Kensington Glass & Framing Co.

What Kensington Glass & Framing Co. does

Kensington Glass & Framing Co., Inc. is a privately held, family-owned commercial contract glazing contractor founded in 1987 by Frank Carfora and headquartered in Durham, Connecticut (CT Lic. #391). The firm specializes in storefront systems and low-rise curtain wall construction for commercial buildings, deliberately positioning itself as a focused mid-market alternative to large national glass chains that also handle automotive glass and high-rise work. Its service footprint covers Connecticut, Rhode Island, Westchester County New York, and Southern Massachusetts, anchored by long-standing relationships with regional architects, engineers, and general contractors in the Greater Hartford area.

The company delivers seven integrated product categories through its own design, fabrication, and installation crews: storefront systems, curtain wall, aluminum composite panels, all glass entries, aluminum windows, aluminum doors, and aluminum skylights. Technical differentiators include thermally broken frames for energy efficiency, multi-story curtain wall configurations with hidden aluminum structure, switchable and acid-etched glass treatments for all-glass entries, and code-compliant aluminum entry doors. All work is performed by staff holding Connecticut FG-1 Glazier Contractor and FG-2 Glazier Journeyperson commercial licenses, and the firm is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time, project-based commercial glazing contracts priced on a quote basis per engagement. Customer acquisition relies almost exclusively on referrals within the commercial construction arena, supplemented by a basic website with project gallery and a Facebook page. Named customers span automotive dealerships (Gengras Auto, Richard's Chevrolet), fitness (Edge Fitness), manufacturing (Laticrete International, Tomz Corp, Creed Monarch), retail (Bender Plumbing), cultural institutions (New Britain Museum of American Art), and construction/engineering firms (Pustola Associates, Fortunato Construction), with a documented 10+ year repeat relationship with Pustola Associates Consulting Engineers indicating installer loyalty in the regional referral network. No outside funding, M&A activity, AI/ML capability, or app-based product surface is present; the business operates as a traditional specialty trade contractor.

Name

Kensington Glass & Framing Co.

Legal name

Kensington Glass & Framing Co., Inc.

Website

https://kensingtonglasscompany.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kensington Glass & Framing Co. is a family-owned Connecticut commercial contract glazing contractor founded in 1987, specializing in storefront systems and curtain wall for commercial buildings across CT, RI, Westchester NY, and Southern Massachusetts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Glazing Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK), Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL)

Keywords

• Commercial glazing services
• Storefront systems
• Curtain wall construction
• Aluminum composite panels
• Commercial glass installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial Glazing Contract Services: Kensington Glass generates revenue through commercial contract glazing services including design, fabrication, and installation of storefront systems, curtain walls, all glass entries, aluminum windows and doors, skylights, and aluminum composite panels for commercial buildings.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Kensington Glass & Framing Co. is a commercial contract glazing contractor that designs, fabricates, and installs glass and aluminum building envelope components for commercial properties. Their core offerings include storefront systems, curtain wall systems, aluminum composite panels, all-glass entries, aluminum windows, aluminum doors, and aluminum skylights, delivered as turnkey project services to commercial property owners, architects, and general contractors.

Product overview

Kensington Glass & Framing Co. is a commercial contract glazing company offering a comprehensive portfolio of glass and metal construction products for commercial buildings. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a modular platform, providing seven distinct but related product categories: Storefront Systems (custom aluminum and glass storefront configurations), Curtain Wall (multi-story glass and aluminum exterior systems), Aluminum Composite Panels (cost-effective building exterior refacing), All Glass Entries (minimal metal trim glass entryways with custom treatments), Aluminum Windows (custom window systems with energy-efficient options), Aluminum Doors (commercial entry doors with various configurations), and Aluminum Skylights (custom skylights with impact-resistant construction). These products are designed to work together as part of complete commercial building envelope solutions, with offerings ranging from single-component installations to full storefront and curtain wall systems.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Storefront Systems Custom aluminum and glass storefront configurations for commercial buildings, featuring energy-saving options including thermally broken frames, Low-E coated glass, and customizable door styles (narrow, medium, wide stile). Designed for commercial property owners, architects, and contractors in the Northeast US.
• Curtain Wall Multi-story glass and aluminum curtain wall systems for new construction or renovation, offering all-glass exteriors with hidden aluminum structure, reflective coatings, and segmented, curved, arched, or flat configurations. Targeted at commercial construction projects in the Northeast.
• Aluminum Composite Panels Sandwich-panel aluminum composite sheets for cost-effective building exterior refacing, featuring weather resistance, curved configurations, and customizable color finishes. Used for commercial building renovations and decorative applications.
• All Glass Entries Contemporary all-glass entry systems with minimal visible metal trim and hardware, using heavy tempered glass (1/2 inch or more) for interior offices or conference rooms, with options for acid-etched, switchable, or tinted treatments.
• Aluminum Windows Custom aluminum window systems including single/double-hung, casement, slider, and fixed configurations with energy-efficient options like insulated glass units, argon/krypton fills, Low-E coatings, and decorative treatments for commercial buildings.
• Aluminum Doors Commercial aluminum entry doors with various stile widths, specialty glass options, code-compliant safety features, and hardware solutions including handles, locks, panic devices, and automated access integration.
• Aluminum Skylights Custom aluminum and glass skylights with proper sloping, sealing, and moisture control, featuring impact-resistant layered glass construction and design options including multiple mullions, various shapes, color tints, and decorative elements for commercial properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10+ years of successful partnership with major engineering consulting firms

Named customers10 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Kawneer (Arconic): Major aluminum architectural products manufacturer owned by Arconic, supplying storefronts, entrances, and curtain wall systems. Directly comparable product portfolio to Kensington's aluminum-based offerings.
• Harmon (Apogee Enterprises): National commercial glazing contractor within Apogee Enterprises, focused on curtain wall, storefronts, and architectural glass. A scaled incumbent that competes for the same commercial project types, but with broader geographic reach.
• YKK AP America: Large aluminum building products manufacturer offering storefronts, curtain walls, windows, and entrances. Comparable in the storefront and aluminum window categories but operates at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Wausau Window and Wall Systems: Manufacturer of aluminum window, curtain wall, and storefront systems for commercial and institutional buildings. Overlap is on the product side of the same envelope categories Kensington installs.
• Enclos: Specialty curtain wall and facade contractor delivering custom engineered glazing systems for commercial buildings. Direct overlap with Kensington's curtain wall and all-glass entry offerings.
• Trainor Glass Companies: Commercial glass and glazing contractor performing storefront, curtain wall, and entrance installations across the U.S. Closely comparable in service mix and project-based contracting model to Kensington Glass.
• Walters & Wolf: Commercial glazing contractor specializing in curtain wall, storefronts, and architectural metalwork. Highly comparable in product scope and integrated design-fabrication-install delivery.
• EFCO Corporation: Manufacturer and supplier of architectural aluminum products including storefront, window, and curtain wall systems. Comparable as a key supplier competitor/specifier-alternative in the same envelope product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kensingtonglasscompany
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kensington-glass-co-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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