Lockdown Acquisition Trail

Cornwall Group, parent company of Cornwall Glass Manufacturing, Mackenzie Glass and Cornwall Glass and Glazing, has said it is progressing three potential acquisitions, having started discussions in lockdown. Mark Mitchell, Chairman Cornwall Group, said it had received a number of approaches from owners looking to make disposals since March, of which three had now progressed [...]

2020-07-07T09:34:48+00:00

Cornwall Glass Acquires Pilkington Merchant Glass Business

Mackenzie Glass, part of the Cornwall Glass group of businesses has agreed contracts on the acquisition of Pilkington Bristol from NSG. The sale, which is expected to complete at the end of November, will see the transfer of Pilkington Bristol assets to Mackenzie Glass. This is also expected to include employees, following the completion of [...]

2018-04-26T13:59:25+00:00

Getting on like a house on fire!

After five years of a successful collaboration, the relationship between Exeter and Mackenzie Glass Centres and Pilkington goes from Strength to strength. Pilkingtons Fire Glass at Exeter and Mackenzie Glass Centres have recently been awarded a significant upgrade in the partnership, the glass centre has been recognised for their consistent production and service achievements coupled with [...]

2017-07-28T13:16:52+00:00

£5million investment for Westcountry Glass

A £5 million investment and 30 new jobs to be created with one big move to Plymouth for the local family run glazing manufacturer, Westcountry Glass.   Westcountry Glass, which is part of the Cornwall Glass Group, is making their largest investment in its 37 years of trading of £5million. The sealed unit manufacturer, currently [...]

2017-07-28T13:16:20+00:00

Cornwall Glass continues to strengthen their relationship with Ritec International

Over 40 employees from the Cornwall Glass Group have recently received expert training from Ritec International in applying the new ClearShield Eco-System™. Glaziers and production staff undertook the training to apply the market-leading glass surface treatment to both installed and new glass. The sales and estimating teams have also received training to extend their knowledge [...]

2017-07-28T13:15:35+00:00

Ray’s Glass Centres Rising Apprentice Star

  Jordan Watt, a rising apprentice star has excelled within the Cornwall Glass Group, demonstrating the value of apprentices within the work force. Over his three years with the group, Jordan has rapidly progressed to a branch assistant, promoted to second in command! Jordan began his career with Cornwall Glass back in October 2011 as [...]

2017-07-28T13:14:26+00:00