Glascentrum Utrecht B.V
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersNieuwegein, Netherlands
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Glascentrum Utrecht B.V
- Legal name
- Glascentrum Utrecht B.V.
- Website
- https://glascentrumutrecht.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Glass Wholesale Distribution
- NAICS
- Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)
- SIC
- Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Specialty Glazing (Acoustic, Blast, Bullet-Resistant, Smart/Electrochromic) (IMADAHAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH)
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Where Glascentrum Utrecht B.V is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Nieuwegein
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Glass Product Sales: Wholesale distribution of various glass types to glaziers and construction professionals. Products include single glass, insulation glass, fire-resistant glass, vacuum glass, and related glass products. Revenue generated through one-time product sales with own distribution.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Wholesale glass products - quote-based pricing |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels3 records
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V. is an independent wholesale glass distributor supplying single glass, insulation glass, fire-resistant glass, vacuum glass, interior glazing, hinged/casement/turn windows, and glass-related accessories to professional glaziers, construction companies, and interior specialists. Products are sourced directly from factories for insulation glass and stocked locally to enable fast delivery across the Utrecht province region. Orders are placed via downloadable PDF order forms and fulfilled through the company's own distribution fleet.
Product overview
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V is an independent glass wholesale company established in 2003 (relocated to Nieuwegein in 2020) serving the Utrecht province. The product portfolio consists of single glass (enkelglas) products including Draadglas, Figuurglas, Floatglas, Gehard glas, Gelaagd glas, Monumentenglas, Satijnglas, and Verzilverd glas; fire-resistant glass (Brandwerend glas); insulation glass (Isolatieglas) including HR++, triple, vacuum (BENGglas), and monument variants; interior glazing solutions; and hinged/casement/turn windows (KVD-ramen). The company also supplies glass-related accessories including Glaslatten and DUCO ventilation grilles (Roosters). Products are sourced directly from factories and stocked for rapid delivery, with proprietary distribution for flexible delivery.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- DUCO Roosters: Ventilation grilles from DUCO including self-regulating ZR ventilation grilles for fresh air supply, including sound-dampening, fire-resistant, custom-made for high-rise, and electronically controlled options.
Products and services
- Draadglas (Wired Glass) Glass with embedded 12mm metal wire mesh that holds fragments when broken. Available in 6-7mm thickness, including mirror wired, brut, and English wired glass variants. Sold to professional glaziers for installation projects.
- Figuurglas (Patterned Glass) Translucent glass with patterns pressed by embossing rollers at high temperatures. Available in 2-8mm thickness with patterns on one or two sides. Sold to professional glaziers for decorative and privacy installations.
- Floatglas (Float Glass) Base glass produced by melting sand, lime, and soda at high temperatures. Available in clear, grey, bronze, green, and blue colors in thicknesses 2-25mm. Sold to professional glaziers as the base material for various applications.
- Gehard glas (Tempered Glass) Thermally treated glass approximately 5x stronger than untreated glass of same thickness, with high resistance to temperature differences. When broken, shatters into small granules for safety. Sold to professional glaziers for high-stress applications.
- Gelaagd glas (Laminated Glass) Safety glass with polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer between glass panes. Certified per EN 12600 (1B1-2B2) for injury protection and EN 356 (P1A-P8B) for burglary/vandalism resistance. Sold to professional glaziers for safety and security installations.
- Monumentenglas (Monumental/Heritage Glass) Glass designed to replicate the appearance of historic glass in monumental buildings while providing better insulation. Available in single and insulation glass versions. Sold to professional glaziers for heritage restoration projects.
- Satijnglas (Satin/Etched Glass) Glass with matte finish achieved through acid etching treatment. Provides privacy while allowing light transmission. Available in clear, grey, bronze, and green colors. Sold to professional glaziers for privacy and decorative applications.
- Verzilverd glas/Spiegelglas (Mirror Glass) Mirror glass with silver layer applied to rear surface and protected with cover layer. Available in clear, grey, bronze, green, rose, and antique colors. Sold to professional glaziers for decorative and functional mirror installations.
- Brandwerend glas (Fire-Resistant Glass) Fire-resistant glass meeting E (stability), EW (radiation limitation), and EI (temperature isolation) classifications for various time periods (30, 60, 90, 120 minutes). Suppliers include AGC and Pyroguard. Sold to professional glaziers and construction firms for fire-rated installations.
- Isolatieglas (Insulation/Double Glazing) Insulating glass units including HR++, triple glass, solar control glass, soundproof glass, vacuum glass, and monument glass. Various U-values available for thermal performance. Sourced directly from factories and sold to professional glaziers and construction companies.
- BENGglas (Vacuum Insulation Glass) Hardened vacuum glass with the best insulation value (U=0.40) of all glass types. Extremely thin profile from 6.3mm, offering sound reduction of 36 dB. Available in four types: BENGglas, BENGglas PRO, BENGglas +, and BENGglas BASIC. Eligible for Dutch ISDE subsidy (meldcode KA18780). Sold to professional glaziers for energy-efficient renovations and new construction meeting BENG standards.
Quantifiable outcome
- Direct factory supply for insulation glass ensures competitive pricing and consistent quality
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Glascentrum Utrecht B.V
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- BENG GlascoreGlascentrum Utrecht is an authorized dealer of BENG Glas vacuum insulation glass in the Utrecht province region. BENG Glas offers the best insulation glass in the world with U=0.40 value. The partnership enables the company to offer ultra-thin vacuum glass (from 6.3mm) for energy-efficient building renovations and new construction meeting BENG (Nearly Energy Neutral Buildings) standards. Products include BENGglas, BENGglas PRO, BENGglas +, and BENGglas BASIC. The products qualify for ISDE subsidies (meldcode KA18780).
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Saint-Gobain Glass: Global glass manufacturer with broad portfolio including flat glass, fire-resistant glass and insulation glass that overlaps with Glascentrum Utrecht's stocked assortment. Operates upstream in the value chain, supplying products that Glascentrum Utrecht and similar wholesalers distribute.
- AGC Glass Europe: Major European flat glass manufacturer whose products (including fire-resistant glass, listed as a Glascentrum Utrecht supplier) overlap with Glascentrum Utrecht's assortment. AGC's acquisition of Scheuten made it a particularly relevant Dutch-market peer.
- Pilkington (NSG Group): Global glass manufacturer producing float glass, fire-resistant and safety glass products comparable to Glascentrum Utrecht's wholesale product lines. Sells both direct and through distribution channels in the Netherlands.
- Guardian Glass: Large international manufacturer of float, coated and laminated glass products. Its product range directly overlaps with the float, laminated and insulation glass categories Glascentrum Utrecht distributes.
- Vitro Architectural Glass: Large architectural glass manufacturer producing flat, coated and high-performance glass products used in the same commercial and residential applications Glascentrum Utrecht's customers serve.
- Schott AG: Specialty glass manufacturer with fire-resistant and architectural glass lines comparable to Glascentrum Utrecht's fire-rated glass category. Operates as an upstream supplier to distributors like Glascentrum Utrecht.
Direct peers
- Bohle: European glass products distributor serving glaziers, window manufacturers and glass processors with hardware, tools and specialty glass products. Closely comparable as a B2B glass-focused wholesaler with similar customers and product breadth.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V financial estimates
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Glascentrum Utrecht B.V leadership team
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Glascentrum Utrecht B.V funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Glascentrum Utrecht B.V M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Glascentrum Utrecht B.V
What does Glascentrum Utrecht B.V do?
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V. is an independent wholesale glass distributor supplying single glass, insulation glass, fire-resistant glass, vacuum glass, interior glazing, hinged/casement/turn windows, and glass-related accessories to professional glaziers, construction companies, and interior specialists. Products are sourced directly from factories for insulation glass and stocked locally to enable fast delivery across the Utrecht province region. Orders are placed via downloadable PDF order forms and fulfilled through the company's own distribution fleet.
Is Glascentrum Utrecht B.V a public or private company?
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Glascentrum Utrecht B.V founded?
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V was founded in 2003.
Where is Glascentrum Utrecht B.V based?
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V is headquartered in Nieuwegein, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Glascentrum Utrecht B.V make money?
One revenue line is on record: glass Product Sales.
Who are Glascentrum Utrecht B.V's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Saint-Gobain Glass, AGC Glass Europe, Pilkington (NSG Group), Guardian Glass, Vitro Architectural Glass and Schott AG. Bohle is listed as a direct peer.
Does Glascentrum Utrecht B.V have an API?
No public API is recorded for Glascentrum Utrecht B.V.
What industry is Glascentrum Utrecht B.V in?
Glascentrum Utrecht B.V's product category is Glass Wholesale Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAHAL, Specialty Glazing (Acoustic, Blast, Bullet-Resistant, Smart/Electrochromic), with a secondary code of IMADAHAH, Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies. Its NAICS code is 327215 and its SIC code is 3231.