Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Premium Glass Solutions
Established in 1889, Torstenson Glass has been a leader in the glass industry for over 130 years. We specialize in fire-rated, architectural, and specialty glass fabrication, offering a diverse portfolio of products including fire-rated glass, mirrors, bullet-resistant glass, and bird-safe glass. Our in-house fabrication capabilities ensure precision cuts, polishing, beveling, and custom laminating to meet complex project requirements. With a vast inventory of 200+ stocked products and a team with 160 years of combined experience, we provide tailored solutions for OEM manufacturers, millwork, glass installers, and commercial clients. As the largest U.S. distributor of Technical Glass Products' FireLite glass, we guarantee quality and safety compliance.Our commitment to innovation merges tradition with modern technology, ensuring top-tier products and exceptional customer service. We deliver locally in Chicagoland and ship nationwide, supporting projects from individual pieces to expansive custom installations.
Services
Fire-Rated Glass
Flat Glass
Mirrors
Bullet-Resistant Glass
Bird-Safe Glass
Patterned/Textured Glass
Specialty Systems
Fabrication Services
OEM Components
Door & Window Glass
Highlights and features
- We have over 130 years of experience in the glass industry.
- Our inventory includes 200+ stocked glass products for immediate availability.
- Our team offers 160 years of combined expertise in glass fabrication.
- We are the largest U.S. distributor of UL-listed FireLite fire-rated glass.
- We provide nationwide delivery and custom fabrication services.
Associations and certifications
- UL
What people say
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Services
Fire-Rated Glass
Torstenson Glass offers UL-listed fire-rated glass products, including FireLite NT, FireLite Plus, and Pyrostop, with fire ratings from 20 minutes to 3 hours. These solutions meet code requirements for doors, sidelites, and wall applications. Our expertise ensures compliance with safety standards while maintaining aesthetic appeal for commercial and residential projects.
Bullet-Resistant Glass
Our bullet-resistant glass solutions, tested to UL752 standards (Levels 1-10), provide security for educational, municipal, and commercial spaces. Options include laminated, acrylic, and polycarbonate makeups. We ensure proper framing systems to maintain code compliance and offer complete assemblies for doors and windows.
Bird-Safe Glass
Torstenson Glass provides Pilkington Avisafe bird-friendly glass with UV-enhanced coatings to reduce bird collisions. This product disrupts glass reflections visible to birds while maintaining human aesthetic preferences. Available in insulated units up to 88x126 inches, it suits new and retrofit projects.
Custom Fabrication
We offer precision fabrication services, including close-tolerance cutting, polishing, beveling, hole drilling, and laminating. Our advanced equipment handles complex shapes and sizes, with delivery in Chicagoland and nationwide shipping. Custom crating ensures safe transport for unique projects.
Flat Glass
Our flat glass selection includes annealed, laminated, low-iron, and anti-reflective options in various thicknesses and sheet sizes. Available in full sheets or cut-to-size, these products cater to architectural, commercial, and residential applications with polishing and beveling services performed in-house.
Questions
What types of glass products does Torstenson Glass offer?
We offer fire-rated glass, flat glass, mirrors, bullet-resistant glass, bird-safe glass, patterned/textured glass, and specialty systems. Our inventory includes over 200 products.
Are Torstenson's fire-rated glass products UL-certified?
Yes, our fire-rated glass products are UL-listed and meet code requirements for fire-protective glazing applications with ratings from 20 minutes to 3 hours.
Does Torstenson Glass provide nationwide delivery?
Yes, we deliver locally in Chicagoland and ship custom-crated products nationwide via common carrier.
Can Torstenson Glass handle custom fabrication requests?
Yes, we offer precision cutting, polishing, beveling, laminating, and hole drilling for custom shapes and sizes.
What industries does Torstenson Glass serve?
We serve OEM manufacturers, millwork, glass installers, door/window fabricators, and commercial clients in healthcare, education, and municipal sectors.
