Still family owned after more than a century, Fenton Art Glass Company carries forward the work begun by brothers Frank L. and John W. Fenton in 1905. Based near its original Williamstown, West Virginia, factory, the company continues the Fenton tradition through American-made pieces formed in original moulds and finished by hand-painted decoration.
Paul Wissmach Glass CompanyIn Paden City, West Virginia, Paul Wissmach Glass Company makes American-made art glass for artists and designers, from stained-glass sheets to COE 96 kiln glass and casting materials. The company has produced glass continuously since 1904, using hand-mixed color blends that include recipes more than a century old and rolling them through one of its 13 firebrick furnaces. Now employing more than 40 people, Wissmach ships through a worldwide distributor network and celebrated 120 years of production in 2024.PADEN CITY, WV
Susquehanna Glass CompanySince 1910, Susquehanna Glass Company has turned glassware and other gift pieces into personalized keepsakes through hand cutting, etching, engraving and color decoration. Family-owned and based in historic Lancaster County, the company is one of the last remaining American factories practicing hand-cut glass, a craft it says remains largely unchanged from its beginnings. It also produces custom branded drinkware and specialty items for corporate customers, wineries, breweries and retailers.COLUMBIA, PA
Talbott Glass, LLCFounded in Elkins in 1906, Talbott Glass is a family-owned glass company that repairs, restores, designs, and installs glass for homes and businesses across West Virginia. Its specialty is careful historic window and glass restoration, carried out alongside modern replacement and architectural work. The Talbott family still oversees the company, which is also known locally for maintaining Elkins’ large “Smile! You’re Alive” gateway mural.ELKINS, WV
Weishar EnterprisesSince 1989, Weishar Enterprises has kept the Moon & Star glassware tradition alive, producing handmade collectible glass in the USA from historic moulds. The company traces the pattern to “The Palace” glassware made in the late 19th century and has expanded it into new forms, including its half-scale mini water sets and full-size collectible line. Weishar also continues making more than 20 Moon & Star pieces for Amish communities across the country in nine colors.WHEELING, WV