Insulite Glass Company

What Insulite Glass Company does

Insulite Glass Company is a wholesale architectural glass fabricator established in 1990 in Olathe, Kansas, operating two fabrication facilities totaling 120,000 square feet in Olathe, KS and Pacific, MO, with daily delivery across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, and Oklahoma and stated availability across all 50 states. The company fabricates architectural flat glass products including insulated glass units (IGUs) with dual-seal silicone construction and Low-E coatings, tempered and heat-strengthened glass produced on three electric horizontal oscillating furnaces, laminated glass via infrared processing with PVB or SentryGlas interlayers, ceramic-frit Insulspan spandrel glass, digital glass printing via Tecglass technology with ceramic inks, and fire-rated products with 20 to 180 minute ratings, alongside the Glaslite sub-brand for pre-assembled entrance systems and shower doors. The business sells exclusively wholesale through active-account-based relationships to glaziers, general contractors, builders, retail glass companies, and architects, with a documented project portfolio spanning healthcare (Cerner, Olathe Medical Center, Express Scripts), education (KSU, Vanderbilt, University of Central Missouri, Nixa HS), commercial real estate (Madison Yards, Hallbrook), automotive (Ferrari of St. Louis), and cultural (Prairiefire Museum, J. Rieger Distillery) accounts. Industry standing is anchored by NGA Top 30 Fabricator recognition, 30+ years of continuous operation, certifications with Vitro, Guardian Sunguard, IGCC, SGCC, and IGC, and a fleet of CDL drivers for direct jobsite delivery.

Name

Insulite Glass Company

Legal name

Insulite Glass Company

Website

https://insuliteglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Insulite Glass Company is a wholesale architectural glass fabricator serving commercial, healthcare, education, and residential construction across the United States from two 120,000-square-foot facilities in Olathe, Kansas and Pacific, Missouri, producing insulated, tempered, laminated, spandrel, fire-rated, and digitally printed glass.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glass Fabrication

NAICS

Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Glass Fabrication & Processing Services (Cutting/Edging/Drilling/Polishing) (IMADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Insulating Glass Units (IGUs) & Double/Triple Glazing (IMADAHAC), Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB), Fire-Rated Glass & Glazing Assemblies (IMADAHAH)

Keywords

• Architectural glass fabrication
• Insulated glass units
• Tempered glass manufacturing
• Laminated glass products
• Custom glass fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Olathe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Wholesale Glass Fabrication Sales: Insulite Glass operates exclusively as a wholesale company, selling fabricated glass products to glaziers, builders, general contractors, and retail glass companies. Products include insulated glass units, tempered glass, heat-treated glass, laminated glass, digital printed glass, spandrel glass, fire-rated glass, and entrance systems. Orders require an active account.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Insulite Glass Company is a wholesale architectural glass fabricator that designs, fabricates, and delivers flat glass products — insulated glass units, tempered, heat-treated, laminated, digital printed, spandrel, fire-rated, forced entry, and bird-friendly glass — together with the Glaslite line of pre-assembled entrance systems and shower doors. The company produces these to specification for glaziers, builders, general contractors, retail glass companies, and architects on commercial, healthcare, education, hospitality, and residential construction projects, operating two fabrication facilities in Kansas and Missouri with daily delivery across the Midwest and nationwide availability.

Product overview

Insulite Glass Company is a premier glass fabrication company offering a comprehensive portfolio of architectural glass products and related services. The core product lineup includes Insulated Glass Units (IGU) with dual-seal technology, Tempered Glass, Heat-Treated Glass, and Laminated Glass—all produced using specialized thermal and processing equipment. Supporting products include Insulspan Spandrel Glass for curtain wall applications, Fire-Rated Glass with ratings from 20 to 180 minutes, and specialized offerings like Bird Friendly Glass and Forced Entry Glass. The company also operates the Glaslite sub-brand for entrance systems and shower doors, combining their fabricated glass with metal hardware from vendors like Dormakaba and ASSA ABLOY. An advanced Digital Glass Printing service using Tecglass ceramic ink technology enables custom designs on glass. The company operates two fabrication facilities totaling 120,000 square feet with equipment including three tempering furnaces, three insulating lines, and a laminating line with autoclave.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Glaslite: Entrance systems and shower doors product line offering high-quality metal and hardware components along with expertly crafted glass for residential and commercial applications, including glazing packages, shower enclosures, and CNC machine fabrication services

Products and services

• Insulated Glass (IGU) Insulated glass units composed of two or more layers of glass separated by a spacer, featuring primary and secondary silicone dual seals for thermal performance and moisture barriers. Available as dual pane, triple insulated, and laminated insulated configurations from 7/16" (11mm) to 2" (51mm), with optional Low-E coatings and argon or air fills. Sold wholesale to glaziers, builders, general contractors, and architects for commercial and residential construction projects.
• Tempered Glass Heat-treated flat glass tempered at approximately 1200°F using electric horizontal oscillating furnaces with two hearths and aspirators per furnace. Produced from 1/8" (3mm) to 1/2" (12mm) and capable of tempering reflective and low-e glass products. Provides approximately five times the mechanical and thermal strength of annealed glass and breaks into small, safer fragments. Sold wholesale to glaziers, builders, contractors, and architects for safety and structural applications.
• Heat-Treated (Heat-Strengthened) Glass Glass heat-strengthened through a controlled heating and slower cooling cycle compared to tempering, yielding surface compression lower than fully tempered glass but approximately twice the mechanical and thermal strength of annealed glass with a break pattern similar to annealed glass. Sold wholesale to glaziers, builders, contractors, and architects for applications requiring higher strength than annealed glass without the safety-break pattern of tempered.
• Laminated Glass Glass laminated with PVB or inoplast interlayers through an infrared heat processing system and autoclave bonding, produced from 1/8" (2.7mm) to 1/2" (12mm). Available with Kuraray Trosifol and SentryGlas interlayers. Provides enhanced strength, security, safety, and noise reduction, with the laminate holding glass fragments together when broken. Sold wholesale to glaziers, builders, contractors, and architects.
• Digital Glass Printing Digital printing of custom images, designs, and patterns onto glass surfaces using specialized Tecglass printers with ceramic inks that fuse to the glass when subjected to high temperatures. Produces scratch-resistant, UV-stable, and durable printed designs suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, enabling reproduction of intricate details, vibrant colors, and complex designs. Sold wholesale to glaziers, builders, contractors, and architects for architectural and decorative applications.
• Insulspan Spandrel Glass Ceramic enamel-coated glass designed for non-vision areas in curtain wall and window constructions. Uses lead-free Ferro enamel composed of finely-ground glass particles blended with medium and pigment, applied through a roll-coating process and fired for a durable coating that conceals unattractive building materials. Sold wholesale to glaziers, contractors, and architects for curtain wall and wall-cladding applications.
• Fire-Rated Glass Specialized fire-resistant glass designed to withstand exposure to fire and high temperatures. Available in tempered, laminated, and ceramic types including Firelite NT (film on backside) at 3/16" thickness and Firelite Plus laminated at 3/8" thickness, with fire ratings ranging from 20 minutes to 180 minutes. Sold wholesale to glaziers, contractors, and architects for fire-rated assemblies in commercial, healthcare, education, and residential buildings.
• Forced Entry Glass Glass products engineered to resist forced entry attempts, providing enhanced security for buildings. Sold wholesale to glaziers, contractors, and architects for security-sensitive commercial, institutional, and residential applications.
• Bird Friendly Glass Glass products designed with patterns or coatings that are visible to birds in flight, reducing the risk of bird collisions with glazed building surfaces. Sold wholesale to glaziers, contractors, and architects for environmentally conscious commercial, institutional, and residential projects.
• Glaslite Entrance Systems Pre-assembled premium entrance solutions under the Glaslite sub-brand, combining Insulite-fabricated glass with high-quality metal components and hardware from vendors such as Dormakaba USA, ASSA ABLOY, CRL, Accurate Lock and Hardware, Rockwood, and others. Includes comprehensive glazing packages with shop-drawing capabilities and multiple configurations and finishes. Sold wholesale to glaziers, contractors, and architects for commercial and high-end residential projects.
• Glaslite Shower Doors High-quality shower doors for residential and commercial applications under the Glaslite sub-brand. Includes frameless and traditional framed designs, various glass types, hardware finishes, and ADA-compliant options, with metal hardware supplied by vendors such as US Horizon. Sold wholesale to glaziers, contractors, builders, and shower door dealers for bathroom installations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Tempered glass provides approximately 5 times the mechanical and thermal strength compared to annealed glass of the same thickness
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers29 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Guardian GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationGuardian Glass is a major glass manufacturer. Insulite is a Sunguard Certified Fabricator, receiving fabricator training and certification for Guardian's high-quality coated glass products. This partnership provides access to Guardian's coating technologies and exclusive product lines.
• Cardinal GlasscoreTechnology or IntegrationCardinal Glass is a leading glass manufacturer. Insulite partners with Cardinal to provide their high-performance glass products. Performance data links are available on the Insulite website for Cardinal products.
• PilkingtoncoreTechnology or IntegrationPilkington is a major glass manufacturer. Insulite offers Pilkington glass products as part of their product portfolio, providing customers with access to their architectural glass solutions.
• Vitro Glass (formerly PPG Glass)coreTechnology or IntegrationInsulite is a Vitro Certified Fabricator Network member and Vitro Certified Laminator. This exclusive certification provides access to Vitro's Solarban high-performance glass products and the Vitro Concierge Program for complex projects. Also provides access to the Vitro priority glass supply program.
• Fireglass.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationFireglass.com is a fire-rated glass products partner. Insulite offers Firelite NT and Firelite Plus fire-rated glass products with ratings from 20 to 180 minutes for fire protection applications.
• TecglasscoreTechnology or IntegrationTecglass is Insulite's digital printing partner. Insulite invested in Tecglass ceramic frit digital printing technology, enabling them to print digital images, designs, or patterns directly onto glass surfaces using specialized printers with ceramic inks.
• FerrocoreTechnology or IntegrationFerro supplies the lead-free enamel used for Insulspan ceramic spandrel glass. The enamel is composed of finely-ground glass particles blended with medium and pigment, applied using roll-coating process.
• KuraraycoreTechnology or IntegrationKuraray is Insulite's interlayer supplier for laminated glass. Through Kuraray certification, Insulite provides both Trosifol and SentryGlas interlayers for laminated glass production.
• IGC High Performance CoatingscoreTechnology or IntegrationThrough exclusive certification, Insulite offers Opaci-Coat-300 spandrel glass coatings, providing architects more colorful design opportunities and performance benefits in spandrel and wall-cladding applications.
• National Glass Association (NGA)coreOthersNGA is a trade association representing over 1,800 companies including contract glaziers, full-service glass companies, fabricators, manufacturers, and suppliers. Founded in 1948, NGA combined with GANA in 2018 to become the largest trade association serving the glass industry.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Guardian Glass: Major global float glass manufacturer and Insulite's upstream supplier/partner. While Guardian Sunguard certifications make Insulite a downstream customer rather than direct competitor, Guardian's vertically integrated coated glass offering represents an alternative channel that can compete with independent fabricators.
• Vitro Architectural Glass: Major North American float glass manufacturer (formerly PPG Glass) and Insulite's core partner via the Vitro Certified Fabricator Network. Comparable to Guardian as an upstream supplier with potential vertical integration overlap into fabricated glass.

Direct peers

• Glasswerks: US architectural glass fabricator offering tempered, insulated, laminated, and decorative glass products. Comparable mid-to-large scale fabricator serving commercial construction with similar wholesale distribution and value-added processing capabilities.
• Garibaldi Glass: Mid-sized US architectural glass fabricator specializing in custom fabricated glass for commercial and high-end residential projects. Similar product mix including IGUs, tempered, and decorative glass with comparable regional delivery model.
• Coral Industries: US architectural glass fabricator headquartered in Alabama with multiple production facilities. Comparable mid-sized fabricator producing tempered, insulated, and laminated glass for commercial construction markets.
• Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions: One of the largest US architectural glass and aluminum fabricators with multiple regional facilities producing IGUs, tempered, and laminated glass. Directly comparable business model, product mix, and wholesale go-to-market targeting glaziers and contractors.
• Hartung Glass Industries: Family-owned US architectural glass fabricator with multiple regional facilities producing IGUs, tempered, laminated, and custom fabricated glass. Closely comparable scale, private ownership profile, and product mix to Insulite.
• Standard Glass: US architectural glass fabricator producing fabricated flat glass products for commercial and residential applications. Similar mid-market positioning with wholesale distribution to glaziers and contractors.
• Vitrum Industries: North American architectural glass fabricator with operations across multiple US and Canadian locations producing IGUs, tempered, and laminated glass. Closely comparable multi-facility fabrication model serving commercial construction.

Broad incumbents

• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (CRH): Largest US glass and glazing fabricator/installer, part of CRH plc. Overlaps with Insulite on IGUs, tempered, and laminated fabrication but operates at materially greater scale with national footprint and vertically integrated installation services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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