Skylight International

What Skylight International does

Skylight International Limited is a Glasgow-based designer, manufacturer, and installer of aluminium-framed glazing systems for pitched and flat roofs, operating primarily in the UK since the early 1990s. Its product range is organised around seven branded lines: Glazelite (offered in Standard, Walk-on, and Secured by Design-rated BR1 and BR2 variants), Ridgelite, Slatelite, Clydelite, Domelite, Hingelite, and Slidelite. Core technology centres on made-to-measure aluminium frames combined with triple-glazed units for thermal efficiency, with the Walk-on variant engineered for safety-rated load-bearing applications and the BR1/BR2 variants certified to the UK Police Secured by Design standard.

The company serves a diversified customer base spanning homeowners (direct and via an e-commerce shop), architects and builders who specify rooflights into project designs, developers undertaking new-build and renovation work, and commercial clients in hospitality, leisure, and heritage sectors (hotels, spas, churches). Revenue is generated through one-time product sales plus in-house installation services, with bespoke sizing for non-standard roof openings acting as a key differentiator against off-the-shelf competitors. Geographic delivery coverage spans Scotland, England (including southern regions reached via trade show presence such as the Homebuilding & Renovating Show), and the Channel Islands.

The business is privately held at a small scale, with stated headcount in the 11–50 employee range, and is led by contacts including Andrew McLaughlin and Stephen McLaughlin. Strategic activity has centred on incremental product development (security and walk-on variants), gradual geographic broadening, and cause-linked brand building through partnerships with organisations such as CHAS, the National Trust for Scotland, and the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice. The operating model remains fundamentally that of a specialist trade manufacturer and installer with no disclosed AI, software, or platform components.

Name

Skylight International

Legal name

Skylight International Limited

Website

https://skylight.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Skylight International Limited is a Glasgow-based designer, manufacturer, and installer of bespoke aluminium-framed triple-glazed rooflights, serving UK homeowners, architects, builders, developers, and commercial clients via seven branded product lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glazing

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Flat Glass (3211)

akta.pro primary industry

Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skylights & Roof Windows (IMADAIAD), Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL), Skylight Replacement (HSAPAJAD), Skylight & Roof Penetration Flashing (Exterior) (HSAPAKAJ)

Keywords

• Skylight manufacturing
• Roof glazing systems
• Architectural rooflights
• Bespoke roof window installation
• Flat roof glazing

Headquarters

HQ city

Glasgow

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Skylight and Rooflight Sales: Direct sales of manufactured skylights and rooflights to customers including standard sizes and bespoke made-to-measure products
2. Installation Services: Installation of skylights by trained installation teams at customer premises

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Skylight International designs, manufactures, and installs a range of glazed roof systems — including fixed, walk-on, ridge, slate, dome, hinged, and sliding rooflights — for residential and commercial buildings. Operating from Glasgow, the firm offers a made-to-measure service aimed at trade professionals alongside a consumer-facing shop supplying standard-sized products, with full in-house installation capability across Scotland and the wider UK.

Product overview

Skylight International is a Glasgow-based design, manufacturer and installer of innovative glazing solutions offering a portfolio of seven distinct skylight product lines. The core range includes Glazelite (available in Standard, Walk-on, BR1, and BR2 security variants) for standard roof installations; Ridgelite for apex-roof applications; Slatelite for slate/tile roofs; Clydelite for anti-vandal applications with thermal glazing; Domelite as a traditional polycarbonate dome; Hingelite for hinged opening; and Slidelite for sliding ventilation and roof access. All products feature triple glazing as standard for thermal performance, with custom sizing and RAL colour options available. The company provides both products and installation services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glazelite (Standard) A fixed glazed rooflight designed for residential and commercial flat-roof applications, offered in standard sizes via the consumer shop and in custom dimensions via the trade made-to-measure service.
• Glazelite Walk-on A load-bearing glazed rooflight designed for areas with foot traffic such as terraces and balconies, sold to trade and consumer buyers.
• Glazelite BR1 A Secured by Design certified rooflight providing a defined level of resistance against intrusion, intended for security-conscious residential and commercial projects.
• Glazelite BR2 A higher-tier Secured by Design certified rooflight offering enhanced resistance to forced entry, targeted at projects requiring elevated security specifications.
• Ridgelite A ridge-mounted glazed rooflight designed for installation along the apex of a roof, supplied to trade and consumer buyers.
• Slatelite A rooflight designed for integration with slate roofing, supplied to trade and consumer buyers.
• Clydelite A glazed rooflight product within the company's range, marketed for residential and commercial roofing applications.
• Domelite A dome-shaped rooflight supplied for flat-roof residential and commercial applications.
• Hingelite A hinged opening rooflight allowing ventilation, supplied to trade and consumer buyers.
• Slidelite A sliding rooflight designed to provide access or ventilation, supplied for residential and commercial projects.
• Made-to-Measure Glazing Service A bespoke manufacturing service that produces rooflights to specified dimensions for architects, builders, and developers, paired with the company's installation service.
• Rooflight Installation Service An in-house installation service covering Scotland and wider UK that fits the company's rooflight products on residential and commercial sites.

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

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Children's Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS)minorOthers · 9 October 2013Skylight supports CHAS by recycling all of their used printer ink cartridges and mobile phones. CHAS needs to raise over £7 million annually to provide hospice services.
• National Trust for ScotlandminorOthers · 1 October 2013Andrew and Stephen McLaughlin have membership subscriptions and Skylight donates to the NTS Footpath Fund which raises money specifically for mountain conservation. The Footpath Fund supports areas including Ben Lomond, Ben Lawers, Grey Mare's Tail, Torridon, Kintail, West Affric, Goatfell, Glencoe, and Mar Lodge Estate.
• The Prince & Princess of Wales HospiceminorOthers · 1 October 2013Skylight supports events organised by The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice which helps patients achieve the best quality of life possible. The hospice must raise around £10,400 every working day to keep the doors open.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)minorOthers · 1 October 2013Skylight supports FSC by making regular donations and by buying wood with FSC label where possible. FSC promotes environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable management of the world's forests.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Fakro: One of the world's largest roof window and skylight manufacturers, offering pitched, flat, and bespoke glazing solutions. Overlaps with Skylight International's product range but competes from a much larger global footprint and price-competitive position.
• Roto Frank: German roof window and hardware manufacturer with international reach. Comparable in the pitched-roof window/skylight category, though with a much broader product portfolio spanning windows, doors, and hardware.
• VELUX Group: Global market leader in roof windows and skylights, with a broad portfolio spanning standard and bespoke glazing. Highly comparable product category (skylights/rooflights) but operates at vastly greater scale with international distribution.

Direct peers

• Sunsquare: UK manufacturer of flat-roof skylights and rooflights, with focus on premium and bespoke specifications. Directly comparable as a UK-based bespoke rooflight maker targeting architects and commercial clients.
• The Rooflight Company: UK premium rooflight manufacturer specialising in conservation and heritage-approved glazing. Comparable as a UK bespoke rooflight specialist, with a similar architect/specifier-led channel and premium positioning.
• Brett Martin Daylight Systems: UK and Ireland manufacturer of polycarbonate and glass rooflights, including dome and modular glazing systems. Comparable in dome-style (Domelite) and polycarbonate ranges, serving both residential and commercial UK construction.
• Keylite Roof Windows: UK and Ireland-based manufacturer of roof windows and skylights, including integrated flashing systems. Directly comparable as a roof-window specialist with a similar trade-channel focus, though operating at larger scale than Skylight International.
• Roof Maker: UK-based manufacturer of bespoke rooflights and skylights with frameless and slim-frame designs. Closely comparable in target customer (UK architects, developers, homeowners) and product emphasis on minimal-frame aesthetics.
• Glazing Vision: UK specialist in architectural rooflights including walk-on, sliding, and opening skylights. Strong overlap with Skylight International's Walk-on and opening variants, and similar bespoke/specification-led go-to-market.

Emerging players

• Solatube International: Manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) and roof glazing products. Comparable in the daylighting/skylight category but differentiated by tubular technology; competes for daylighting specification on commercial and residential roofs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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