wright glass & aluminum

What wright glass & aluminum does

Wright Glass & Aluminum, LLC is a family-owned provider of glass and aluminum fabrication, installation, and repair services based in New Albany, Mississippi. Founded in 1959 as City Glass and Aluminum Company by Charles and Lillian Wright, the business changed hands multiple times before being acquired by Ray and Eddie Gafford in 2013, who converted it to an LLC. In 2021, ownership transitioned to the current co-owners Eddie and Donna Gafford. The company relocated in 2023 from a downtown address it had occupied for over 50 years to a new facility at 997 State Highway 30 East.

The company's product portfolio centers on two categories: (1) glass products, including annealed, tempered, insulated, obscure, and laminated glass, mirrors, plexiglass, and Lexan; and (2) installation and repair services, covering residential, commercial, and storm windows, shower and tub enclosures, window, door and shower hardware, screens, canvas awnings, aluminum canopies, commercial doors, and storefronts. Service is delivered through a single physical location with project-based quoting via phone, email, and in-person consultation.

The business operates a sales-led, quote-based revenue model across three customer segments: residential homeowners, commercial customers (storefronts, office buildings, institutional facilities), and new construction contractors. Pricing is custom per project with no public rate card, and revenue is generated from one-time installation jobs, product sales, and ongoing repair work. Marketing is limited to organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram), Yelp, the company website, and word-of-mouth referrals. The company has no institutional investment, no disclosed headcount, and no revenue figures publicly available, and operates exclusively within Mississippi.

Name

wright glass & aluminum

Legal name

Wright Glass & Aluminum, LLC

Website

https://wright-glass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Wright Glass & Aluminum is a family-owned glass and aluminum fabrication, installation, and repair business serving residential, commercial, and new construction customers in New Albany, Mississippi. Founded in 1959 and currently operated by Eddie and Donna Gafford.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glass and Aluminum Installation Services

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Windows (IMADAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Glass installation services
• Aluminum fabrication
• Commercial storefronts
• Residential window replacement
• Glass repair services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Installation Services: Professional installation of glass and aluminum products for residential and commercial applications including windows, shower enclosures, storefronts, and doors. One-time service revenue generated per project.
2. Glass and Aluminum Product Sales: Sale of glass products (annealed, tempered, insulated, obscure, laminated, mirrors) and aluminum products (canopies, awnings). Revenue generated through product sales alongside installation services.
3. Repair Services: Expert repair services for glass and aluminum products including window hardware, door hardware, shower hardware, and screens. Ongoing maintenance revenue from existing customer base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Wright Glass & Aluminum is a family-owned glass and aluminum solutions provider that fabricates, sells, installs, and repairs a comprehensive range of glass products (annealed, tempered, insulated, obscure, laminated, mirrors, plexiglass, Lexan) and aluminum products (canopies, awnings, commercial doors, storefronts). The company serves both residential customers (windows, shower/tub enclosures, mirrors, storm windows) and commercial customers (storefronts, commercial doors, aluminum canopies) in the New Albany, Mississippi area, providing design consultation, professional installation, and ongoing repair services.

Product overview

Wright Glass & Aluminum, LLC is a family-owned premier provider of glass and aluminum solutions offering a comprehensive range of products and services since 1959. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a platform architecture. Their product portfolio centers on two main categories: (1) Glass Products including various glass types (Annealed, Tempered, Insulated, Obscure, Laminated), Mirrors, Plexiglass, and Lexan; and (2) Installation and Repair Services including residential/commercial/storm Windows, Shower/Tub Enclosures, Window Hardware, Door Hardware, Shower Hardware, Screens, Canvas Awnings, Aluminum Canopies, Door Glass, Commercial Doors, and Store Fronts. The company specializes in design, installation, and repair services for commercial storefronts to residential windows, delivering solutions that balance style, durability, and functionality.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Glass Products (Annealed, Tempered, Insulated, Obscure, Laminated) A range of fabricated glass products including annealed (plate) glass in 3/32", 1/8", and 1/4" thicknesses; tempered safety glass; insulated (double glazing) glass for energy efficiency; obscure privacy glass; and laminated safety glass, supplied to residential and commercial customers.
• Mirrors Reflective glass mirror products coated with a thin layer of metal, supplied for functional and decorative applications in residential and commercial settings.
• Plexiglass and Lexan Transparent acrylic (plexiglass) and polycarbonate (Lexan) products supplied as lightweight, shatter-resistant alternatives to traditional glass for protective barriers, signage, display cases, and high-impact applications such as side-by-side windshields.
• Window Installation and Repair (Residential, Commercial, Storm) Installation and repair services for residential, commercial, and storm windows, including new construction and remodel projects for homeowners and businesses in the New Albany, Mississippi area.
• Shower/Tub Enclosure Installation Precision installation services for frameless or semi-framed glass shower and tub enclosures for residential bathrooms.
• Aluminum Canopy and Canvas Awning Installation Fabrication and installation of aluminum canopies and canvas awnings for residential and commercial applications, including storefronts and building exteriors.
• Storefront Design, Installation, and Repair Commercial storefront design, glass installation, and repair services for retail and office building exteriors.
• Commercial Door Installation Commercial door product sales and installation services for business and institutional buildings, including door glass products.
• Window, Door, and Shower Hardware Repair Repair services for window hardware (vinyl stops, locks), door hardware (lock cylinders, door closers, panic devices), and shower hardware (sweeps, rollers) to maintain and restore existing installations.
• Insect and Sun Screens Insect screens and sun screens supplied for windows and doors for residential and commercial customers.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Vitality SouthminorOthersWebsite design and development services provider. Vitality South designed the company's website (wright-glass.com). This is a vendor/contractor relationship for marketing infrastructure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Glass Doctor: National franchise brand providing glass repair, replacement, and installation for residential and commercial customers. Closest scaled competitor to Wright Glass in terms of service mix (glass repair + installation), though it operates a franchise model across many geographies.
• Window World: National franchise specializing in vinyl window replacement, primarily residential. Comparable in that both install residential windows and rely on local relationships, but Window World has national brand recognition and standardized pricing that Wright Glass lacks.
• Renewal by Andersen: National window and door replacement franchise focused on full-service residential replacement. Competes for the same residential window/door replacement dollars Wright Glass services, with stronger brand awareness and marketing budgets.
• Pella Windows and Doors: Major manufacturer and installer of residential and commercial windows and doors. Overlaps with Wright Glass on window/door sales and installation, but Pella is a national brand with much broader product portfolio and scale.
• Home Depot Home Services: Big-box retailer that connects homeowners with local window and door installation contractors. Indirect competitor that funnels residential installation demand through its marketplace, potentially drawing customers away from independents like Wright Glass.
• Lowe's Home Improvement: Big-box retailer offering windows, doors, and installation services for residential customers. Comparable in serving the same end-customer needs (windows, doors, showers), though it operates as a mass retailer rather than a specialty installer.

Regional players

• CW Windows and Doors: Regional installer serving the Mid-South with residential window and door replacement. Comparable in being a regional glass/window installer with both product and service offerings, though operating in nearby geographies rather than directly in Mississippi.
• ABC Glass & Mirror: Independent regional glass company offering commercial and residential glass installation, repair, and custom mirrors. Closest analog in business model to Wright Glass as a locally-owned full-service glass provider.

Others

• Guardian Glass: Large flat glass manufacturer supplying float glass, coated glass, and fabricated products to fabricators and installers. Comparable in being part of the same glass value chain — upstream supplier of glass products that Wright Glass fabricates and installs.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Major manufacturer of architectural flat glass, including energy-efficient and coated glass products. Comparable as a glass industry peer whose products (insulated, laminated, low-E) Wright Glass sells and installs to its customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/wrightglassllc
• Instagraminstagram.com/wright_glass_and_aluminum

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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