About Us
Over the past 24 years, McCoy’s has built up an extensive customer and supplier network across the Globe. McCoy’s Glass sources the best glass products from leading glass manufacturers around the world. Our aim is to source, stock and supply Building glass products which are best suited for use in Africa. Over the past 2 decades we have built a reputation as the preferred stockist and supplier for several Global glass companies including Pilkington, Guardian, XYG, St Gobain, AGC and PFG Building Glass. Suitable building glass products are produced locally or imported from around the world. Since our inception in 1997 McCoy’s has become the largest buyer and distributor of building glass on the African continent.
McCoy’s proudly sources the best Glass available at globally competitive prices in order to support its network of customers,situated mostly in Sub-Saharan Africa. McCoy’s has the ability to supply single stock sheets as well as sheets in cases or full packs. McCoy's also supplies bulk 30 ton loads or full container loads. McCoy’s also specializes in cut to size and processed glass as well as Toughened glass, double glazed units and Bullet Resistant Glass.
Our product range includes a wide range of clear float, tinted float, patterned glass, laminated glass, mirror, Low E Glass, Low Iron Glass, reflective glass and a vast range of high performance glass. We stock in excess of 1500 various glass products in various sheet sizes and thicknesses. This is clearly the widest and most comprehensive range of Global Glass Products available on the African continent. We have also developed leading products in collaboration with Global manufactures, like our Ground Breaking Energy Saving Glass which we pioneered and developed with Pilkington These Products are kept in stock and delivered with our own fleet of custom made vehicles. Our passion is to be the best at what we do.
Our customers in the industry include Glass distributors and wholesalers, glass processors, Window manufacturers, Glaziers, furniture manufacturers, Aluminium contractors, hardware stores and Glass installers. The vast majority of companies in Southern Africa who use building glass deal with McCoy’s, the Glass Partner of choice, mostly due to availability of our wide product range, competitive price and benchmark service. We also share true ‘Entrepreneurial’ heritage and culture which is the same as many of our customers. “Big enough to compete, small enough to care”… this philosophy runs in our blood.
McCoy’s remains fully independent and privately owned.
True Leaders in Glass – from humble beginnings, McCoy’s has grown to now set the standard for the South African Glass Industry in many ways. From being the first company to sell Glass Online, to being the founders of the Glass Expo Africa, McCoy’s has naturally become the Glass Partner of choice for many in the glass industry. Other proud innovations were the first publication of the popular glass Industry newsletter called GLASS NEWS ONLINE, as well as the first Industry handbook in South Africa called the GLASS GUIDE. McCoy’s is also the largest independent producer of SABS Mclam PVB laminated safety glass in Africa. The MStore is the latest innovation by McCoy’s which is an online platform servicing the glass and fenestration Industry. We are also proud of our social responsibility initiative Glass4Kids, which is a program to supply safety glass to schools.
Our passion is to make a difference in the world using Glass…. We love glass!
We look forward to supporting YOU and the glass industry for many years to come.
LEADERS IN GLASS
Steve McCoy
McCoy's Exclusive Range
McCoy's has a very Selective and Exclusive McLam® Range
McLam® Energy Saving Glass (ESG)
The Glass of the future which saves you energy and money. Introducing McLam® ESG, yet another innovative product from McCoy's, Leaders in Glass. Lower your heating and cooling costs - without ruining your view
Learn MoreMcLam® Sound Stop Acoustic Glass
McLam® Sound stop acoustic glass™ is a sound reducing glass and a breakthrough in glass advancement, allowing you the highest level of environmental comfort.
Learn MoreMcLam® All Seasons Glass® (ASG)
Introducing the most energy efficient window glass made in South Africa. 4 Seasons of comfort Performs like reflective glass but it’s clear
Learn MoreMcLam® Arctic Snow PLUS™ (ASP)
Laminated safety glass which transmits a high percentage of visible diffused light with no through-vision.
Learn MoreMcLam® REFLECTIVE PLUS™ (MRP)
A new world class alternative Solar control reflective laminated safety glass providing optimum heat reduction and providing you with a "one way" vision. Also available in Low E
Learn MoreMcLam® EXTRA CLEAR GLASS™ (ECG)
McLam® EXTRA CLEAR GLASS™ (ECG) is a very clear glass like you've never seen it before. Even the clearest glass has a tint of green reducing light transmission. But not anymore with our newest product in the McCoy's range known is Extra white, low iron float glass that is practically colourless.
Learn MoreMcFloat
McFloat Clear
McFloat glass is a sheet of glass made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, typically tin This method gives the sheet uniform thickness and very flat surfaces.
Learn MoreMcFloat Serene Green
Serene Green is the product name for a range of green tinted basic float glass
Learn MoreMcFloat Grey
Grey tinted float is primarily designed to reduce solar heat gain, UV and glare inside a building.
Learn MoreMcFloat Bronze
Bronze tinted float is primarily designed to reduce solar heat gain, UV and glare inside a building.
Learn MoreMcLam Safety Laminated Glass
McLam® Clear Laminated Safety Glass
A tough, resilient glass which makes an excellent safety glazing material. Offers protection from forced entry and reduces risk of personal injury if broken.
Learn MoreMcLam® Tinted Laminated Safety Glass
A tough, resilient glass which makes an excellent safety glazing material that has a tint of your choice assisting with light transmission. Offers protection from forced entry and reduces risk of personal injury if broken.
Learn MoreMcLam® Sound Stop Acoustic Laminated Safety Glass
For superior sound insulation performance, McCoy's Glass has it's own exclusive product range for this purpose with a vast range of laminated glass combinations that incorporate acoustic clear and tinted PVB interlayers along with a Low E component should this be required.
Learn MoreMcLam® Performance Laminate Safety Glass
High performance glass. The phrase high performance glass is a broad description that can encompass any added benefit the glass provides, other than a general, practical component. High performance glass is most commonly applied to glass that provides (additional) energy efficiency, Solar Control and Thermal enhancements
Learn MoreMcBRG (Bullet Resistance Glass)
Bullet Resistant Glass
Bullet-resistant glass is usually constructed using a strong but transparent material such as polycarbonate thermoplastic or by using layers of laminated glass. The desired result is a material with an appearance and light-transmitting behavior of standard glass but offers varying degrees of protection from small arms fire.
No glass is BULLET PROOF, in fact it is anything but bulletproof.
Bullet-resistant glass is also sometimes referred to as bullet proof glass. Technically speaking, bulletproof glass would be glass that is capable of stopping most manner of bullets fired at it. Such glass cannot currently be made in any usable thickness (if at all), so what is loosely called bulletproof glass is, within the industry, referred to as bullet-resistant glass.
Bullet-resistant glass constructed of laminated glass layers is built from glass sheets bonded together with polyvinyl butyral or polyurethane. This type of bullet-resistant glass has been in regular use on combat vehicles since World War II; it is typically about 100–120 mm (3.9–4.7 in) thick and is usually extremely heavy.
Composite glass constructions feature a combination of polycarbonate, acrylic, PET, and enhanced performing PVB Interlayers. No spall and increased ballistic/anti vandal properties ensure superior performance consistently.
Typical Applications
- Security Doors
- Banks
- Safe Rooms
- Prisons
- Embassies
- High Security Buildings
- Guard Houses
Features and Benefits
- Improved ballistic performance
- Enhanced safety and security
- Acoustic Insulation
McSIG™ (Double / Tripple Glazed)
Insulated Glass Units (Double Sealed)
Sealed Insulated Glass Units (SIG’s) are manufactured from two or more panes of glass held apart by a spacer, trapping dehydrated air between the glass panes.
Their primary function is to improve the thermal insulating properties of a glazing product, as well as contribute to safety, security and acoustics.
McCoy's Glass manufactures Double Sealed SIG units.
The appearance and performance of SIG Units can be modified by incorporating different glass types and thicknesses, altering the width of the spacer bar.
Double-glazing
The airtight construction of double glazed windows creates thermal insulation. This reduces the flow of incoming and outgoing heat. Less energy is used to heat up or cool down your home, resulting in lower energy bills. In the process of double-glazing a window is formed from two panes of glass, with the space in between filled with dehydrated air or a gas, making them ideal insulation agents. Having double glazed windows will help keep the heat out in summer, and keep in the warmth in during winter, cutting down on the number of times your heating or cooling system has to switch on and off.
Apart from excellent energy savings, double-glazing offers a host of other benefits:
Double Glazing can reduce the greenhouse gas emissions from your heating and cooling significantly, and reduces your carbon footprint.
Double glazing could seem a bit costly at first but will end up saving you a lot of money by reducing the money you would spend on heating or cooling your home. These aesthetically beautiful windows will also instantly enhance the value of your home.
The benefits and functions of SIG Units include:
- Improved sound reduction
- Improved security
- Improved resistance to wind-loads
- Improved thermal insulation
- Improved solar energy control
- Minimized condensation
Handling & Storage
- Stack on edge in a vertical position at 90° to its base support, with cushioning between floor & edges
- Do not stack more than 6 deep without intermediate support for each stack
- Store in a dry environment away from direct sunlight. Prolonged exposure to dampness may lead to product breakdown
- Do not cover with plastic as condensation may damage edge seals
- Never store or transport horizontally
- Carefully remove all labels after glazing
- Do not damage edges in any way before or during installation. Even minor local shelling may increase the risk of glass breakage
- Never attempt to grind or nip the edges as this can damage the seals & lead to glass breakage
- Damaged SIGU’s must not be glazed
- Protect SIGU’s during construction. Guard against contact with wet cement or other alkaline solutions released during rain from concrete or masonry as this can cause staining
- Protect from hard foreign objects, metals, abrasives, welding & grinding splatter, sandblasting, caustic plaster materials & excessive temperatures
- If glazing in higher or lower altitudes than where SIGU’s are produced consult McCoy’s Glass prior to manufacture as pressure equalisation tubes may be required
Frames
- Frames beads & fixings must be adequate to support & restrain SIGU’s, with stand windloading, SIGU weight & building movement
- Ensure that all framing members are plumb & square
- Width of the frame rebate must be sufficient to accommodate the SIGU thickness, plus face clearance, plus bead
- Never force SIGU into frames
- Ensure glazing rebates & drainage weep holes are free from debris & obstructions
- Glazing surfaces must be free from moisture, oil, dirt, grease & any other contaminant material
- Screws, bolts or other obstructions must not protrude into the glazing channel
Clearances
- SIGU’s must have adequate edge clearance for the full thickness of the unit
- Setting blocks must allow drainage to pass weep holes
- Any point loading must be avoided
- Edge clearance should be not less than 10mm & face clearance not less than 5mm in accordance with SANS 10137:2011
- In bead glazed applications, edge cover should be a minimum of 12mm
Sealing/Drainage
- To ensure good performance at all times, all external junctions of glass & frame must be effectively sealed against penetration of weather
- SIGU’s to be installed so that retention of water in the frame is prevented in the proximity of the edge, as prolonged contact with moisture at the seal of the unit may lead to seal failure
- Ensure rebates are well drained with minimum of 2 weep holes per sill, each 7mm x 3mm at maximum 500mm centres
- Timber or concrete rebates where in contact with glazing compounds must be completely sealed with an appropriate sealer
Setting Blocks
- SIGU’s must be centrally located in the frame with the bottom edge resting on at least 2 full width setting blocks
- Setting blocks must be at least the full width plus 3mm greater than the SIGU thickness
- When pushed hard against the back of the rebate, they must fully support the bottom edge of the SIGU across its full width i.e. supporting both inner & outer panels
- Use minimum 3mm thick for domestic & 6mm for commercial applications non-absorbent, resilient neoprene, santoprene, pre cured silicone (in the case of silicone flush glazing) 50 – 90 Shore A durometer hardness
- Length shall not be less than 30mm per square metre of glass area
- Composition must be compatible with the SIGU edge seal
- With the exception of pivot sashes setting blocks must be placed ¼ of the frame length in from each corner (quarter points) or 150mm from corners, whichever dimension is greater
- For pivot sashes setting blocks must be placed over the pivot point
- Location should be in accordance with SANS 10137:2011
- Edge blocks 50 – 90 Shore A durometer hardness must be used opposite each other on all 4 faces on each side of the SIGU to maintain clearance ad prevent movement under wind pressure. Length shall not be less than 25mm
- Do not attempt to force the edge blocks as this will result in fracture
Thermal Stress
- Always glaze reflective or tinted glass to the outside of a building
- The use of tinted or reflective glass leads to increased absorption of solar radiant heat. This results in higher thermal stress, which may lead to fracture. Where significant risk exists toughened glass may be required
- No plastic film, sign or label or other opaque material or similar device should be applied to any large area on the surface of the glass. These may absorb heat, setting up thermal stress which may lead to cracking
McMirror
McCoy’s Stocks, cuts and processes the widest range of mirror available in Africa.
McCoy's is currently the only supplier that can do shape bevelling and polishing on a CNC machine.
Edges can be bevelled, stepped and polished to alleviate sharp corners and enhance aesthetics. We can do any shape mirror on our state of the art Lisec CNC machine
Features
- We supply locally made mirror supplied by PFG and we also supply Copper Free double coated backed mirror that is imported
- We have range of Silver (3mm, 4mm and 5mm), Bronze and Grey mirror (4mm, 6mm) in a range of sizes that can be provided on request
- Creating the illusion of space
Suggested Application
- Décor
- Bathrooms
- Bedrooms
- Lounges
- Offices
- Retail
Tips on how to install a mirror - McCoy's Glass Useful guide to the installation of McMirrors.pdf
More information on Locally supply mirrors - PFG-Mirror-Storage-Handling-and-Installation-Guide-28Aug20.pdf
McObscure
Patterned glass is available in several clear patterns and 3 different amber patterns.
It obscures the view, allowing for privacy without the loss of natural light, is both decorative and functional. Certain obscure glass can be toughened if safety glass.
Some obscures can be laminated to provide an obscure look and decrotive look but at the same time offering the safety component.
Please view our offerings in thickness and available sizes - Click here
For clear view on a few options please see below,
Wintervue (Artic) - High Obscurity
Oceanvue (Pacific) - Medium Obscurity
Slendervue (Narrow Reed) - High Obscurity
Contact us for more options or samples - Click here
Imported Glass
NSG Group -Pilkington Glass by McCoy's Glass
McCoy's Glass imports a wide range of products from the NSG Group - Pilkington from their plants from all over the world.
Learn MoreAGC Glass by McCoy's Glass
McCoy's Glass imports directly from AGC Europe. McCoy's Glass imports several performance glass, tinted floats and many other product from the AGC group that contributes to our wide offering to our customer.
Saint Gobain by McCoy's Glass
McCoy's Glass imports from Saint Gobain. McCoy's Glass imports several performance glass, tinted floats and many other product from the Saint Gobain group that contributes to our wide offering to our customer.
Guardian Glass by McCoy's Glass
McCoy's Glass imports from Guardian Glass. McCoy's Glass imports several performance glass product from the Guardian Glass that contributes to our wide offering to our customer.
Head Office
- 18 Jurie Street, Alrode, Alberton, South Africa
- +27-0860552222 - McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (Pty) Ltd
- +27-0118641313 - McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (Pty) Ltd
+27-0662923161 - McCoy's Glass WhatsApp- info@mccoysglass.co.za
- Mon - Friday 07:30 - 17:00
McCoy’s Glass Wholesalers is the largest independent distributor of BUILDING GLASS products in Africa. McCoy’s currently supplies the most comprehensive range of building glass products currently available in AFRICA which are stocked and distributed from one of our 15 warehouses located across South
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Privacy Notice
McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (Pty) Ltd
PRIVACY NOTICE
Introduction:
McCoy's Glass Wholesalers (Pty) Ltd (hereinafter “McCoy’s Glass”) knows that you care how information about you is used and shared and we appreciate your trust in us to do that carefully and sensibly.
This notice describes the types of personal information that we may process about you, the purposes for which we use the personal information, the circumstances in which we may share the information and the steps that we take to safeguard the information to protect your privacy.
As used throughout this notice, the term "the Company”, "us" or "we" refers to McCoy’s Glass By engaging with us, you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in this privacy notice.
Who we are:
McCoy’s Glass is the largest independent distributor of BUILDING GLASS products in Africa. McCoy’s currently supplies the most comprehensive range of building glass products currently available in AFRICA which are stocked and distributed from one of our 12 warehouses located across Southern Africa.
When will we process your personal information:
In terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), the justification ground which we base our processing on consist out of the following:
- The data subject or a competent person where the data subject is a child consents to the processing. Kindly note that you have the right to withdraw your consent;
- The processing is necessary to carry out actions for the conclusion or performance of a contract to which the data subject is a party;
- The processing complies with an obligation imposed by law on the business;
- The processing protects a legitimate interest of the data subject;
- The processing is necessary for the proper performance of a public law duty by the business; Or
- The processing is necessary for pursuing the legitimate interests of the business or of a third party to whom the information is supplied.
Types of Personal Data Collected Personal Information:
While using our Service, we may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you (“Personal Information”). Personally identifiable information may include, but is not limited to:
- Email address;
- First name and last name;
- Contact number;
- Physical Address;
- Identity Numbers;
- Biometric Information;
- Cookies and Usage Data;
Usage Data:
We may also process personal information on how the Service is accessed and used (“Usage Data”). This Usage Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol address (e.g. IP address), browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages, unique device identifiers and other diagnostic data.
Tracking and Cookies Data:
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track the activity on our Service and hold certain information.
Cookies are files with small amount of data which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a website and stored on your device. Tracking technologies also used are beacons, tags, and scripts to collect and track information and to improve and analyse our Service.
You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service.
Examples of Cookies we use:
- Session Cookies. We use Session Cookies to operate our Service.
- Preference Cookies. We use Preference Cookies to remember your preferences and various settings.
- Security Cookies. We use Security Cookies for security purposes.
Use of Data:
McCoy’s Glass uses the collected data for various purposes:
- To provide and maintain the service
- To notify you about changes to our service
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our service when you choose to do so
- To provide customer care and support
- To provide analysis or valuable information so that we can improve the Service
- To monitor the usage of the service
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues
Transfer of Data:
Your information, including Personal Information, may be transferred to — and maintained on — outside the Republic of South Africa, where the data protection laws may differ than those a set out in POPIA. If you are located outside South Africa and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the data, including Personal Information, to South Africa and process it there. Your consent to this Privacy Notice followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer. McCoy’s Glass will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Notice and no transfer of your Personal Information will take place to an organization or a country unless there are adequate controls in place including the security of your data and other personal information.
Service Providers:
We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (“Service Providers”), to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services, provide security or to assist us in analysing how our Service is used. These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose. We value your personal information and our service providers are closely selected to ensure that they comply with the relevant safeguards and technical measures in relation to your personal information. We may also use third-party Service Providers to monitor and analyse the use of our Service. Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Statement of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy statements or practices of any third party sites or services.
Children Information:
We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under the age of 18, without the consent of the Parent/Guardian. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from children without verification of parental/guardian consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers and service providers.
How we store your personal information:
The security of your personal information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security. We retain your personal information only for the period necessary for the purposes set out in this Statement or in accordance with the provisions of any applicable legislation. We will then dispose your information by deleting or shredding your information as soon as we no longer require your information or you objected to us processing your information.
Your data protection rights:
- You are entitled to access your personal data by sending a written request to frank@mccoysglass.co.za. We may charge you a fee for this service as set out in terms of Condition 8 of POPIA.
- You may also request McCoy’s Glass to correct or supplement any of your personal data which will undertake as soon as practical, by sending as a mail to frank@mccoysglass.co.za.
- Request the destruction of your personal data. The Information Officer will consider your request in light of any other laws or regulations prohibiting McCoy’s Glass from destroying your personal data.
- We would appreciate it if you would keep your personal information accurate. Please update your information by contacting us at the numbers/addresses provided earlier whenever your details change.
You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”). Fees to obtain a copy or a description of personal information held about you are prescribed in terms of PAIA. Confirmation of whether or not we hold personal information about you may be requested free of charge. If you would like to obtain a copy of your personal information held by McCoy’s Glass, please review our PAIA Manual.
Amendments to the Privacy Notice:
Our business changes constantly and our privacy statement and our website terms and conditions will also change from time to time. We may e-mail periodic reminders of our notices and conditions, unless you have instructed us not to, but you should check our website frequently to see recent changes. Unless stated otherwise, our current privacy statement applies to all information that we have about you and your account.
Contact details of Information Officer:
Name:Frank Bell
Address:18 Jurie Street, Alrode, Alberton, South Africa
Phone Number:011 864 1313
E-mail:frank@mccoysglass.co.za
How to complain:
If you have any concerns about our use of your personal information, you can make a complaint to us at frank@mccoysglass.co.za.
Should you believe that McCoy’s Glass has utilised your personal information contrary to Applicable Laws, you undertake to first attempt to resolve any concerns with McCoy’s Glass. If you are not satisfied with such process, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator, using the contact details listed below.
The Information Regulator (South Africa)
JD House, 27 Stiemens Street,
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2001
P.O Box 31533
Braamfontein, Johannesburg, 2017
POPIA Complaints email: POPIAcomplaints.IR@justice.gov.za
PAIA Complaints email: PAIAcomplaints.IR@justice.gov.za
