PFG is based on a 54-hectare site in Springs, just outside Johannesburg and less than 20 minutes from Johannesburg International Airport. The company employs 500 people to produce high quality Float glass, rolled (paterned) glass, laminated glass products, mirrors ans sealant products.

PFG has branches in Cape Town and Durban. Both these cities have major harbours, from which PFG's patterned products are despatched around the world.

 
 
  • PFG's Float glass is branded ClearVue, while its patterned products are combined under a single umbrella brand, DecorVue. The DecorVue range has clear and amber patterns - see products for details.
  • PFG is an ISO 9002-certificated company.
  • PFG holds IRCA Diamond status.
  • PFG is working towards achieving certification for ISO 14 000, the international benchmark for environmental performance.
  • PFG invests over R2 million in the training and development of its people, in the fields of technical skills and management development, as well as adult basic education and training (ABET).
PG GROUP:

Established in 1897 as a Cape Town glass merchant, the company grew to become a significant global player, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange and held substantial interests in several countries.

In 1999, the PG Group unbundled and is now a private company, part of the international PGSI Group and once again controlled by the Lubner family. Management holds a significant shareholding.

The Group generates revenues of close over R2.5 billion a year, from several factories and over 200 operational centres and advanced distribution, installation and service facilities for building and automotive glass.

SHATTERPRUFE:

Shatterprufe is the leading manufacturer and distributor of Shatterprufe laminated and Armourplate toughened automotive safety glass in Southern Africa, and a major exporter of automotive replacement glass to America, Europe and Africa. Shatterprufe is the only replacement glass supplier in South Africa that supplies to the Original Equipment manufacturers. Its success in these markets is the result of substantial investment in the latest technological innovations, a commitment to consistent quality and the highest customer service ethics. Consequently, the company boasts some of the best equipment and most professional people in the business.

A quality-driven approach, meeting the highest standards:

  • ISO 9002
  • QS 9000
  • VDA6
  • Ford Q101
  • ECE Reg 43
  • USA ANSI Z26
  • British Standards Institute: BS 857; BS AU 178
GLASS SOUTH AFRICA:

Manufacture and wholesale supply of laminated glass, mirror, toughened, coated and other value-added glass products. Glass South Africa (GSA) is the largest producer of value-added glass products in southern Africa and serves the South African building and construction industry through its two operations:

  • GSA Manufacturing - manufacturer of the SmartGlass range of quality laminated glass, mirror, toughened, coated and other value-added glass products.
  • GSA Distribution - leading wholesale supplier of building glass in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland.
  • An ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certificated company, GSA's glass processing services include high quality, straight line and shape polishing and bevelling, shape cutting and precision drilling. The company's SmartGlass branded products meet all safety regulations and standards.

GSA's network comprises over 40 sales centres throughout South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Swaziland.

PG GLASS :

PG Glass is South Africa's leading retailer for automotive, house and building glass.

The company offers an automotive glass repair and replacement service to customers in South Africa's insurance, fleet, trade and private sectors. PG Glass supplies laminated Shatterprufe windscreens and Armourplate toughened sideglass and rearlites through more than 100 outlets and 200 mobile units country wide. The company's specialist glaziers and auto technicians fit only original equipment quality glass. PG Glass is the only autoglass company to be quality approved by the Automobile Association.

WIDNEY:

Widney Transport Components is an independent subsidiary company of Shatterprufe that uses Shatterprufe toughened glass to fit aluminium frames to windows used in the automotive, bus and rail sectors. The company, backed by ISO9001, QS9000, ISOTS 16949, Q1 and ISO14001 certification, is the only South African accredited sliding window supplier for leading automotive brands such as Toyota , Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Nissan and Ford. Widney is at the forefront of transformation in the motor industry and was the first black empowered sliding window supplier to the South African bus industry.

PRIMADOR:

Primador is a leading manufacturer of patio sliding doors, casement and sliding windows, shop fronts and shower enclosures. The business, acquired by the PG Group in 2005, has factories and depots in Cape Town , Gauteng , Durban and Port Elizaebth. Primador supplies its quality products directly to the trade in South Africa and neighbouring countries.

   
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