Bodesa

What Bodesa does

Bodesa, UAB is a privately held Lithuanian flat-glass processor founded in 1996, headquartered and operating from a 7,000 m² production facility in Šiauliai with approximately 145 employees. The company manufactures insulated glass units (double- and triple-glazed, up to 3,000 x 5,000 mm and 80 mm thick), thermally tempered glass (ESG), heat-strengthened glass (HST), laminated glass (VSG), fireproof glass (E/EW/EI classes), bulletproof/explosion-proof glass, solar-control and heat-saving low-E glass, structural/stepped glass units for frameless facades, bird-friendly (AviSafe) glass, and self-cleaning glass units. Production runs on three LISEC automated IGU lines, HEGLA ProLam 37 laser cutting for laminated glass, and Viprotron Quality Scanner 3D automated defect detection, with certified thermal performance down to Ug 0.6 W/m²K.

Bodesa sells exclusively on a B2B basis to manufacturers of wooden, aluminium, and plastic windows, doors, and facade systems, who incorporate Bodesa glass into their own branded construction solutions. Approximately 70% of production is exported, with primary markets in Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland), Western Europe (Germany, UK, Italy, Belgium), the USA, and Japan. Pricing is project-by-project, negotiated through a dedicated sales department of five project sales managers. Distribution is direct (no third-party channel partners), and the company's website embeds supplier-calculator integrations with Saint-Gobain (CalumenLive), Guardian (Glassanalytics), AGC, and Euroglas to reduce buyer friction. Customers include Staticus (Jordal Amfi arena, Oslo), KG Constructions Group (Oslo University), Premium Glass Systems (Origo One, Riga), Lasita Aken (Das Haus, Tallinn), and Ltintus (Crosby Hill, Wilmington, USA).

The company is privately held with no disclosed shareholders or institutional investors. It has funded ~EUR 9.2 million of capex through three EU Structural Funds grants since 2016, supporting LISEC line installation, specialty-product capacity (fireproof, heat-soaked tempered), and an on-site solar power plant. In 2020, Bodesa completed a reorganization that exited the construction and windows divisions, focusing the company exclusively on flat-glass processing. It holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certifications, plus market-specific approvals for Sweden, Denmark, and North America (ASTM KCI IG-1457-1, valid through May 2026), and has received four consecutive "Strongest in Lithuania" certifications (2022-2025).

Name

Bodesa

Legal name

UAB "BODESA"

Website

https://bodesa.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bodesa is a privately held Lithuanian flat-glass processor founded in 1996 that manufactures insulated glass units, tempered and laminated glass, and specialty facade glass, selling B2B to window, door, and facade system manufacturers across the Baltic States, Scandinavia, Western Europe, the USA, and Japan, with ~70% of production exported.

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

Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD), Laminated Safety & Security Glass (PVB/SGP) (IMADAHAE), Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH), Low‑E, Solar Control & Energy-Efficient Coated Glass (IMADAHAF)

Keywords

• Insulated glass units
• Tempered glass manufacturing
• Laminated glass products
• Flat glass processing
• Architectural glass fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Siauliai

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Unit Sales: Bodesa manufactures and sells insulated glass units (double-glazed and triple-glazed) to window, door, and facade manufacturers. Revenue is generated through direct sales of manufactured products, primarily to B2B clients. Approximately 70% of production is exported to Estonia, Latvia, Scandinavia, Finland, Denmark, Germany, UK, Italy, Belgium, USA, and Japan.
2. Tempered and Processed Glass Sales: Sale of single glass products including tempered glass (ESG), heat-strengthened glass (HST), laminated glass (VSG), fireproof glass, solar control glass, decorative glass, and specialty glass with various coatings and processing (edge work, holes, recesses).
3. Custom/Specialty Glass Products: Custom-manufactured specialty glass including structural glass units, bulletproof/explosion-proof glass, bird-friendly glass (AviSafe), and glass with decorative inserts, sold as higher-value-added products.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bodesa manufactures and sells insulated glass units (double-glazed and triple-glazed) and processed single glass products including thermally tempered (ESG), heat-strengthened (HST), laminated (VSG), fireproof, bulletproof, solar control, decorative, and bird-friendly glass. Production is sold primarily to B2B clients — manufacturers of wooden, aluminium, and plastic windows, doors, and facade construction companies — with about 70% of output exported to the Baltic States, Scandinavia, Western Europe, USA, and Japan.

Product overview

Bodesa is a Lithuanian flat glass processing company and one of the largest manufacturers of insulated glass units and tempered glass in the Baltic States. The product portfolio consists of two core product lines: Glass Units (insulated glass units/IGUs) and Single Glass, with numerous specialized sub-products and variants. Glass Units are available as double-glazed or triple-glazed configurations with options for thermal insulation, solar control, safety, fireproof, acoustic, structural, decorative, and bird-friendly properties. Single Glass includes tempered (ESG), heat-strengthened (HST), laminated (VSG), bulletproof, fireproof, hardened (TVG), patterned, frosted, tinted, painted, and mirrored glass variants. The company also produces specialized components including spacer systems (CHROMATECH Ultra, SWISSPACER Ultimate) for thermal performance optimization. Approximately 70% of production is exported, primarily to Baltic, Scandinavian, and other European markets.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Insulated Glass Units (IGUs) Insulated glass units (IGUs) consisting of at least two panes of glass separated by a spacer frame, hermetically sealed along the perimeter. Available as double-glazed or triple-glazed units with options for thermal insulation, solar control, safety, fireproof, acoustic, structural, decorative, and bird-friendly (AviSafe) properties. Sold to B2B clients — manufacturers of windows, doors, and facades.
• Single Glass (Processed Glass Products) Single pane glass products including thermally tempered glass (ESG), heat-strengthened glass (HST), laminated glass (VSG), bulletproof/explosion-proof glass, fireproof glass, hardened glass (TVG), patterned glass, acid-etched glass, tinted glass, painted/enamelled glass, and mirrored glass. Available with various edge processing, holes, and recesses. Sold to B2B clients in the construction and glass processing industries.
• Fireproof Glass Units Fireproof insulated glass units with Class E (flame retention), Class EW (limited heat spread), or Class EI (heat-tight with gel filling) ratings. Glass retains flames, smoke, and combustion products for specified periods. Sold to window, door, and facade manufacturers for fire-rated construction projects.
• AviSafe Bird-Friendly Glass Units Insulated glass units with UV-reflective coating designed to reduce bird collisions with windows and glass facades. The coating reflects ultraviolet light, signaling an obstacle to birds while remaining nearly invisible to humans. Sold to facade manufacturers for environmentally sensitive and bird-safe building projects.
• Structural Glass Units (Stepped-Units) Structural/stepped insulated glass units for connecting building corners, transparent roof constructions, and frameless facades. Enables seamless glass facade appearance and can hide bearing structures. Maximum lower 'step' size is 100mm. Sold to facade manufacturers for modern architecture projects.
• Solar Control Glass Units Insulated glass units with solar energy control coatings including tinted-in-mass glass, reflective hard-coated glass, and multifunctional magnetron-coated glass. Reduces heat entering buildings, filters light rays, and reduces glare. Sold to construction projects requiring thermal and visual comfort.
• Heat-Saving (Low-E) Glass Units Insulated glass units with low-emissivity ('selective') glass with metal oxide/nitride coating that reflects heat. Used with argon gas filling. Achieves Ug values as low as 0.6 W/m²K with triple-glazing configuration. Sold to energy-efficient and passive house construction projects.
• Self-Cleaning Glass Units Insulated glass units with self-cleaning glass coated with superhydrophobic coating that reacts with UV rays to break down organic pollutants, with water contact angle >140° causing dirt to wash away. Sold for facade and roof applications where maintenance access is difficult.

Quantifiable outcome

• Insulated glass units with heat-saving coatings achieve interior glass surface temperatures of +18.5°C at -14°C outdoor temperature, compared to -4°C for single glass
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Viprotron GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 August 2023Bodesa acquired its first Viprotron Quality Scanner 3D in August 2023 and installed a second unit in 2025 on another insulating glass production line. This automated quality control system with three-camera defect detection is integrated into the production line after glass washing and drying, enabling detection of all types of glass defects (scratches, spots, points, foreign bodies) with classification accuracy not achievable by single-camera systems.
• HEGLA GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2021Bodesa purchased the HEGLA ProLam 37 laminated glass cutting system in July 2021. This is described as one of the most innovative systems in the glass processing industry, using laser technology for cutting laminated glass and increasing process efficiency by up to 30%.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Guardian Glass: Global float and coated-glass producer serving residential and commercial construction OEMs across Europe and North America. Competes with Bodesa in architectural IGU glass and, like AGC, is featured on Bodesa's website as a glass supplier for end-customer calculations.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): Pioneering global flat-glass maker (now part of NSG Group) with float, coated, laminated, and fire-rated glass serving construction, automotive, and specialty markets. Overlaps Bodesa on architectural and fire-rated IGUs while competing through deeper R&D, vertical integration, and global reach.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global flat-glass major with float, coated, laminated, and IGU products serving construction and OEM customers worldwide. Overlaps directly with Bodesa in architectural IGUs and facade glass while operating on a much broader product, geographic, and R&D footprint that exerts pricing pressure on independent processors.
• Cardinal Glass Industries: North American, privately held manufacturer of fabricated insulating glass units and laminated glass serving window and door OEMs. Bodesa already ships to the USA (e.g., Crosby Hill, Wilmington), making Cardinal the most relevant North American IGU-fabrication peer for cross-Atlantic benchmarking.
• AGC Glass Europe: European arm of AGC, one of the world's largest flat-glass producers, offering float, coated, and processed IGUs for facade and window manufacturers. Direct overlap with Bodesa's IGU and tempered-glass portfolio and explicitly listed as a glass-supplier configurator partner on Bodesa's own website.
• Şişecam (Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları): Turkish integrated glass manufacturer producing flat glass, processed architectural glass, and glass packaging. Comparable to Bodesa in architectural flat-glass processing while competing at a substantially larger scale across Eastern Europe, the Balkans, and beyond — regions that overlap with Bodesa's Baltic/Scandinavian export corridors.

Direct peers

• Glas Trösch: Swiss family-owned glass processor producing high-performance IGUs and specialty architectural glass (fire-rated, acoustic, solar control) for window, door, and facade OEMs across Switzerland, Germany, and neighboring markets. Directly comparable to Bodesa's specialty-IGU and fire-rated positioning in the DACH/Central Europe region.
• Interpane Glasgesellschaft (AGC): German-based IGU and processed-glass fabricator (now part of AGC) specializing in architectural insulating glass, safety, and solar-control products. Closely comparable to Bodesa in product portfolio and European OEM customer base, and a natural consolidation reference point for an independent Baltic processor.
• Press Glass: Poland-headquartered independent fabricator of insulating glass units and tempered/laminated glass for window, door, and facade OEMs across Europe. Closely comparable to Bodesa in product mix (IGUs, ESG, VSG), end-customers (window/facade manufacturers), and CE-region export footprint, though materially larger in scale.

Regional players

• Vitro Architectural Glass: Mexico-headquartered architectural-glass producer serving the Americas with float, coated, and fabricated glass products. Indirect comparator to Bodesa on architectural IGU processing; competes in the same North American supply chain that Bodesa currently services via its ASTM-certified exports to the USA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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