What Snepvangers Glas does

Snepvangers Glas is a family-founded Dutch glazing services company established in 1952, headquartered in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands, that in November 2024 became an independent subsidiary of the Geluk Groep. The firm specializes in glass repair, replacement, custom manufacturing, and installation for residential, commercial, and institutional customers across Southwest Netherlands (Zuidwest Nederland). It maintains a warehouse stocking single, wired, patterned (40+ types), mirror, insulating (HR/HR+/HR++), vacuum, heritage, and safety glass, plus glazing materials and ventilation grilles, with in-house custom cutting and a public walk-in retail storefront open on working days.

The core operational platform is a 24/7, 7-days-a-week emergency response capability (in operation since 1989) promising a 20-minute on-site arrival in the service region. Field technicians use PDA devices to capture intake, photos, work records, materials, and completion photos digitally; a customer-facing portal gives business clients 24-hour transparency on each case and supports monthly maintenance-contract reporting. All employees carry the independent GlasKeur certificate, and the company holds GBO Vakcertificaat, Glas Kwaliteit Waarborg, GroenGedaan, VCA, and Erkend leerbedrijf credentials.

Revenue is generated across four streams: per-transaction glass repair and replacement for consumers and businesses, per-piece custom glass supply, managed-service maintenance contracts with housing corporations and property owners, and insurance-claim administration on behalf of all Dutch insurers (transaction fees). Distribution combines direct on-site service, a walk-in retail store, insurer referrals, institutional maintenance contracts, and trade supply to builders and painters. Customers include private individuals, businesses and trade professionals (e.g., Van Heijst Interieur), housing corporations and municipalities (e.g., Vivaris), and the full spectrum of Dutch insurance carriers. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed; transport surcharges apply separately under published general terms.

Name

Snepvangers Glas

Legal name

Snepvangers Glas

Website

https://snepvangersglas.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1952

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Snepvangers Glas, founded 1952 in Bergen op Zoom, is a Dutch regional glazier providing 24/7 emergency glass repair, custom glass manufacturing, and maintenance contracts to consumers, businesses, housing corporations, and all Dutch insurers across Southwest Netherlands.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass Repair and Installation Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Glass repair services
• Glass installation
• Insulating glass
• Custom glass cutting
• Glass damage replacement

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergen Op Zoom

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass damage repair and replacement services: Core revenue stream from on-site glass repair and replacement for consumers, businesses, and housing corporations. Includes emergency 24/7 service with response times as fast as 20 minutes for glass damage. Services cover single ruit replacement through large-scale maintenance of multiple buildings. Revenue is transaction-based per job.
2. Custom glass manufacturing and supply: Custom-cut glass produced in-house for consumer and trade customers. Wide stock of single, wired, patterned glass, mirrors, glazing strips, and installation materials available for walk-in retail customers. Not-in-stock items sourced and delivered quickly.
3. Property maintenance and renovation services: Long-term maintenance and renovation contracts with housing corporations and property owners covering glass repair, insulation upgrades, draft seals, and sustainability improvements. Includes preventive advisory services on damage reduction and property decarbonization. Revenue from ongoing service contracts.
4. Insurance claim administration: Direct handling of glass damage claims for all Dutch insurance companies, managing the full repair process and financial settlement on behalf of insurers. Operates as an approved glass repair company for all Dutch insurers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Snepvangers Glas provides glass installation, repair, replacement, and custom-cutting services for residential and commercial properties across Southwest Netherlands. The company operates a 24/7 emergency glass damage service with response times as fast as 20 minutes, an in-house warehouse stocked with single, wired, patterned, mirror, and insulating glass for immediate supply, and serves as the approved repair partner for all Dutch insurance companies. It also provides maintenance contracts with digital portal access for housing corporations and property owners.

Product overview

Snepvangers Glas is a glass service company established in 1952 offering a comprehensive portfolio of glass products and services. The core product line includes various glass types: single glass (enkel glas), wired glass (draadglas), patterned glass (figuurglas) with over 40 types in stock, mirrors (spiegels), insulating glass (isolatieglas HR/HR+/HR++) in double and triple configurations, vacuum glass (vacuümglas) featuring Fineo, BENGglas, and LandVac brands, monument/heritage glass (monumentenglas), and safety glass including tempered (hardglas), laminated (gelaagd glas), and fire-resistant (brandwerend glas) variants. Supporting products include glazing materials (beglazingsmaterialen) such as sealants, tapes, beads, and tools, plus ventilation grilles (ventilatieroosters). Services encompass 24/7 glass damage repair, insulating glass renovation, complete schadeherstel management with digital portal monitoring for business clients, insurance partnerships covering all Dutch insurers, and maintenance contracts. The company serves private individuals, businesses, housing corporations, and works with all insurance companies for damage settlements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glass damage repair (24/7 emergency service) 24/7 emergency glass damage repair service with on-site response times as fast as 20 minutes; handles both private and business customers with complete financial settlement with insurance companies.
• Glass installation Professional glass installation by qualified glaziers for all types of glass, including single glass, patterned glass, mirrors, and insulating glass, available on weekdays from the warehouse with wide stock availability.
• Insulating glass renovation

Quantifiable outcome

• HR++ insulating glass insulates up to 2.5x better than standard (old) insulating glass and up to 5x better than single pane glass
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Geluk GroepcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2024, Snepvangers Glas became a part of the Geluk Groep while maintaining its independent brand identity and existing leadership team (Monique Snepvangers and Leonard Bogers). The acquisition aims to intensify cooperation between Snepvangers and Geluk Groep companies, and to capitalize on the growing demand for glass services in repair, replacement, and sustainability. The combined entity plans to further develop both Snepvangers Glas and Geluk Glas in the coming years.
• All Dutch insurance companies (Klaverblad, Zicht, CED, ABN Amro, ING, Reaal, FBTO, Univé, Nationale Nederlanden, Ohra, Interpolis, Ditzo, Delta Lloyd, Centraal Beheer, Allsecur, ASR, Allianz, Aegon, ZLM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSnepvangers Glas is an approved glass repair company for all Dutch insurance companies. The company handles the full glass damage repair process and manages the financial settlement directly with the insurer, eliminating the need for the customer to handle paperwork. The company's 24/7 availability and rapid response support insurers in meeting their service commitments to policyholders.
• Housing corporations, property owners, municipalities, schools (unspecified names)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term maintenance and renovation contracts with housing corporations and property owners. The company provides a total solution for maintenance and renovation including damage repair, window replacement, and sustainability upgrades. Chain cooperation is embedded with insight into damage streams and comprehensive information management to reduce total cost of ownership. Property owners receive digital portal access for monitoring.
• MVO (Corporate Social Responsibility) partnersminorOthersThe company participates in CSR partnerships focused on responsible business practices, supporting the social and cultural community. Both young and senior talent receive attention. The company is also an 'Erkend leerbedrijf' (approved training company).
• Van Heijst InterieurminorOthersCustom interior fitting company that sources custom glass from Snepvangers Glas for hotel and residential interior projects. Values Snepvangers' fast, reliable delivery and problem resolution for bespoke projects requiring precise glass specifications on tight timelines.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AGC Glass Europe: European arm of AGC, one of the world's largest flat glass producers; supplier of Fineo vacuum glass which Snepvangers resells. Functions as both an upstream vendor to Snepvangers and a broad-incumbent competitor for large-scale glazing projects.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): Global flat glass manufacturer with strong European presence. Competes indirectly with Snepvangers in the supply of glass products to construction, housing corporation, and commercial glazing projects across the Netherlands.
• Saint-Gobain Glass Distribution Netherlands: Major global glass manufacturer and distributor with operations in the Netherlands. Offers overlapping products (insulating, patterned, fire-rated glass) and is a potential upstream supplier or competitor for larger commercial projects.

Direct peers

• RDB Glas: Dutch glazier providing glass repair, replacement, and installation for residential and commercial customers. Comparable offering and customer base, including insurance-related repairs in the Netherlands.
• Geluk Glas: Sibling glass service company under Geluk Groep, explicitly named as a co-development partner post-2024 acquisition. Operates in the same glass repair/replacement/renovation space, likely covering adjacent Dutch regions, making it the closest comparable to Snepvangers Glas.
• De Glazenier: Dutch glass service company offering repair, replacement, and installation for private and business customers. Directly comparable as a same-category Dutch glazier serving similar consumer and B2B segments.
• Andros Glas: Dutch regional glazier offering 24/7 glass repair, custom glass supply, and insurance partnerships. Directly comparable as a same-category glass service company serving Dutch consumers, businesses, and housing corporations.
• Van der Vorst Glas: Established Dutch glazier serving residential and commercial customers with glass repair, replacement, and renovation services. Comparable operating model with regional Dutch coverage and similar customer mix.
• Glasfixx: Dutch mobile glass repair specialist operating 24/7 emergency service with insurance company cooperation. Closely comparable in service model (mobile glazier, insurance partnerships, regional coverage) to Snepvangers' core emergency offering.
• Den Boer Glas: Dutch glazier providing glass repair, custom glass supply, and installation services. Comparable regional Dutch glass services company with similar residential and business customer base.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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