Guardian-Industries-Holdings Company Profile

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Description

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Company Name

Guardian Industries Holdings

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Website

www.guardianglass.com

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Established Date

1932

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Headquartered

United States

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Market Position/ History

Guardian Industries Holdings was founded in 1932.

In 1968, the company went public and changed its name to Guardian Industries Corp. In 1969, the Permaglass acquisition added Millbury, Ohio, plant.

In 1970, its first float glass plant began operations in Carleton, Michigan.

In 1973, the second float line launched in Carleton, Michigan. This is the only Guardian plant to have two furnaces under one roof.

In 1974, Guardian added fabrication capability with the acquisition of Glass Guard Industries in Webster, Massachusetts.

In 1996, Guardian opened a float glass plant in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia.

In 2003, Guardian purchased partial ownership of the Egyptian Glass Company float glass plant in Cairo.

In 2016, Guardian launched new coater at the Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia, float glass plant.

The company serves 160 countries across 5 continents and it has 24 float glass lines worldwide

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Sales Area

Worldwide

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No. of Employees

15,000 employees

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Competitors

• AGC Inc. BG
• Cardinal Glass Industries Inc.
• China Glass Holdings Limited
• Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd
• PT Mulia Industrindo Tbk
• Saint-Gobain
• SCHOTTAG
• Sisecam
• Taiwan Glass Ind Corp.
• Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited
• Central Glass Co. Ltd.
• Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd.
• Obeikan Glass Company
• United float glass
• Emirates Float Glass (EFG) LLC
• Select Glass Industries L.L.C
• AlGhussun Glass LLC
• Others

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CEO

Ron Vaupel

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Ownership Type

Private

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Contact Information

2300 Harmon Road, Auburn Hills, MI 48326, United States

Tel: +1 248-340-1800
 

Product

Product Description

Guardian UltraClear

Guardian UltraClear is a low-iron glass with a brilliantly clear, neutral color that offers incredible aesthetic benefits. It can be used for any application but is especially suited as a base glass for architectural, interior, and specialty applications.

Guardian UltraClear glass delivers both a high light transmission level of over 91% and an average iron content of just 0.01%. This results in a beautifully clear, neutral color that offers incredibly clear views. Using Guardian UltraClear as a base glass with other Guardian products can lead to outstanding outcomes in both performance and aesthetics.

• 91% Visible Light Transmittance
• Minimal iron content
• 87% more color neutral than Guardian Clear glass
• Pair with SunGuard coatings

Guardian CrystalClear

Guardian CrystalClear glass is 67% more color-neutral than standard clear glass and transmits 90% visible light, inviting to achieve the gorgeous exteriors and views imagined. Pair it with our SunGuard low-e coatings and apply it throughout the building envelope in education, healthcare, office, residential, retail, and more.

Guardian CrystalClear

• 90% Visible Light Transmittance
• Lower iron content
• 67% more color neutral than Guardian Clear glass
• Pair with select SunGuard coatings

SNX 70+ on CrystalClear

• 66% Visible Light Transmittance
• 0.28 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
• Low Reflectivity
• Neutral aesthetic

SunGuard SNX 51/23

SNX 51/23 on CrystalClear

• 52% Visible Light Transmission
• 0.23 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
• Neutral Blue Appearance
• Available on Multiple Substrates

SunGuard SN 68

SN 68 on CrystalClear

• 69% Visible Light Transmittance
• 0.38 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
• 11% Visible Light Reflectance-Out
• 0.293 U-Value Winter Nighttime

SunGuard SNR 50

SNR 50 on CrystalClear

• 49% Visible Light Transmittance
• 0.25 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
• 26% Visible Light Reflectance-Out
• Available on Multiple Substrates

SunGuard SNE 50

SNE 50 on CrystalClear

• 49% Visible Light Transmittance
• 0.25 Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
• 18% Visible Light Reflectance-Out
• Available on Multiple Substrates

Guardian Tinted Glass

Guardian tinted glass offers exciting design possibilities in both exterior façades and interior décors – whether in homes or commercial buildings. Its performance and aesthetic properties also make it convenient for the automotive and transportation sectors.

Guardian-tinted glass is produced by adding small amounts of metal oxides to the float glass as it has been made. The strength of the tint affects the overall performance of the glass, including visible light, privacy, and solar heat transmission. Tinted glass is also usually tempered, to prevent breakage from high solar heat absorption.

Gray

• Tinted Flat Glass
• Gray Tinted Appearance
• Pristine Surface Finish
• Flat Glass Applications

Green

• Tinted Flat Glass

• Green Tinted Appearance
• Pristine Surface Finish
• Flat Glass Applications

Guardian CrystalGray

• Premium Flat Glass
• Gray Tinted Appearance
• Pristine Surface Finish
• Flat Glass Applications

Guardian Clear

Guardian Clear glass is a fundamental building block for many different types of architectural and interior applications. It's a glass that’s particularly valued for its high light transmission, optical clearness, and adaptability.

• Standard Flat Glass
• Multiple Applications
• Pristine Surface Finish
• Flat Glass Applications

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Latest News

October 7, 2021

Guardian Glass invests in expanded capacity and energy-saving technology for Goole plant

Guardian Glass is investing significantly in its Goole, East Yorkshire float glass production plant to increase the company’s ability to supply float glass, primarily to the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland, while also improving the plant’s energy efficiency.