Canadian manufacturer of marine windows, doors, and specialty glazing for commercial vessels and naval applications. Direct North American competitor to Beclawat in marine shipbuilding glazing with overlapping certifications and customer types.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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