Founded in 1996 from a collaboration with Alfred University, Saxon Glass Technologies develops and applies chemical ion-exchange treatments that strengthen borosilicate, aluminosilicate, soda-lime and other specialty glasses. The Alfred company combines glass-science research with production process design, using case-depth, surface-compression and statistical testing rather than average strength alone to shape each treatment. Its work includes pharmaceutical glass strengthening developed over more than 25 years, including the Sumo™ medical vial.
GrayGlass CompanySince 1946, GrayGlass has fabricated, distributed and imported specialty glass for industrial, architectural, lighting and optical applications. Its Queens Village operation combines a 60,000-square-foot factory with more than 200 years of staff glass expertise, producing precision work from one-off parts through million-piece runs. GrayGlass supplied more than 6,000 high-precision absorbing glass shields for the National Ignition Facility, a project that reflects its particular strength in demanding optical fabrication.QUEENS VILLAGE, NY
Stevanato GroupFounded in 1949, Stevanato Group is an Italian company known for more than 75 years of work in pharmaceutical glass packaging and integrated support for drug manufacturers. Its Zhangjiagang site, launched in 2012, extends that manufacturing base to Asia-Pacific pharmaceutical companies and CDMOs, producing vial systems and related inspection equipment.BAD OEYNHAUSEN, DE
Stoelzle Glass GroupWith more than 200 years of glassmaking expertise, Stoelzle Glass Group manufactures high-end glass containers for brands in industries ranging from spirits and pharmaceuticals to food and cosmetics. Its international network includes seven manufacturing plants, three in-house decoration sites and sales offices worldwide. Stoelzle also develops customized packaging from sketch to decorated sample, creating an average of 250 new products each year, with ISO 9001 quality management across all sites.23RD FLOOR, NY
Kopp Glass, IncFounded by color-glass formulator Nicholas Kopp more than 90 years ago, Kopp Glass manufactures custom molded glass for mission-critical applications, with compositions spanning ultraviolet through infrared wavelengths. The Pittsburgh company’s portfolio includes more than 200 engineered glasses, while its fully integrated, U.S.-based operation develops tooling, prototypes and finished parts under one roof. Kopp also invented “Selenium Red” in 1926, a formulation that helped establish its long-standing role in airfield and signal lighting.PITTSBURGH, PA