This section provides an overview for laminated glass as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 42 laminated glass manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked laminated glass companies as of November, 2024: 1.Northwestern Industries-Arizona, Inc., 2.Wolverine Glass Products, Inc., 3.Dreamwalls.
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Laminated glass is created by bonding two or more sheets of glass with a thin layer of synthetic resin, known as an "interlayer film." This process involves heat compression to form a unified structure.
The interlayer film, typically made of Polyvinyl butyral (PVB), adheres strongly to both glass and metal. PVB's high transparency ensures that it does not diminish the glass's clarity. Moreover, in case of impact causing glass breakage, the interlayer film securely holds the glass shards, preventing them from scattering.
Laminated glass is renowned for its excellent impact resistance. In the event of breakage, it effectively prevents or minimizes the dispersion and fall of fragments. It is particularly suitable for windows in automobiles, railcars, and aircraft, which are subject to strong wind pressure and potential impacts from flying objects. Additionally, laminated glass is widely used in building and residential windows and doors as a security and disaster prevention measure.
Enhancing laminated glass with special sound-insulating interlayer films can provide soundproofing properties. The use of colored or patterned films can also enhance aesthetic appeal. Such creative adaptations expand the versatility of laminated glass in various applications.
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Rider Glass Co., Ltd,China's prominent glass company, has been supplying glass throughout the world since 1993. The company is specialized in the production and export of basic products such as float glass, coated glass, patterned glass and deep-processed products such as mirror, tempered, laminated and acid etched glass, which are widely used in the construction industry, decoration and housing. We passed various international certifications, including AS / NZS 2208: 1996, CE, SGCC, etc.
Northwestern Industries-Arizona, Inc., established in 1975 and headquartered in Yuma, Arizona, is a manufacturer of glass products. The company's product offerings include enhanced sound control laminated glass, laminated glass, insulated glass, silkscreened glass, and spandrel glass. These products cater to the commercial glass industry and residences. The company is a subsidiary of Japan-based Central Glass Co., Ltd. and operates from two fabrication plants. It has served customers in regions including Utah, Wyoming, Montana, California, Oregon, and more.
Phillips Safety Products, Inc., established in 1905, is a manufacturer of occupational safety products based in Middlesex, New Jersey. Its manufactured products include laser, radiation, welding, and glass-blowing protection. It also manufactures optical filters, safety glasses, and protective glass fabrications. The other manufactured products include anti-fog, cleaners, framer parts, and retainer cords. Its products serve in the laser, radiation, glassworking, and safety industries. The company acquired CE Certification on its laser filter products and obtained the Declaration of Conformity due to its compliance with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425, EN 61331-3:2014, and testing under EN 61331-1:2014 plus guidance notes.
Dreamwalls, began in 2000 and based in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, USA, is a manufacturer of glass and mirror products. Its offerings include markerboards, backpainted glass, laminated glass, as well as tempered glass, and standard mirror, which cater to the needs of glass glaziers, contractors, architects, and designers. The company was born as an umbrella brand of glass products offered by Gardner Glass Products, which has been putting durable coatings on glass since 1962.
Tru Vue, established in 1932 and situated in McCook, Illinois, is a manufacturer of glazing products for various markets including picture framing, photography, and engineered optics. The company specializes in glazing with proprietary anti-reflective and UV protective coatings. Its products find applications ranging from custom framing to preservation in global museums and galleries, as well as in digital displays for automobiles, medical devices, and kiosks. One of its products, Vista Anti-Reflective glass, is a non-conductive, wide-band coated glass designed to minimize reflections across the visible spectrum.
Dulles Glass is a fabricator, manufacturer, and retailer of ship glass, mirrors, and shower doors established in 1972 and headquartered in Manassas, Virginia. The company’s product portfolio comprises shower doors, glass table tops, gym mirrors, mirrors, and glass shelves. It also offers architectural glass hardware, glazing, UV bonding supplies, and glass cleaning products as well as shower door hardware, parts, and accessories such as hinges, clamps, time-saving shower kits, and shower sweeps. In addition to sales, Dulles Glass offers installation services throughout Northern Virginia and Philadelphia and every project is custom-fabricated and installed to the customer’s specifications.
Viracon is a manufacturer and supplier of architectural glass solutions, founded in 1970 and headquartered in the United States. Viracon has consistently delivered quality architectural glass products for commercial buildings worldwide. The company's extensive range includes energy-efficient coated glass, insulating glass units, and laminated glass designed to enhance architectural aesthetics and performance. Viracon is devoted to transforming spaces through innovation and design, catering to architects, designers, and construction professionals seeking cutting-edge glass solutions.
Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc., established in 1962, based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is a manufacturer of glass products. The company product portfolio includes coated, laminated, tempered, plain, and insulating glass. Additionally, it provides a turnkey solution to window manufacturers. It has 10,000 employees located at 49 locations around the United States. In 1987, the company introduced argon gas filling of insulating glass units. In 1992, it was the first to build a float glass plant to stabilize a glass supply chain for IG and CG plants. It serves customers in the United States.
Guardian Industries Holdings, established in 1932, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan is a manufacturer of glass for architecture, interior, design, and transportation applications. The company’s product portfolio includes tinted glass, ultraclear, heat barrier, textured pattern glass, and climaguard glass. Its climaguard glass is suited for different climates or energy efficiency needs, offering thermal insulation and solar control. Its products are used in commercial, residential, and public buildings. The types of glass used includes laminated, low-e, solar control, float, and architectural. The company offers a warranty registration and samples to customers.
Manko Window Systems, Inc, established in 1989, based in Manhattan, Kansas, is a manufacturer of commercial windows, aluminum systems, and glass products. The company’s product portfolio includes windows, sunshades, doors, spandrel, and insulated glass, among others. In 1990, Manko introduced a line of storefront extrusions and began fabricating entrance doors. It aims to build strong partnerships with clients representing both manufacturing and independence throughout our market. The company offers two additional manufacturing and fabrication facilities in Colorado and Iowa.
Factory Glass Direct LLC, founded in the United States in 2003, is a supplier of glass services with products such as glass showers, barn doors, decorative glass, glass table tops, and LED-lit mirrors. The company offers offer a wide range of architectural glass solutions, including glass facades, curtain walls, balustrades, and more. In addition, it provides professional glass repair and replacement services for residential and commercial customers and bespoke glass solutions.
Fab Glass And Mirror LLC is a distributor of glass that is headquartered in Westdale, Ohio and was founded in 2012. The company offers full ranges of glass products ranging from custom-size glass panels, shower enclosures, house windows, doors, and table tops. The company also provides mirrors of all sizes and purposes. The company’s products also produces special glasses such as bullet proof ones, custom artisan pieces, hurricane glass, replacement energy efficient windows and pattern glasses. The company’s application industries vary from education, home, e-commerce, and commercial.
GHIRINGHELLI is an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified manufacturer of centerless grinding machines that was established in 1921 in Luino, Italy. The company primarily produces in-feed as well as through-feed mode CNC centerless grinding machines, as well as mechanical models with manual and automatic loading systems. It also offers specialized models for polishing, super-finishing, and micro-grinding. The company’s products are used mainly by clients in Italy’s automotive, medical device manufacturing, and machine tools manufacturing sectors.
Intelligent Glass, established in 2004 in Hoyland, Barnsley, UK, is a manufacturer of switchable glass & film products. The company’s range of products includes single glazed, laminated, double & triple glazed switchable glasses, self-adhesive switchable films, and panel door systems which offer controllable privacy, security, energy concerns and styles. It also offers a proprietary self-adhesive switchable film that can be retrofitted to existing windows and partitions, making this technology accessible. The company exports its products to over 120 countries and provides sales and technical support to its resellers and OEM Partners around the world.
New Glass Technology, established in 2011, based in Kruisem, Belgium, is a manufacturer of glass products and glazing systems for the automotive and marine industries. The company product portfolio includes heatable glass, bulletproof glass, fire-rated glass, anti-reflective glass, and laminated tempered glass. Additional glasses offered include sun control, sound control, self-cleaning, and thermal insulation.The products are used for staircases, floors, and printing. Glass processing offered includes cutting, polishing, milling, and engraving.
Central Glass Co., Ltd., established in 1936, based in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of chemical products, glass, fiberglass, and fertilizers. The company’s glass products are used in many industries, including architecture, automotive, fertilizer, fine chemicals, and glass fiber, among others. It was originally a supplier of soda products as a chemical manufacturer, until it was launched into the glass business after using soda ash as raw materials. The company’s main objective is to research and use sustainable materials in its products to combat global environmental issues.
High Performance Glazing Inc., established in 2004 and located in Vaughan, Ontario, is a manufacturer specializing in glass and glazing products. The company's product portfolio includes insulating glass units, heat-strengthened glass, laminated glass, fire-rated glass, and Low-E glass. It specializes in delivering customized glass solutions for both interior and exterior applications, catering to commercial and residential architectural projects. Its products find applications in architectural glass, storefronts, glass rail systems, entrance doors, and skylights.
Fujiwara Kogyo Co., Ltd., established in 1927, based in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of laminated glass, bend glass, multi-layered glass, and tempered glass. The company’s product portfolio includes veLami, bellezza, kaleido, shirabe, and pure shade velami. The products are used in road vehicles, railway rolling stock, special fireproof equipment, and construction industries. In 1939, it was partnered with Aichi Chemical Co., Ltd., manufacturing the production of tempered glass by reinforced molding of naval aircraft windshield. Customer services offered include technical support, catalog request, and customized services.
Dillmeier Glass Company, established in 1945 and headquartered in Youngstown, Ohio, is a manufacturer of glass fabrication solutions The company specializes in glass store fixtures, glass components, glass wall systems, and various glass applications, serving a global clientele. Its product range encompasses tempered glass for applications like shower doors and railings, laminated glass used for bulletproof and soundproof installations, insulated glass providing energy-efficient solutions, low-iron glass tailored for display cases and aquariums, and acid-etched glass, adding decorative flair.
Sinclair Glass, established in 1950 and headquartered in Hartford City, Indiana, USA, is a manufacturer of glass and ceramic products for various industries. The company offers a diverse range of products, including architectural glass, bent glass, automotive glass, and specialty glass. These solutions provide benefits such as durability, transparency, and aesthetic appeal, resulting in enhanced building designs, vehicle functionality, and specialized applications. Industries spanning architecture, automotive, electronics, and more use the products for their precision-engineered and optimal glass properties. With technical expertise and advanced manufacturing techniques, it offers necessary glass solutions that cater to the unique needs of diverse applications.
Glassfab Tempering Services, Inc., established in 2006 and headquartered in Tracy, California, is a manufacturer specializing in dual-sealed insulated glasses and organic sealants designed for commercial architectural applications. The company's product range comprises various glass solutions, including spandrel and laminated glass, control-coated glass, coatings and films, premium shower doors, and dual-sealed insulated glasses. These products find applications in diverse sectors, serving local custom shower door companies, glass shops, residential projects, and architectural glazing contractors.
National Guard Products Inc., founded in 1935 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, is a manufacturer of commercial door hardware. The company's products include continuous hinges, floor shields, and sliding hardware. It also offers GapGuard, a gap solution for excessive fire door and frame clearances; Sportsguard flooring transitions and flooring assemblies used in event centers and sports arenas; and finger guards (also known as door edges and astragals). The company's products are widely used in hospitality, cold storage facilities, and commercial buildings.
Linqu Sanjing Glass Co., Ltd., established in 1997 and headquartered in Shandong, China, is a renowned manufacturer and supplier specializing in building glass, tempered glass, and insulating glass. The company offers a comprehensive range of products, including non-tempered laminated glass, low-iron or extra-clear laminated glass, colored laminated glass, tempered insulated glass, laminated insulated glass, and more. These products find applications in a variety of sectors, including architecture, glazing, automobile safety, photovoltaic, and UV protection.
Metro Glass, established in 1986, based in Auckland, New Zealand, is a manufacturer and supplier of glass products. The company product portfolio includes decorative glass, low emissivity glass, safety and security, obscure glass, and standard glass. It has 20 sites in New Zealand and Australia, some used for producing a range of customized glass products used in applications such as windows, doors, internal partitions, balustrades, and furniture. Services offered include glazing, quick delivery, and engineering support.
Shinko Glass Ind. Co. Ltd., founded in 1953, is a Japanese manufacturer of glass products based in Tonami, Toyama. The company offers decorative and practical glass elements, among others, for interior and exterior features, glass showcases, and functional cooling and lighting components. Specifically, the company produces standard bent or curved glass for buildings and vehicles, along with specialized glass, such as film, resin, and polycarbonate laminated glass. It also produces flat glass options like insulated glass and etched glass with sandblasting (diamond grain) finishing.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Northwestern Industries-Arizona, Inc. |
3.8%
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2 | Wolverine Glass Products, Inc. |
3.5%
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3 | Dreamwalls |
3.5%
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4 | PRL Glass Systems Inc. |
3.4%
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5 | CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES, INC |
3.4%
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6 | Tru Vue, Inc. |
3.4%
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7 | Viracon |
3.2%
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8 | American Insulated Glass, LLC |
2.9%
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9 | Dulles Glass & Mirror |
2.9%
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10 | Rider Glass |
2.9%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the laminated glass page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 20 | 62.5% |
China | 2 | 6.3% |
Canada | 2 | 6.3% |
Japan | 2 | 6.3% |
Italy | 1 | 3.1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 3.1% |
Belgium | 1 | 3.1% |
Japane | 1 | 3.1% |
New Zealand | 1 | 3.1% |
Colombia | 1 | 3.1% |