About Us
BIRMINGHAM.mu is a family-owned company with over 30 years of experience in building glass business.
1984 – ESTABLISHMENT HARDWARE SHOP
A small hardware shop was founded in Phoenix and known at that time under the operating name “Quincaillerie Birmingham” where the main activity constituted of supplying hardware, construction material as well as cut-to-size glass and mirrors to individuals, carpenters, contractors etc
1990 – GLASS & MIRROR AND ALUMINIUM SUPPLY
A small hardware shop was founded in Phoenix and known at that time under the operating name “Quincaillerie Birmingham” where the main activity constituted of supplying hardware, construction material as well as cut-to-size glass and mirrors to individuals, carpenters, contractors etc.
1995 – MIRROR MANUFACTURING AND FRAMING
BIRMINGHAM.mu opened a fabrication line of mirrors for local market and for exportation but closed the factory with the advent of COMESA as duty was drastically reduced on mirrors. Mirror framing was therefore added to its service and large variety of mouldings was imported from Malaysia and state-of-the-art equipment from Italy.
The company today offers not only mirror framing, but also picture, objects and canvas framing for individuals, painters, hotels and IRS projects.
2006 – SPECIAL GLASS SUPPLY
The Company expanded its activities on the particular market of non-residential buildings with special laminated & tempering glasses i.e. tinted, pattern, coloured, low-emissivity, fire & bullet resistant, acoustic and so on in variety of thickness. All special glasses are imported from four flat glass distinguished leading suppliers namely Asahi, St Gobain, Pilkington and Guardian.
2011 – WINDOW FILM CONTRACTING
The Company added Window Films to its product mix which includes sunblocking films, safety & security films and frosted film. Some major challenges had been taken for companies such as UBP / MAXCITY / ANAHITA / VIVO ENERGY / HOLCIM / 1CYBERCITY / EBENE TOWER / NEXTERACOM / MAURITIUS COMMERCIAL BANK LTD (MCB) etc. with great result. The company had allied with the No.1 American window films supplier LLUMAR and NEXFIL from South Africa.
2012 – GLASS CONTRACTING
BIRMINGHAM.mu oriented its effort towards Glass and Mirrors contracting and focused in the installation of, glass doors, custom colour kitchen & bathroom splashbacks, frameless shower enclosure, glass writing boards etc. The company also supply and install PILKINGTON high quality mirrors such as vanity, wall mirror for Gyms, hotels, commercial and residential properties and many other IRS projects.
2015 – RESIDENTIAL CLEAR BURGLAR BARS
The company successfully introduced CLEAR GUARD, for residential market, which is a clear polycarbonate burglar bar from Belgium which is stylish, discreet, and rust proof and fade resistant and is primarily designed for residential projects looking to maximize views with increased security.
BIRMINGHAM.mu strived towards a strong service ethos and has essentially aligned itself with its selected customers as partners to better assist them in delivering their projects in a timely and flawless manner. In accordance with its practice, the company provides flexible end-to-end solutions that assist and meet clients’ objectives. Our experienced management team is dedicated to customer satisfaction and works continuously to find attractive, durable and affordable window & glass solutions, while guaranteeing excellent service and accessible personnel at all times.
