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Performance Data

SMARTGLASS – High Performance Glass Solutions

THE PG GROUP Family

Glass South Africa, PG Glass, PFG Building Glass and Shatterprufe are the major divisions of the PG Group.

The PG Group
Established in Cape Town in 1897 as a glass merchant, the company grew to become a significant global player with substantial interests in 17 countries. When it unbundled in 1999, the PG Group became a private company (part of the international PGSI Group) controlled by the Lubner family. The Group generates revenues of close on R2 billion a year.

Shatterprufe
Shatterprufe is the leading manufacturer of glass for the automotive industry in South Africa. The company also exports to markets in the USA, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Far East. Local brands are Armourplate toughened glass and Shatterprufe laminated glass. International brands are Armourplate tempered/toughened and Safevue laminated glass. Shatterprufe is ISO 9000 and QS 9000 certified and produces over 4 million pieces of safety glass per annum.

PG Glass
PG Glass is the leading glass retailer in Southern Africa, specialising in installing new and replacement automotive and building glass. PG Glass was formed in January 2002, when the PG Group’s residential and commercial building glass retail business was integrated into PG Autoglass. Through a branch network of 128 fitment centres, PG Glass offers a comprehensive glass installation and replacement service to insurance, fleet, trade and individual customers.

Glass South Africa (GSA)
Glass South Africa (GSA) is the largest distributor of Shatterprufe windscreens and Armourplate toughened automotive glass in Southern Africa. GSA also markets the SmartGlass range of float and patterned glass, laminated and toughened safety glass, double glazed units, and copper-free mirrors. The company has a network of over 40 sales centres in South Africa, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, Swaziland, Uganda and Zambia.

PFG Building Glass
PFG Building Glass is the only manufacturer of float and patterned glass in Southern Africa. Each year, the company manufactures 140 000 tons of ClearVue (float glass), and 30 000 tons of DecorVue (patterned glass). PFG is an ISO 9001-certified company and has achieved IRCA Diamond status for its safety standards.

Sentinel Global Logistics
Sentinel Global Logistics is a customer-driven distribution company dedicated to providing cost effective supply chain solutions, including consolidation and deconsolidation of containers, container cross-docking, intermodal, truckload and LTL transportation. Our facility, strategically located in the port city of Charleston, South Carolina, is a fully integrated distribution center using advanced technology systems with a highly motivated and cross-trained staff capable of providing services in the competitive supply chain market. Capabilities include custom benchmarking, just-in-time and zero tolerance programs to meet our customers’ needs.

Widney Transport Components
Widney Transport Components was formed in the early 1950s and has established itself as the leading sliding window designer and manufacturer in Southern Africa. In 1996, Widney was bought by Shatterprufe, a member of the PG Group. Widney has been at the forefront of transformation in the motor industry and has become the first black empowered sliding window supplier to the South African bus industry.


Primador
With factories in Cape Town and Gauteng, Primador is an industry leader when it comes to doors and windows. This innovative company complies not only with government legislation, but also with the highest standards in safety and heating controls. Primador manufactures patio sliding doors, casement and sliding windows, shop fronts and shower enclosures and cubicles.

LLumar Films (Pty) Ltd
LLumar Films (Pty) Ltd is the exclusive distributor of the LLumar brand treatment films in Southern Africa. The LLumar brand films are manufactured by CP Films in the USA. CP Films is the world’s largest manufacturer of solar control, safety and decorative glass treatment films. LLumar films can be used on virtually any glass surface, retrofit or new construction, to enhance performance and visual appeal. Whether you want to reduce solar heat and glare, enhance appearance or add safety to your buildings or vehicle, there’s a LLumar film to meet your needs. LLumar films feature superior quality construction, comply with international testing standards, and carry a factory-backed warranty. Professional film… professionally installed.

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