Carolina Glass & Mirror

What Carolina Glass & Mirror does

Carolina Glass & Mirror, Inc. is a private glass fabrication and installation company headquartered in Garner, North Carolina, serving the Raleigh Triangle area. Founded in 1993/1994, the company operates as a branch of Installed Building Products and employs between 11 and 50 people. Its core offering is custom glass for both residential and commercial end markets, organized into a residential division (custom shower enclosures, mirrors, custom glass, door and bath hardware, exterior sliding door systems), a commercial division (storefront systems, custom glass entrances, curtain walls, and service/repair), and an Innovative Glass Division covering specialty architectural products such as glass balustrades, glass flooring and stairs, exterior sliding and bi-folding systems, interior sliding systems, and custom signage.

The company's underlying technology is its in-house commercial fabrication center, which performs design, fabrication, cutting, painting, polishing, drilling, beveling, melting, and casting of glass in-house, supported by in-house CAD shop drawing capabilities. Carolina Glass is a licensed GlassKote applicator (a proprietary color-coating process using Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams colors), an authorized Moratta Guard surface-sealer applicator (10-year warranty), and an authorized dealer for Western Window Systems, NanaWall, Windoor, Klein Sliding Doors, Robern, and commercial storefront hardware brands including Kawneer, YKK, Oldcastle, and Trulite. Commercial and residential divisions are backed by a tenured team with more than 50 years of combined commercial experience, including Mike Wilkins (Branch Manager, 23+ years), Mike House (Warehouse Manager, 35+ years), and Danny Glover (Commercial Sales, 33+ years).

The business model is direct-to-customer (both B2C and B2B) with quote-based pricing on custom work. Revenue is generated from one-time product sales plus professional installation for residential homeowners, high-end residential builders, contractors, architects, and commercial businesses (hotels, restaurants, office buildings, retail). Distribution is handled through a physical showroom in Garner, NC, phone-based sales, and a website contact channel, supplemented by Houzz and Angie's List for lead generation. Notable commercial clients include the Umstead Hotel & Spa and Soleil Center; the company also serves high-end residential projects such as a Malone Custom Home in Wilmington, NC. Pricing is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Carolina Glass & Mirror

Legal name

Carolina Glass & Mirror, Inc.

Website

https://carolinaglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Carolina Glass & Mirror is a private, in-house custom glass fabrication and installation company in Garner, NC, serving residential homeowners, high-end builders, and commercial businesses in the Raleigh Triangle area with shower enclosures, mirrors, storefront systems, curtain walls, and specialty architectural glass.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Glass Fabrication & Installation

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)

Keywords

• Custom glass fabrication
• Residential shower enclosures
• Commercial storefront glass
• Glass installation services
• Architectural curtain walls

Headquarters

HQ city

Garner

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Glass Products and Installation: One-time product sales with installation services for custom glass products including shower doors, mirrors, custom glass, storefront systems, curtain walls, and specialty glass. Revenue generated from product fabrication and professional installation.
2. Door and Bath Hardware: Sales of door hardware including locks, handles, hinges, pulls, knobs, cabinet hardware, towel rings, and accessories from brands such as Emtek, Schlage, Top Knobs, Creations by ALNO, and Better Home Products.
3. Commercial Glass Services: Design, fabrication, and installation services for commercial glass including storefront systems, custom glass entrances, curtain walls, and glass repair/replacement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Carolina Glass & Mirror designs, fabricates, and installs custom glass products for residential and commercial customers in the Raleigh/Triangle area of North Carolina. Its offerings span shower enclosures, mirrors, custom glass tops and railings, door and bath hardware, exterior sliding door systems, storefront systems, curtain walls, custom glass entrances, and commercial glass service/repair — all produced in-house through custom fabrication processes.

Product overview

Carolina Glass & Mirror is a glass fabrication and installation company serving the Raleigh, NC area since 1994, operating under parent company Installed Building Products. The company offers a unified portfolio of residential and commercial glass products organized into two divisions: Residential (Shower Doors, Mirrors, Custom Glass, Door & Bath Hardware, Exterior Sliding Door Systems) and Commercial (Storefront Systems, Custom Glass Entrances, Curtain Walls, Service). The portfolio also includes an Innovative Glass Division for specialty products. Core offerings include custom shower enclosures (frameless, semi-frameless, textured), custom mirrors and bathroom cabinets (including Robern), GlassKote painted glass, glass vanity tops, cabinet glass inserts, and glass staircases/railings. For commercial clients, the company provides storefront systems, custom glass entrances, curtain walls, and repair services. The company serves as an authorized dealer for Western Window Systems, NanaWall, Windoor, Klein Sliding Doors, and Robern, and offers the Moratta Guard surface protection treatment for shower glass.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Moratta Guard surface protection comes with a 10-year warranty

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Window SystemscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized dealer of Western Window Systems for exterior sliding door and window wall systems. Company is a representative for the Volume Program in the area.
• NanawallcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized dealer and installer of NanaWall folding glass doors for both residential and commercial locations.
• WindoorcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized dealer of Windoor sliding door systems. Most affordable sliding door option offered by the company.
• Plaza DoorsminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAuthorized dealer of Plaza Doors product line.
• KawneercoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner manufacturer for aluminum storefront doors and systems. Company designs, fabricates and installs Kawneer storefront products.
• YKKcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner manufacturer for storefront glass doors and systems.
• Klein Sliding DoorscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerPartner providing German interior sliding door hardware (produced in Barcelona). Available for residential, commercial, and hospitality applications.
• RoberncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud distributor of Robern bath cabinets. Also provides installation services for Robern products featuring rust-free aluminum construction, defoggers, and electrical outlets.
• GlassKotecoreTechnology or IntegrationLicensed applicator for GlassKote painted glass process. Special technology that bonds Benjamin Moore or Sherwin Williams colors to glass. Process completed in house.
• EmtekminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor hardware brand available in showroom including locks, handles, hinges, and pulls.
• SchlageminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor hardware brand available in showroom including locks, handles, hinges, and pulls.
• Top KnobsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor hardware brand available in showroom for cabinet knobs, pulls, and accessories.
• Creations by ALNOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor hardware brand available in showroom.
• Better Home ProductsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDoor hardware and bath accessories brand available in showroom.
• Moratta GuardcoreTechnology or IntegrationMolecular bonded glass protection product with 10-year warranty. Company applies Moratta Guard to shower glass before installation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Robern: Premium bath cabinet and mirror manufacturer distributed by Carolina Glass & Mirror. Operates as an upstream brand/partner rather than direct competitor, though both companies sell into the same high-end bathroom renovation market.
• Western Window Systems: Manufacturer of large-format sliding glass door and window wall systems for luxury residential and commercial projects. An authorized dealer partner of Carolina Glass & Mirror, supplying product lines the company installs.
• Installed Building Products: Publicly traded parent company of Carolina Glass & Mirror (NYSE: IBP). IBP is a national installer of insulation and complementary building products; while glass installation is not IBP's core focus, the parent provides operational leverage and access to scale across its branch network.
• NanaWall Systems: Manufacturer of folding glass wall systems for residential and commercial openings. Carolina Glass & Mirror is an authorized NanaWall dealer, so NanaWall is primarily a partner/brand supplier rather than a direct competitor, though both serve the same end customers.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: Large national manufacturer and fabricator of architectural glass, aluminum, and glazing systems for commercial buildings. Comparable in commercial curtain wall and storefront scope but at vastly greater scale and with national distribution.
• YKK AP America: Manufacturer of architectural aluminum products including storefront and entrance systems used in commercial glazing. Serves overlapping customer segments as both a supplier to Carolina Glass & Mirror and a broad market incumbent.
• Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions: National glass and aluminum fabricator serving commercial glazing needs. Carolina Glass & Mirror partners with Trulite as a storefront supplier; Trulite competes at the broader fabricator level with much larger geographic reach.
• Kawneer Company: A leading North American manufacturer of architectural aluminum systems and storefront/curtain wall products. Carolina Glass & Mirror is a Kawneer partner/installer, so Kawneer is both a supplier and an incumbent competitor offering overlapping commercial glazing capabilities at greater scale.

Direct peers

• Glass Doctor: National franchise network providing residential and commercial glass repair, replacement, and installation. Directly comparable in service categories (shower doors, mirrors, storefronts) and customer segments, though Glass Doctor operates on a franchise model rather than in-house fabrication.

Regional players

• Glasswerks: LA-based custom architectural glass fabricator and installer serving residential, commercial, and hospitality projects with in-house fabrication capabilities. Comparable business model to Carolina Glass & Mirror but operating on the West Coast rather than the Southeast.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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