Britplas
Britplas is a UK-headquartered commercial glazing specialist that designs, manufactures, and installs aluminium facade systems and proprietary anti-ligature windows for mental health, custodial, and commercial construction projects, primarily serving NHS Trusts, main contractors, universities, and government clients.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersWarrington, United Kingdom
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Britplas does
Britplas is a UK-headquartered commercial glazing specialist, incorporated on 15 September 2006 and headquartered at Warrington, Cheshire (with a second office in Huddersfield opened in July 2019). The company designs, fabricates, and installs aluminium facade systems — curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, commercial windows, and door systems — alongside a proprietary portfolio of anti-ligature products (Safevent window range, GlassShield, Multask handle, Fortress fencing) engineered for mental health, custodial, and healthcare environments. It operates through three wholly-owned subsidiaries (Britplas Commercial Limited, Britplas Facades Limited, and Britplas Fabrications Limited) and serves NHS Trusts, universities, government departments, and commercial property developers.
Britplas firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Britplas
- Legal name
- Britplas
- Website
- https://britplas.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Britplas is a UK-headquartered commercial glazing specialist that designs, manufactures, and installs aluminium facade systems and proprietary anti-ligature windows for mental health, custodial, and commercial construction projects, primarily serving NHS Trusts, main contractors, universities, and government clients.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Britplas industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Glazing and Architectural Facade Systems
- NAICS
- Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)
- SIC
- Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB), Storefronts, Curtain Wall & Window Wall Systems (IMADAIAG), Glazing Hardware, Sealants & Accessories (Spacers/Gaskets/Setting Blocks) (IMADAHAJ)
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Where Britplas is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Warrington
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Britplas business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Facade Design, Manufacture and Installation: Britplas designs, fabricates and installs complete aluminium facade solutions including curtain walling, rainscreen, windows and door systems for commercial projects. Revenue is generated through project-based contracts with main contractors on new build and refurbishment projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education and science/technology sectors.
- Specialist Fenestration Products: Sale and installation of proprietary products including Safevent windows, Fortress fencing, and related security/safety products for mental health and custodial environments. Products are fabricated in-house at Warrington facility and installed by Britplas-employed fitting teams.
- Maintenance and Servicing: Ongoing inspection, servicing and maintenance contracts for installed glazing and fenestration products, including a 10-year warranty program.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Project-based commercial glazing contracts |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Britplas product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Britplas designs, manufactures, and installs commercial aluminium glazing and facade systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, commercial windows and door systems. The company is differentiated by its specialist anti-ligature fenestration products for mental health and custodial environments, most notably the Safevent window range, GlassShield, Multask handle, and Fortress fencing systems. All products are fabricated in-house at the ISO 9001 certified Warrington facility and installed by Britplas-employed teams.
Product overview
Britplas is a commercial glazing specialist offering a portfolio of proprietary and standard products across two main categories: specialist fenestration for mental health and custodial environments, and commercial building facades. The core proprietary products include the Safevent anti-ligature window range (including EHA, Vertical, and Electric variants), Shieldvent for custodial settings, Fortress fencing systems, and Fortress Climb-Guard. Supporting these are sub-products like the patented Multask handle and GlassShield protection. The commercial facade portfolio includes curtain walling systems (Schüco, Kawneer, Aluprof), commercial windows and doors, and rainscreen cladding. Services include design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance. All products are fabricated in-house at the Warrington facility to ISO 9001 standards and installed by Britplas-employed teams.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Safevent: Award-winning anti-ligature operable window with steel hybrid frame system for high risk mental health environments. Trusted by over 80% of NHS Trusts.
- Safevent Enhanced High Acuity (EHA)
- GlassShield
- Multask
- Fortress Fencing
- Fortress Climb-Guard
Products and services
- Safevent Enhanced High Acuity (EHA) Window Anti-ligature operable window with a steel hybrid frame system providing added security in high risk mental health environments. Features double-fronted design with sliding external sash and Visomesh technology, trusted by over 80% of NHS Trusts.
- Safevent Window Award-winning anti-ligature sliding window for mental health environments providing safety and security while allowing natural light, ventilation, and service user control. Benchmark window product for supervised care environments.
- Safevent Vertical Window Vertical configuration of the original Safevent anti-ligature window offering the same safety features in a different orientation for mental health facilities.
- Shieldvent Window Secure window for custodial environments featuring sliding external sash and Visomesh technology preventing absconsion and contraband transfer while allowing natural light and ventilation.
- Fortress 80 Fencing Anti-climb and anti-ligature fencing system for securing mental health unit buildings, recreational and outdoor areas. Can be built up to 5.2 metres height with ultra-strong, exceptionally secure construction.
- Fortress Climb-Guard Anti-climb system for mental health environments featuring curved aluminium profile that prevents climbing while maintaining discreet, non-institutional appearance. Lightweight, durable, and 100% recyclable.
- Curtain Walling Systems Complete aluminium curtain walling solutions including Schücco FW60+, Schücco FWS50, Kawneer AA100/AA110, Aluprof SR50N systems. Used in commercial, education, healthcare, and residential facades.
- Commercial Windows and Door Systems Aluminium and uPVC commercial windows, doors and entrance systems including Schücco AWS systems, PAS24 security doors, and Geze automatic sliding entrance systems for commercial buildings.
- Rainscreen Cladding Rainscreen facade systems providing weather-tight external envelopes for buildings, including aluminium panel systems and composite cladding solutions.
- Design, Manufacture, and Installation Services Full-service offering including in-house design, aluminium fabrication, and installation by Britplas-employed fitting teams for complete facade solutions.
- Maintenance and Inspection Services
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 45,000 Safevent windows installed for NHS and private healthcare providers worldwide
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Britplas
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Britplas technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Britplas partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- SchücocoreSchüco is a key technology partner for curtain walling and window systems. Britplas uses Schüco systems including FWS50, FWS60+, AWS 90si, AWS 65 windows across multiple projects including Wolverhampton Learning Quarter, Oxford Science Park, and IDRM Oxford.
- KawneercoreKawneer supplies aluminum door and window systems including AA720 windows and AA100 curtain walling used in projects such as Discovery Quay 2 student accommodation.
- AluprofcoreAluprof supplies window and curtain walling systems (MB70, SR50N) used across multiple projects including The Fairfax Bristol refurbishment and Kimmeridge Court.
- Morgan SindallcoreMorgan Sindall is a major main contractor customer. Britplas secured £6M Blackpool Multiversity facade package with Morgan Sindall and completed Wirral Council Offices project through Wirral Growth Company with Morgan Sindall as main contractor.
- McLaughlin & HarveycoreMain contractor partner on multiple projects including Wolverhampton Learning Quarter (£61M regeneration project) and IDRM at Oxford University.
- IHP (Integrated Health Projects)coreIHP is the main contractor for NHS mental health projects. Britplas supplied Safevent windows for two 54-bed facilities at Derby Kingsway and Chesterfield Royal Hospitals through IHP.
- Kier Major ProjectscoreLongstanding relationship with Kier Major Projects spanning over 10 years across mental health, education, and commercial sectors. Britplas completed Project Capella at Cambridge Biomedical Campus with Kier.
- Laing O'RourkecoreMain contractor partner for Westgate Centre Oxford redevelopment (£440M regeneration, £2.5M contract across two phases).
- Woollam ConstructionminorMain contractor for Hervey Bay mental health inpatient facility in Queensland, Australia - Britplas installed Safevent windows for the $40M project.
- Holmes MillerminorArchitecture firm for Wolverhampton Learning Quarter project. Britplas worked closely with Holmes Miller to re-engineer design intent and deliver facade solutions within budget.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Britplas competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- IQ Glass: UK specialist architectural glazing contractor delivering high-end curtain walling, structural glazing, and specialist window solutions for commercial and residential projects. Direct competitor to Britplas in the UK commercial glazing market with similar project-based contracting model and main contractor customer base.
- Cantifix: UK specialist glazing contractor focused on high-performance architectural glass installations including glass roofs, sliding doors, and minimal-frame glazing systems. Comparable to Britplas as a UK-based specialist glazing trade contractor serving premium commercial and residential projects.
- Enclos Corp: US-based custom facade contractor delivering high-performance curtain wall and glass systems for landmark commercial buildings. Comparable to Britplas as a specialist sub-contractor on premium facade packages with similar design-engineer-fabricate-install capabilities.
- W&W Glass: North America's largest commercial glazing contractor specializing in unitized curtain wall, storefront, and architectural glass systems for complex building envelopes. Closely comparable to Britplas's commercial facade division in business model, scale, and main contractor customer relationships.
- Solarfold: UK specialist glazing contractor focused on bespoke architectural glazing including sliding glass walls, rooflights, and minimal-frame systems. Comparable to Britplas as a UK-based specialist glazing trade contractor serving commercial, residential, and high-end design-led projects.
Broad incumbents
- Saint-Gobain Glassolutions: UK arm of Saint-Gobain's glass distribution and contracting network, supplying and installing architectural glazing for commercial projects. Overlaps with Britplas's commercial facade business as a much larger incumbent glazing contractor and supplier.
- Josef Gartner: European facade engineering and manufacturing specialist (part of Permasteelisa Group) producing curtain walls and bespoke envelopes for commercial and cultural buildings. Comparable to Britplas Facades as a specialist European facade manufacturer with broader geographic reach.
- Permasteelisa Group: Global leader in advanced architectural envelopes and specialist curtain wall systems, operating across commercial, cultural, and high-rise building sectors. Comparable to Britplas's commercial facade business as a much larger incumbent with overlapping curtain wall and bespoke facade capabilities.
Emerging players
- Stanbrook Installations: UK specialist glazing installer focused on commercial and residential window and door installations. Comparable to Britplas as a smaller-scale UK glazing trade contractor with overlapping commercial and high-end residential customer segments.
Regional players
- Avantis Glazing Systems: Commercial glazing contractor delivering facade, curtain wall, and window installations for office and mixed-use developments. Comparable to Britplas's commercial facade business with a similar trade contractor model, though primarily focused on a different UK regional footprint.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Britplas social profiles
Digital presenceBritplas compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
Britplas financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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Britplas leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles6 records
Britplas subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
Britplas funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Britplas M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Britplas
What does Britplas do?
Britplas designs, manufactures, and installs commercial aluminium glazing and facade systems including curtain walling, rainscreen cladding, commercial windows and door systems. The company is differentiated by its specialist anti-ligature fenestration products for mental health and custodial environments, most notably the Safevent window range, GlassShield, Multask handle, and Fortress fencing systems. All products are fabricated in-house at the ISO 9001 certified Warrington facility and installed by Britplas-employed teams.
Is Britplas a public or private company?
Britplas is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Britplas founded?
Britplas was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Britplas based?
Britplas is headquartered in Warrington, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Britplas make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Facade Design, Manufacture and Installation is the primary driver. The others are specialist Fenestration Products and maintenance and Servicing.
Who are Britplas's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are IQ Glass, Cantifix, Enclos Corp, W&W Glass and Solarfold. Broad incumbents are Saint-Gobain Glassolutions, Josef Gartner and Permasteelisa Group. Stanbrook Installations is listed as an emerging player. Avantis Glazing Systems is listed as a regional player.
Does Britplas have an API?
No public API is recorded for Britplas.
What industry is Britplas in?
Britplas's product category is Commercial Glazing and Architectural Facade Systems. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAFAMAC, Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights), with a secondary code of IMADAHAB, Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies). Its NAICS code is 238150 and its SIC code is 3442.