What Metaglas does

Metaglas is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer of minimalist aluminum facade systems, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Tiel, Netherlands, operating under holding companies Westerbildt BV and Node Investments BV with approximately 80 employees across nine wholly-owned subsidiaries. The company designs, engineers, produces, installs, and services a proprietary portfolio of ultra-slim aluminum windows, doors, sliding systems, roof lights, and custom glass facades under branded product lines — Comfort+, XL, Classic (steel-look), Original (aluminum-in-wood), and XL Marine — alongside fully bespoke engineering under its Volledig Maatwerk capability. Its technology centers on miniaturized aluminum profiles that maximize glass surface area while meeting high insulation, wind, and water-resistance standards, with demonstrated capacity for non-standard geometries including 5x8 meter sliding doors and curved facades.

Metaglas sells exclusively through project-based, custom-quoted engagements, working primarily with architects on residential, high-rise, commercial, historic renovation, and marine projects; reference customers include MVRDV, KOSCHUCH Architecten, Benerink Architecten, Heiko Hulsker & Partners, Van Bergen Kolpa Architecten, and Den Breejen Shipyard. GTM is sales-led and specification-driven, supported by an architect-facing ecosystem comprising a project portfolio site, downloadable 2D/Revit technical documentation, a newsletter, and a physical Inspiration Center, with after-sales service routed through a dedicated MG+ Services subsidiary. Operations span the Netherlands and select international projects, particularly European river cruise vessels, and the business holds a dense stack of Dutch/EU quality certifications (KOMO, VMRG, NEN, CE, Politiekeurmerk Veilig Wonen, ISO 9001, Alu Eco). Revenue is generated from one-time project contracts with multi-year service tails; no public revenue or pricing is disclosed.

Name

Metaglas

Legal name

Metaglas

Website

https://metaglas.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Metaglas is a Dutch family-owned manufacturer, founded in 1975 and based in Tiel, that designs, produces, and installs ultra-slim aluminum facade systems (windows, doors, sliding systems, marine glazing) on a project basis for architects across residential, commercial, high-rise, renovation, and inland-marine segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Aluminium Facade Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Architectural and Structural Metals Manufacturing (3323)

SIC

Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

Keywords

• Aluminium facade systems
• Custom window manufacturing
• Sliding door systems
• Architectural glazing solutions
• Marine glass installations

Headquarters

HQ city

Tiel

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Aluminium Facade Systems: Metaglas generates revenue through custom-designed, engineered, and installed aluminium facade systems. Projects range from residential windows and doors to large-scale commercial and marine applications. Revenue is project-based with custom quotations for each project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metaglas develops, produces, and installs custom-engineered minimalist aluminium facade elements for the Dutch and European markets. Its offering spans ultra-slim windows, doors, roof lights, horizontal and vertical sliding systems, steel-look replacements, aluminium-in-wood frames, marine glazing, and full custom solutions, all delivered as integrated R&D-to-installation projects.

Product overview

Metaglas is gespecialiseerd in minimalistische aluminium gevelelementen, bestaande uit vier hoofdproductlijnen: Comfort+ (ultraslanke ramen, deuren en daklichten), XL (horizontale en verticale schuifsystemen), Classic (steel look kozijnen als vervanging van stalen kozijnen), en Original (aluminium geïntegreerd in houten kozijnen). Daarnaast biedt Metaglas XL Marine voor maritieme toepassingen en Volledig Maatwerk voor innovatieve projecten. Het bedrijf heeft alles onder één dak: R&D, engineering, productie, montage en service. Metaglas is sinds 1975 actief en werkt vaak in opdracht van architecten om hun visie technisch uitvoerbaar te maken.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Metaglas Comfort+: Ultraslanke aluminium kozijnen voor maximale transparantie en prestaties - Ultra-slim aluminum window systems for maximum transparency and performance
• Metaglas XL
• Metaglas Classic
• Metaglas Original
• Metaglas XL Marine

Products and services

• Metaglas Comfort+ Ultra-slim aluminium window system for maximum transparency and thermal performance, including inward-opening, outward-opening windows, doors, and roof lights (daklichten), with high insulation values and wind/water resistance. Targeted at architects, developers, and construction firms specifying premium windows for residential, high-rise, commercial, and renovation projects.
• Metaglas XL Horizontal and vertical aluminium sliding systems with minimal profiling and maximum opening, including XL walk-through versions, for large glass spans with slim profiles. Targeted at architects and developers needing large openings in residential, high-rise, and commercial buildings.
• Metaglas Classic (Steel Look) Steel-look aluminium frames designed as a replacement for traditional steel windows, preserving the original character of facades while improving insulation through thermally broken profiles with HR++ or HR+++ glazing. Targeted at renovation projects, including monuments and historic buildings.
• Metaglas Original (Aluminium in Hout) Slim aluminium profile integrated into wooden frames for more light and lower maintenance, including horizontal sliding windows, hinged windows, doors, and tilt-turn windows. Combines the warm appearance of wood with the durability of aluminium, targeted at residential and renovation projects.
• Metaglas XL Marine Slender aluminium glass solutions engineered specifically for inland shipping and river cruise vessels, providing maximum transparency, durability, and comfort on board. Targeted at shipyards and inland cruise operators such as Den Breejen Shipyard.
• Volledig Maatwerk (Full Custom Solutions) Bespoke engineering service for projects with non-standard angles, shapes, or innovative design requirements that cannot be realized with standard catalogue solutions. Combines Metaglas's own R&D, production, and installation to deliver unique facade applications, targeted at architects and developers with unconventional briefs.

Quantifiable outcome

• High insulation values, wind and water tightness achieved in all systems
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MG+ ServicescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMG+ Services is Metaglas's dedicated service and maintenance organization. They handle all service requests, maintenance work, and repairs for Metaglas systems. Customers are directed to MG+ Services for service reports, adjustments, repairs, or inspections. The partnership ensures after-sales support and warranty services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schüco International: German global leader in aluminium and steel window, door and facade systems with deep R&D and broad product portfolio. Far larger than Metaglas but overlaps directly in the premium aluminium facade segment, including high-rise and large commercial projects across Europe.
• Kawneer (Arconic): US-headquartered aluminium curtain wall, window and storefront systems brand serving commercial construction globally. Comparable technology and product overlap in architectural aluminium, but with North American focus and much larger scale.
• Technal (Hydro): French-origin premium aluminium facade and window brand now owned by Norsk Hydro. Overlaps with Metaglas in architect-specified slim aluminium systems, but operates as part of Hydro's wider metals portfolio and at substantially greater scale.

Direct peers

• Aluprof S.A. Polish aluminium systems manufacturer with broad window, door and facade portfolio distributed across Europe. Comparable custom-engineering capability and presence on architect-specified projects, with stronger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Belgian-headquartered aluminium window, door and facade systems manufacturer serving architects and developers across Europe. Most direct European peer to Metaglas in slim-profile premium aluminium facade systems, with comparable project-based architectural specification model.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Metaglas

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries9 records

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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