Quick answer
Who supplies float glass in Manila, Philippines?
Hurain Engitech & Trade (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a float glass manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Manila. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Manila in about 10–20 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Clear and tinted float glass for windows, facades and furniture.
Why Manila needs float glass
The capital region and largest market, port and construction centre. Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.
The Philippines is a fast-growing consumer and construction market, with a large coconut industry, manufacturing zones around Manila and a busy inter-island shipping trade.
Construction & infrastructure in Manila
Construction in Manila consumes plumbing, sanitary ware, tiles, glass, insulation, fasteners, power tools and electrical fittings in every project. Contractors save landed cost by consolidating these building materials into one container from India.
In Manila, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy float glass from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.
Who buys float glass: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
Wholesale & retail distribution in Manila
Hardware and home-goods retailers in Manila buy assortment containers with retail-ready packing and barcodes.
In Manila, hardware stores and supermarkets buy float glass from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.
Who buys float glass: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.
Delivery of float glass to Manila
- 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
- 2Sea freight to ManilaIndicative transit 10–20 days (South-East Asia), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Clearance at ManilaManila is itself the port of discharge, so goods clear customs locally and reach your warehouse quickly.
Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.
Local support for buyers in Manila
| Office hours | 12:00–21:30 Philippines time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Filipino, English) |
| Quotation | USD (PHP equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Importing float glass into Manila: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Manila, Philippines — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 12:00–21:30 Philippines time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +63 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Filipino, English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Philippine peso (PHP); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | BOC E2M system |
| Trade agreement with India | ASEAN–India FTA — preferential duty with Form AI |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Leading industries in Manila
- Wholesale & retail distributionBuys float glass: Hardware stores, Supermarkets, E-commerce sellers
- Construction & infrastructureBuys float glass: Contractors & builders, Builders' merchants, Real-estate developers
- Marine, ports & fisheriesAlso buys: Shipyards, Port operators, Fishing fleets
- FMCG, beverages & packagingAlso buys: Beverage & water bottlers, Food processors, Personal-care brands
- Manufacturing & plant maintenanceAlso buys: Factories & OEMs, MRO distributors, Maintenance contractors
Float Glass specifications for Manila
Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Philippines's import requirements.
| Glass | Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm |
|---|---|
| Wood panels | Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades |
| Insulation | Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards |
| Roofing | Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles |
Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Listed products need Bureau of Philippine Standards (PS or ICC) marks.