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Architectural Glass
Defining the Kenyan Skyline Since 1930

Precision Craftsmanship in Glass & Aluminum.

East Africa's premier integrated solutions provider for high-performance architectural glazing, structural aluminum, and uPVC systems.

Project Delivery Brief

ISO 9001:2015
KEBS Certified
95+ Years

500+

Projects Completed

95+

Years of Innovation

100%

Kenyan Owned

ISO

Certified Quality

Operating Brief

One accountable team across fabrication, delivery, and site execution.

Hebatullah Brothers Ltd began as a Nairobi glass shop and has grown into a multi-division manufacturer and installer serving commercial, residential, and institutional projects across East Africa.

Integrated Scope

Architectural Systems

Curtain walling, cladding, skylights, and high-performance glazing for modern buildings.

Automotive Capability

Windscreens, sidelights, and custom automotive glass support through dedicated branches.

Integrated Fabrication

Glass processing, aluminum, uPVC, and hardware procurement coordinated under one workflow.

Regional Delivery

Branch presence across Nairobi and the coast to support project turnaround and service continuity.

Editorial Selection

Selected systems, writing, and case studies.

Featured products, current writing, and project references now sit in one cleaner editorial block with clearer hierarchy and better media support.

Featured Products

System catalog built for real procurement decisions

A tighter selection of frequently specified systems, components, and hardware packages used across HBL delivery work.

Browse Products

Carousel selection

Built for specification review, pricing context, and faster handoff.

One refined carousel lets users inspect highlighted systems without turning the section into another crowded card wall. Projects stay static and dossier-like below so the page keeps a clear rhythm.

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Latest Writing

Notes From the Build

Browse Blog

Featured Projects

Recent project references with clearer delivery context

A focused project board that surfaces execution scope, status, and location instead of stacking another generic image grid.

Browse Projects
Our Legacy

A Kenyan Industrial Legacy Built Since 1930

Established capability

95+

Years of fabrication, specification support, delivery, and site execution across Kenya.

Hebatullah Brothers Ltd began as a Nairobi glass shop and has grown into a multi-division manufacturer and installer serving commercial, residential, and institutional projects across East Africa.

Milestones across decades include mirror processing expansion, toughened glass production, aluminum extrusion and coating investments, curtain wall system delivery, and modern uPVC and automated lamination upgrades.

Today, HBL combines design support, fabrication, delivery, installation, and after-sales service into one accountable workflow for clients who need reliable execution at scale.

Core capability

Architectural Systems

Curtain walling, cladding, skylights, and high-performance glazing for modern buildings.

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Automotive Capability

Windscreens, sidelights, and custom automotive glass support through dedicated branches.

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Integrated Fabrication

Glass processing, aluminum, uPVC, and hardware procurement coordinated under one workflow.

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Regional Delivery

Branch presence across Nairobi and the coast to support project turnaround and service continuity.

HBL Legacy
Since 1930

Established capability

Decades of fabrication, installation, and specification support across commercial, hospitality, and residential projects.

Years

95+

Origin

Hebatullah Brothers Ltd began as a Nairobi glass shop and has grown into a multi-division manufacturer and installer serving commercial, residential, and institutional projects across East Africa.

Today

Today, HBL combines design support, fabrication, delivery, installation, and after-sales service into one accountable workflow for clients who need reliable execution at scale.

Our Journey

Milestones That Built HBL

A practical timeline of expansion from Nairobi glass works to integrated regional manufacturing and installation operations.

Origin

1930

Biashara Street

Milestones

9

Compact stops across fabrication, systems, and architectural delivery.

Span

1930 to 2018

A single route from early glass trade to modern systems capability.

Milestone route

Follow a single continuous path from the first Nairobi workshop to modern systems, fabrication, and regional delivery capacity.

Each stop pairs the milestone with imagery from the era or capability it opened up.

Biashara Street1930
Historic craftsmanship and workshop precision that shaped HBL's early years.

Founded in Nairobi

Started as a small shop on Biashara Street and built the foundation of HBL's glass business.

Building Works1942
Facade-led construction delivery reflecting HBL's move into building works.

Construction Entry

Expanded from supply into glazing works for building and housing projects.

Mirror Craft1958
Refined glass processing and finishing that supported HBL's mirror work expansion.

Mirror Work Pioneer

Established mirror processing capabilities in East Africa and scaled polishing and beveling.

Safety Glass1968
Modern quality and fabrication imagery representing toughened glass production.

First Toughening Plant

Launched flat toughened glass production in East Africa to meet safety demand.

Industrial Scale1983
Aluminum systems and project delivery imagery tied to HBL's extrusion investment.

Aluminum Extrusion

Commissioned extrusion operations to support project delivery and regional market demand.

Finish Systems1986
Architectural aluminum systems representing durable custom-finish capability.

Powder Coating in Kenya

Introduced architectural powder coating facilities for durable custom-color finishes.

Facade Era1992
Building envelope imagery reflecting HBL's curtain wall and facade delivery era.

Curtain Walling Era

Brought curtain wall technology into local projects, starting with Posta Sacco Co-op.

Energy Shift2017
Interior and window-system imagery representing HBL's uPVC expansion.

uPVC Division Launch

Added uPVC windows, doors, and furniture systems to address energy-efficient construction demand.

Automation Phase2018
Advanced glass and fabrication imagery reflecting HBL's technology upgrade phase.

Glass Technology Upgrade

Installed Italian machinery, automated lamination, and expanded curved/flat tempering capability.

  1. Biashara Street1930
    Historic craftsmanship and workshop precision that shaped HBL's early years.

    Founded in Nairobi

    Started as a small shop on Biashara Street and built the foundation of HBL's glass business.

  2. Building Works1942
    Facade-led construction delivery reflecting HBL's move into building works.

    Construction Entry

    Expanded from supply into glazing works for building and housing projects.

  3. Mirror Craft1958
    Refined glass processing and finishing that supported HBL's mirror work expansion.

    Mirror Work Pioneer

    Established mirror processing capabilities in East Africa and scaled polishing and beveling.

  4. Safety Glass1968
    Modern quality and fabrication imagery representing toughened glass production.

    First Toughening Plant

    Launched flat toughened glass production in East Africa to meet safety demand.

  5. Industrial Scale1983
    Aluminum systems and project delivery imagery tied to HBL's extrusion investment.

    Aluminum Extrusion

    Commissioned extrusion operations to support project delivery and regional market demand.

  6. Finish Systems1986
    Architectural aluminum systems representing durable custom-finish capability.

    Powder Coating in Kenya

    Introduced architectural powder coating facilities for durable custom-color finishes.

  7. Facade Era1992
    Building envelope imagery reflecting HBL's curtain wall and facade delivery era.

    Curtain Walling Era

    Brought curtain wall technology into local projects, starting with Posta Sacco Co-op.

  8. Energy Shift2017
    Interior and window-system imagery representing HBL's uPVC expansion.

    uPVC Division Launch

    Added uPVC windows, doors, and furniture systems to address energy-efficient construction demand.

  9. Automation Phase2018
    Advanced glass and fabrication imagery reflecting HBL's technology upgrade phase.

    Glass Technology Upgrade

    Installed Italian machinery, automated lamination, and expanded curved/flat tempering capability.

Project Delivery

How HBL Executes End-to-End

From inspection to handover support, every stage is coordinated to reduce risk, protect quality, and keep timelines predictable.

A compact workflow board that keeps the delivery sequence visible without using the oversized timeline-style cards from the previous version.

  1. Step 01

    Site Inspection

    Technical teams survey project conditions, take measurements, and recommend suitable systems.

    Measured scopes and practical quotations

  2. Step 02

    Fabrication & Delivery

    Orders are manufactured in-house with controlled processes, then delivered with protected logistics.

    Integrated production and transit handling

  3. Step 03

    Sound Installation

    Installers execute glazing and framing works with safety checks and alignment standards.

    On-site precision with quality controls

  4. Step 04

    After-Sales Service

    Support teams provide maintenance response, adjustments, and post-handover assistance.

    Long-term client support commitments

Our Commitment

Uncompromising Quality In Every Layer

HBL's quality model combines process control, verified materials, and disciplined installation standards. Teams align design intent, fabrication tolerances, and field execution so outcomes remain consistent across high-volume and bespoke project scopes.

ISO 9001:2015

Quality management discipline across production and delivery.

KEBS-Aligned

Standards-focused manufacturing and specification compliance.

Safety Focused

Practical safety controls for fabrication and installation workflows.

Regional Execution

Multi-branch support for projects across Kenya.

Quality Testing

Quality assurance

Precision Testing

From fit checks to final handover verification, each package is reviewed for quality, safety, and long-term usability.

Client feedback

Client Feedback

Trusted by developers, consultants, and project teams who need reliable specification support and clean site delivery.

Short, direct proof points from clients who have worked with HBL on real jobs.

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Codex Demo Client 20260401-164325

Codex Quality Review

5.0 / 5

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Support Center2/2 Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore quick answers on lead times, installation scope, standards, and support workflow.

Project contact

Let's Build Together

Reach HBL for architectural glazing, aluminum works, uPVC systems, and hardware supply. Share your scope and our teams will guide the right path from specification to installation.

Reach the right branch quickly for quotations, product advice, or project coordination.

Head Office - Nairobi

Airport North Road, Embakasi

Core glass processing, aluminum and uPVC solutions, and hardware supply

Shabbir Center

Kirinyaga Road, CBD Nairobi

Automotive glass including windscreens, sidelights, and door glass

Mombasa - Jomo Kenyatta Rd

Mombasa Jomo Kenyatta Road

Glass and aluminum products for coastal commercial and residential projects

Dar-es-Salaam Road

Dar-es-Salaam Road, Nairobi

Architectural and automotive glass plus aluminum profile supply

Mombasa - Taveta Road

Mombasa Taveta Road

Aluminum extruded profiles and fabricated furniture delivery

Malindi Branch

Malindi

Glass and aluminum products for architecture and automotive use