Solaglas boasts over 140 years of expertise in glass manufacturing and glazing. Headquartered in Coventry, Solaglas was first formed in 1982, following the merger of two long-established glass companies, Clark Eaton and Doulton Glass.
Solaglas became part of the Saint-Gobain Group in 1990, enabling it to draw on the vast global resources of the world’s leader in building products. The company now employs over 1,500 people and has a turnover of over £150 million.
| 1815 |
Royal Doulton is founded as a partnership specialising in stoneware bottles. |
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| 1865 |
The Clark Eaton company is founded. |
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| 1972 |
Doulton Glass Industries, part of the Royal Doulton Group, is taken over by Pearson and Son. |
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| 1982 | Doulton Glass Industries is acquired by Plate Glass and Shatterprufe Industries (South Africa). Christened Solaglas, the company comprises two major divisions: |
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| 1983 |
The Clark Eaton company is acquired by Solaglas Limited |
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| 1989 |
Autoglass is divested to focus on the Architectural division. |
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| 1990 |
Solaglas is acquired by Saint-Gobain. |
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| 2002 |
Solaglas acquires Windowcare, a Rotherham-based company specialising in emergency glass repair. |
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| 2003 |
Solaglas revises the organisational structure based on areas of activity |
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