Finepoint Glass

What Finepoint Glass does

Finepoint Glass is a UK-based bespoke architectural glazing manufacturer and installer operating from a single facility in Watford, Hertfordshire. The company designs, fabricates, and installs premium aluminium doors, windows, rooflights, structural glass elements, and technical glass systems for residential and commercial customers throughout London and the wider UK, with all design, manufacturing, and installation teams based within the M25 corridor. Its customer base spans individual high-net-worth homeowners undertaking renovations or new builds (e.g., Stanmore House, Petersham Road, Cornish Retreat) and commercial end users across hospitality, theatre, office, and student accommodation (e.g., Bristol Old Vic, New Century House, The Depot cinema, a UK student accommodation project), with architects addressed through CPD presentations as a secondary route to specification.

The product portfolio is organised across four main categories — Door Systems (including the proprietary InfiniGLIDE 6 and InfiniGLIDE 3 sliding door ranges, EdgeGlide, Unifold bi-fold doors, Uber Front Doors, casement, frameless, and steel doors), Window Systems (casement, oriel, flush glazed, frameless, steel, and slimline), Structural Glass (extensions, balustrades, wine cellar pods, staircases, walk-on glass), and Technical Glass (heated, CUIN super-insulating, liquid crystal privacy, electro-chromic, and fire-rated glass). Differentiated technical features include heated glass with U-values as low as 0.2 W/m²K, CUIN glass exceeding Passivhaus standards at 30% less weight than conventional triple glazing, InfiniGLIDE 3 with a market-leading 20mm sightline, and InfiniGLIDE 6 supporting panel heights up to 6,500mm. Components and systems are sourced through partnerships with AluK (aluminium profiles), Vetrotech (fire-rated glass), and SECCO (steel window and door systems), with Schuco curtain wall specified on commercial work.

The revenue model is project-based: bespoke quotation on every order, with in-house design, manufacturing, fabrication, and installation performed by Finepoint's own teams. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; indicative window costs range from £600 to £3,600 per unit depending on specification. Go-to-market is consultative and sales-led — direct contact, showroom visits at Watford, virtual showroom tours, an online step-by-step quotation tool, and CPD presentations to architects — with no third-party distribution, franchising, or licensing. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, no funding rounds, no M&A, and no leadership changes recorded, consistent with a founder- or closely-held operating business.

Name

Finepoint Glass

Legal name

Finepoint Glass

Website

https://finepoint.glass

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Finepoint Glass is a UK-based bespoke architectural glazing manufacturer and installer specialising in aluminium doors, windows, rooflights, structural glass, and technical glass systems. The company serves residential and commercial customers throughout London and the wider UK from its Watford facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glazing Systems

NAICS

Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Metal Doors, Sash, Frames, Moldings & Trim (3442)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Storefronts, Curtain Wall & Window Wall Systems (IMADAIAG), Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB), Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL), Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK), Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH)

Keywords

• Architectural glazing
• Aluminium doors
• Structural glass
• Bespoke windows
• Rooflight fabrication

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Glass Product Sales: Sale of bespoke architectural glazing products including aluminium sliding doors, bi-fold doors, casement doors, steel doors, frameless glass doors, windows, rooflights, balustrades, glass staircases, and structural glass extensions.
2. Installation Services: In-house design, manufacturing, fabrication, and installation services for architectural glazing systems. Complete project management from concept through to completion.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Finepoint Glass designs, manufactures, fabricates and installs bespoke architectural glazing systems for residential and commercial properties across London and the UK. Its offering spans aluminium door systems (sliding, bi-fold, front, casement, frameless and steel), aluminium window systems (casement, oriel, flush glazed, frameless, steel, slimline), rooflights, structural glass (extensions, balustrades, wine cellars, staircases) and technical glass (heated, super-insulating, switchable privacy, electro-chromic and fire-rated).

Product overview

Finepoint Glass is an experienced glass manufacturer and aluminium fabricator offering bespoke-designed architectural glass systems for residential and commercial customers throughout London and the UK. The product portfolio spans four main categories: Door Systems (including InfiniGlide sliding doors, Unifold bi-fold doors, Uber front doors, and frameless/steel/casement doors), Window Systems (featuring casement windows, oriel windows, flush glazed windows, frameless picture windows, steel windows, and slimline minimal-frame windows), Structural Glass (comprising glass box extensions, glass balustrades, wine cellar pods, and bespoke glass staircases), and Technical Glass (including heated glass, CUIN super-insulating glass, liquid crystal/privacy glass, electro-chromic glass, and fire-rated glass). The company also offers walk-on glass, fixed and sliding rooflights, roof lanterns, and architectural finishes. Products are designed, manufactured, and installed in-house at their Watford facility, with partnerships including AluK, Vetrotech, SECCO, and Schuco systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InfiniGLIDE 6: The fully recessed architectural slim frame sliding door system with maximum panel height of 6500mm and 24mm sightline.
• InfiniGLIDE 3
• EdgeGlide
• Unifold
• Uber Front Doors

Products and services

• InfiniGLIDE 6 Sliding Door System Fully recessed architectural slim-frame sliding door with 24mm sightline, maximum panel height of 6500mm and maximum panel weight of 1000kg. Certified to RC2n security standards, U-value from 0.7 W/m²K, with glass-to-glass corners available. Targeted at premium residential and commercial openings requiring large-span glazing.
• InfiniGLIDE 3 Sliding Door System Ultra-slim sliding door with a market-leading 20mm sightline, accommodating panels up to 2200mm wide by 3000mm high. Equipped with four-point locking system, U-value from 1.3 W/m²K and acoustic insulation up to 41 dB Rw. Designed for residential and commercial openings prioritising minimal frame visibility.
• EdgeGlide Sliding Door System Inline sliding door with 42mm sightline, maximum panel weight of 200kg, colour-matched hardware and a space-saving inline mechanism. U-value from 1.5 W/m²K. Targeted at residential projects where a balance of slim profile, simplicity and value is required.
• Unifold Bi-Fold Doors Slimline aluminium bi-fold doors with a 120mm minimum sightline, meeting PAS24 and Secured by Design specifications. Provide ventilation control and a seamless indoor-outdoor connection for residential and commercial properties.
• Uber Front Doors Premium front doors clad in aluminium, timber or glass with fingerprint scanning, keypad entry and 5-point locking systems. U-value of 0.54 exceeding Passivhaus standards. Designed for high-end residential entrances.
• Casement Doors Precision-engineered aluminium casement doors with thermally broken frames, internal beading and multi-point locking mechanisms. Provide security and convenience for residential and commercial openings.
• Frameless Glass Doors Bespoke glazed frameless doors with profiles made entirely of glass, providing unobstructed views, enhanced natural light and modern minimalist aesthetics.
• Steel Doors Thermally broken steel doors using SECCO systems, offering a heritage aesthetic with multi-point locking, U-values as low as 1.3, and compatibility with heated, insulating and fire-rated glass options.
• Casement Windows Versatile aluminium casement windows with polyamide thermal break, available in 58mm or 70mm frame depth, achieving A energy rating and meeting Secured by Design criteria.
• Oriel Windows Structural glass box windows functioning as modern window seats, featuring minimal sightlines in premium-grade aluminium, with optional heated, electrochromic and privacy glass options.
• Flush Glazed Windows Windows with an externally flush design where the profile sits flush within the frame, combining heritage appeal with robust aluminium construction and stainless steel hardware.
• Frameless Windows Modern picture windows with slim frames and expansive glazing panels providing nearly seamless views and improved natural light.
• Steel Windows SECCO steel windows combining premium-grade steel with modern innovations, available in OS2 65 (double glazed) and OS2 75 (triple glazed) profiles, with special finishes including cor-ten and architectural bronze.
• Slimline Windows Minimal frame aluminium windows featuring ultra-slim profiles without compromising structural robustness, offering panoramic views with maximum light entry.
• Walk on Glass Structural glass floor panels with anti-slip coatings and customisable finishes, allowing light transmission and additional floor space access for residential and commercial applications.
• Fixed Rooflights Glass rooflights with slim sightlines providing natural light, ventilation and thermal performance enhancement for flat roof installations.
• Roof Lanterns Aluminium roof lanterns with ultra-slim 20mm sightlines, 82mm profile height and glass-to-glass joins offering a frameless feel, with U-values as low as 1.0.
• Sliding Rooflights Bespoke automated sliding rooflights opening fully to connect interior spaces to outdoors, with wind/rain sensors, anti-slip surfaces and home automation integration.
• Glass Box Extensions Structural glazed extensions connecting indoor and outdoor spaces with minimal sightlines, compatible with smart glass options including heated and electrochromic glass.
• Glass Balustrades Custom frameless glass balustrades for atria, staircases and balconies providing safety without compromising aesthetics, built using AluK and Vetrotech systems.
• Wine Cellar Pods Bespoke underfloor glass wine cellars storing up to 1000 bottles with temperature control and powered walk-on glass tops that rise at the touch of a button.
• Glass Staircases Made-to-measure bespoke glass staircases with glass stair railings designed as focal points while improving light distribution through the property.
• Heated Glass Radiant heating glass panels using electrical current through a transparent coating to provide invisible space heating. Achieves glass temperatures of 25-60°C with power input of 100-500W/m² and U-values as low as 0.2 W/m²K.
• CUIN Super Insulating Glass Super insulating glass delivering triple glazing performance with 30% less weight, available in Passive (28mm, U-value 0.5), Ultra (32mm, U-value 0.4) and Eco (26mm, U-value 0.6) profiles exceeding Passivhaus standards.
• Liquid Crystal (Switchable) Glass Privacy glass technology using liquid crystal film that switches from clear to opaque at the touch of a button, controllable via wall switches, remote controls, timers, movement sensors or light sensors.
• Electro-Chromic Glass Electronically tintable smart glass controllable via phone or integrated building control systems, allowing users to adjust tint levels to manage glare and solar gain.
• Fire Rated Glass Fire resistant glass providing barrier protection against smoke and flame spread for enhanced building safety in commercial and residential applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• U-values as low as 0.2 W/m²K with heated glass technology
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers24 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

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SECCOcoreTechnology or IntegrationFinepoint works with SECCO, an industry-leading brand renowned for providing high-quality steel window and door systems. SECCO steel doors and windows offer thermal efficiency, security, durability, and weatherproofing properties with U-values as low as 1.3.
• Building Research Establishment (BRE)coreOthersFinepoint holds memberships with BRE, a leading industry body that independently certifies the standard of their work and provides quality assurance for architectural glazing projects.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Schüco: Large German manufacturer of aluminium and steel window, door, and façade systems. Already a supply partner to Finepoint but also a broad incumbent offering complete systems globally with much larger R&D and marketing budgets.
• AluK: UK/European aluminium systems supplier for windows, doors, and façades. Already a supplier partner to Finepoint but also competes indirectly through its installer/fabricator network with broader product breadth.
• Reynaers Aluminium: Major European aluminium systems manufacturer offering windows, doors, sliding systems, and curtain wall. Broad incumbent with overlapping product categories and established relationships with UK installers and architects.
• Smart Systems (Smart Aluminium): UK-based aluminium systems manufacturer supplying bi-fold, sliding, and window systems through a fabricator network. Broad incumbent competing for similar installer customers as Finepoint, though at a less premium positioning.

Direct peers

• IQ Glass: UK-based specialist in bespoke architectural glazing including frameless sliding doors, structural glass extensions, and minimal-frame windows. Direct comparable on product range, customer base (luxury residential and high-end commercial), and integrated design-manufacture-install model.
• Express Bi-Folding Doors: UK specialist in aluminium bi-fold and sliding doors with in-house manufacturing. Comparable as a UK-focused bespoke aluminium door fabricator serving similar residential and light-commercial segments.
• Origin (Global Windows): UK manufacturer of aluminium doors and windows including bi-folds and sliding systems. Direct comparable in product categories and UK customer base, with broader scale and stronger consumer-brand marketing.
• Vitrocsa: Swiss-origin manufacturer of ultra-slim frameless sliding doors with minimal sightlines. Comparable on premium minimal-frame glazing technology and high-end residential/commercial specification focus, particularly as a benchmark for Finepoint's InfiniGLIDE range.

Others

• Pilkington United Kingdom: Major flat glass manufacturer and supplier to UK glazing fabricators. Indirect connection as the upstream glass supplier that Finepoint's fabrication depends on; relevant for understanding input cost dynamics and glass technology roadmap.
• SECCO (Steel Window Systems): Italian heritage steel window and door systems manufacturer. Partner of Finepoint; adjacent as a comparable premium heritage-system brand that other UK installers also specify and fabricate.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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