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Architectural glazing, made in West London.

Founded by Tony Culmer in 2011, Maxlight designs, manufactures and installs premium glazing systems from its Acton workshop.

Maxlight team member inspecting architectural glass inside the Acton workshop
Acton workshop

2011

Our story

Maxlight was established in 2011 as an evolution of Tony Culmer’s earlier structural glazing business, A Culmer Fixing Service Limited (“Culmax”). Drawing on more than two decades of experience in architectural fabrication, Tony created Maxlight to deliver bespoke sliding door systems that offered superior performance and refined aesthetics beyond what standard profiles could achieve.

Created to deliver a bespoke minimal-sightline sliding door system, Maxlight quickly established itself as an innovator in premium glazing. Over the years, its products have featured in multiple award-winning architecture projects, including RIBA House of the Year finalists, reinforcing the brand’s reputation for design excellence and technical performance.

Maxlight facts

2011
Founded by Tony Culmer
W3
Acton workshop, design studio and showroom
60
people across design, fabrication and installation
7450
Project completed to date

Company brochure

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Tony Culmer, founder of Maxlight, in the Acton workshop

Founder

Tony Culmer.

Tony created Maxlight to bring the practical discipline of architectural fabrication into a more refined minimal-sightline sliding door system.

Founded
2011
Focus
Bespoke sliding door systems with refined performance and sightlines

Behind the systems

Four short workshop films.

Design thinking, inspection and manufacturing detail from inside Maxlight.

  • Design philosophy

    Tony Culmer on the design thinking behind Maxlight systems.

  • Unique components

    A closer look at bespoke parts and system components.

  • Glass inspection

    Workshop inspection of glass before it reaches site.

  • Machine tolerances

    Production tolerance checks during machining.

The studio

The people behind the systems.

Directors and heads of department, and the wider team behind the work.

Leadership

Directors and heads of department.

  • Tony Culmer — Director & Founder

    Tony Culmer

    Director & Founder

  • Simon Culmer — Director

    Simon Culmer

    Director

  • Andrew Riddle — Head of Sales & Business Development

    Andrew Riddle

    Head of Sales & Business Development

  • Dhruv Solanki — Head of Design

    Dhruv Solanki

    Head of Design

  • Maya Andrei — Head of Operations

    Maya Andrei

    Head of Operations

  • Laura Deller — Head of Finance

    Laura Deller

    Head of Finance

Wider team

Surveyors, technical sales, logistics.

  • Ales Erminio — Senior Site Surveyor

    Ales Erminio

    Senior Site Surveyor

  • Damion Walker — Senior Site Surveyor

    Damion Walker

    Senior Site Surveyor

  • Dawid Waskiewicz — Logistics Manager

    Dawid Waskiewicz

    Logistics Manager

  • Emmanuel Adekotujo — Technical Sales Consultant

    Emmanuel Adekotujo

    Technical Sales Consultant

  • George Tagg — Senior Technical Sales Consultant

    George Tagg

    Senior Technical Sales Consultant

  • Louis Street — Technical Sales Consultant

    Louis Street

    Technical Sales Consultant

  • Ratul Sunil — Technical Sales Consultant

    Ratul Sunil

    Technical Sales Consultant

Credentials

Standards, certification and warranty.

The certificates, standards and warranty terms behind every Maxlight installation. Certificate documents are available on request.

Certified quality, tested performance

ISO 9001 quality management
Certificate 265296 · Amtivo Group Limited T/A British Assessment Bureau Ltd · valid until 3 April 2028.
Assessed to BS EN ISO 9001:2004.
PAS 24:2022 security
Certificate 3910750 — Maxlight Sliding Door with Side Lock systems, for the configurations within the certificate scope.
Kitemarked safety glass
Toughened safety glass Kitemarked to BS EN 12150-2:2004.

Built to last beyond installation

10 years — workmanship
On our installation workmanship, from the installation date.
10 years — double-glazed units
Against hermetic seal failure. Glass breakage is not covered.
10 years — powder-coated aluminium
On the powder-coated aluminium finish.
5 years — moving parts and accessories
In line with the manufacturer warranty.

Recognised by design-led audiences

House & Garden — The List
Listed on House & Garden — The List since 1 October 2025.

Frequently asked questions

  • What colours are available for your products?

    We offer the full RAL Classic colour range (216 colours), giving you complete flexibility to match your design vision. Whether you’re looking for bold contemporary tones or subtle architectural finishes, we can accommodate your requirements.

  • Do you offer anodised finishes?

    Anodised finishes are available on request. Please speak to our team to discuss options and suitability for your project.

  • What locking options are available, and can they be colour matched?

    Our doors are fitted with high-quality locking systems, including bottom locks (non-PAS 24) and PAS 24-rated side locks. While the lock barrels are not colour matched, the escutcheons (visible lock surrounds) can be finished to match your frame colour for a seamless look.

  • What security rating do your doors have?

    Our systems can be configured with PAS 24-rated side locks, providing enhanced security for residential applications.

  • What security certification do you offer?

    We offer systems that comply with PAS 24, a recognised UK standard for enhanced security performance.

  • Are your warranties transferable?

    Our warranties are property-based rather than person-based, meaning they remain valid if ownership of the property change

  • Can I view your products in a showroom?

    We offer a virtual showroom experience, which can be arranged through your sales contact.

  • Can I visit in person?

    Yes, visits can be arranged by appointment at our showroom at 333A Western Avenue, London, W3 0BE

  • What are your typical lead times?

    Our process is carefully structured to ensure precision and quality: - Survey Stage: Approximately 1 week to carry out a site survey, provided the site is fully prepared. We’ll supply clear guidelines in advance. - Design & Drawing Stage: Around 2 weeks (or up to 3 weeks for more complex projects such as glass boxes) from survey completion and receipt of all required technical details. - Manufacture & Installation: Approximately 8 weeks from final approval of drawings, with installation scheduled shortly after. Your project timeline will always be confirmed by your sales contact based on scope and complexity.

  • Do you offer bi-fold doors?

    We specialise in premium glazing systems that prioritise longevity and performance. Bi-fold doors typically require more maintenance due to their multiple moving parts and top-hung weight distribution. For this reason, we focus on alternative systems that offer cleaner aesthetics, smoother operation, and reduced long-term maintenance.

  • Will you liaise with my architect or builder?

    Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with architects, builders, and project teams to ensure your design is delivered exactly as intended.

  • What areas do you cover?

    We operate across the whole of the United Kingdom.

Founded 2011 · London

Same site. Same people. Same standard.

We do not scale — we deepen. The architects we work with keep choosing us because the conversation is direct, the manufacturing is in-house, and the installation is by the team who measured the opening.

The rest is detail — and detail is what we have spent 15 years getting right.