Gillinder Glass has been a staple in pressed and molded glass manufacturing in the United States since 1861. Read an overview about Gillinder Glass and stories from collectors. Gillinder Glass Illuminates the Iconic New Year’s Eve Ball At Gillinder Glass, we’ve always been driven by a passion for innovation and craftsmanship. This year, we’re thrilled to share that our expertise has taken center stage in one of the world’s most celebrated traditions—the New Year’s Eve Ball in Times Square. Crafting a Timeless Icon Since 1861, Gillinder Glass has been a pioneer in American manufacturing, creating custom-designed glass solutions for industries ranging from aerospace and defense to architecture and design. Our reputation for precision, quality, and technical excellence recently earned us the honor of being selected to produce the 2,688 triangular glass tiles that adorn the iconic New Year’s Eve Ball. The opportunity arose in September 2024 when real estate firm Jamestown, the owner of One Times Square, began searching for a trusted partner to bring their vision for the 2026 New Year’s Eve Ball to life. After touring our Port Jervis, NY facility and witnessing firsthand our capabilities in pressed and molded glass manufacturing, the choice was clear. Gillinder was selected to make the glass for the 2025 ball. Setting New Standards Manufacturing began in November 2024, and our skilled workforce rose to the challenge, meeting ambitious production timelines while maintaining the highest quality standards. The result was not just a stunning product but a testament to the precision and dedication that define Gillinder Glass. The New Year’s Eve Ball, weighing six tons and illuminated by 32,256 LEDs, is more than just a symbol of celebration. It represents the culmination of art, technology, and craftsmanship—a perfect match for Gillinder’s mission to push the boundaries of glass innovation. 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. Our team got to work immediately, collaborating closely during the design phase to perfect three unique tile variations. The result? Thousands of meticulously crafted glass pieces, each reflecting Gillinder’s unparalleled technical expertise and commitment to excellence. A Legacy of Innovation This collaboration adds another proud chapter to our long history of prestigious projects. Over the years, Gillinder Glass has contributed to groundbreaking designs for institutions such as the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, the Library of Congress, and the Museum of American Glass. Whether we’re crafting components for aerospace technology or architectural masterpieces, our work is defined by its precision, beauty, and functionality. Partnering for the Future The transformation of One Times Square into a year-round destination for art, technology, and entertainment aligns with Gillinder’s own commitment to innovation and design excellence. This partnership underscores our ability to deliver exceptional solutions for world-class projects—and we’re ready for more. Are you looking for a partner with the expertise, experience, and creativity to bring your next project to life? At Gillinder Glass, we’re redefining what’s possible in glass manufacturing. Let’s work together to make your vision a reality. Published News Content featuring Gillinder Glass participation in the project: Fox 5 NY: How Orange County made Times Square’s 2025 ball shine Spectrum News 1: Dream job for upstate glassmaker: Make the Times Square New Year’s Eve ball shine Eyewitness News ABC 7: New York company chosen to make new crystals for New Year’s Eve ball News 12 Hudson Valley: Orange County's Gillinder Glass chose to craft crystals for Time's Square 2025 ball Mid-Hudson News: Orange County glass design company to take world stage on New Year’s Eve US Glass: New York Glassmaker Rings in New Year with Revamped Times Square Ball Daily Voice: Behind The Glitter: NY Company Creates Tiles For Iconic Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball Drop #HereInNY: Iconic NY glass maker is responsible for the 2,688 triangles that make up the famous NYE ball #HereInNY: Behind the scenes of how the crystals on 2025 NYE ball atop One Times Square were made untapped new york: Take Home a Crystal from the NYE Ball in Times Square

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 specializes in the production of colored and clear glass lenses for the theatrical market. This includes, fresnel, convex, flat and diffused glass lenses. THEATRICAL LIGHTING Gillinder Glass manufactures a variety of theatrical lighting glass lenses and covers from under 3 inches to 14 inches in diameter in both custom/proprietary and open mold designs for the television/motion picture, stage, theatrical, accent, and other similar lighting applications. Shapes include: Flat and Convex Covers Fresnel Lenses Spread Lenses PAR Lenses Diffusers CRI Improvement Optics Barn-Door Optics These applications require controlled beam patterns, thermal and physical shock resistance as well as color and photometric uniformity. Gillinder Glass can sandblast lenses for muted light distribution and/or temper them for added mechanical strength and resistance to thermal shock to compensate for rugged industry demands. Gillinder Glass engineers have an in-depth knowledge of heat dissipation techniques to obtain the most performance from your luminaire. Gillinder Glass covers are used across many market segments. They can be: off-the-shelf designs or custom manufactured designs soda-lime or borosilicate clear glass compositions visible-blocking infrared or Ultra-violet compositions a vast array of standard or special color compositions Gillinder Glass also has one of the largest selections of PAR lens covers in the industry including PAR 32, 36, 46, 56, and 64. Gillinder either has the lens you need or we can develop a lens to your exact specifications. View Gillinder's Open Stock Lens Catalog HERE BACK TO APPLICATIONS

Gillinder Glass manufactures specified technical glass for aviation and defense lighting applications. Meet FAA, ICAO, Air Canada, and Military Specifications. OPEN STOCK AEROSPACE & DEFENSE

Gillinder Glass manufactures glass barrel fresnels and convex lenses for the landscape and marine industries. OPEN STOCK BARREL FRESNELS

Gillinder Glass is the world leader in providing precision glass products and innovation to the airfield lighting industry, meeting MIL, ICAO and FAA specs. AIRFIELD LIGHTING Gillinder Glass is the world leader in providing precision molded and fabricated glass innovation to the airfield lighting industry, carrying the largest array of open mold and custom/proprietary products for meeting military, FAA and ICAO specifications. Applications include: Helipad Lighting High Intensity Runway Lights (HIRL) Medium Intensity Runway/Taxiway Lights General Aviation Low Intensity Lights Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) Inset Prisms & Optics Obstruction/Tower Lighting LED-compatible Colored Filters and Covers Dichroic and absorption filters We have developed a complete line of airfield glass lenses, runway glass lights, prisms and other products. Our products are used with white or colored LEDs to meet EB67D and we continue to work with new light sources to provide the most innovative solutions to the builders of tomorrow’s airfield infrastructure. Gillinder products are designed to meet physical durability standards including abrasion resistance, UV protection, thermal shock resistance and impact resistance. Our open stock features hundreds of products including glass lenses, lights, domes, globes, and irregular shaped light covers. You can order from our open stock catalog or get custom engineered lenses. Our engineering team specializes in providing innovative pressed and molded glass for airfield and runway lighting solutions using the most up-to-date technology for your lighting products. Check out our catalog or fill out our custom request form today to make sure your airfield meets specifications and air traffic keeps flowing. BACK TO APPLICATIONS AIRFIELD STOCK CATALOG