Cristalería Padronesa S.L.

What Cristalería Padronesa S.L. does

Cristalería Padronesa S.L. is a privately-held Spanish glass manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered in Padrón, A Coruña. The company operates a 6,000 m² manufacturing facility producing double and triple insulating glazing under license from Saint-Gobain — specifically the SGG CLIMALIT and SGG CLIMALIT PLUS lines incorporating Swiss Spacer warm-edge profiles and SGG STADIP acoustic and security interlayers. The portfolio extends well beyond commodity insulating units to include Pyroguard fire-resistant glass with 30–180 minute ratings (distributed officially), CPAECLIPSE liquid-crystal switchable privacy glass consuming under 5W/m², zirconium-titanium ceramic glass rated to 800°C, X-ray protective glass for 80–300 kV medical and security applications, four-tier multi-level security glazing, and digitally printed decorative glass using UV-resistant water-based pigments. The company also fabricates glass-plus-stainless-steel finished products — railings, shower partitions, sliding and automatic doors, panoramic curtain systems, and hardware sourced from Trivel, Dorma, and Geze — as well as MIRALITE NATURA mirrors and pantheon doors.

The company serves both individual homeowners and professional B2B buyers — construction companies, installers, architects, and developers — through a direct sales motion conducted via the company website, phone, email, and walk-in inquiries at the factory. Pricing is quote-based on internal tariff sheets with 30-day validity and minimum billable thresholds per article; payment terms are generally cash on delivery with discretionary credit. Distribution is exclusively direct, with delivery performed by a company-owned fleet across Spain and an optional crane-assisted unloading service billed separately. Products carry ISO 9001:2008, IQNet, and CE certifications, and the SGG CLIMALIT line is additionally certified under AENOR's Marca N quality mark, with a 10-year warranty on SGG CLIMALIT PLUS.

Cristalería Padronesa is family-owned (NIF B15502792), with PADRONGLASS SL referenced as a related selling entity suggesting common ownership or operational integration. The firm participates in Saint-Gobain's Climalit ORA-é low-carbon glazing initiative and reports 100% waste recycling. Operating exclusively within Spain and concentrated in Galicia, the company has no disclosed revenue, headcount, external institutional ownership, or M&A activity.

Name

Cristalería Padronesa S.L.

Legal name

CRISTALERIA PADRONESA SL

Website

https://cristaleriapadronesa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cristalería Padronesa S.L. is a family-owned Spanish glass manufacturer, founded in 1984, operating a 6,000 m² factory in Padrón, A Coruña. It produces Saint-Gobain-licensed SGG CLIMALIT insulating glazing, Pyroguard fire-resistant glass, and a broad specialty-glass portfolio for individual and professional construction buyers across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glass Manufacturing

NAICS

Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (3272), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Flat Glass (3211)

akta.pro primary industry

Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) & Double/Triple Glazing (IMADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI), Laminated Safety & Security Glass (PVB/SGP) (IMADAHAE), Flat Glass (Float/Sheet/Plate) Manufacturing (IMADAHAA), Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH)

Keywords

• Insulating glass manufacturing
• Fire-resistant glass
• Architectural glass fabrication
• Specialty technical glass
• Glass installation products

Headquarters

HQ city

Padrón (A Escravitude)

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Product Sales: The company manufactures and sells a broad range of glass products — double/triple glazing (SGG CLIMALIT/CLIMALIT PLUS), fire-resistant glass (Pyroguard), technical glasses (ceramic, X-ray, privacy), digital-decorated glass, mirrors, and glass+stainless steel systems (railings, partitions, doors, panoramic systems). Sales are conducted directly through the company's sales force, with pricing based on tariffs and quotes. Payment is generally cash on delivery, though credit terms may be extended to customers. The company also charges for ancillary services such as crane-assisted delivery and installation.
2. Custom Fabrication Services: Cristalería Padronesa provides made-to-measure fabrication for all product lines (doors, railings, shower screens, pantry doors, X-ray windows, etc.), charging for materials and labor per project specifications.
3. Auxiliary Services (Crane/Delivery): A paid auxiliary crane service is offered for loading/unloading operations, billed separately per truck delivery, independent of any product supply contract.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cristalería Padronesa manufactures double and triple insulating glazing (SGG CLIMALIT / SGG CLIMALIT PLUS under Saint-Gobain license) and custom-fabricates a broad range of glass and glass-stainless-steel products — fire-resistant Pyroguard glass, ceramic glass, X-ray protective glass, CPAECLIPSE privacy glass, digitally printed glass, mirrors, railings, shower partitions, doors (sliding, swinging, automatic, pantheon), and panoramic curtain systems — at its 6,000 m² factory in Padrón, A Coruña, with direct sales to small and large buyers across Spain.

Product overview

Cristalería Padronesa S.L. is a glass manufacturing company founded in 1984, operating a 6,000 m² factory in Padrón, A Coruña. Their product portfolio centers on SGG CLIMALIT and SGG CLIMALIT PLUS double and triple insulating glazing (manufactured under Saint-Gobain authorization), supplemented by Pyroguard fire-resistant glass. The company offers a comprehensive range of add-on modules including digital printing decoration, ScreenLine® integrated venetian blinds, and CPAECLIPSE liquid crystal privacy glass. Their offering extends to specialized glass products (ceramic, X-ray protective, safety glass at multiple levels), mirrors (anti-fog, LED, Natura), and finished glass installations (railings, shower partitions, doors, panoramic systems, automatic doors, hardware). The company positions itself as serving both small and large buyers with customized solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SGG CLIMALIT: The leading brand of insulating double and triple glazing in Spain, owned by Saint-Gobain Group. Cristalería Padronesa manufactures SGG CLIMALIT double glazing.
• SGG CLIMALIT PLUS
• Pyroguard
• Swiss Spacer
• ScreenLine

Products and services

• SGG CLIMALIT PLUS Premium double and triple insulating glazing with enhanced thermal insulation, solar control, high light transmission, acoustic insulation via SGG STADIP SILENCE, and security via SGG STADIP PROTECT. Manufactured under Saint-Gobain license with Swiss Spacer warm-edge profile, AENOR Marca N certified, and backed by a 10-year warranty. Sold to residential and commercial buyers for window and façade applications.
• SGG CLIMALIT Leading Spanish double and triple insulating glazing brand owned by Saint-Gobain, manufactured by Cristalería Padronesa under license. Composed of two or more glass panes separated by a sealed spacer profile, providing improved thermal and acoustic insulation over single glass for residential and commercial window applications.
• Pyroguard Fire-Resistant Glass Fire-resistant glass distributed and transformed by Cristalería Padronesa, combining laminated or tempered glass panes with transparent fire-resistant resin interlayers to provide 30 to 180 minutes of integrity, integrity+radiation, or insulation protection. Sold to construction firms and architects needing code-compliant fire-rated glazing.
• Maximum Security Glass (Multi-Level) Multi-tier security glass portfolio with four protection levels: use safety (laminated butyral basic impact), anti-aggression (SP family — vandalism/robbery resistance), anti-ballistic (HN, JH, UJ families — firearm resistance), and anti-explosion (BS family — explosive shockwave resistance). Sold to commercial, institutional, and high-security projects.
• CPAECLIPSE Privacy Switchable Glass Laminated safety glass with liquid crystal interlayer that switches between translucent (OFF) and transparent (ON) states via electrical current, consuming less than 5W/m². Sold to commercial offices, healthcare, and residential projects requiring on-demand privacy.
• X-Ray Protective Glass Specialty glass with high concentration of barium and lead providing radiation shielding for X-ray rooms, angiography, CT scan windows, laboratory protection, airport security screens, and protective eyewear. Rated for 80–300 kV tube voltages. Sold to healthcare facilities, laboratories, and security installations.
• Ceramic Glass (Vidrio Cerámico) Zirconium and Titanium-based ceramic glass withstanding temperatures up to 800°C (3x heat resistance vs. tempered glass), supplied in 4mm thickness with total transparency. Used in chimneys, stoves, hearths, and wood-burning cookers. Sold to fireplace/heating appliance installers and homeowners.
• ScreenLine Integrated Venetian Blinds (Venecianas Integradas) Venetian blinds sealed inside double or triple glazing units, providing protection against dirt, dust, and injury with no maintenance required. Available in multiple models, colors, and actuation systems. Sold as part of window solutions to residential and commercial buyers.
• Digital Printing on Glass Custom digital decoration service on glass using four-color aqueous-based printing with high-quality UV-resistant pigments, enabling transparent or opaque custom designs. Applicable to doors, shower partitions, walls, kitchen fronts, railings, facades, and balconies on monolithic, laminated, and double-glazing units. Sold to interior designers, architects, and homeowners.
• Mirrors (Espejos) Range of mirror products including anti-fog mirrors with thermal backing, LED-illuminated and touch-activated mirrors, MIRALITE NATURA mirrors neutralizing the green tones of traditional mirrors, and tilting accessibility mirrors for disabled-access restrooms with stainless steel perimeter frames. Sold to homeowners, hotels, and commercial fit-out projects.
• Sliding and Swinging Doors (Puertas Correderas y Abatibles) Custom-made space-saving sliding or swinging doors with safety glass and optional digital printing personalization. Sold to residential and commercial customers for interior space division.
• Panoramic Glass Systems (Sistemas Panorámicos) Profile-less panoramic glass curtain systems allowing total luminosity and unlimited sense of space, fully swingable and foldable with easy operation. Custom-made to specifications. Sold for terraces, balconies, and commercial enclosures.
• Automatic Doors (Puertas Automáticas) Custom-made automatic doors offering comfort, accessibility, hygiene, and pedestrian traffic control, built with Swiss technology. Sold to commercial premises, healthcare facilities, and retail.
• Glass and Stainless Steel Railings (Barandillas) Custom-made glass and stainless steel railing systems meeting demanding quality and safety protocols. Sold to construction firms, architects, and homeowners for stairs, balconies, and terraces.
• Shower Partitions (Mamparas) Custom-made shower partitions in sliding, swinging, and fixed configurations with maximum safety glass. 100% in-house manufactured. Sold to homeowners, hotels, and bathroom fitters.
• Pantheon Doors (Puertas de Panteón) Custom-made pantheon doors with optional personalized glass, 100% in-house manufactured with reduced delivery times. Sold to funerary service providers and families.
• Accessibility Restroom Mirrors (Espejos para Aseos de Discapacitados) Tilting mirrors accessible from wheelchairs per building technical code, with stainless steel perimeter frame. Sold to commercial buildings, public facilities, and residential projects requiring disabled-access compliance.
• Glass Installation Hardware (Herrajes) Hardware range for glass installations — hinges, handles, locks, brakes, clamps, knobs, and bracket systems — sourced from recognized brands Trivel, Dorma, and Geze. Sold alongside glass door, railing, and partition installations to installers and homeowners.
• Crane-Assisted Loading/Unloading Service Paid auxiliary crane service for loading/unloading glass products, billed separately per truck delivery and provided independently of any product supply contract. Available throughout Spain for construction sites and direct deliveries.
• Custom Glass Fabrication Services Made-to-measure fabrication services across the full product portfolio — doors, railings, shower screens, pantry doors, X-ray windows, mirrors, and specialty glass — billed for materials and labor per project specifications. Sold to homeowners, installers, and construction professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10-year warranty on SGG CLIMALIT PLUS products
• +4 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Integration8 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and peripheral.

• Saint-Gobain Glass (SGG)coreTechnology or IntegrationCristalería Padronesa is an authorized manufacturer of SGG CLIMALIT and SGG CLIMALIT PLUS double and triple insulating glazing units, incorporating Saint-Gobain's coating technologies, warm-edge Swiss Spacer profiles, and SGG STADIP acoustic and security interlayers. The company also participates in Saint-Gobain's Climalit ORAÉ low-carbon glass initiative. Saint-Gobain is the parent licensor and primary technology/IP provider underpinning the core product line.
• PyroguardcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCristalería Padronesa is an official distributor of Pyroguard fire-resistant glass products (30–180 minute ratings, laminated or tempered), which use a patented production process. The relationship is exclusive to the distribution and fabrication of Pyroguard products for the regional market.
• ScreenLine® (inside-glazing venetian blinds)peripheralTechnology or IntegrationScreenLine® is an integrated venetian blind system sealed within double or triple glazing units, sourced and distributed by Cristalería Padronesa as part of its specialty product portfolio. The product is marketed with multiple actuation systems and color options.
• Saint-Gobain Building Glass — MIRALITE NATURAperipheralTechnology or IntegrationMIRALITE NATURA is a mirror innovation from Saint-Gobain Building Glass that eliminates the unflattering green tone of traditional mirrors. Cristalería Padronesa distributes and fabricates this product.
• AENORcoreOthersAENOR (Asociación Española de Normalización y Certificación) provides Cristalería Padronesa with ISO 9001, IQNet, and AENOR Marca N quality certifications, as well as CE marking oversight. These certifications are central to the company's quality differentiation and compliance posture.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vetropieno (Vidrio Plano / Verescence): Glass manufacturer and fabricator producing flat, insulating, and specialty glass for construction and industry. Comparable as a direct peer in IGU manufacturing and specialty glass transformation serving European construction markets.
• Vitro Cristalglass: Spanish IGU and glass transformation company serving construction, renovation, and architectural markets. Comparable as a direct peer in double-glazing manufacturing and custom fabrication for the Spanish market.
• Sevasa: Spanish manufacturer of specialty glass including anti-slip, satin-finished, and architectural laminated glass. Comparable as a direct peer in specialty architectural glass manufacturing within Spain.

Broad incumbents

• Pilkington (NSG Group): Major global flat-glass and IGU manufacturer with extensive product overlap (insulating, fire-resistant, security, decorative glass). Comparable as a broad incumbent offering similar glazing solutions across architectural and specialty segments.
• AGC Glass Europe: European arm of AGC, one of the world's largest flat-glass producers, supplying IGU, fire-rated, and decorative glass. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping architectural glazing offerings in the European market.
• Guardian Glass: Large global manufacturer of float, coated, and insulating glass for architectural applications. Comparable as a broad incumbent competing in the same IGU, low-E, and specialty architectural glazing categories.
• Saint-Gobain Glass (SGG): Global flat-glass manufacturer and licensor of the SGG CLIMALIT brand that Cristalería Padronesa manufactures under. Comparable as the upstream technology and brand owner for the same core product line, and competes indirectly via its own direct manufacturing and other authorized manufacturers.
• PYROGUARD (manufacturing brand, Pilkington/NSG): Fire-resistant glass manufacturer whose products are distributed and fabricated by Cristalería Padronesa. Comparable as the upstream supplier for the fire-rated glass product line.

Regional players

• Cristalería Gallega: Regional Spanish glass fabricator offering IGUs, mirrors, and custom glazing. Comparable as a regional player competing for similar residential and commercial projects in the Spanish market.
• Vidrios Galicia: Galicia-based glass fabricator serving residential and commercial customers. Comparable as a regional peer operating in the same Spanish geography and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Investors

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M&A

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