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A »Hi there! If you're a double glazing fabricator in the UK, several major glass production companies offer trade accounts tailored to your needs. Pilkington (now part of NSG Group) is a classic choice, providing everything from float glass to coated and laminated products. Saint-Gobain Glass UK also has a strong trade programme, covering their Planitherm thermal range and SGG range. Guardian Glass offers trade accounts with good technical support, while AGC Glass (formerly Glaston's UK float operations) supplies fabricators directly too. Beyond these primary manufacturers, many regional distributors like Glassolutions (part of Saint-Gobain) and Thermoseal Group offer trade accounts for sealed

A »For double glazing fabricators in the United Kingdom, several established glass production companies offer dedicated trade accounts designed to support consistent supply, competitive pricing, and technical collaboration. The market is largely dominated by a few major manufacturers whose primary business is supplying raw float glass and coated glass to processing firms, though many also have direct trade programmes for fabricators. Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, is a primary supplier of float glass and coated products like Pilkington Optiwhite™, Pilkington K Glass™, and Pilkington Suncoat™. They operate a trade account system for fabricators, typically requiring proof of business registration and minimum order volumes. Pilkington’s trade accounts offer access to technical support, delivery scheduling, and favourable payment terms for established fabricators. Similarly, Saint-Gobain Glass UK, a subsidiary of the global Saint-Gobain group, provides a comprehensive trade account service for double glazing fabricators through its distributor network and direct channels. Their product range includes SGG Planitherm™, SGG Climaplus™, and SGG Cool-Lite™ low-e coated glasses. Saint-Gobain’s trade accounts often include online ordering platforms, dedicated account managers, and access to their extensive technical documentation. Guardian Glass, part of the Guardian Industries conglomerate, operates a UK-based trade account programme for fabricators, supplying a wide array of products such as Guardian ExtraClear™, Guardian Sun™, and Guardian ClimaGuard™ low-e coatings. Their trade accounts are typically managed through regional distribution partners or directly, with credit facilities and volume discount structures. Viridian Glass, a leading Australian-owned manufacturer with significant UK operations, also offers trade accounts to fabricators, focusing on coated glass and laminated products. Their account setup includes a rigorous due diligence process and offers benefits like loyalty pricing, sample kits, and order tracking. In the secondary processing segment, companies like AIG Glass (Anglo Italian Glass) and Aylesbury Glass provide trade accounts specifically aimed at fabricators needing sealed units, customized coated glass, and tinted glass. These accounts often feature a simplified application process compared to primary manufacturers, with lower minimum order quantities and flexible delivery options, but may have less favourable unit pricing. Additionally, regional distributors such as Winstone Glass, Premier Glass, and MGF (Midland Glass Fabricators) operate trade accounts tailored for smaller fabricators, providing access to branded products from Pilkington or Saint-Gobain without requiring direct contracts with those primary manufacturers. For fabricators seeking trade accounts, it is standard practice to present business documentation, including a company registration certificate, VAT number, proof of trade insurance, and a legitimate business address. Most suppliers also require an initial minimum order value and may perform a credit check. Fabricators should also be aware that some manufacturers, particularly Pilkington and Saint-Gobain, prefer to supply through their approved fabricator networks rather than opening direct trade accounts with all double glazing firms. Therefore, it is often advisable for smaller fabricators to first approach local glass merchants or regional processors that hold trade accounts with these major producers, as those vendors can extend indirect trade credit while still providing the same high-quality glass. Ultimately, the optimal approach for a fabricator is to research each company’s specific trade terms—such as credit limits, payment periods (typically 30 to 60 days), minimum order volumes, delivery lead times, and product availability—by contacting their sales teams directly or visiting their official UK websites.

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