The sixth generation
continues the family tradition.

The story of Gillinder Glass, one of America's oldest glass companies, began
in the English Midlands where William T. Gillinder began working in the glass factories at the age of 8. By the time he was 16, he was recognized as an expert on glass chemistry and was already teaching adults how to make glass. However, as his talents and expertise grew, the English glass industry declined.
With optimism and the promise of steady work, William sailed to America with his wife and four children.
At first, America proved a challenge. Employment was difficult to find. However William T. persevered, and in 1861 founded a successful glass company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1912, three of his grandsons continued his legacy, moving the business to Port Jervis, New York, by acquiring a vacant glass factory. They established Gillinder Brothers, Inc. right here in our present location.
Today, Gillinder Brothers is operated by the sixth generation in that same factory. And we've continued to grow in our expertise. As an industrial and commercial specialty glass manufacturer, we produce about 50% of the airport runway lights used in the United States!

As Gillinder Glass moves into our third century, we continue our proud family tradition of producing fine heirloom quality glass collectibles and giftware using unique and irreplaceable moulds from our archives.
We hope you enjoy your Gillinder Glass as much
as we enjoy making it for you.