What Cooling Brothers does

Cooling Brothers Glass Company Pty Ltd is a privately held Australian specialty glass manufacturer founded in 1947 and headquartered in Perth. Following the May 2025 acquisition of Bent & Curved Glass, the company operates manufacturing sites in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney, producing architectural, residential, security, acoustic, decorative, and cyclonic glass for B2B customers including architectural glaziers, facade contractors, developers, and government, healthcare, education, and hospitality projects.

Its core product portfolio spans the InsulCool family of Low-E double- and triple-glazed insulating glass units, Cool-E hard-coat Low-E glass, DigiGlass and ImagInk digital ceramic printing systems, Vanceva coloured interlayers, Whisper acoustic laminates, a tiered security range (Ballistic Guard, Secure Guard, Ultra Secure Guard, Max Guard), Tempest Guard cyclonic glazing, VistaView frameless balustrade systems, and custom laminates. Underlying technology relies on licensed raw materials and components from Eastman, Guardian, AGC, Kuraray, DuPont, Dip-Tech, Quanex, and Kommerling, combined with proprietary lamination, coating, and digital-print processes. The company holds NATA accreditation — described in the source material as the only Australian security glass with NATA accreditation for Level 2 ballistic testing — which is a procurement prerequisite for correctional, defence, and high-security infrastructure tenders.

The business operates as a B2B wholesale/specification manufacturer, selling through glazier networks and facade contractors to projects where architects and engineers write the brand into building specifications. Revenue mechanics are therefore project-tied and tied to multi-year construction lead times rather than subscription or recurring contracts. The company does not disclose revenue; sizing is implied by 11–50 employees, a national three-site manufacturing footprint, and 77 years of continuous operation across security, architectural, and decorative segments.

Name

Cooling Brothers

Legal name

Cooling Brothers Glass Company Pty Ltd

Website

https://coolingbros.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cooling Brothers Glass Company is a privately held Australian specialty glass manufacturer founded in 1947, producing architectural, security, acoustic, and decorative glass for B2B customers including government, healthcare, education, and commercial developers from facilities in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glass Manufacturing

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) & Double/Triple Glazing (IMADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF), Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD)

Keywords

• Architectural glass manufacturing
• Insulated glass units
• Decorative glass printing
• Security glass solutions
• Custom laminated glass

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Glass Manufacturing: B2B wholesale manufacturing of custom architectural glass including IGUs, decorative glass, security glass, and specialty glass. Custom laminate solutions for technically demanding projects with design, engineering, prototyping, delivery and installation support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cooling Brothers is an Australian architectural and commercial glass manufacturer that designs, fabricates, and supplies custom glass solutions including insulated glazing units (Low-E double and triple glazing), digitally printed decorative glass, security and acoustic laminates, curved/bent glass, and frameless balustrades. The company operates a wholesale B2B model serving fabricators, facade engineers, glaziers, and builders across Australia with national manufacturing facilities in Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney.

Product overview

Cooling Brothers Glass Company is an Australian architectural and commercial glass manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized glass solutions. The product line is organized into five core categories: Energy & Thermal (InsulCool double glazing family with Low-E coatings including Cool-E, Ultra Light-E, Ultra Cool-E, Ultra Pro, and Ultra Plus variants), Decorative & Digitally Printed Glass (ImagInk ceramic printing, DigiGlass printed interlayers, Vanceva coloured interlayers, and pattern/texture collections), Acoustic & Security Glass (Whisper acoustic, Ballistic Guard, Secure Guard, Ultra Secure Guard, Max Guard, and Tempest Guard cyclonic solutions), Curved & Specialty Glass (bent toughened, laminated, specialty curves, custom laminates, anti-slip flooring, showerscreens, and stacking walls), and Balustrades & Fencing (VistaView frameless balustrades, standard balustrades, and pool fencing). The company also offers interior glass products including coloured and printed splashbacks, mirrors, and robe doors. Products are manufactured in Perth and Melbourne with national distribution, featuring warm-edge spacer technology (KÖDISPACE 4SG) and AS/NZS certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InsulCool: Custom double glazing and Low-E glass product line
• Cool-E
• DigiGlass
• ImagInk
• Vanceva
• Whisper
• VistaView
• Ballistic Guard
• Secure Guard
• Ultra Secure Guard
• Max Guard
• Tempest Guard

Products and services

• InsulCool Double Glazing Custom double glazing IGU with configurable soft coat Low-E coatings and KÖDISPACE 4SG warm-edge spacers for thermal performance in any Australian climate zone, for fabricators and builders.
• InsulCool Ultra Light-E Double Glazing Entry-level soft coat Low-E double glazing with single silver coating for improved thermal performance over standard hard coat.
• InsulCool Ultra Cool-E Double Glazing Double silver soft coat Low-E double glazing with balanced VLT and SHGC ratios paired with ultra-clear glass for natural appearance.
• InsulCool Ultra Pro Double Glazing Double silver soft coat Low-E configured for coldest Australian climates (Victoria and Tasmania) using Quanex Superspacer warm-edge technology, achieving U-value of 1.33 and SHGC of 0.25.
• InsulCool Ultra Plus Double Glazing Highest-performing soft coat IGU with triple silver coating for exceptional thermal performance exceeding 2025 NCC requirements.
• InsulCool Triple Glazing Triple glazing units manufactured in Perth and available nationally, featuring KÖDISPACE 4SG warm-edge spacers as standard for higher thermal performance.
• Cool-E Hard Coat Low-E Glass High-performance hard coat Low-E glass for single and double glazing applications with pyrolitic single-layer vapor deposit coating applied at high temperatures during float glass production.
• ImagInk Printed Glass Digital ceramic printing on glass using Dip-Tech technology at 2880 dpi, with ceramic inks permanently fused to glass through toughening for UV and scratch resistance, 25-year UV warranty.
• DigiGlass Printed Interlayers Full-colour CMYK printed interlayers laminated between glass panels at 1440 dpi resolution for high-definition photographic and artistic reproduction, with 10-year UV protection warranty.
• Vanceva Coloured Interlayers PVB coloured interlayer system offering over 17,000 colour combinations from 16 base colours in transparent, translucent, and opaque configurations with light- and heat-stable pigments.
• Whisper Acoustic Glass Acoustic PVB interlayer glass that eliminates coincidence dip and achieves Rw ratings up to 50+ for noise reduction in residential and commercial applications.
• Ballistic Guard AS/NZS 2343 approved ballistic security glass certified to NATA standards against 357 and 44 Magnums, 5.56mm and 7.62mm calibre firearms with G1, G2, R1, R2 configurations.
• Secure Guard Laminated security glass with PVB interlayers providing enhanced protection against forced entry while maintaining aesthetic clarity, certified to AS/NZS2208.
• Ultra Secure Guard NATA-certified security glass for health facilities with Level 2/five-minute attack time certification, laminated Grade A safety glass meeting AS/NZS2208, available with one-way vision configuration.
• Max Guard High-security correctional glass engineered with structural interlayers to withstand prolonged attacks from axes, mallets, crowbars, and handsaws; meets AS/NZS2208 safety glazing standards.
• Tempest Guard Cyclonic Glass AS/NZS1170.2 certified cyclonic glass for Australian regions C and D, NATA tested at wind speeds up to 44m/s with debris impact resistance.
• VistaView Frameless Glass Balustrades Engineered frameless balustrade system for balconies and staircases combining safety compliance with unobstructed views.
• Frameless Glass Pool Fencing Frameless glass pool fencing meeting Australian safety standards for residential and commercial pool applications.
• Curved Toughened Glass Bent toughened glass panels for architectural curved glass applications.
• Curved Laminated Glass Bent laminated glass combining structural integrity with curved aesthetics.
• Custom Laminated Glass Custom laminate solutions for technically demanding commercial and residential applications with design, engineering, prototyping, and installation services.
• ImagInk Anti-Slip Glass Flooring Ceramic printed anti-slip glass flooring using ImagInk technology for durable non-slip surfaces.
• Custom Frameless Glass Shower Screens Bespoke custom shower screen solutions for hospitality and residential applications.
• Vetrostax Stacking Glass Walls Stacking glass wall systems for flexible space division in commercial and residential settings.

Quantifiable outcome

• InsulCool Ultra Plus exceeds 2025 NCC requirements with incredibly low U-values while maintaining excellent visible light transmission
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dip TechcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal manufacturer and innovator of digital ceramic printers for glass. Cooling Brothers uses Dip-Tech printing technology for ImagInk digital glass printing solutions.
• Eastman (Saflex/Vanceva)coreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal manufacturer of PVB and Vanceva colored interlayers. Cooling Brothers is a preferred supplier of Vanceva in Australia since 2010.
• Guardian GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationLeading global glass manufacturer. Soft coat Low-E glass for InsulCool IGUs sourced from Guardian among other suppliers.
• AGC (Asahi Glass Company)coreTechnology or IntegrationLeading global glass manufacturer. Soft coat Low-E glass for InsulCool IGUs sourced from AGC among other suppliers.
• KuraraycoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal manufacturer of laminating materials including PVB interlayers. Supplies high-quality interlayer materials for Cooling Brothers' laminated glass products.
• QuanexcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in warm-edge spacer technology. Supplier of Quanex Superspacer and 4SG technology for InsulCool IGUs.
• KommerlingcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal leader in warm-edge spacer technology. Supplier of 4SG thermoplastic spacer technology for InsulCool IGUs.
• DuPontcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal manufacturer of advanced materials. Supplier of high-quality laminating materials for Cooling Brothers' security and acoustic glass products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Stegbar: Australian manufacturer of windows, doors, and architectural glass products with national reach. Comparable in residential and commercial glazing focus with integrated glass processing capabilities.
• O'Brien Glass Industries: National Australian glass manufacturer and processor with fabrication facilities across multiple states. Comparable in B2B wholesale model and architectural glass product range.
• Australian Glass Group: Australian architectural glass manufacturer offering IGUs, decorative, and specialty products to fabricators and builders. Closely comparable in product mix and B2B wholesale distribution model.
• Alspec: Australian architectural aluminium and glazing systems manufacturer supplying commercial and residential fabricators. Comparable in supplying the same fabricator/builder/specifier customer base with glazing system components.
• G.James Glass and Aluminium: One of Australia's largest integrated glass and aluminium manufacturers with national operations, supplying commercial and residential glazing systems. Comparable in architectural specification focus, IGU production, and national B2B distribution.
• Viridian Glass: Australia's largest glass processor and manufacturer, offering architectural IGUs, Low-E coated glass, decorative, and security products across a national footprint. Most directly comparable Australian peer given overlapping product range, national distribution, and B2B wholesale model.

Broad incumbents

• AGC (Asahi Glass Company): Global flat and specialty glass manufacturer that supplies Cooling Brothers' InsulCool soft coat Low-E base glass. Offers competing architectural glass products in Australia and globally as part of its broader glass and chemicals portfolio.
• Guardian Glass: Global float and coated glass manufacturer that supplies Cooling Brothers' soft coat Low-E inputs. Offers competing IGU, Low-E, and architectural glass products globally and in Australia as part of a wider building products portfolio.
• Saint-Gobain: Global building materials and glass manufacturer with Australian operations. Broader incumbent offering overlapping IGU, Low-E, and acoustic glass products as part of a much wider portfolio including distribution of competing glass lines.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): Global glass manufacturer (part of NSG Group) producing float glass, coated glass, and specialty architectural products including acoustic laminates. Competes in the same architectural and specialty glass categories from a global incumbent position.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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