PILKINGTON

Pilkington is a British automotive glass manufacturer founded in 1826. It specializes in the production of windshields, side windows, and rear glass for OEM and aftermarket supply. Since 2006, the brand has been part of the Japanese NSG Group. The product range covers the full production cycle of glass components for passenger and commercial vehicles. The company supplies glass to most global automotive manufacturers.

Country

United Kingdom

Brand History

1. 1826: Founding of the company by Alastair Pilkington in St. Helens. 2. 1952: Invention and implementation of the float glass process, which revolutionized global glass manufacturing technology. 3. 2006: Acquisition of the company by the Japanese NSG Group.

Key OEM Customers

Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Toyota, Ford, Honda, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover

Type

Manufacturer/OEM Supplier

Ecology

The company implements energy-efficient glazing technologies that reduce the load on vehicle climate control systems. Production processes are focused on reducing carbon emissions and recycling glass waste.

Brand Authentication

Glass markings include the manufacturer's logo, certification country code, and manufacturing date represented by dots or digits. Specific technical features include acoustic layers and infrared protection, which are identified by the markings on the glass.

Certificates

ISO 9001, IATF 16949, ISO 14001