Abbey Glass

What Abbey Glass does

Abbey Glass (Cardiff) Limited, trading as Abbey Glass, is a UK-based bespoke commercial glass manufacturer and installer headquartered in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales. The company designs, fabricates, and installs custom architectural glass for hotels, restaurants, commercial offices, education facilities, and premium residential projects nationwide. Its product portfolio spans structural and architectural glass, glass balustrades, hotel and office partitions, shower and wetroom screens, curved and bowed glass, encased laminated glass, back-painted glass, designer mirrors with integrated LED, and aluminium/uPVC framing systems. Specialist offerings include acoustic glazing with PVB interlayers, fire-rated glass rated to 20-120+ minutes, and a proprietary UV-bonding process for seamless frameless assemblies.

The business is vertically integrated around an in-house manufacturing facility, with capabilities covering precision CNC and water jet cutting, toughening, lamination, and specialist finishing. This end-to-end control underpins the company's value proposition of meeting exact architectural specifications without third-party production delays. Abbey Glass employs between 11 and 50 people and was founded circa 1990.

Revenue is generated through project-based one-off sales of bespoke manufactured glass products and professional installation services, with optional supply-only fulfilment. Pricing is quote-based with no published rates; customers engage via direct phone, email, or website enquiry. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, targeting architects, interior designers, main contractors, and end-client hospitality operators. Notable enterprise customers include JD Wetherspoon (125+ refurbishment projects since 2014), Hilton Hotels, Park Plaza, The Ivy, Sexy Fish, Bocconcino, and Miller & Carter. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, and is led by Managing Director Angela Worgan.

Name

Abbey Glass

Legal name

Abbey Glass

Website

https://abbeyglassuk.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Abbey Glass is a UK-based, in-house bespoke commercial glass manufacturer and installer serving hotels, restaurants, commercial offices, and premium residential projects nationwide, with notable enterprise customers including JD Wetherspoon, Hilton, and Park Plaza.

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)

Keywords

• Bespoke commercial glass
• Architectural glass manufacturing
• Glass balustrades partitions
• Structural glass engineering
• Glass installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Porth

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Bespoke Glass Product Sales: Manufacture and sale of bespoke commercial glass products including partitions, balustrades, shower enclosures, architectural glass, structural glass, mirrors, and specialist glass solutions. Products are custom-manufactured to client specifications.
2. Professional Installation Services: Complete in-house installation services including professional fitting, quality checks, and ongoing support. Offers both Supply and Fit and Supply Only options.
3. Aluminium and uPVC Framing: Supply of aluminium and uPVC framing systems alongside glass products for complete glazing solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Abbey Glass is a UK-based bespoke commercial glass manufacturer that designs, fabricates, and installs custom glass products for the hospitality, commercial office, and high-end residential sectors. The company operates an in-house manufacturing facility in Porth, Wales, producing structural glass, balustrades, partitions, shower screens, curved glass, acoustic glass, fire-rated glass, designer mirrors, and aluminium/uPVC framing systems. Products are custom-manufactured to client specifications with both Supply Only and Supply and Fit options available.

Product overview

Abbey Glass is a UK-based bespoke commercial glass manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of glass products and services. The company operates an in-house manufacturing facility and provides complete solutions from design consultation through fabrication and professional installation. The core product range includes Hotel Glass Partitions, Hotel Shower Glass Design, Bespoke Glass Design, Structural Glass Design, Glass Office Partitions, Glass Balustrades, Wetroom Shower Screens, Curved Glass, Glass Countertops, Encased Laminated Glass, Back Painted Glass, Architectural Glass, Designer Mirrors, and Aluminium/uPVC Framing. Specialist offerings include Acoustic Glass for noise reduction and Fire Rated Glass for fire safety compliance. Manufacturing services include UV Glass Bonding for seamless frameless connections, while Technical Data and Support services provide compliance documentation. The company primarily serves the hospitality, hotel, restaurant, office, and architectural sectors across the UK, with notable projects for JD Wetherspoon, Hilton Hotels, The Ivy Collection, and Park Plaza Hotels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 125+ refurbishment projects delivered for JD Wetherspoon since 2014
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and major.

• Tekne Shopfitting LimitedcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2022Ongoing collaboration through Tekne Shopfitting for bespoke glass installations including The Ivy Asia (Cardiff, September 2022) and Ave Mario Restaurant (London). Tekne handles fit-out contracts with Abbey Glass providing professional glass manufacturing and support.
• Caprice HoldingsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration on Sexy Fish Restaurant project (Berkeley Square, London, September 2015) led to continued relationship with The Ivy and its Asian counterparts. Caprice Holdings is a renowned hospitality group driving premium restaurant projects.
• ISG PearcemajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2018Collaboration on Hugh James Law Firm project (Cardiff, July 2018) for structural red glass-fronted panel installation. ISG Pearce provided structural expertise for this large-scale glass delivery in busy city centre location.
• Hilton HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnership with Hilton Hotels (via POD company) for bronze mirror features, balustrades, and bespoke bedroom mirrors across multiple UK properties including Cardiff, Bankside, Chester, and Hampton by Hilton locations from 2015-2019.
• Arcacia GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Partnered on Sexy Fish Restaurant project, a high-profile undertaking in Mayfair, London featuring ceiling features, glass stairwell with brass handrail, and extensive glazing. Arcacia Group is a significant name in hospitality sector.
• Park Plaza HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Long-term ongoing partnership from initial fit-out (2015) through continuous provision of new and replacement products at Cardiff Park Plaza Hotel. Includes external balustrades, bathroom mirrors, and black glass design elements.
• JD WetherspooncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Since 2014, Abbey Glass has partnered with JD Wetherspoon delivering over 125 refurbishment projects across the UK. The partnership encompasses glass balustrades, aluminium works, mirror features, structural glass installations, and curved staircases. Projects span historical properties to contemporary designs, demonstrating capability across diverse commercial environments.
• McAleer & RushecoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExtensive working relationship across Hotel, Residential and Student accommodation projects. McAleer & Rushe utilize Abbey Glass services for both Supply and Fit and Supply Only products, praising their attention to detail, advanced planning, and quality end products.
• County ContractorscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for delivering premium mirror solutions across the UK, working together on hotel projects nationwide.
• CLC ContractorsmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-term relationship with CLC Contractors for hospitality sector projects, building sustained success through collaborative working.
• Carter Lauren ConstructionmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction partner on multiple projects including The George Hotel Brecon and Miller & Carter locations. Collaborated on Grade II-listed heritage property and multiple restaurant fit-outs.
• Coccion ConstructionmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerContractor partner for The George Hotel, Brecon (2017) project involving glass balustrade for historic stairwell in Grade II-listed building.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Saint-Gobain Glassolutions: UK arm of Saint-Gobain providing processed glass products, glazing systems, and installation services for commercial and residential buildings. Broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities in fire-rated, acoustic, and architectural glazing, though at much larger scale.
• Pilkington United Kingdom: Major UK flat glass manufacturer (part of NSG Group) supplying float glass and processed products across construction, automotive, and specialty sectors. Represents the broad incumbent scale player whose flat glass raw inputs feed downstream fabricators like Abbey Glass.

Direct peers

• Raven Glass: UK bespoke glass manufacturer specialising in balustrades, partitions, shower screens, and architectural glazing for commercial and residential markets. Comparable mid-sized UK fabricator with similar B2B project-based sales model.
• Stanbrook Glass & Aluminium: UK bespoke glass manufacturer and installer serving commercial and residential markets with products including balustrades, partitions, and structural glazing. Highly comparable in bespoke commercial focus, in-house fabrication, and B2B project-led model.
• ToughGlaze UK: UK-based toughened and laminated glass manufacturer offering processing services including cutting, edging, and toughening for commercial and architectural projects. Directly comparable to Abbey Glass in fabrication capability and customer segments (architects, contractors, hospitality fit-outs).
• Cotswold Architectural Glass: UK-based manufacturer and installer of bespoke architectural glass for commercial, residential, and heritage projects. Overlaps with Abbey Glass on custom partitions, balustrades, and structural glazing supplied to architects and contractors.
• IQ Glass: UK specialist in architectural glass including sliding doors, structural glazing, frameless systems, and rooflights for premium residential and commercial projects. Comparable in targeting architect-led bespoke glazing and providing both supply and installation.
• Pure Glass Solutions: UK bespoke glass supplier offering partitions, balustrades, shower screens, and architectural glazing with manufacturing and installation services. Comparable target customer base (hospitality, commercial, premium residential) and product range to Abbey Glass.
• Glasshouse UK: UK bespoke glass manufacturer and installer offering architectural glass products including frameless glazing, balustrades, and partitions for commercial and high-end residential projects. Similar specialist positioning targeting architects and designers.

Regional players

• Compass Glass & Aluminium: UK bespoke glass and aluminium fabrication company serving commercial and trade customers with cut, toughened, and processed glass. Comparable in product offering and processing capabilities though typically operating at smaller project scale than Abbey Glass's hospitality portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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