GB GLASS PRODUCTS LTD

What GB GLASS PRODUCTS LTD does

GB Glass Products Ltd is a family-run glass manufacturer established in 2012, operating from a single factory at Unit 19E Kingsway Interchange, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, in North East England. The company manufactures high-quality insulated glass units (double and triple glazed), manufactured to BS EN 1279 Parts 2 and 3 standards, with energy-efficiency features including Argon gas filling and Warm Edge Spacer Bar technology. Its product range extends to toughened and laminated safety glass, integrated blinds, mirrored glass, glass shelving, bevelled edgework, Georgian bars, and bespoke stained glass and lead-work, serving both the building and housing development sector (builders, developers, contractors, glaziers) and individual homeowners seeking custom decorative glass.

The business is run as a private limited company under Directors Glen Bogie and Sharon Bogie, with Glen bringing over 30 years of industry experience specializing in bespoke lead-work and beveled artwork. The company holds Certass Thermal Rating Register membership (0862-001C). Distribution is factory-direct pickup only, with no delivery service offered; customers place orders via phone, email, or contact form and collect from the Gateshead factory. Payment is by bank transfer or card machine only. The company is entirely bootstrapped with no disclosed external investment, parent company, or subsidiaries.

The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven within a regional footprint, supported by a basic website (launched in 2019) and Facebook/Twitter social profiles. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions and custom fabrication orders with contact-based pricing. Operations were disrupted by COVID-19, with the factory closing in March 2020 and reopening in May 2020 under reduced staff and new health and safety protocols, an event that highlighted the operational fragility of the small, founder-led business.

Name

GB GLASS PRODUCTS LTD

Legal name

GB Glass Products Ltd

Website

https://gb-glass-products.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GB Glass Products Ltd is a family-run glass manufacturer in Gateshead, UK, producing custom insulated glass units, decorative glazing, and safety glass for builders, contractors, and individual homeowners across North East England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Insulated Glass Manufacturing

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG)

Keywords

• Insulated glass units
• Double glazed units
• Bespoke decorative glass
• Toughened safety glass
• Leaded stained glass

Headquarters

HQ city

Gateshead

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Glass Product Manufacturing and Sales: Manufactures and sells high quality glass products including double and triple glazed units, mirrored glass, glass shelving, lead-work, integral blinds, and specialized products like double glazed units with vent holes for cat flaps. Revenue generated from one-time product transactions, custom fabrication orders, and specialized glass solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

GB Glass Products Ltd manufactures high-quality insulated glass units — primarily double and triple glazed units — at its factory in Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead. Its product range also covers toughened and laminated safety glass, mirrored glass, glass shelving, integral blinds, and bespoke decorative work including stained glass, lead-work, and bevelled artwork, with custom cut-to-size service available. Production is certified to BS EN 1279 Parts 2 and 3 standards, and the company is a Certass Thermal Rating Register member.

Product overview

GB Glass Products Ltd is a family-run glass manufacturing business offering a diverse range of glass products and glazing services. The company's core offering centers on manufacturing high quality insulated glass units, with double and triple glazed units serving as the primary product line. These core products are complemented by various add-on modules and specialized processing services including argon gas filling, warm edge spacer bar technology for improved energy ratings, integrated blinds, toughened and laminated safety glass, and bespoke stained glass/lead-work. The product portfolio spans from standard double glazed units for windows to decorative elements like Georgian bars, bevels, and mirrored glass, allowing the company to serve both the building/construction sector and individual consumers seeking custom glass solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Energy Efficient Insulated Glass Units High quality double and triple glazed insulated glass units manufactured in-house for residential and commercial buildings, designed for energy efficiency and manufactured to BS EN 1279 Parts 2 and 3 standards.
• Toughened Safety Glass Heat-treated safety glass that breaks into small, less dangerous pieces, supplied for residential and commercial applications requiring enhanced safety.
• Laminated Safety Glass Multi-layer safety glass with interlayer that holds pieces together when shattered, providing security and safety for residential and commercial applications.
• Mirrored Glass Reflective mirrored glass products for residential and commercial mirror applications.
• Glass Shelving Custom glass shelving with polished edges for domestic and retail use.
• Integrated Blinds Blinds installed within double glazed units for domestic and commercial applications, providing window light control without the need for external hardware.
• Bespoke Stained Glass and Lead-work Custom designed stained glass panels and decorative lead-work for residential and commercial projects, manufactured in-house as bespoke commissions.
• Bevelled Edges and Polished Edgework Glass processing service providing bevelled edges and polished finishes to glass panes for aesthetic and safety purposes.
• Single Glass Cut To Size Custom cut single glass panes available while you wait at the Gateshead facility, for trade and individual customer pickup.
• Double Glazed Units with Vent Holes for Cat Flaps Specialised double glazed units pre-drilled with vent holes for pet door (cat flap) installations in residential properties.
• Misted Up Double Glazed Units Replacement Replacement service for failed or misted double glazed units to restore clarity and insulation performance in existing window frames.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Glassolutions (Saint-Gobain): Saint-Gobain's UK IGU and processed glass business serving trade customers and merchants with insulated, laminated, and decorative glass. Most directly comparable to GB Glass in product mix and trade-channel focus, but operates at far greater scale with national distribution.

Broad incumbents

• Anglian Home Improvements: One of the UK's largest home improvement retailers, with a substantial windows and double glazing product line. Comparable end-customer (homeowner) focus and energy-efficiency positioning, but with national scale and dedicated installation infrastructure.
• Saint-Gobain Glass UK: Parent entity supplying high-performance coated glass (e.g., PLANITHERM, COOL-LITE) used in UK IGU production. Comparable in that its products are integrated into Argon-filled, warm-edge units across the industry, but operates upstream of GB Glass's fabrication step.
• Zenith Staybrite: UK manufacturer and installer of windows, doors, and conservatories serving trade and retail. Comparable in combining manufacturing with homeowner service, though broader in scope than GB Glass's glass-only focus.
• Pilkington (NSG Group): UK's largest flat glass manufacturer producing raw float glass and downstream IGUs (Pilkington energiKare range) with Argon-filled, Low-E, and warm-edge offerings. Comparable in end-product categories but operates upstream and at national scale rather than regional craft focus.
• Everest: UK national home improvements company selling windows, doors, and glazing direct to consumers. Comparable in targeting UK homeowners for energy-efficient glazing but operates a vertically integrated retail/installation model rather than manufacturer-to-customer pickup.
• Safestyle UK: UK-focused windows and doors retailer serving value-segment homeowners with double and triple glazing. Comparable in product category and homeowner end-market, but competes on price-volume rather than bespoke craft.

Others

• Edgetech UK (Quanex): UK manufacturer of Warm Edge Spacer Bars used in insulated glass units. Not a direct competitor but a key supplier of the warm-edge technology that GB Glass uses to differentiate its energy-efficient units, making it a strategic partner/thematic comparable.

Regional players

• Cornwall Glass: Independent UK glass manufacturer producing insulated units, balustrades, and decorative glass for residential and trade customers. Closely comparable in scale and product mix but primarily serves the South West rather than North East England.
• Cumbria Glass: Northern UK-based independent glass manufacturer and processor serving trade and consumer customers with insulated units and decorative glass. Closely comparable in scale, product range, and family-run character but serves Cumbria and adjacent regions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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