Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope acquires Syracuse Glass to bolster architectural glass offerings

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE), a manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of architectural hardware, glass, and glazing systems in North America, has announced its acquisition of the Syracuse Glass Company (SGC), an independent fabricator and distributor of architectural glass and aluminum products.

This strategic acquisition amplifies Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope‘s presence in the architectural glass sector, fortifying its offerings to glazing contractors, manufacturers, and glass retailers across Upstate New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, and New England.

Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Syracuse, New York, Syracuse Glass Company operates out of a 125,000 square foot fabrication space and employs around 115 people. The company’s portfolio includes custom fabricated products such as tempered, laminated, and insulating glass, shower enclosures, glass entrances, storefronts, and custom aluminum entrances and storefronts.

John Dwyer — Syracuse Glass Company CEO said: “Joining OBE will allow us to offer even more support, expertise and value-added product options to better serve our customers.

“Our customers can continue to rely on the leading service levels and product quality they have come to expect from SGC. Partnering with OBE, we will remain our customers’ supplier of choice well into the future.”

The integration of Syracuse Glass Company’s substantial expertise and product portfolio will complement the offerings of Dallas, Texas-based Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, a globally recognized building products company with a significant presence in all major markets in the US and Canada.

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope’s product range includes high-performance architectural glass products, aluminum framing systems, and complementary hardware and glazing supplies. This acquisition highlights Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope’s continuous growth and dedication to enhancing its services in the architectural glass industry.

Bruno Biasiotta — Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope CEO said: “Syracuse Glass Company has delivered high quality products and excellent customer service in its markets for more than a century.

“We are excited about the prospect of leveraging our collective cultures and capabilities to build on SGC’s great reputation. This acquisition will allow our teams to provide industry-leading glazing solutions to better serve our customers and partners and help them be successful.

“Our enhanced presence in the Northeast region of the U.S. will enable OBE and SGC to capitalize on the market opportunity and grow our industry-leading market position.”