New specialty glass distributor opens shop

Glassopolis will distribute specialty architectural glass to commercial glass contractors. Its product range initially includes clear fire-rated glass, X-ray glass, anti-reflective glass, fireplace and hearth replacement glass, custom decorated glass and a range of other specialty glass products that commercial glass contractors need for special projects.

“Glass contractors are terribly under served when it comes to specialty glass products,” said Jordan Richards, President, Glassopolis, in the release. “They need options that can help them complete their projects on time and on budget. Glassopolis is here to meet the needs of the glass contractor. These guys are tired of suppliers pushing expensive, highly marked-up exclusive products down their throats. We give them options that meet the specifications for the projects they have.”

 

Glassopolis also will appeal to glass manufacturers coming to market with new competitive products. Schott AG has made its world class fire-rated glass-ceramics Pyran Star and Pyran Crystal, both UL classified for up to 90 minutes with hose stream, available through Glassopolis.