Bilglassgruppen
Bilglassgruppen AS is Norway's leading automotive glass wholesaler, distributing windshields, side/back lights, adhesives, tools, and equipment to more than 1,200 professional repair shops nationwide through a centralized warehouse and proprietary web portal (Bilglassportalen). The company is wholly owned by the family-held Andr. L. Riis AS.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1980
- HeadquartersLillestrøm, Norway
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Bilglassgruppen firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Bilglassgruppen
- Legal name
- Bilglassgruppen AS
- Website
- https://bilglassgruppen.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1980
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Bilglassgruppen AS is Norway's leading automotive glass wholesaler, distributing windshields, side/back lights, adhesives, tools, and equipment to more than 1,200 professional repair shops nationwide through a centralized warehouse and proprietary web portal (Bilglassportalen). The company is wholly owned by the family-held Andr. L. Riis AS.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Bilglassgruppen industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Automotive Glass Wholesale Distribution
- NAICS
- Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass) (TLAKAEAF)
Keywords
Where Bilglassgruppen is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lillestrøm
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Bilglassgruppen business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Auto Glass Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of automotive glass (windshields, side/back lights) and related products to professional repair shops across Norway. Revenue generated from sale of glass products, adhesives, tools, and equipment.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Bilglassgruppen product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Bilglassgruppen AS is a B2B wholesale distributor of automotive glass (windshields, side and back lights) for cars, buses, coaches, and motorhomes, with an in-stock range of 10,000 articles covering most vehicle brands and models. The portfolio is complemented by adhesives, tools, and equipment needed for professional installation. Customers are professional auto glass repair and replacement workshops across Norway that register to access the proprietary Bilglassportalen web portal for ordering, inventory, and insurance claim processing.
Product overview
Bilglassgruppen AS is Norway's leading automotive glass wholesaler with a 45% market share, operating a comprehensive product portfolio centered on automotive glass (windscreens, side lights, back lights) for cars, buses, and motorhomes — stocking 10,000+ articles covering most vehicle brands and models. The portfolio is complemented by a complete range of adhesives, tools, and equipment for professional glass repair and replacement shops. Central to the customer offering is Bilglassportalen, a proprietary web-based portal that enables workshop customers to search by vehicle registration, place orders, track shipments, manage invoices, handle insurance claims, and perform inventory management. The company delivers nationwide from its central warehouse in Hvam to over 1,200 customers.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Bilglassportalen: A web-based customer portal for professional glass repair and replacement shops to order products, track orders, manage inventory, and handle insurance claims.
Products and services
- Bilglassportalen
Quantifiable outcome
- 45% market share in Norwegian auto glass wholesale market
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Bilglassgruppen
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Bilglassgruppen technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration1 record
Feature1 record
Bilglassgruppen partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Riis BilglasscoreBilglassgruppen's parent company Andr. L. Riis AS owns 50% of Riis Bilglass fitting stations, which is the Norwegian market leader in auto glass repair and replacement. This vertical integration provides strategic alignment and market insights.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Bilglassgruppen competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Fuyao Glass Industry Group: World's largest auto glass manufacturer with strong European presence. Comparable as a competing supplier that influences wholesale pricing and SKU availability in the European aftermarket served by Bilglassgruppen.
- AGC Automotive: Global auto glass manufacturer with European operations. Comparable as a major upstream supplier to European wholesalers, competing for the same supply relationships and aftermarket distribution channels.
- Carglass (Belron Group): Belron operates the Carglass brand globally and is the world's largest vehicle glass repair/replacement chain. Directly comparable as it operates downstream of Bilglassgruppen in Norway and Europe, sourcing similar glass SKUs and serving similar end-customer demand.
- Guardian Glass: Global float and auto glass manufacturer. Comparable as an upstream supplier of replacement-grade auto glass distributed through European wholesale channels similar to Bilglassgruppen.
- Saint-Gobain Automotive (Sekurit): One of the largest global auto glass manufacturers supplying OEMs and the aftermarket. Comparable as the upstream supplier of the very windshields Bilglassgruppen distributes, with similar exposure to Norwegian/Nordic auto glass demand.
- Pilkington (NSG Group): Historic auto glass brand now part of NSG Group, supplying European OEMs and aftermarket. Comparable as both an upstream supplier and as a brand competing for the same Norwegian workshop customers.
Direct peers
- NordGlass: Polish auto glass manufacturer and distributor serving European aftermarket customers. Closest pure-play peer — both manufacture/assemble and distribute auto glass into European repair-shop channels, competing for similar customers.
- Riis Bilglass: Norwegian auto glass fitting/repair chain, market leader in repair and replacement services. 50% owned by Bilglassgruppen's parent Andr. L. Riis AS — directly comparable as the largest single customer segment and a vertically aligned repair operator.
Emerging players
- Novus Glass: Auto glass repair and replacement franchise network with European presence. Comparable as a downstream operator competing for the same end-customer windshield replacement demand that drives Bilglassgruppen's wholesale volumes.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Bilglassgruppen social profiles
Digital presenceBilglassgruppen compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Bilglassgruppen financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Bilglassgruppen leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Bilglassgruppen funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Bilglassgruppen M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Bilglassgruppen
What does Bilglassgruppen do?
Bilglassgruppen AS is a B2B wholesale distributor of automotive glass (windshields, side and back lights) for cars, buses, coaches, and motorhomes, with an in-stock range of 10,000 articles covering most vehicle brands and models. The portfolio is complemented by adhesives, tools, and equipment needed for professional installation. Customers are professional auto glass repair and replacement workshops across Norway that register to access the proprietary Bilglassportalen web portal for ordering, inventory, and insurance claim processing.
Is Bilglassgruppen a public or private company?
Bilglassgruppen is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Bilglassgruppen founded?
Bilglassgruppen was founded in 1980. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Bilglassgruppen based?
Bilglassgruppen is headquartered in Lillestrøm, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Bilglassgruppen make money?
One revenue line is on record: auto Glass Wholesale Distribution.
Who are Bilglassgruppen's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Fuyao Glass Industry Group, AGC Automotive, Carglass (Belron Group), Guardian Glass, Saint-Gobain Automotive (Sekurit) and Pilkington (NSG Group). Direct peers are NordGlass and Riis Bilglass. Novus Glass is listed as an emerging player.
Does Bilglassgruppen have an API?
No public API is recorded for Bilglassgruppen.
What industry is Bilglassgruppen in?
Bilglassgruppen's product category is Automotive Glass Wholesale Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAKAEAF, Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass). Its NAICS code is 811122.