GLASS AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE CO. LTD

What GLASS AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE CO. LTD does

Glass and General Maintenance Co. Ltd (trading as Glass & General) is a privately-held UK construction services firm specialising in aluminium and glass glazing systems, founded in 2011 and operating from a single manufacturing facility in Dagenham, Essex. The company manufactures and installs architectural glazing products including curtain walling, shop fronts, commercial entrances, structural glazing, glass floors and balustrades, roof domes, entrance screens, and aluminium and composite windows, alongside in-house production of double glazed units. Its proprietary HYBRID timber composite window system combines sustainably sourced engineered timber with polyester powder-coated aluminium and is offered in casement, tilt-and-turn, overswing, and door configurations.

The company serves a horizontal mix of customers spanning main contractors, local authorities, educational institutions (notably schools across Essex), and residential customers. Its distribution model runs on two channels: direct installation by qualified in-house fitters, and supply-only orders from the Dagenham factory. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales and installation contracts, supplemented by a window and door maintenance scheme that delivers repairs, re-glazing, and emergency breakage response services. Marketing is limited to a static company website with product photo galleries; no social media, paid advertising, or content marketing channels were identified, and no app, API, or software product exists.

Glass & General operates with 1-10 employees according to disclosed firmographics and maintains a Dagenham-based factory equipped for double glazed unit manufacture and aluminium system fabrication including in-house structural bonding. The factory's proximity to the A13 and A12 enables same-day emergency response, a capability emphasised in the school works offering. The business has no disclosed institutional funding rounds, no M&A activity, no named management team, and no certifications, patents, or partnerships in the source data.

Name

GLASS AND GENERAL MAINTENANCE CO. LTD

Legal name

Glass & General

Website

https://glassandgeneral.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Glass & General is a UK-based privately-held glazing manufacturer and installer operating from Dagenham, Essex, producing aluminium and glass curtain walling, shop fronts, windows, and structural glazing for main contractors, schools, local authorities, and residential customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glazing Systems

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), Ornamental and Architectural Metal Products Manufacturing (33232)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Storefronts, Curtain Wall & Window Wall Systems (IMADAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

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

Keywords

• Aluminium glazing systems
• Curtain walling services
• Commercial window installation
• Structural glazing manufacturing
• Shop front fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Leigh-on-sea

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Aluminium and Glass Product Manufacturing and Installation: Manufactures quality aluminium and glass products including curtain walling, shop fronts, commercial entrances, and windows. Provides both installation services through qualified teams and supply-only orders.
2. Maintenance and Repair Services: Window and door maintenance scheme including repairs, re-glazing, and emergency breakage services for schools and other customers.

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Glass and General manufactures aluminium and glass architectural products in its Dagenham factory, including curtain walling, shop fronts, commercial entrances, structural and patent glazing, roof domes, glass floors and balustrades, and aluminium and composite windows. Products are offered either through supply-and-fit by qualified installation teams or as supply-only orders, supplemented by onsite mastic sealant/structural bonding services and a window and door maintenance scheme for schools.

Product overview

Glass & General is a single-product-line construction company offering aluminium and glass glazing solutions for commercial and residential applications. The core portfolio consists of curtain walling, commercial entrances, HYBRID timber composite windows, shop fronts, structural glazing, patent glazing, entrance screens, glass floors & balustrades, roof domes, and aluminium & composite windows. The company also manufactures double glazed units in-house at its Dagenham factory. Services include full supply-and-fit operations as well as supply-only orders, along with specialist school works (repairs, re-glazing, emergency breakage response) and onsite mastic sealant services including structural bonding. All products are designed, fabricated, and installed by experienced teams, with work fully guaranteed and compliant with industry standards and building regulations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Curtain Walling High-performance aluminium glazing solutions providing structural strength, clean lines, and uninterrupted views for contemporary commercial buildings. Sold and installed for main contractors and commercial customers across Essex and London.
• Commercial Entrances Specialist commercial entrance installations delivering high-quality finished products for retail and commercial buildings, including entrance screens and doors.
• HYBRID Timber Composite Windows Eco-friendly sustainable sourced windows combining engineered timber internally with durable polyester powder coated aluminium externally, available in casement, tilt and turn, overswing, curtain walling, and door configurations.
• Shop Fronts Installation of all types of commercial shop fronts and entrance screens carried out by specialist teams for retail and commercial premises.
• School Works Maintenance Scheme Specialist school window and door maintenance service covering repairs, re-glazing, complete rip-out and re-fit, emergency breakage response, and thermal panel installations with powder coating options, primarily for schools across Essex.
• Structural Glazing Structural glazing systems for buildings, providing clean aesthetic lines and structural integrity for commercial and architectural applications.
• Patent Glazing Specialist patent glazing services for various building applications, including roof glazing.
• Aluminium and Composite Windows Quality aluminium and composite window systems for residential and commercial applications, manufactured in-house in the Dagenham factory.
• Glass Floors and Balustrades Glass flooring and balustrade systems for architectural applications in commercial and residential buildings.
• Roof Domes Aluminium and glass roof dome installations for various building types, supplied and installed as part of the company's specialist glazing portfolio.
• Onsite Mastic Sealant and Structural Bonding Service Full onsite mastic sealant services including structural bonding, available across installation and refurbishment projects.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CMS Window Systems: UK commercial window, curtain wall, and door fabricator/installer serving main contractors. Direct comparable to Glass & General in business model (fabrication + installation) and target market (UK commercial construction).
• Senior Architectural Systems: UK aluminium extruder and systems supplier offering curtain walling, windows, doors, and balcony systems. Comparable product portfolio and UK commercial market focus as Glass & General, with a fabricator/installer go-to-market model.
• K2 Architectural Systems: UK-headquartered aluminium systems designer and supplier for curtain walling, windows, doors, and shop fronts. Directly comparable to Glass & General as a UK aluminium/glass systems specialist serving commercial construction with fabricator/installer channels.

Broad incumbents

• Pilkington (NSG Group): One of the world's largest flat glass manufacturers supplying architectural and glazing products. A broad incumbent upstream of the supply chain that Glass & General participates in, often competing indirectly via approved fabricator networks.
• Aluk: Established UK and European aluminium systems brand offering curtain walling, windows, and doors. Operates as a broader incumbent in the same aluminium glazing category as Glass & General, with a wider product range and larger fabricator network.
• Schueco UK: German-origin global aluminium and steel systems company with a substantial UK operation in curtain walling, windows, and doors. A broad incumbent competitor to Glass & General, typically on larger commercial projects.
• Reynaers Aluminium: International aluminium systems provider with a UK presence, offering curtain walling, windows, doors, and glazing solutions for commercial and residential projects. A broader incumbent serving the same aluminium/glass systems category as Glass & General.
• Technal: International aluminium glazing systems brand (part of Hydro) offering curtain walling, windows, and doors. A broader incumbent operating in the same architectural aluminium systems category as Glass & General.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global glass and building products manufacturer with UK operations supplying architectural glazing and complete façade systems. A broad incumbent whose product portfolio overlaps significantly with Glass & General's aluminium/glass systems offerings.

Emerging players

• Origin Global: UK manufacturer of premium aluminium windows, doors, and garden rooms. Compares as an emerging aluminium systems specialist in the UK, intersecting with Glass & General on commercial aluminium window and door offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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