USG Only Online--Expanded The 4th Annual
BIG Book of Lists
For the fourth year, USGlass magazine presents its Big Book of Lists, a ranking of the top industry companies. Below youll see an list of some of the top glazing contractors ordered by annual sales. The information was provided to
USGlass by the companies listed and includes websites where you can find more information about the company. These contractors also each submitted a short description of the work they do, available in our special Only Online section of
www.usglassmag.com. On pages 39-41 youll find rankings of glass companies, from largest to smallest, in a variety of categories. Information was obtained through companies submissions and our editors independent field research. This year weve included a list of the top woman-owned glazing contractors. Read more about these noteworthy women
here. To ensure your inclusion in next years Lists, e-mail mheadley@glass.com.
Top Glazing Contractors Based on 2007 sales revenue of commercial glazing business segment |
Company |
City, State |
Web Address |
President/CEO |
No. of Locations |
No. of Employees |
Years
in Business |
Harmon
Inc. |
Eden Prairie, Minn. |
www.harmoninc.com |
|
18 |
1,100 |
12 |
Harmon Inc. services the entire life
cycle of a buildings glazed exterior and provides a full range of
glass services, from new construction, to repair and replacement, to
renovation. |
Enclos
Corp. |
Eagan, Minn. |
www.enclos.com |
Gregg Sage |
18 |
650 |
32 |
Enclos Corp., one of the largest
specialty contractors in the United States, designs, engineers,
fabricates and installs exterior facades and curtainwall cladding
systems. |
Permasteelisa
Cladding Technologies Ltd. |
Windsor, Conn. |
www.permasteelisa.com |
Alberto De Gobbi |
6 |
|
35 |
Through research and development of
new design and construction systems and technologies and the use of
innovative materials Permasteelisa aims to guarantee and constantly
improve the quality of its architectural claddings. |
Walters
& Wolf |
Fremont, Calif. |
www.waltersandwolf.com |
Randy Wolf |
5 |
835 |
30 |
For 30 years, Walters & Wolf has
designed, fabricated and installed custom curtainwall and exterior
cladding systems. Regional production facilities allow for
single-source responsibility, commitment to quality and on-time
delivery. |
Trainor
Glass |
Alsip, Ill. |
www.trainorglass.com |
Thomas
Trainor/ Robert Trainor |
14 |
534 |
55 |
Trainor Glass is committed to quality
fabrication and installation of glass products and aluminum framing
systems for commercial and industrial applications, with a focus on
building exteriors and tenant interiors. |
W&W
Glass LLC |
Nanuet, N.Y. |
www.wwglass.com |
Michael, Jeffrey, Howard
and Scott Haber (co-managing members) |
2 |
195 |
30 |
W&W is one of the largest
commercial architectural glass and metal subcontractors in the New
York metropolitan area, specializing in curtainwalls, storefronts,
entrances, ornamental, metal, skylights and structural glass
systems. |
CBO
Glass |
Alden, N.Y. |
www.cboglass.com |
Paul Hogan |
2 |
300 |
35 |
CBOs management and staff are
dedicated to completing high quality projects on time and within
budget. Its goal is 100 percent customer satisfaction through
teamwork and strong performance. |
Haley-Greer
Inc. |
Dallas, Texas |
www.haleygreer.com |
Don Haley (CEO); Letitia
Haley Barker (president) |
3 |
260 |
29 |
Haley-Greer
Inc. is a professional installer of high-performance window wall and
curtainwall systems on major commercial projects. Its experience
includes multifaceted projects requiring innovative design and
installation. |
Heinaman
Contract Glazing |
Lake Forest, Calif. |
www.heinaman.net |
John Heinaman |
2 |
130 |
20 |
Heinaman Contract Glazing furnishes
and installs glass and aluminum wall systems for mid- to high-rise
commercial projects in Southern California and Nevada. |
TSI/Exterior
Wall Systems Inc. |
Landover, Md. |
|
Victor
Cornellier |
1 |
160 |
30 |
TSI/Exterior Wall Systems is a glass
and glazing subcontractor specializing in high-end custom
curtainwall, windows, entrances, panel walls and canopy systems in
projects in Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. |
Karas
and Karas |
Boston, Mass. |
www.karasglass.com |
Joseph Karas |
1 |
118 |
84 |
Karas & Karas, a leader in the contract glass industry, aims to see projects through from planning and contract drawings to fabrication, all the
way to professional installation. |
ASI Ltd. |
Indianapolis, Ind. |
www.asilimited.com |
Ken W. Smith |
1 |
265 |
19 |
ASI Ltd. performs all engineering and manufacturing processes to provide a turnkey project. Its ability to develop job-specific unitized systems
set it apart. |
Giroux
Glass Inc. |
Los Angeles |
www.girouxglass.com |
Anne-Merelie Murrell |
2 |
220 |
62 |
Giroux Glass specializes in glass, glazing and architectural metals serving the Western United States in commercial, design-build projects and
high-end residential work. |
MTH
Industries |
Hillside, Ill. |
www.mthindustries.com |
Lyle R. Hill |
1 |
124 |
121 |
MTH Industries is one
of the countrys largest and oldest full-service architectural
glass providers. |
Juba
Aluminum Products Co. Inc. |
Concord, N.C. |
www.jubaproducts.com |
John Juba (president);
Joni Juba (CEO) |
2 |
149 |
14+ |
Juba Aluminum Products specializes in building exteriors for low- to high-rise curtainwall projects. The company has created a niche for itself
working with pre-construction teams in the design-development phase. |
Cartner
Glass Systems Inc. |
Charlotte, N.C. |
|
Lawrence A.
Cartner |
2 |
72 |
27 |
From mid- to high-rise buildings, Cartner Glass Systems strives to provide owners with curtainwall and glass products that are not only
installed professionally but also environmentally friendly. |
Glass
Systems Inc. |
Lithonia, Ga. |
www.glasssystems.biz |
Luther Hudson |
1 |
140 |
23 |
Glass Systems Inc. has specialized in building envelopes, windows, window walls, curtainwall and entrances for more than two decades. |
Architectural
Wall Systems Co. |
West Des Moines, Iowa |
www.archwall.com |
Mike Cunningham (CEO);
Tom Schlotfeldt (president) |
1 |
125 |
16 |
Architectural Wall Systems Co. provides engineering, detailing, manufacturing, estimating and installation of exterior wall materials with
professional project management and union craftspeople. Its expertise includes rainscreen technology and unitized wall construction. |
Sunset
Glazing |
La Mesa, Calif. |
www.sunsetglazing.com |
Don E. Witte |
1 |
50-60 |
27 |
Sunset Glazing has established a reputation of excelling in quality, reliability and service. The company has the capability to provide singlesource
responsibility for the complete design and development of a project. |
Tower
Glass Inc. |
Santee,
Calif. |
www.towerglass.com |
Evelyn Swaim (president) |
1 |
125 |
19 |
Tower Glass Inc., the largest glazing contractor in San Diego County, specializes in new construction. Its projects are noted for custom
applications, hard bid as well as negotiated projects. |
MasonryArts
Inc. |
Bessemer, Ala. |
www.masonryarts.com |
Roy Swindal |
2 |
|
40+ |
MasonryArts has been a leader in the curtain/window wall industry for more than ten years. The single-source cladding contractor erects
high-rise glass curtainwall, stone claddings systems, commercial and industrial masonry and
precast. |
Ridgeview
Glass Inc. |
Marlboro, Md. |
www.ridgeviewglass.com |
Andy
E. Canter Jr. |
1 |
132 |
25 |
Ridgeview Glass Inc. is a family-owned business that specializes in curtainwall design and installation, with contracts ranging from $1-5
million. |
Arcadia
Products Inc. |
Northbrook, Il. |
www.arcadiaproducts.net |
Robert L. Martin |
1 |
80 |
27 |
Arcadia Products is a unique resource for building glass and cladding technologies. It serves developers, architects and general contractors
who demand performance, versatility and reliability in design, engineering, procurement, fabrication and installation. |
Ajay Glass |
Manchester, N.Y. |
www.ajayglass.net |
Demetrios G.
Stathopoulos (CEO), Steve Stathopoulos (president) |
1 |
120 |
49 |
Ajay Glass provides exterior cladding solutions with the attitude whatever it takes to get it done. The company uses extensive resources to
engineer, fabricate and erect complex projects that meet design, cost and schedule goals. |
Sierra
Glass & Mirror Inc. |
Las Vegas, Nev. |
www.sierraglass.com |
Robyn McGinnis |
1 |
65 |
29 |
Sierra Glass & Mirror is committed to quality fabrication and installation of glass products and aluminum framing systems for commercial and
industrial applications. The company specializes in custom interiors and building exteriors. |
Interlcad |
Plymouth, Minn. |
www.eganco.com |
Bill John |
1 |
65 |
10 |
Interclad is a regional cladding company specializing in engineering and fabrication of aluminum curtainwall, storefronts, glass and glazing,
composite metal panels and specialty metals for major commercial construction projects. |
Champion
Metal & Glass Inc. |
Dear Park, N.Y. |
www.championmetalglass.com |
Ali Ghahremani |
1 |
45 |
15 |
Champion Metal & Glass is celebrating 15 years in the architectural and ornamental industry in the New York City metropolitan area. It
continues to build on its reputation for quality and service excellence with every project. |
Galaxy
Glass & Aluminum Inc. |
Manchester, N.H. |
www.galaxyglass.biz |
Daniel Simpson
(co-owner, president), Mark Brown (co-owner, vice president) |
2 |
85 |
16 |
Galaxy Glass, a commercial glass and glazing contractor servicing the New England and Mid Atlantic area, is committed to teamwork and
quality. |
R
& R Window Contractors Inc. |
Easthampton,
Mass. |
www.rrwindow.com |
Roger A. Fuller |
1 |
80 |
30 |
R & R Window Contractors Inc. sells, installs and services a broad range of commercial window, storefront and curtainwall systems, from
traditional styles to customer designs. |
Metropolitan
Glass Inc. |
Denver, Colo. |
www.metroglass.com |
Michael Smith |
1 |
106 |
44 |
Metropolitan Glass serves the construction industry with innovation and installation of aluminum and glass-related products. The company
provides a full array of products and services including preconstruction services. |
Accuracy
Glass & Mirror Co. |
Las Vegas, Nev. |
|
Kelly
Marshall (president), Michael Lamek (vice president) |
1 |
97 |
20 |
Accuracy provides complete design and installation for a number of glass and related products, including custom handrails and claddings,
entrance doors, storefronts and curtainwalls, skylights, shower doors, metal wall panels and window film. |
Hilboldt
Curtwainwall Inc. |
St. Louis,
Mo. |
hilboldt.com |
Dennis
Hilboldt (president); Jane Hilboldt (CEO) |
1 |
22 |
3 |
Hilboldt Curtainwall Inc. specializes in high-quality exterior wall systems. The company works to build, panelize and install custom enclosure
systems with an emphasis on prefabrication to the fullest extent possible. |
American
Glass and Metals Corp. |
Plymouth, Mich. |
|
James
D. Vogelsberg |
1 |
65 |
28 |
American Glass and Metals is a glazing contractor with more than two decades of experience in the Michigan area. |
Carter
Glass Co. Inc. |
Kansas City, Mo. |
www.carterglass.net |
Terrence F. Carter
(CEO), John Carter (president) |
2 |
60-70 |
47 |
Carter Glass is a family-owned business with the goal of service excellence. The company offers its services on all jobs, from the smallest
project to highly customized glazing systems. |
Lynbrook
Glass & Architectural Metals Corp. |
Hauppauge, N.Y. |
www.lynbrookglass.com |
Joseph Torsiello |
1 |
80 |
77 |
Lynbrook Glass & Architectural Metals Corp., a family-owned and -operated business, designs, manufactures, fabricates and installs standard
and custom aluminum windows, storefronts, glass curtainwalls, greenhouses and skylights. |
Glass
& Mirror America |
Clarendon Hills, Ill. |
www.americanglassandmirror.com |
P. Hill, D. Lamantia, L.
Ferrusi (directors) |
3 |
86 |
42 |
Glass & Mirror America is a full-service, multi-state glass and metal provider. The company specializes in high-end retrofit projects. |
Vienna
Glass Co. |
Manassas, Va. |
www.viennaglass.com |
Richard Glaze |
2 |
60 |
53 |
Vienna Glass is a full-service glass company in the Washington, D.C.-area. The company, which has one facility for retail and one for
commercial projects, prides itself on its diversification. |
Modern
Mirror and Glass Co. Inc. |
Roseville, Mich. |
modernglass.net |
Paula Zeoli |
1 |
80 |
63 |
Modern Mirror and Glass is a full-service glazing contractor, providing work on commercial, industrial, educational, large residential and glass
railing projects. The company maintains a focus on customer service and teamwork. |
Sound
Glass Sales Inc. |
Tacoma, Wash. |
www.soundglass.com |
Warren W. Willoughby |
3 |
88 |
25 |
Sound Glass Sales Inc. is Puget Sound homeowners and contractors source for glass, doors, shower and bath enclosures and glass railing
systems. |
Hale
Glass Inc. |
Placentia, Calif. |
www.haleglass.com |
Brian Hale Sr.
(president), Gloria Hale (CFO) |
1 |
55 |
29 |
Hale Glass aims to educate its people to make the right decisions, and empowers employees to do whatever necessary to ensure its mission
statement American pride and quality is more than just words. |
United
Glass and Panel Systems Inc. |
Canton, Ohio |
www.ugps.com |
Tom Nesbitt |
1 |
50 |
12 |
United Glass and Panel Systems has grown from five employees to more than 50, including 30 tradesmen with more than 300 years of
collective experience. Its designs, fabricates and installs systems for building exteriors. |
Del
Ray Glass Co. |
Alexandria, Va. |
www.delrayglass.com |
Mitchel Papanicolas |
1 |
60 |
55 |
Del Ray Glass Co. specializes in commercial storefront and interior glass systems, as well as residential custom all-glass shower enclosures
and mirrors. The companys management all holds Purdue University engineering
degrees. |
EAP
Glass Inc. |
Golden, Colo. |
eapglass.net |
Edward A. Perme |
1 |
65 |
25+ |
EAP Glass Inc. specializes in medium- to large-sized construction and remodel projects in both the commercial and service fields. |
The
Glass Shop |
Visalia, Calif. |
www.theglassshop.com |
Jeff Theis |
1 |
63 |
30 |
The Glass Shop is a family-owned and -operated full-line shop, handling commercial, residential, auto and replacement windows. The
company is second generation-owned, with the third generation working in the business. |
Linford
Contract Glazing LLC |
Salt Lake City |
|
Earl J. Linford |
1 |
57 |
8 months |
Linford Contract Glazing LLC began business on May 1, 2007, when Earl Linford and Gary Dabb purchased the commercial division of Linford
Brothers Glass. The company now targets projects ranging from $1 to $5 million in size. |
Top Float Glass Producers
PPG Industries Inc.
Guardian Industries Corp.
Pilkington North America Inc.
AGC Flat Glass North America
Cardinal Glass Industries
Vitro America
Saint-Gobain
Top Tempered Glass Producers
Oldcastle Glass
Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. Inc.
AGC Flat Glass North America
PPG Industries Inc.
Viracon
United Glass Corp.
Top Laminated Glass Producers
Guardian Industries Corp.
Oldcastle Glass
Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. Inc.
Viracon
AGC Flat Glass North America
Vitro America
Hartung Glass Industries
J.E. Berkowitz L.P.
Dlubak Corp.
Northwestern Industries
Cristacurva
Top Low-E Glass Producers
Cardinal Glass Industries
AGC Flat Glass North America
PPG Industries Inc.
Pilkington North America Inc.
Viracon
Guardian Industries Corp.
Top Fire-Rated Glass Manufacturers
SAFTI First Fire-Rated Glazing Solutions
VETROTECH Saint-Gobain
Architectural Metal Producers
Kawneer, An Alcoa Co.
YKK/AP America
Vistawall (a part of Oldcastle Glass)
United States Aluminum
Tubelite Inc. (a part of Apogee Enterprises Inc.)
Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. Inc.
EFCO, A Pella Co.
TRACO
Accura Systems Inc.
Laminators Inc.
VETROTECH Saint-Gobain
FabTech LLC
Quality Metalcrafts LLC
Curtainwall and Storefront/ Entrance
Producers
Kawneer, An Alcoa Co.
Vistawall (a part of Oldcastle Glass)
YKK/AP America
United States Aluminum
EFCO, A Pella Co.
Tubelite Inc. (a part of Apogee Enterprises Inc.)
Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. Inc.
TRACO
Wausau Window & Wall Systems
Accura Systems Inc.
Architectural Glazing Technologies
PORTAL Inc./National Store Fronts Co.
Laminators Inc.
FabTech LLC
Top Fire-Rated Distributors
Technical Glass Products
General Glass International
Oldcastle Glass
Hartung Glass Industries
Prelco Inc.
Coastal Glass Distributors
Top Woman-Owned Glazing Contractors
Haley-Greer Letitia Haley Barker
(President)
Giroux Glass Anne-Merelie Murrell (President/CEO)
Juba Aluminum Products Co. Inc. Joni Juba (CEO)
Tower Glass Inc. Evelyn Swaim (President)
Sierra Glass & Mirror Robyn McGinnis (President/CEO)
Hilboldt Curtainwall Inc. Jane Hilboldt (CEO)
Modern Mirror and Glass Co. Inc. Paula Zeoli (President/CEO)
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Top Door and Window Hardware Distributors
Mayflower Sales Co. Inc.
JLM Wholesale
Strybuc Industries
International Door Closers
Calibre Door Closers
Top Mirror Producers
Arch Aluminum & Glass Co. Inc.
Guardian Industries Corp.
Vitro America
Virginia Glass Products
Gardner Glass Products
Walker Glass Co. Ltd.
Oldest Companies in the Industry
Saint-Gobain - 343
DuPont 205
Pilkington North America Inc. 182
Fletcher-Terry 139
Showerite 137
Kohler 135
F. Barkow Inc. 129
Barber Glass Industries Inc. 125
PPG Industries Inc. 125
MTH Industries - 122
Goldfinch Bros. Inc. 116
Thad Ziegler Glass 115
General Glass International 108
Peterson Glass Co. 105
Kawneer Co. Inc. 102
Toledo Mirror & Glass 99
Syracuse Glass 99
Lenoir Mirror Co. 95
J.E. Berkowitz L.P. 88
DeGorter Inc. 86
Karas & Karas 84
Flower City Glass - 81
Knickerbocker Plate Glass 81
Tremco 80
Colonial Glass Solutions 79
Bacon & Van Buskirk 71
Walker Glass Co. Ltd. - 66
Modern Mirror & Glass 63
Giroux Glass 62
Top Shower Door Producers
Kohler Co.
Alumax Bath Enclosures
Basco Shower Enclosures
Southeastern Aluminum Products
Hartung Glass Industries
Coral Industries
Coastal Industries
Top Minority-Owned Companies
Glass Designers Inc.
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