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Gillinder Glass specializes in custom engineered glass solutions for industrial, military, aerospace, airfield, marine and transit applications. PRODUCTS View Open Stock Catalog Request Custom Quotation

Gillinder photos through 1923, a century after founder, William T. Gillinder was born. GILLINDER HISTORY: PHOTO GALLERY View gallery page Art of Glassmaking Above (2)- poster for Gillinder & Sons' factory at the Centennial Exhibition in 1876. Above Left- copy of The Art of Glass Making by William T. Gillinder, which was gifted to his son, Fredrick, with the inscription, "From the Author To his Love Fredrick R. Gillinder July 4th 1869." Above Right- Gillinder & Sons' picture with three factories from approximately 1910. View 1 Gillinder Historic Photo- worker packing products. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker moving product. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker removing glass from lehr. Gillinder Historic Photo- shipping boxes. Glass Blowing Molds & Lehr Glass Finishing Shipping & Inspection Factory Photos Gillinder Historic Photo- worker preparing boxes for shipping. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker carrying box to ship. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker working on mold tooling. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker inspecting products. Gillinder Historic Photo- glass going into lehr. Gillinder Historic Photo- hot metal work. Gillinder Historic Photo- glass blowing. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker putting glass into lehr. Gillinder Historic Photo- workers finishing glass. Gillinder Historic Photo- office upstairs, Port Jervis, NY factory. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker working with mold tooling. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker putting glass on lehr. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker using grinder to finish product. Gillinder Historic Photo- mixing pots. Gillinder Historic Photo- workerfinishing product. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker working in finishing. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker finishing products. Gillinder Historic Photo- factory machine. Gillinder Historic Photos- workers standing on table blowing glass. Gillinder Historic Photo- G. Mutzer, on opening day at Maria Street factory. Gillinder Historic Photo- early exterior picture of factory in Port Jervis, NY. Gillinder Historic Photo- early exterior picture of factory in Port Jervis, NY. Gillinder Historic Photo- early aerial shot of factory in Port Jervis, NY. Gillinder Historic Photo- Gillinder & Bennett building from 1863. Gillinder Historic Photo- Gillinder & Sons' workers the 1860's. Gillinder Historic Photo- fire destroys factory. Gillinder Historic Photo- employees at Gillinder's first annual outing, 1917. Gillinder Historic Photo- Centennial Exhibition ticket from 1876. RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE RETURN TO HISTORY PAGE View 2 Gillinder Historic Photo- worker blowing glass. Gillinder Historic Photo- workers gathering glass. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker blowing glass in 1800's. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker blowing glass, standing on table. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker molding glass. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker cutting glass in 1800's. Gillinder Historic Photo- group of workers in the late 1800's. Gillinder Historic Photo- conveyer belt. Gillinder Historic Photo- finishing machine. Gillinder Historic Photo- conveyer belt. Gillinder Historic Photo- factory floor and oven. Gillinder Historic Photo- conveyer belt. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker inspecting glass. Gillinder Historic Photo- conveyer belt. Gillinder Historic Photo- worker gathering glass. Samuels Glass Factory Howard and Oxford Street. Gillinder & Bennett factory from 1865. Example of Gillinder & Sons' process for attaching handles to glass from 1965. Gillinder & Sons' Stippled Star pattern. Gillinder & Sons' Stippled Star pattern. Pricebook 1876 RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE RETURN TO HISTORY PAGE Flint Glass Makers' Magazine Left- Gillinder & Sons' Price List from February 1st, 1876. Above Center- Flint Glass Makers' Magazine 1851, 1852, 1853, address from William T. Gillinder. Above Right- ad for both Gillinder & Sons' factories being open in Philadelphia, PA, late 1800's. Above- Bennett Brothers' ad with factory exterior. Below Left- Gillinder & Sons' National Export Museum ad from 1899. Below Right- Gillinder & Bennett trade cards from 1863- 1866. Above- Gillinder & Sons' Franklin Window Glass Works Tacony, PA, 1880's. Trade Cards RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE RETURN TO HISTORY PAGE Patent Above- lamp shade price list poster from Tacony, PA, in the 1880's. Above- two Gillinder patent requests from 1886 and 1901.

The tempering of symmetric or complex shapes requires extensive glass knowledge, the proper equipment, and process conducive to repeatability. TEMPERING If tempering is required, it is the last step in the process. The tempering of symmetric or complex shapes requires extensive glass knowledge, the proper equipment, and process conducive to repeatability. Gillinder Glass employs all three with its well-seasoned team of engineers, traceable process control, and two efficient and computer controlled tempering lehrs. The balance of the process is proprietary, however once the heat strengthened piece of glass completes the strengthening tempering process, samples are examined using a polariscope and depending on application may undergo thermal shock or impact testing as well.

Port Jervis, NY — As 2025 ushers in new beginnings, Gillinder Glass is thrilled to announce its partnership in one of the world’s most iconic celebrations—the New Year’s Eve Ball at Times Square. In September 2024, Gillinder Glass was commissioned by a partnering firm to explore a new design for the 2026 New Year’s Eve Ball. After a comprehensive selection process, including a facility tour of the Port Jervis manufacturing plant, real estate firm Jamestown, the owner of One Times Square, awarded the contract to Gillinder Glass to manufacture the glass tiles for the 2025 ball. The company’s team worked closely with partners during the design phase, finalizing three unique versions of the triangular glass tiles. A total of 2,688 tiles were manufactured, embodying the precision and craftsmanship synonymous with Gillinder Glass. Production began in late November, with Gillinder’s skilled workforce setting new benchmarks in quality and efficiency to ensure on-time delivery for this globally celebrated event. The triangular glass tiles will adorn the six-ton New Year’s Eve Ball, which boasts 32,256 LED lights, creating a dazzling display for millions worldwide. The New Year’s Eve Ball has been a beloved tradition since its inaugural descent in 1907 atop One Times Square. Over the years, the ball has undergone seven transformations, each iteration reflecting technological and artistic advancements. Today, One Times Square is undergoing its own transformation into a year-round destination for art, technology, and entertainment—making this partnership even more meaningful.  The NYE Ball was recently retired in a joyous occasion!  The Ball will be dismantled and put on display inside the Times Travel immersive history experience to be viewed year-round when it opens later this year. Gillinder Glass takes immense pride in contributing to this historic celebration. “As a company with a legacy spanning over 160 years, it’s an honor to showcase true American craftsmanship on such a prominent stage,” said Jim Jones, President and CEO of Gillinder Glass. Beyond its role in the New Year’s Eve Ball, Gillinder Glass has also been involved in other significant projects, creating designs for institutions such as the Museum of American Glass, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and the Library of Congress.   ### About Gillinder Glass Since 1861, Gillinder Glass has been a cornerstone of American manufacturing, producing custom-designed products for industries ranging from aerospace and defense to commercial, industrial, architectural, and design sectors. Renowned for its expertise in pressed and molded glass, Gillinder specializes in over 70 glass compositions and offers advanced capabilities such as heat strengthening, etching, and drilling to meet diverse customer needs. Media Contact: Christina Jansure VP of Sales & Marketing cjansure@gillinderglass.com www.gillinderglass.com View full project https://www.gillinderglass.com/copy-of-gillinder-stories

In 1865 Gillinder Glass was established, and they opened a glass pressing factory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This was only forty years after John P. Bakewell invented the first commercial glass-pressing machine. Blackwell’s invention “quickly led to the mass production of glassware and greatly reduced its cost, leading to glassware being available for everyday use.* Today, Gillinder Glass still hand presses every piece of glass they manufacture. Advances in technology and greater customer demand has allowed Gillinder to start utilizing automated equipment for glass pressing and maximizing efficiencies. Glass pieces are generally made by pouring the molten glass into a mold and having a “plunger” pressed into the iron base. Almost all Gillinder’s molds are made from ductile iron, but some may require an A-2 tool steel or stainless steel may be used. Today, as an ISO 9001:2015 certified company, Gillinder’s Port Jervis factory is held to high standards of manufacturing quality and the in-house mold shop is no exception. Gillinder’s mold shop can collaborate with customers in designing new custom molds or refurbishing existing ones. Gillinder Glass has the capability to manufacture with customer’s existing hand pressed molds. Machine pressed molds can be used by making adjustments to be compatible with current equipment. Mold Shop supervisor, Lewis Still, explains, “Molds that run constantly usually need nothing more than a simple polishing, but sometimes they do need repair work. Average life span on mold equipment is about 5 years. After that, the tooling will start to develop what we call “fire cracks” which are stress fractures in the material from constantly being hot and cold.” Molds are housed in a special atmospherically controlled storage area and maintained in pristine condition after each use to ensure consistent production of the highest quality glass. Gillinder also has the ability to do prototyping and programing. In addition to working with almost all current software systems, the mold shop is equipped with: · Fadal Computer Controlled Vertical Milling Center 3016L · Computer Controlled Bridgeport Horizontal Lathe · Bridgeport Series 2 Vertical Milling Machine · LeBlond Horizontal Lathe · TUR 63 Lathe · Welding and Braising Shop (including gas spray welding) Gillinder has created molds for an array of products including headlights, traffic lights, dog food bowls, kitchenware, and even dental cuspidors. In the Spring of 2022, to further expand the Mold Shop’s capabilities, Gillinder is acquiring an additional CNC milling machine. The CNC milling machine precisely cuts molds from various design software to meet customer’s expectations in design and specification. To find out more about Gillinder's mold shop contact: Call (845) 856- 5375 or email info@gillinderglass.com --- For other inquiries, please call us at 845-856-5375 or email at info@gillinderglass.com

Join Gillinder Glass at the 2022 LightFair Conference and Trade Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, which is being held at the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, one of the largest event facilities in the world. The recently renovated Las Vegas Convention Center now features an underground transportation system, the LVCC Loop , making traveling around the vast convention center more efficient. The Las Vegas Monorail travels the Vegas strip in about fifteen minutes. You can purchase tickets here . Annually held, LightFair is the largest architectural and commercial lighting trade show and conference. Discover the latest lighting design products and solutions for future projects. With 46 sessions, the 2022 LightFair Conference will feature five learning tracks, offering a total of 132 CEU credits. Art and Inspiration - explores sources of inspiration that inform design and technology development D esign Guidance and Tools - covers the latest energy and building code changes, new design metrics, design and measurement tools, controls and more Evidence-Based Design - focuses on end-user data and techniques used to achieve specific design goal Experiencing Light - explores the influence of light on the human experience and natural ecosystems Technology - explores the newest design tools and software, lighting controls, IoT lighting, 3D print technology and more Gillinder will demonstrate a variety of glass products from industries it supplies to including industrial, architecture, landscape, marine, and custom products. Industrial products that will be on display include sight glass, vapor proof glass, and globes, Architecture products will include Fresnel lenses and refractors for wallpacks. Commercial and residential landscape products including globes, domes, and covers used for pool, spa, walkway, and spot/flood lighting will also be on display. Gillinder Glass will also be presenting new manufacturing capabilities including the addition of a new CNC milling machine to their mold shop. To assist in production efficiencies and meeting customer demand and expectations, Gillinder is advancing its technology with implementing automated equipment in current production processes. Gillinder welcomes its partners Stumpe Glas and IQS NANOPTIQS to LightFair this year with expansion into new product categories. You can visit Gillinder Glass at booth 1616 and find out about the nearly 300 exhibitors here . CONFERENCE DATES: Sunday Jun 19- Thursday Jun 23 TRADE SHOW DATES: Tuesday Jun 21- Thursday Jun 23 --- For other inquiries, please call us at 845-856-5375 or email at info@gillinderglass.com