Firman Glass

What Firman Glass does

Firman Glass Projects (legal entity: F A FIRMAN (GLASS PROJECTS) LIMITED) is a UK-based architectural glazing and metalwork contractor headquartered in Romford, Essex, founded in 1975. The company operates a fully integrated design-manufacture-install model, delivering bespoke structural glass and architectural metalwork for commercial, residential, public infrastructure, institutional, and automotive clients across the UK. Its product portfolio spans six lines: glass staircases, glass floors (walk-on and drive-on variants), fire-rated glass and frames (E30–E180 and EI30–EI180 rated), commercial glazing (shop frontages, windows, doors), architectural metalwork (structural beams, columns, frames, trusses), and conceptual design services. Notable clients include Wates, HSBC, Harrods, Hedonism Wines, Pembroke College Cambridge, Hedsor Court, and major vehicle manufacturers.

The business model is project-based and bespoke, with no publicly disclosed pricing. All projects are individually quoted through personal consultation, design, and brainstorming meetings, with flexible installation scheduling (evenings, weekends, overnight) to minimize client disruption. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, leveraging 50+ years of brand reputation and a senior team with 30–40+ years of industry experience. Distribution is direct: no third-party resellers or channel partners, with all work delivered through the in-house Romford workshop and field installation crews. The company does not offer software, APIs, or developer integrations.

Recent strategic positioning reflects diversification into the automotive sector (drive-on glass flooring for OEM showrooms), investment in fire-rated glass compliance offerings, and the buildout of an in-house 3D design studio. The company was recognized as the SME Awards 2026 winner for Best Architectural Glass & Metal Work Specialists. Firman Glass is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or revenue figures.

Name

Firman Glass

Legal name

F A FIRMAN (GLASS PROJECTS) LIMITED

Website

https://firmanglassprojects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Firman Glass Projects is a UK-based architectural glazing and metalwork contractor founded in 1975, designing, manufacturing, and installing bespoke structural glass — staircases, floors, fire-rated systems, and commercial glazing — for commercial, residential, institutional, and automotive clients across the UK.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glazing and Structural Metalwork

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAFAMAC

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Building Envelope & Exterior Works (Roofing, Facades, Glazing)

SECONDARYIMAFANAK

Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Construction & Civil Engineering/Interior Fit-Out & Finishing Contractors

SECONDARYIMADAHAH

Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Glass & Glazing Products

SECONDARYIMADAHAI

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

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Building Materials & Products/Glass & Glazing Products

Keywords

• Structural glazing systems
• Architectural glass installation
• Glass floor manufacturing
• Fire-rated glass systems
• Architectural metalwork fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Glass Installation Projects: Project-based revenue from design, manufacture, and installation of custom architectural glass and metalwork solutions. Turnkey solutions covering projects of any size from initial concept through completion.
2. Commercial Glazing Services: Installation services for commercial shop frontages, windows, and doors including restoration of period and contemporary buildings, frameless window systems, and bespoke architectural solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Firman Glass Projects is a UK-based structural glazing and architectural metalwork contractor that designs, manufactures, and installs bespoke glass staircases, glass floors (walk-on and drive-on), fire-rated glass and frames, commercial glazing, and architectural metalwork. The firm serves commercial, residential, educational, public-infrastructure, and automotive clients with turnkey solutions delivered through in-house capabilities at its Romford workshop.

Product overview

Firman Glass Projects operates as a design, manufacture, and installation contractor specializing in architectural glazing and metalwork. The product portfolio comprises six interconnected offerings: Glass Staircases and Glass Floors (core structural glass products), Fire-Rated Glass & Frames (safety-compliant variants), Commercial Glazing (shop fronts and windows), Architectural Metalwork (structural and decorative metal components), and Conceptual Design (design consultation services). All products are designed, manufactured, and installed in-house at their Romford workshop, enabling full control over quality, turnaround times, and materials. The company also applies its expertise to innovative sectors including the automotive industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glass Staircases Bespoke glass staircases designed and installed by Firman Glass Projects for residential and commercial properties. Options include curved glass, glass balustrades, inline designs, and hybrid configurations with oak spindles, with contemporary lighting integration. Engineered for structural strength to support users and product weight.
• Glass Floors Made-to-measure structural glass floors, including walk-on and drive-on variants. Options include solid one-piece or segmented construction, anti-slip and patterned surfaces via sandblasting, coloured Vanceva interlayers for branding, and fire-rated configurations with stainless-steel reinforcement framing.
• Fire-Rated Glass & Frames Fire-rated glass doors, windows, walls, screens, partitions, frames, units, and facades. Products rated E30 through E180 for fire resistance duration and EI30 through EI180 for integrity and temperature limitation, compliant with UK fire safety regulations.
• Commercial Glazing Architectural window systems and glazing for commercial applications including shop frontages, windows, and doors. Specialises in restoration of period and contemporary buildings and offers frameless window installations for retail, education, and commercial real estate clients.
• Architectural Metalwork In-house design, fabrication, and installation of architectural metal components including structural beams, columns, frames, and trusses, as well as decorative features. Combines glazing and metalwork capabilities into integrated products for commercial, residential, and public infrastructure projects.
• Conceptual Design Architectural glazing design services exploring fully glazed facades, structural glass applications, and ornamental glass and metalwork. Focuses on maximising natural light while integrating metal framing that emphasises building structure and integrity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ years of continuous operation since 1975
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IQ Glass: London-based structural glazing specialist offering frameless glazing, glass extensions, walk-on glass and structural glass installations for residential and commercial projects. Closest direct peer to Firman in the UK bespoke architectural glass segment.
• Tony Bagnall Glazing Contractors: Established UK glazing contractor delivering commercial and architectural glazing, structural glass and shop front installations. Comparable in product mix (commercial glazing + architectural glass) and UK regional contractor profile.
• Cantifix: UK specialist in structural glass, glass rooflights, walk-on glass floors and frameless glazing for high-end residential and commercial projects. Comparable in bespoke one-off design-and-install approach and premium positioning.
• McGrigor Glass: Long-established UK architectural glass contractor delivering glazing, glass floors and bespoke structural glass for commercial and residential clients. Directly comparable in product scope and bespoke project model to Firman Glass Projects.
• OAG (Original Architectural Glazing): Bespoke UK architectural glazing contractor specializing in curved glass, structural glass and feature glazing for commercial interiors and facades. Directly comparable as a specialist SME serving architects and main contractors with custom glass solutions.
• Clearview Glaziers: UK bespoke glazing contractor offering frameless glazing, glass structures and architectural glass installations across residential and commercial segments. Similar scale and bespoke project delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Glassolutions: Large UK division of global glass manufacturer Saint-Gobain supplying architectural glass, fire-rated glass and commercial glazing solutions. Competes with Firman on commercial glazing and fire-rated glass but as part of a much wider product portfolio with standardized offerings.
• Novum Structures: International specialist in structural glass, steel and aluminium building envelopes for commercial, retail and public infrastructure. Comparable in structural glass and metalwork integration but operates at significantly larger international scale.
• CR Laurence (CRL): Global supplier of architectural hardware, glazing systems and frameless glass solutions serving commercial glazing contractors. Adjacent incumbent providing components and systems that specialist glazing contractors like Firman also work with on commercial projects.
• Pilkington United Kingdom: Major flat and architectural glass manufacturer (owned by NSG Group) supplying fire-rated, structural and commercial glazing products across the UK. Overlaps with Firman in fire-rated and architectural glass segments but operates at manufacturer scale rather than bespoke contractor scale.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/firmanprojects
• Facebookfacebook.com/firmanglassprojects
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/firman-glass-projects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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