Woods Glass (NZ) Ltd

What Woods Glass (NZ) Ltd does

Woods Glass (NZ) Ltd is a New Zealand-based commercial glazing contractor established in 1986 and a member of the Thermosash Group. Operating from three regional offices in Auckland (regional HQ, Penrose), Wellington (Petone) and Christchurch (Hornby), the company delivers engineered glass and aluminium façade solutions to the commercial, institutional and high-end residential sectors, employing over 100 staff that include design engineers, draftsmen, project managers, estimators, and quantity surveyors. It is 100% New Zealand owned and operates as a specialist arm alongside Thermosash Commercial, Insite Facades and WEC (Window Engineering Consultants) to deliver integrated aluminium-and-glass façade packages on landmark developments.

The product portfolio spans glass products (EnduraLam laminated safety glass, EnduraTuf toughened, EnduraTint tinted, SoundPane acoustic, Infinit E Low-E coating, ThermalPlus insulating glass units, Keramo ceramic fritted, EnduraSwitch switchable, EnduraStorm cyclone-resistant, EnduraSafe security, UltraVis low-iron, CrystaLign low-reflection, MirrorLign, Revita self-cleaning, Obscura, MasterRange, Arundo, ChromaPane and Lamberts LINIT U-Glass represented from Germany), engineered glass systems (TotalVision frameless façade, SkyLign Alpha skylights, SkyLign Edge canopies, InfinityLift lift shafts, EnduraStack folding doors, TwinPane acoustic, AquaPane showers, Curva/Zeus/Artemis balustrades) and the OMEGA architectural aluminium windows-and-doors series (sliding, hinged, awning, bi-fold, shopfront) plus PW1000/PW400 curtainwall systems and PortaPivot pivot doors. Notable completed work includes One Queen Street (Deloitte), Sylvia Park Shopping Centre expansion (1,700m² skylights and 350 linear metres of balustrades), QT Auckland Hotel, Te Wao Nui Wellington Children's Hospital, University of Auckland Engineering Building, Louis Vuitton Newmarket, Foodstuffs North Island's 75,000m² warehouse, Britomart Station CPO restoration and Sealink HQ.

Revenue is generated through three streams: commercial glazing services (engineering, project management, skilled installation, QA and cost management), proprietary glass product supply sourced from local and international manufacturers and processors, and recurring Service & Maintenance contracts (façade condition reports, 24-hour emergency repairs, leak investigation, tailored maintenance schedules, interior partitioning and mirrors). Pricing is fully custom project-based with quotes produced by in-house quantity surveyors; no public rate cards exist. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with engineering-led engagement directly with architects, developers, main contractors and consultants on commercial tenders, complemented by Masterspec specification codes that embed Woods Glass systems into architectural design workflows from the earliest project stages.

Name

Woods Glass (NZ) Ltd

Legal name

Woods Glass (NZ) Ltd

Website

https://woodsglass.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Woods Glass (NZ) Ltd is a 100% New Zealand-owned commercial glazing contractor, established in 1986 and member of the Thermosash Group. It supplies proprietary engineered glass products, aluminium windows and doors, and curtainwall systems to commercial, institutional, and high-end residential projects across New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Glazing Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Metal Window and Door Manufacturing (332321), 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

Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) & Double/Triple Glazing (IMADAHAC), Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD), Skylights, Roof Glazing & Glass Roofing Systems (IMADAHAK), Windows (IMADAIAC), Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• Commercial glazing services
• Architectural glass products
• Aluminium facade systems
• Curtainwall installation
• Safety glass manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Glazing Services: Woods Glass generates revenue through comprehensive commercial glazing services including engineering, design, project management, skilled installation, quality assurance, and cost management. Services are tailored to each project with full lifecycle support from inception to completion.
2. Glass Product Supply: Supply of proprietary glass products including safety glass, solar control glass, specialty glass, vision glass, and window/door systems. Products are sourced from local and international manufacturers and processors.
3. Service & Maintenance: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts including façade condition reports, emergency 24-hour repairs, tailored maintenance schedules, leak investigation and repairs, and interior solutions such as partitioning and mirrors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Woods Glass is a commercial glazing contractor that engineers, supplies, and installs architectural glass products, glass systems, and aluminium windows and doors for the New Zealand building industry. The company delivers full-lifecycle services from design and engineering through to project management, skilled installation, quality assurance, and ongoing service and maintenance. It supplies proprietary branded glass lines (Endura, SkyLign, OMEGA, ThermalPlus, Keramo, Infinit E) and engineered aluminium facade systems alongside representation of specialist products such as Lamberts LINIT U-Glass.

Product overview

Woods Glass (NZ) Ltd is a premier commercial glass and glazingsystems specialist and member of the Thermosash Group. Established in 1986 and proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated, the company offers a comprehensive portfolio of glass products and aluminium window/door solutions across multiple categories. The product portfolio includes solar control glass products (Infinit E Low-E coating, ThermalPlus insulating glass units, Keramo ceramic fritted glass), safety glass products (EnduraTuf toughened, EnduraLam laminated, EnduraTint tinted, SoundPane acoustic), specialty glass (Lamberts LINIT U-Glass profiled cast glass, ChromaPane back painted, EnduraSwitch switchable, EnduraStorm cyclone resistant, EnduraSafe security glass), vision glass (UltraVis low iron, CrystaLign low reflection, MirrorLign mirrored, Revita self cleaning), and obscure/patterned glass (Obscura privacy, MasterRange patterned, Arundo reeded). Glass systems include overhead systems (SkyLign Edge canopies, SkyLign Alpha skylights), frameless systems (TotalVision façade, InfinityLift lift shafts), door systems (Auto Doors, EnduraStack folding doors), balustrade systems (Curva curved, Zeus plate clamp, Artemis disc/post), and internal systems (TwinPane acoustic, AquaPane showers). The company also offers a comprehensive range of OMEGA aluminium windows and doors (sliding, hinged, awning, bi-fold, shopfront), PW series curtainwall systems (PW1000 structurally glazed, PW400 mechanically glazed), and PortaPivot pivot doors. With branches in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, Woods Glass operates nationwide providing engineering, design, project management, skilled installation, quality assurance, and maintenance services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lamberts LINIT U-Glass: Represented LINIT glass (profiled cast glass) products in New Zealand, sourced from Lamberts Germany, established 1887.

Products and services

• EnduraLam (Laminated Safety Glass) Grade A safety glass consisting of two or more layers of glass factory bonded together with a plastic interlayer. Holds together when broken, reduces injury likelihood, retains frame integrity after fracture, assists with noise reduction, and lowers UV transmission. Used across commercial facades, balustrades, and shopfronts.
• EnduraTuf (Toughened Safety Glass)

Quantifiable outcome

• Completed landmark projects including One Queen Street (Deloitte Centre), Commercial Bay precinct, Sylvia Park expansion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Thermosash GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWoods Glass is a proud member of the Thermosash Group, collaborating closely with Thermosash Commercial and Insite Facades. This synergy enables integrated solutions of unmatched quality through combined expertise in aluminium façade systems and specialized glass products.
• Thermosash CommercialcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company within Thermosash Group. Woods Glass collaborates with Thermosash Commercial on major projects including Commercial Bay, ANZ Triangle, and other large-scale commercial developments requiring integrated façade solutions.
• Insite FacadescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company within Thermosash Group working collaboratively with Woods Glass to deliver integrated solutions across commercial glazing projects.
• WEC (Window Engineering Consultants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated company within Thermosash Group providing window engineering consulting services that complement Woods Glass's glazing capabilities.
• LambertsflagshipTechnology or IntegrationWoods Glass represents Lamberts LINIT glass (profiled cast glass) products in New Zealand. Lamberts is one of the oldest independent glass manufacturing facilities in Germany, established in 1887. Woods Glass provides design and engineering assistance for integrating Lamberts specialist glass into New Zealand projects.
• MasterspeccoreTechnology or IntegrationWoods Glass has specification partnerships allowing architects to specify Woods Glass products using Masterspec codes (4611WG Exterior Glazing, 4612WG Interior Glazing, 4614WG Specialty Glazing, 4855WG Balustrade Systems).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Metro Performance Glass: NZ's largest glass manufacturer and processor supplying float, laminated, toughened, and IGUs to commercial and residential markets. Directly comparable to Woods Glass as a domestic supplier/fabricator of architectural glass products, though with more vertical integration into primary glass manufacturing.
• Glasshape NZ: NZ-based specialty glass manufacturer focused on curved, bent, and shaped architectural glass for façades, balustrades, and feature installations. Comparable as a domestic specialty glass fabricator serving the same commercial construction and architectural feature-glass segment that Woods Glass addresses with curved balustrades (Curva) and bespoke glazing.

Broad incumbents

• Viridian Glass: Australia- and NZ-headquartered glass manufacturer supplying float, coated, laminated, and toughened products through a national distribution and processing network. Comparable as a major glass supplier serving the same architectural and commercial channels across Australasia, with broader scale and broader product portfolio.
• Guardian Glass: Major global float and coated glass manufacturer with strong presence in the Asia-Pacific architectural market through SunGuard and other branded high-performance products. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering Low-E, coated, and laminated glass products to commercial facades and curtain wall systems.
• Kawneer (Alcoa): North American/global aluminum architectural systems manufacturer producing windows, doors, and curtain walls widely specified in commercial construction. Comparable to Woods Glass's OMEGA series and PW1000/PW400 curtainwall systems as a competing aluminum framing platform for the same enterprise customer base.
• Schüco International: German global leader in aluminum window, door, and façade systems with active distribution and project delivery in NZ. Directly comparable to Woods Glass's OMEGA aluminum windows/doors and PW curtainwall product lines, but operating at global scale across multiple facade categories.
• AGC Glass (Asahi Glass Company): Asia-Pacific headquartered global glass manufacturer with architectural, automotive, and specialty glass divisions active in Oceania. Comparable as a broad incumbent supplying coated, laminated, and high-performance architectural glass to the same commercial construction customer base that Woods Glass serves.
• Saint-Gobain Glass: Global glass and building materials major with significant presence in NZ via Saint-Gobain Glassolutions supplying high-performance coated, acoustic, and fire-rated glass. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering the same high-performance glazing categories (Low-E, laminated, acoustic) that Woods Glass supplies, but with global scale.

Regional players

• Alspec: Australian aluminum systems manufacturer and distributor supplying windows, doors, and curtain wall systems across Australia and increasingly NZ. Comparable as a competing aluminum framing supplier in the same commercial construction category, primarily competing on specification in the trans-Tasman market.
• Glassworks NZ: NZ commercial glazing contractor specializing in architectural glass installation for buildings across the country. Comparable as a domestic specialist glazing contractor serving architects and builders in commercial construction, with overlapping product categories (curtain wall, balustrades, custom glazing).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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