What Vidresif does

Vidresif, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Porqueres (Girona), Spain, is a technical glass transformation company that operates as the Spanish subsidiary of RIOU Glass, a French family-owned industrial group founded in 1979. The company manufactures and supplies high-performance glass products for architectural and construction applications, serving architects, interior designers, construction companies, and building developers across Spain and broader European markets.

The company's product portfolio spans twelve branded product lines covering the full functional spectrum of architectural glass: safety and security (TSIF tempered, LSIF laminated, TOTALSIF combined), thermal insulation (KSIF, KSIF Plus/SuperPlus), solar protection (SOLARSIF), acoustic insulation (ACUSTICSIF), insulating glass units (VIDRESIF), PDLC switchable privacy glass (ONSIF), high-resolution digital printing (IDSIF), decorative laminates with embedded fabrics (ARTSIF), and stone/marble textures (STONESIF). Manufacturing capabilities include cutting, tempering, laminating, and insulating glass production, with large-format processing up to 6000x2800mm and digital printing at 2,880 dpi resolution. Products can be combined in modular configurations (e.g., ONSIF with KSIF thermal insulation or LSIF safety lamination) to deliver integrated building envelope solutions, supported by an in-house Heat Soak Test capability for tempered glass quality assurance.

Vidresif operates a B2B enterprise sales motion targeting professional architects and construction firms through direct technical sales, online consultation, training sessions (FORMACIONES Y JORNADAS), and an architect-specific portal (A+SIF). The company distributes via direct B2B sales, a private customer area portal, and a supplier portal (CAES PROVEEDORES), with revenue derived from project-based one-time sales. As part of RIOU Glass, Vidresif benefits from group infrastructure including 17 industrial centers, 100,000+ tons of annual glass processing capacity, and group revenue exceeding 220 million euros, though Vidresif's standalone revenue is not separately disclosed.

Name

Vidresif

Legal name

VIDRESIF, S.L.

Website

https://vidresif.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Vidresif is a Spanish technical glass transformation company founded in 1994, operating as the Spanish subsidiary of France's RIOU Glass group. It produces high-performance architectural glass—including safety, thermal, acoustic, solar protection, and PDLC smart glass—for architects, construction firms, and interior designers.

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

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF), Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)

Keywords

• Architectural glass products
• Safety glass solutions
• Thermal insulation glass
• Solar protection glass
• Acoustic insulation glass

Headquarters

HQ city

Girona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Technical Glass Products Sales: B2B sales of technical and high-performance glass for construction applications including facades, offices, industries, commercial centers, hospitals, and residential windows. Revenue derived from large-scale project installations and standard product orders through industrial manufacturing capabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Vidresif is a glass transformation company that manufactures and distributes technical and high-performance glass products for the construction and architecture sector. Its portfolio includes safety glass, thermal insulation, acoustic insulation, solar protection, decorative, smart switchable, and tinted glass, sold as finished products for use in building facades, interior partitions, and architectural applications.

Product overview

Vidresif is a technical glass transformation company belonging to the RIOU Glass group (French family company founded in 1979). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialized glass products and solutions for construction applications. The product lineup includes: TSIF and LSIF for safety and security glass; SOLARSIF for solar protection; ACUSTICSIF for acoustic insulation; VIDRESIF for insulating glass units; KSIF and KSIF PLUS/SUPERPLUS for thermal insulation with optional solar protection; TOTALSIF combining all protective properties; IDSIF for digital printing on glass; ONSIF using PDLC technology for switchable privacy control; ARTSIF for decorative laminated glass with embedded fabrics; and STONESIF for marble and stone textures in glass. Manufacturing capabilities include cutting, manufacturing, tempering, laminating, and insulating glass processes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STONESIF: Mármoles y piedra en vidrio - Marble and stone in glass
• IDSIF
• ONSIF
• ARTSIF
• TSIF
• LSIF
• SOLARSIF
• ACUSTICSIF
• VIDRESIF
• KSIF
• KSIF PLUS/SUPERPLUS
• TOTALSIF

Products and services

• IDSIF IDSIF is Vidresif's intelligent switchable glass product line, based on PDLC (polymer-dispersed liquid crystal) technology, that allows glass to change between transparent and opaque states. It is sold to architects, interior designers, and construction companies for use in privacy partitions, conference rooms, and interior design applications.
• ARTSIF ARTSIF is Vidresif's decorative glass product line, produced using digital ceramic printing on glass. It enables custom images, patterns, and designs to be applied to glass surfaces and is sold to architects, interior designers, and developers for decorative facades, interior partitions, and architectural features.
• TSIF TSIF is Vidresif's safety glass product line, manufactured using tempering and laminating processes to deliver certified security, impact resistance, and protective performance. It is sold to construction companies and architects for applications requiring safety and security compliance such as facades, balustrades, and public buildings.
• ONSIF ONSIF is Vidresif's acoustic insulation glass product line, engineered to reduce noise transmission in buildings. It is sold to architects, developers, and construction companies for projects in noisy environments or where acoustic comfort is required, such as urban buildings, hotels, hospitals, and offices.
• DUVIDRIO DUVIDRIO is Vidresif's double-glazed glass units product line, providing thermal insulation and energy efficiency for windows and facades. It is sold to construction companies, developers, and architects for energy-efficient building applications.
• GLASSTINT GLASSTINT is Vidresif's tinted glass product line, designed to provide solar control, reducing glare, heat gain, and UV transmission in buildings. It is sold to architects, developers, and construction companies for facades, windows, and roofs where solar protection is required.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 4-5x harder than standard glass with tempered TSIF products
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RIOU GlasscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company relationship. RIOU Glass is a French family-owned company founded in 1979, a reference in flat glass manufacturing and transformation. Vidresif operates as the Spanish subsidiary and brand, benefiting from RIOU's 45+ years of experience, industrial infrastructure (17 centers, 1,000 employees, 220M+ euros revenue), and shared technology platform.
• ApplusminorOthersTesting and certification partner referenced in links section. Applus provides independent testing and certification services for product quality assurance.
• AENORminorOthersSpanish Association for Standardization and Certification referenced in links section. AENOR provides quality and safety certification for industrial products.
• ASEFAVEminorOthersSpanish Association of Façade and Window Manufacturers (Asociación Española de Fabricantes de Fachadas Ligeras y Ventanas). Industry association for the facade and window sector.
• MIAS ArchitectsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenowned architectural firm led by Josep Mias. Notable collaboration on the 'The making of making (architecture)' exhibition at DHUB Design Museum Barcelona, featuring over 50 technical printed glass panels of 3200x1500mm. Demonstrates Vidresif's capability in large-format architectural glass.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Pilkington (NSG Group): Historic glass manufacturer producing float glass and value-added products including thermal insulation, solar control, and safety glass. Directly comparable to Vidresif in architectural glass transformation.
• Schott AG: German specialty glass manufacturer producing architectural, technical, and smart glass products. Comparable to Vidresif in advanced architectural glass, though usually positioned in the higher-end specialty segment.
• Guardian Glass: Major global manufacturer of float, coated, and fabricated glass for architectural and residential applications. Overlaps with Vidresif across solar control, low-E, and acoustic glass product lines.
• AGC Glass Europe: European arm of AGC, one of the world's largest flat glass producers, supplying architectural, interior, and specialty glass products. Competes with Vidresif in coated, laminated, and energy-efficient glass for construction.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global glass manufacturer offering flat glass, coated glass, and architectural glazing solutions. Comparable to Vidresif across the technical/architectural glass product spectrum, but far larger and broader in scope.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Mexican-origin glass manufacturer producing architectural and automotive glass with growing presence in the Americas and Europe. Comparable in coated and energy-efficient glass offerings.

Regional players

• Şişecam Flat Glass: Turkish flat glass producer with European operations, supplying architectural glass including coated, laminated, and insulating products. Geographic complement to Vidresif in southern European markets.
• Glas Trösch: Swiss family-owned glass group with European fabrication footprint, producing architectural, interior, and security glass. Comparable business model and product scope to Vidresif, primarily serving Central European markets.

Direct peers

• Cricursa: Spanish architectural glass company specializing in curved and bespoke glass for facades and interior design. Closest direct competitor in Spain for high-end, custom architectural glass projects.
• Vitrocristal Glass Solutions: Spanish glass transformer offering tempered, laminated, and insulating glass units for architecture and construction. Closely comparable to Vidresif's core product lines in the Iberian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vidresif
• Instagraminstagram.com/riou.vidresif

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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