Gray & McDonnell Ltd was founded in 1947 as mirror manufacturers supplying to the furniture industry in the east end of London.

The company grew and in 1979 formed Glass Designs Ltd which had a retail shop and its own processing works supplying glass mirrors and an installation services to both the trade and retail customers.

Since then the industry has changed beyond recognition and Glass Design Ltd prides itself on always being at the forefront of developments, while still keeping some of the traditional skills to meet the demands of their long standing customers.

Our company continues to grow from strength to strength, but our family values, passion and commitment remain as strong as that did back in 1947.

Based in Greenwich, the business now has 65 team members working, from account managers to skilled machinists, estimators, surveyors, installation teams and regular deliveries around London. We are continuing to grow despite the tough economic conditions and is testament to the hard work which goes on behind the scenes and continual commitment to delivering the best possible service, always.

From our premises in Greenwich by the O2 arena, our processing facilities, skilled technicians and with over 7 decades of experience means we continue to expand our capabilities to offer customers unrivaled quality of products and services.

Servicing London and the Home Counties is testament to the quality business plan that we adhere to and is why our reputation is growing fast across London and the south of England.

  • 1947
    Gray & McDonnell Ltd was formed just after the Second World War under railway arches in the East End of London. Active employees - 7
  • 1979
    Gray & McDonnell bought a small glass merchants, Glass Designs in Catford and run the business as separate company. Active employees - 26
  • 1990
    Gray & McDonnell continued to expand staff and glass processing machinery. Active employees - 30
  • 2004
    Both companies merged and moved to our current processing facility in Greenwich. Active employees - 40
  • 2006
    The Glass Design name was decided to be the recognized name and driving force, moving forward into the competitive glass processing market. Active employees - 45
  • 2011
    After many years servicing the retail market, Glass Designs started to make waves in the residential and commercial sectors. Active employees - 47
  • 2017
    Glass Designs Ltd take huge strides with purchases of state of art processing machinery to achieve the high standards, to retain as one of the UK’s front runners in processing. Active employees- 55
  • 2020
    The arrival of the Covid 19 pandemic but managing to run a skeleton service to accommodate orders for. protective screens. Active employees - 10
  • 2021
    Not to be consumed by the pandemic, Glass Designs Ltd found a niche market in protection screens for the work place and hospitality. Active employees - 25
  • 2023
    Now at full capacity and continue to attract the attention of the top architects and designers, for high to superprime residential and hospitality projects. Active employees - 64
The story continues..

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Units 3 & 4 City Cross Business Park
Salutation Way
Greenwich
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SE10 0AT