Origins
An industrial flat glass processing company, founded in 1976, with a journey spanning over 40 years.
Flat glass processing · Since 1976
Everything
glass makes possible.
From architects to builders: we produce, process and install glass from two factories, in Portimão and in Lisbon.
Our commitment
We pursue a single goal: total customer satisfaction with products of superior quality.
Ambition and professionalism
More than forty years
working with glass.
2009A new phase
With the new partner, Simão Rodrigues, and a new management team, the company embarked on a transformation effort to become a reference in the market.
16 → 100Growth
Vidreira Algarvia, which had 16 employees at the time of the acquisition, is now represented by over 100 professionals.
2Two factories
One in Portimão and another in Lisbon. It is among the largest national companies in the sector, in installed industrial capacity and turnover.
PT · ESAmbition
To cover the entire national territory, including the Azores and Madeira, as well as the Spanish market and its archipelagos, the Canary and Balearic Islands.
- 1976year founded
- 40+years of history
- 2factories
- 100+professionals
01 / 05
Architecture
- Digital screen printing
- Solar control
- Switchable glass
02 / 05
Outdoor
- Exterior railings
- Pool window
- Walkable glass
03 / 05
Indoor
- Interior railings
- Shower screens
- Mirrors
04 / 05
Comfort
- Double glazing
- Triple glazing
- Acoustic laminated
05 / 05
Security
- Laminated
- Tempered
- Fire-rated
- Bulletproof
Products
Ten kinds of glass.
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01 / 10Double glazing
- Glass
- Air or argon gap
Double glazing
Ug down to1.0W/m².K
- 2 glass panes separated by an air or argon-filled gap
- Aluminium spacer bar (colour 0, black or white) or thermal profile
- Air gap from 6 mm to 27 mm
- Higher acoustic and thermal insulation than single glass
- Can be produced with solar control glass, thermal glass, or both
- Can take acoustic laminated glass to enhance performance
- Greater resistance to mechanical stress
- Ug-values down to 1.0 W/m².K
We also provide
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- Glass
- Air or argon gap
Triple glazing
Ug down to0.5W/m².K
- 3 glass panes separated by air or argon-filled gaps
- Aluminium spacer bar (colour 0, black or white) or thermal profile
- Higher acoustic and thermal insulation than double glazing
- Can take solar control glass, thermal glass, or both
- Can take acoustic laminated glass to enhance performance
- Greater resistance to mechanical stress
- Ug-values down to 0.5 W/m².K
We also provide
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- Glass
Cut size glass
thickness5–15mm
- Glass cut from sheet
- Thicknesses: 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 15 mm
- Ground, polished or untreated edges
- Full (acid) or partial (sand) frosting
- No thermal treatment
- Cannot be digitally screen printed
- Lower acoustic and thermal performance than double glazing
Options
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- Glass
- PVB / EVA film
Laminated glass
PVB / EVA1–6films
- 2 single panes held together by PVB (polyvinyl butyral) or EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) film
- From 1 to 6 films, about 0.38 mm each
- Thicknesses: 33.1, 33.2, 44.1, 44.2, 55.1, 55.2, 66.1, 66.2, 88.1, 88.2, 1010.1 and 1010.2
- Ground, polished or untreated edges
- Safety glass
- Triple laminated glass
Options
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- Glass
- PVB / EVA film
Tempered laminated glass
EVA4–6films
- 2 tempered panes held together by EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) film
- From 4 to 6 films, about 0.38 mm each
- AB-AR EVA with high mechanical and structural resistance
- Thicknesses: 55.4, 66.4, 88.4 and 1010.4
- Polished edges
- Safety glass
- Triple tempered laminated glass
- H.S.T. (Heat Soak Test)
- Semi-tempered (heat-strengthened) option
Options
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- Glass
Tempered glass
thickness5–15mm
- Heat-treated glass sheet
- Thicknesses: 5, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 15 mm
- High resistance compared to cut glass
- Safety glass: shatters into very small pieces
- Can be drilled and notched
- Ground or polished edges
- Full (acid) or partial (sand) frosting
- Allows digital screen printing
- The H.S.T. reduces the likelihood of spontaneous breakage caused by nickel sulfide
- Semi-tempered (heat-strengthened) option
Options
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- Glass
- PVB / EVA film
Fire-rated glass
resistance30–120min
- Flameproof glass: protects against flames and smoke
- Fire-rated glass: protects against flames and smoke and blocks heat radiation
- 30, 60, 90 or 120-minute resistance
- Laminated glass for interior use
- Double glazing with coating for outdoor use
- Safety glass
- Glass
- PVB / EVA film
Bulletproof glass
thickness13–87mm
- Two or more sheets of glass bonded to one or more layers of PVB (polyvinyl butyral)
- Anti-vandalism and intrusion glass
- Thicknesses from 13 to 87 mm, depending on the firearm and bullet
- Safety glass
- Glass
- PVB / EVA film
Switchable glass
- Laminated, tempered laminated or heat-strengthened laminated glass
- Opal glass that becomes clear
- Connected to electrical power, operated by switch or remote control
- Safety glass
- Can be applied to single, double or triple glazing
- Glass
- Screen-printed ink
Digital screen printed glass
- Images or colours printed on the glass
- The ink only fuses to the glass in the tempering process
- Can be applied to tempered or tempered laminated glass
- Images chosen and provided by the client
- Safety glass
What we do
We make it.
And we install it.
With our in-house teams, we also have the capability to handle glass installation, including exterior and interior glass railings, staircases and mirrors.
Projects
Our glass,
in places you know.
These are a few examples of the projects in which Vidreira Algarvia participated as a glass supplier.
Factories and certification
Industrial capacity,
audited quality.
Vidreira Algarvia is part of the Climalit network and is subject to bi-annual audits to verify product compliance.
Every year, several samples of double glazing are also sent to certified laboratories to ensure product quality and durability. Vidreira Algarvia holds the CERTIF accreditation.
- Double and triple glazing
- Laminated glass and safety laminated glass
- Heat-tempered glass, with Heat Soak Test service
- Glass with digital screen printing
- Switchable glass
- Mirrors
- CNC machining
- Sheet glass sales
Contacts
Let’s talk
about glass.
Tell us what you need. Our Portimão and Lisbon units have specialised teams to produce and install.
Factory and Headquarters
Zona Industrial da Mesquita, Lote 1, Apartado 79
Mexilhoeira Grande
8500-132 Portimão
Tel. 282 410 970
Fax 282 410 975
Lisbon Factory
Estrada Nacional 10, Km 138
2695-180 São João da Talha
Tel. 219 555 000
algarvialisboa@vidreira-algarvia.pt
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