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About Cooling Brothers

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Since 1946, the Cooling Brothers ethos has been a commitment to providing specialist solutions to meet client requirements. If this means a solution isn't already available, we'll create one. This ethos has taken us from a tiny glass business in post-war Leederville, to a thriving national glass processing company delivering end-to-end solutions in digitally printed, laminated, toughened, and curved glass to projects across Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and beyond.

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Established in Perth, 1946

Cooling Brothers was founded in 1946 by Ronald Ernest Cooling, together with wife Doris Cooling, and later Frank Cooling, Ronald’s brother. Immediately, the focus was a customer first strategy - working backwards from what the market was asking.

Following the second world war, glass machinery was unavailable so Ronald would design and build the equipment in the factory to suit the market requirements. The commitment to specialist solutions saw the product range grow exponentially, with the business becoming the first company in WA to fabricate perspex and mould it into shapes, including perspex fluorescent signs for shop advertising and display stands. By the mid fifties Cooling Brothers was a thriving local glass business, well known throughout Perth.  — including bespoke glass signage, display systems, and architectural panels

In 1992, Cooling Brothers was purchased by a group of private equity investors lead by current Managing Director, Paul King. The business moved premises and machinery began to be upgraded with the latest glass processing technology at the time.

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CUSTOM MACHINERY, CUSTOM SOLUTIONS

Focused investment starts in specialised glass processing technology

By 2004 the original factory had doubled in size, and with it came a new TamGlass toughening furnace, CNC machines and laminating cutting benches. In 2009, the company moved to a custom-built 7000sqm facility in High Wycombe, complete with two furnaces and raft of Forel glass process equipment.

2009 also saw the installation of a specialised custom laminating line and Western Australia's first Dip-Tech digital printer producing digitally printed glass using ceramic inks. The custom laminating line created a raft of new opportunities into bespoke architectural glass, using toughened laminated glass in applications such as canopies, facades, glass flooring and security glass. This marked the beginning of our long-term focus on high-value, technically complex glass solutions that continue to define our business today.

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MELBOURNE EXPANSION

Acquistions focus on Melbourne

In June 2017 DigiGlass was acquired, adding significant capacity to the decorative glass portfolio. In February 2020, Dream Haven Glass was acquired and transformed as Cooling Brothers Glass Melbourne.

The acquisitions created an expansion opportunity into the eastern states markets, aligning with the company's vision to be Australia's leading provider of innovative architectural glass solutions for safety, style, security, comfort and efficiency. Cooling Brothers begins to supply the full range of specialist glass products into Melbourne and Victoria.

SYDNEY EXPANSION

Bent & Curved Glass joins Cooling Brothers

In May 2025, Cooling Brothers announced the acquisition of Australia’s leading manufacturer of curved architectural glass. This acquisition marked a major milestone in Cooling Brothers’ national expansion. By integrating Bent & Curved Glass, Cooling Brothers becomes Australia’s first fully integrated glass processor, supplying the national market with a complete range of commercially available glass products.

Founded by Neil Finn in 1985 and recognised as Australia’s leading authority on curved architectural glass, Bent and Curved Glass continues operations as usual, while falling within the Cooling Brothers Group of Companies. Bent & Curved Glass supply the full range of Cooling Brothers glass products into the Sydney and New South Wales markets.

SPECIALIST GLAZING SERVICES

Specialised Commercial Glazing Services

Cooling Brothers’ commercial glazing division tackles the challenges others in the industry consider too difficult. Specialising in the design and installation of highly complex glass and glazing systems, we collaborate with architects, facade engineers and contractors to deliver unique, project-specific solutions that demand technical ingenuity and absolute precision.

From oversized custom laminated panels to engineered stainless steel fixings, our team thrives on complexity — where tolerance is minimal and the design intent uncompromising. We have supported major commercial and civic projects across Australia including Crown Towers Sydney, Barangaroo Towers, One Circular Quay Hotel and HMAS Perth I Memorial.

We partner with leading European and American glass and interlayer manufacturers to develop our products specifically for the requirements of the Australian market

Our commitment to continued product development is underpinned by deep global partnerships with global glass and interlayer manufacturers. These partnerships allows us to remain abreast of new technologies and bring them quickly to market, while providing peace of mind with the backing of trusted global network.

We source the majority of our glass from premium European and American flat glass manufacturers for the ultimate in low-e performance, and stringent quality assurance. Our custom laminated products are powered by interlayer technology from Eastman and Kuraray, an area of processing where only the very best will do to deliver the highest structural performance.

Architectural Glass Solutions: Produced Locally, Supplied Nationally

Today, we’re proud to support Australia’s built environment with our world-class architectural glass, manufactured locally in Australia and delivered to projects nationwide. Our production facilities in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney combine the latest in digital printing, laminating, toughening and curving technologies, allowing us to offer a full suite of architectural glass products — from decorative and high-performance glazing to custom security and acoustic solutions.

Working closely with glaziers, fabricators, builders, and designers, we play a hands-on role in shaping some of Australia’s most innovative commercial and residential developments.
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