Autoglas Darmstadt - Blechmann

What Autoglas Darmstadt - Blechmann does

Autoglas Darmstadt - Blechmann GmbH is a German specialized automotive glass replacement and repair workshop founded on July 1, 1983 by Helge Prigge in Darmstadt, where it continues to operate from a 2,500 m² facility at Otto-Röhm-Straße 69 holding approximately 24,800 windscreen SKUs—the largest such inventory in the Rhine-Main area. The company operates as a private GmbH and is registered with HRB 4655 at Amtsgericht Darmstadt. Its customer base spans private vehicle owners, commercial bus and fleet operators, motorhome owners, construction and agricultural equipment operators, and reselling workshops and dealerships.

The company's technical capabilities center on windscreen and window replacement (passenger cars, trucks, buses, motorhomes, agricultural and construction machinery), stone chip repair, and the calibration of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) using Hella Gutmann CSC-Tool for passenger vehicles and WABCO WUERTH-Tool for trucks, buses, and on-site mobile calibration. Adjacent product offerings include Mobileye collision avoidance systems for commercial vehicles, LLumar tinting films, OMBRELLO nano-sealant, rain/light sensors, and Sensor-Gel-Pads for cost-efficient sensor reattachment. The firm has held ISO 9001 quality certification continuously since 1998 and works with all major German insurance providers for direct claim settlement.

Commercially, the company generates revenue primarily through one-time service transactions (windscreen replacement approximately 150 EUR with partial comprehensive insurance), supplemented by hardware sales (sensors, gel pads, films), trade and fleet supply to other workshops and dealerships, and a 24/7 Bus-Notruf emergency service operating across Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Bavaria, and across Europe via a partner network. Distribution combines a direct walk-in workshop model, mobile on-site service, a 20 km pickup/delivery service, and replacement vehicle provision. Marketing is primarily organic through the company website, social channels, Google Maps/local SEO, and Bundesverband Autoglaser e.V. industry association membership, with limited paid spend via Google Ads and remarketing.

Name

Autoglas Darmstadt - Blechmann

Legal name

Autoglas Darmstadt – Blechmann GmbH

Website

https://www.autoglas-darmstadt.com/

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Autoglas Darmstadt - Blechmann GmbH is a German specialized automotive glass replacement workshop in Darmstadt, serving private vehicle owners, commercial fleet operators, bus companies, motorhome owners, and construction equipment operators with windscreen replacement, ADAS calibration, and 24/7 emergency services across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Glass Services

NAICS

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass Repair & Replacement (Windshield/Auto Glass) (TLAKAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Glass, Lighting & Visibility Systems Service (Windshields, Lamps, Mirrors) (TLAKABAL), Mobile Glass Repair/Replacement & Temporary Weatherproofing (TLAKAFAL)

Keywords

• Automotive glass replacement
• Windscreen repair services
• Commercial bus glazing
• Driver assistance calibration
• Auto glass workshop

Headquarters

HQ city

Darmstadt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Auto Glass Replacement Services: Core revenue stream from windshield, side window, rear window, and special glass replacement for passenger cars, trucks, buses, motorhomes, and construction equipment. Services provided both in workshop and on-site.
2. Stone Chip Repair: Stone chip and crack repair services for vehicle windscreens, typically covered by partial comprehensive insurance at no cost to the customer.
3. Sensor and Accessory Sales: Sale of light sensors, rain sensors, and Sensor-Gel-Pads for automotive applications. Company is described as a leading European exporter of light and rain sensors in OE quality.
4. Fleet and Trade Supply: Supply of vehicle glass and accessories (mounting kits, adhesive sets, tinting films) to other workshops, car dealerships, and companies with large fleets for self-installation.
5. Tinting Films and Glass Sealant: Application of LLumar tinted films and OMBRELLO glass sealant treatments as add-on services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Autoglas Darmstadt – Blechmann GmbH operates a specialized automotive glass workshop providing windscreen, side, rear, and door window replacement along with stone chip repair for passenger cars, trucks, buses, motorhomes, agricultural vehicles, and construction machinery. The company calibrates cameras and sensors of driver assistance systems post-installation using Hella Gutmann CSC-Tool and WABCO WUERTH-Tool, and supplies rain/light sensors, Sensor-Gel-Pads, LLumar tinting films, OMBRELLO sealant, and Mobileye collision avoidance systems. It also runs a 24/7 European bus emergency service, fleet supply for workshops/dealerships, mobile on-site service, and direct insurance claim handling, supported by an inventory of approximately 24,800 windscreen items.

Product overview

Autoglas Darmstadt - Blechmann GmbH is a specialized automotive glass workshop offering comprehensive glazing services. The core offering centers on Scheibentausch (glass replacement) and Steinschlagreparatur (stone chip repair) for passenger cars, trucks, buses, agricultural vehicles, construction machinery, and motorhomes. The portfolio includes complementary products such as Regensensoren (rain sensors), Sensor-Gel-Pads, MobilEye collision avoidance systems for commercial vehicles, and Tönungsfolien (LLumar tinting films), plus Scheibenversiegelung mit OMBRELLO (glass sealing). Supporting services include Kalibrierung (calibration of cameras and sensors using Hella Gutmann and WABCO tools), Bus-Notruf (24/7 bus emergency service), Hol und Bring Service (pick-up/delivery), Ersatzfahrzeug Service (replacement vehicles), Versicherungs-Service (insurance handling), and Flotten-Service (fleet services). The company operates from Darmstadt with approximately 24,800-25,000 glass items in stock and holds ISO 9001 certification since 1998.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scheibentausch (Glass Replacement)

Quantifiable outcome

• Immediate service without prior appointment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hella Gutmann SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationHella Gutmann Solutions provides the CSC-Tool for calibration of cameras and sensor systems in passenger vehicles (PKW) after windscreen replacement. Autoglas Darmstadt works closely with Hella Gutmann as the recognized specialist for diagnostic and measurement technology.
• WABCO WürthcoreTechnology or IntegrationWABCO WUERTH calibration tools are used for on-site calibration of driver assistance systems in trucks, buses, and motorhomes during external mounting operations. This enables mobile calibration at customer locations.
• MobileyecoreTechnology or IntegrationAutoglas Darmstadt offers Mobileye collision avoidance systems for buses and large commercial vehicles (LKW). Mobileye provides camera-based accident prevention technology integrated through the workshop.
• Bundesverband Autoglaser e.V.minorOthersAutoglas Darmstadt is a member of the Federal Association of Auto Glass Professionals (Bundesverband Autoglaser e.V.), the industry body representing auto glass specialists in Germany.
• LLumarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutoglas Darmstadt uses LLumar branded tinted films for vehicle window tinting, offering high-quality, durable films for solar, glare, UV, and privacy protection.
• European bus glass partner networkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAutoglas Darmstadt operates a European-wide partner network for bus glass emergency services, enabling cross-border emergency replacement for bus operators throughout Europe.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Vergölst: Continental-owned automotive service network offering tire, glass, and general repair services across Germany; overlaps with Autoglas Darmstadt on fleet and passenger glass but as part of a broader service portfolio.
• AGC Automotive Europe: European arm of AGC, one of the world's largest flat glass producers and a major OEM automotive glass supplier; comparable as an upstream provider feeding independent workshops like Autoglas Darmstadt.
• Saint-Gobain Sekurit: Major OEM automotive glass manufacturer that supplies replacement glass to the aftermarket; comparable as a stakeholder in the same supply chain but operates upstream in manufacturing rather than workshop services.
• ATU (Auto Teile Unger): Germany's largest chain of automotive workshops with broad service offerings including windshield replacement; competes for fleet and retail customers as a broad incumbent rather than a glass specialist.
• Pilkingon Automotive (NSG Group): Global OEM and aftermarket automotive glass manufacturer; comparable through OE-quality glass supply that underpins both Autoglas Darmstadt's workshop and wider industry standards.

Others

• ZF / WABCO: Provider of commercial-vehicle calibration tooling (the WABCO WÜRTH system used by Autoglas Darmstadt); an enabling technology partner that defines standards for truck and bus ADAS calibration in the aftermarket.
• Hella Gutmann Solutions: Provider of diagnostic and ADAS calibration tools (including the CSC-Tool used by Autoglas Darmstadt); a core technology partner rather than direct competitor but shapes the competitive calibration landscape.

Direct peers

• Carglass Germany: Part of Belron, Carglass is the largest auto glass repair and replacement chain in Germany with nationwide workshop coverage, embedded insurance partnerships, and a fully digital booking platform — directly competing with Autoglas Darmstadt for private and fleet customers.
• Junited Autoglas: A cooperative network of independent auto glass specialists across Germany offering insurance-direct billing, mobile service, and ADAS calibration — competing in the same niche but with broader geographic reach than Autoglas Darmstadt's single-site model.

Regional players

• Autoglas Kuhn: Independent German auto glass specialist focused on southern Germany with similar walk-in and mobile service offerings; comparable in workshop model but operates in a different regional cluster.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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