Lambert Glass

What Lambert Glass does

Lambert Glass Company, Inc. is a family-owned, full-service glass service center headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, founded in 1963 by David L. Lambert, Sr. and S. J. Lambert. The company operates from a single facility at 7680 Dixie Highway, encompassing more than 10,000 square feet of warehouse and fabrication space. It provides glass products, fabrication, and installation services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the Louisville metropolitan area, with particular specialization in larger-scale installations for universities and office buildings. The business is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and is a member of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).

The company's service offering spans architectural glass work and metal fabrication, the latter added in 1987 through an in-house department that broadened the product mix. The operational footprint is small, with approximately six employees and six additional family members in management roles, reflecting a tightly-held multi-generational family operation. Lambert Glass carries standard trade credentials but no disclosed proprietary technology, software platform, or digital product layer.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven, consistent with a local glass installation and fabrication shop. Revenue is generated across a diversified mix of residential, commercial, and industrial work, anchored partly by institutional projects for universities and office buildings. There is no disclosed external funding, private equity ownership, or institutional capital; the company has remained family-controlled since founding.

Name

Lambert Glass

Legal name

Lambert Glass Company, Inc.

Website

https://lambertglasscoky.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lambert Glass is a family-owned, full-service glass center founded in 1963 and based in Louisville, Kentucky. It provides glass products, fabrication, metalwork, and installation services to residential, commercial, and industrial customers, with specialization in larger projects for universities and office buildings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Fabrication and Installation Services

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI)

Keywords

• Custom glass fabrication
• Glass installation services
• Commercial storefront glass
• Residential glass replacement
• Industrial glass solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Installation and Replacement Services: One-time service revenue from custom glass installation, replacement, and fabrication for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Services include cutting, fitting, and installing various glass types and aluminum products. Quote-based pricing for projects of all sizes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Lambert Glass is a full-service glass center that custom-cuts, fabricates, and installs glass and metal products for residential, commercial, and industrial customers in Louisville, Kentucky. Offerings include tempered, laminated, insulated, plate, window, and heat-resistant glass; Plexiglas, acrylic, and Lexan sheets; storefronts, aluminum doors, and curtain walls; mirrors and decorative glass; and custom furniture tops, with on-site measurement, fitting, and installation delivered by company personnel.

Product overview

Lambert Glass Company is a single-location full-service glass services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of glass products and installation services for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company operates as a unified service offering rather than a platform architecture, providing custom glass cutting, replacement, and installation services. Their product portfolio includes standard glass products (Plate Glass, Insulated Glass, Tempered Glass, Window Glass, Laminated Safety Glass), specialty items (Super Heat Resistant Glass for Wood Stoves, Plexiglas/Acrylic/Lexan alternatives), decorative products (Mirrors, Mirrored Walls, Vanity Plate Mirrors, Beveled Mirror Borders and Strips, Furniture Tops), and commercial systems (Sliding Glass Doors, Storefronts and Aluminum Doors, Curtain Walls). The company specializes in large projects for universities and office buildings and welcomes competitive bids.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sliding Glass Doors Custom-cut and installed sliding glass doors for residential and commercial applications.
• Super Heat Resistant Glass for Wood Stoves Heat-resistant glass panels specifically designed and fabricated for wood stove installations.
• Plate Glass Flat glass panels for various applications including windows and display cases, custom cut to size.
• Insulated Glass Double or triple-paned glass units designed for thermal efficiency and energy savings in residential and commercial buildings.
• Tempered Glass Heat-treated safety glass that breaks into small, less dangerous pieces, supplied and installed to specification.
• Window Glass Standard and custom-cut window glass for residential and commercial replacement needs.
• Laminated Safety Glass Interlayer safety glass that holds together when shattered, providing enhanced safety and security for buildings and storefronts.
• Plexiglas, Acrylic and Lexan Plastic sheet alternatives to glass including Plexiglas, acrylic sheets, and Lexan polycarbonate, custom cut and installed for various applications.
• Storefronts and Aluminum Doors Complete storefront systems and aluminum-framed glass doors for commercial buildings, supported by in-house metal fabrication capabilities.
• Curtain Walls Non-structural outer wall systems using glass panels for modern commercial buildings, fabricated and installed by Lambert Glass crews.
• Mirrors Custom-cut and framed mirrors for residential and commercial applications.
• Mirrored Walls Large wall-mounted mirror installations for commercial and residential spaces.
• Vanity Plate Mirrors Custom-sized mirrors designed for bathroom vanities, cut and supplied to specification.
• Beveled Mirror Borders and Strips Decorative mirror pieces with angled edges for borders and trim applications.
• Furniture Tops Custom-cut glass tops for tables, desks, and other furniture pieces.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Association of Builders and Contractors (ABC)minorOthersMember of the Association of Builders and Contractors, indicating membership in a trade organization for the construction and building industry.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights1 record

Direct peers

• Glasswerks: Commercial glass fabricator and installer specializing in architectural glazing, curtain walls, and custom glass products. Comparable to Lambert's commercial segment in target customers (general contractors, building owners) and fabrication-driven business model.
• Glass Doctor (Neighborly): National franchise network providing residential and commercial glass repair, replacement, and installation services. Directly comparable to Lambert as a glass services provider operating through field service and quote-based pricing, though at vastly larger scale with standardized branding and digital infrastructure.
• ABC Glass & Mirror: Regional full-service glass company offering residential, commercial, and auto glass fabrication and installation. Direct peer to Lambert in scope (custom mirrors, windows, storefronts) and customer mix.
• Standard Glass Company: Regional commercial and residential glass fabricator/installer serving institutional and contractor customers. Comparable to Lambert in quote-based commercial project work and storefront/curtain wall capabilities.
• Lee & Cates Glass: Regional commercial and residential glass fabrication and installation company serving the Southeast from multiple locations. Highly comparable to Lambert in service mix (storefronts, curtain walls, custom fabrication) with similar vertical integration of glass and metal work.

Broad incumbents

• Renewal by Andersen: National window and door replacement franchise serving homeowners with full-service consultation, installation, and warranty. Comparable to Lambert's residential window replacement line but operates at massive scale with structured sales process and national marketing.
• Pella Windows & Doors: Major national manufacturer and installer of windows and doors with showrooms across the U.S. Overlaps with Lambert on window and door installation but is also an OEM glass customer/supplier relationship rather than purely a peer.

Others

• C.R. Laurence (CRL): Leading supplier of architectural glazing hardware, tools, and materials to glass installation contractors. Comparable as an ecosystem participant—Lambert is a downstream customer of CRL products and competes indirectly for the same end customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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