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9. Ajay Glass Co.
Here’s why contract glaziers are optimistic:
We continue to see strong bidding activity for good, solid projects in most of our markets. —Harmon Inc.
Canandaigua, N.Y.
www.ajayglass.com
President/CEO:
Steve Stathopoulos, president/
Demetrios Stathopoulos, CEO
Years in business: 58
Number of employees: 180
Locations: 2
Our 2017 backlog, although lower than this time last year, is still historically large. Growth appears to be slow
but steady and the number of project award opportunities is robust. —Benson Industries
A new administration committed to improving the atmosphere for business to operate with less government
intervention and lower taxes. —W&W
We are optimistic about the opportunities for safely driving profitable growth and the Binswanger Glass team.
Commercial: 100%
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Binswanger
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Backlog change: Increased by 50%
016 annual sales: $42.2 million
Construction spending will remain strong. Election results will create optimism and strong construction spending.
—Alliance Glazing Technologies
Residential, educational and medical. —Pioneer Cladding & Glazing Systems
Strong local economy and your highly educated work force. —W.L. Hall
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0. Glass Solutions Inc.
Elmhurst, Ill.
www.gsichicago.com
President/CEO: Andy Hill
Years in business: 18
Locations: 1
We are optimistic that the trend in increased construction starts will continue, and bring larger projects to the mar-
ket. We are also optimistic that the national market will drive continued growth in our expansion markets. —Kovach
That elections are over and the oil and gas price will go up. —Admiral Glass Co.
Starting multiple Class A office projects in and around Washington, D.C. —TSI
Commercial work: 100%
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016 annual sales: $38 million
We are optimistic about continued growth in the construction industry. —Giroux Glass
We continue to see strong bidding opportunities in our core markets for work in 2017 and the first quarter
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Branford, Conn.
www.cherryhillglass.com
President/CEO: Kevin O’Neill
Years in business: 25
Number of employees: 130
Locations: 1
Commercial: 95%
Residential: 5%
2016 annual sales: $34 million
Backlog change: Increased by 5%
1. Cherry Hill Glass Co. Inc.
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018. —Ajay Glass
That the election is over and positive market signs. —Cherry Hill Glass
Owners are starting to realize the benefits of utilizing a single source for the exterior envelope.
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Architectural Wall Systems
We have invested heavily to hire new talent, increase capacity, improve systems and implement processes. We
have a very strong team and attractive growth opportunities that we have yet to capitalize on. —Dynamic Glass
We have a strong backlog running into mid-2018 and project outlook is good thru mid-2019. —C/S Erectors
An increase in economic and overall employment growth. —Metropolitan Glass
It should be a good year with great projects. —LCG Facades
We are optimistic about the prospects of tax reform, which will create more investment potential for us in
manpower and equipment. We are also hoping for a streamlining of the tax filing system which will reduce our
accounting and tax filing costs. —Specified Systems
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2. Josloff Industries LLC
Newark, N.J.
www.josloffglass.com
President/CEO: Alberta Josloff
Years in business: 114
Number of employees: 62
Locations: 1
We are encouraged by the improvement of the overall construction market in the Southeast. We are also excited
about the prospects of an improved bottom line as new technologies and equipment come online. —SPS
That upcoming work has higher margins than previous years. —TEPCO
Positive outlook in the commercial construction market with sizable projects. —Egan
Being able to get our name established and getting more work in-house. —High Rise Glazing
Commercial: 100%
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016 annual sales: $32.5 million
The continued development of private multi-story and mixed-use projects. Selecting the best developers and
general contractors to partner with [and our] expansion into markets outside of the Midwest. —Ford Metro
(estimated)
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3. Architectural Wall
Overall economic conditions with new leadership in Washington and a reduction in government efforts to
penalize business. —Dothan
Systems LLC
Clive, Iowa
www.archwall.com
President/CEO: Robert (Bob) Marsh
Years in business: 26
Number of employees: 76
Locations: 2
Backlog and … increasing profit margins. —Curtis Glass
Repeal of the Affordable Care Act. —Midland Glass
Completion of the largest project in our history--replacement of nearly 7,000 historic windows in occupied
apartments. —Graboyes
We have a large signed backlog exceeding $25 million. —Sunset Glazing
Commercial: 100%
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Backlog change: Increased by 15%
016 annual sales: $30 million
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