What MTH Industries does

MTH Industries, Inc. is a privately held, full-service architectural glass and metal specialty contractor based in Hillside, Illinois, serving the Chicago metropolitan area and broader Midwest region. The company was formed through the combination of four historically significant Chicago firms: Tyler & Hippach Glass Company (founded 1886), Illinois Bronze Works (1923), Midwest Glass Company (1930), and Midwest Iron Works (1938). Its core offerings span Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metal, Architectural & Ornamental Metal, Glass & Glazing, Underlayment & Decorative Floors, and 24/7 Building Services (including emergency glass and metal repair). Projects range from emergency service calls to multi-million dollar landmark restoration contracts and complex new-construction installations.

MTH's technical capabilities center on heritage craftsmanship combined with modern engineering for high-performance building envelopes, including extreme-altitude glass installation (1,353 feet at The Ledge, Willis Tower), historic bronze and brass restoration with patina matching (Marquette Building, Wrigley Building), custom curtain wall systems with complex geometry (150 N. Michigan Avenue's 45-degree sloped roof), and decorative flooring systems using diamond grinding and self-leveling cementitious toppings. Notable delivered projects include Cloud Gate (168 stainless steel plates, 2,400 linear feet of precision welding), The Ledge at Willis Tower (4 retractable 5-ton capacity glass boxes), the Wrigley Building ($70 million restoration), Union Station ($22 million Great Hall restoration), Chicago Symphony Center ($120 million renovation), Apple Flagship Store on the Chicago River Walk, and Trib

Name

MTH Industries

Legal name

MTH Industries, Inc.

Website

https://mthindustries.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

MTH Industries is a Chicago-area specialty contractor since 1886 providing architectural glass, ornamental metal, structural steel, and decorative flooring services to general contractors, architects, and building owners on landmark commercial and historic preservation projects.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillside

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Architectural Glass and Metal Installation Services: Project-based revenue from the fabrication and installation of architectural glass, metal systems, structural steel, and decorative flooring for commercial and institutional buildings. Projects range from emergency repairs to major landmark restorations and new construction.
2. Building Maintenance and Emergency Services: Ongoing maintenance contracts and 24/7 emergency repair services for existing architectural glass and metal systems, including leak detection, caulking, window film application, and door/window repairs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MTH Industries is a specialty architectural glass and metal contractor providing fabrication, engineering, and installation of structural steel, ornamental metal, curtain wall and glazing systems, decorative flooring, and 24/7 emergency building services. The company serves as a single-source solution from pre-construction design-assist through fabrication and final installation for landmark commercial, institutional, historic, and luxury residential projects in the Chicago metropolitan area and greater Midwest.

Product overview

MTH Industries offers a unified suite of architectural metal and glass construction services organized around five core capabilities: Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metal, Architectural & Ornamental Metal, Glass & Glazing, Underlayment & Decorative Floors, and Building Services (including 24/7 emergency maintenance). The company operates as a single-source solution for complex building envelope projects, providing pre-construction, fabrication, and installation services. Its portfolio includes notable Chicago landmarks such as The Ledge at Willis Tower, Cloud Gate, Wrigley Building, Apple Flagship Store, Union Station, and Chicago Symphony Center, among others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Structural Steel & Miscellaneous Metal Engineering, fabrication, and installation of complex structural steel frameworks and miscellaneous metal components including custom structural supports, stair and railing systems, bollards, lintels, and structural steel reinforcing, delivered to general contractors and building owners on commercial, institutional, and infrastructure projects.
• Architectural & Ornamental Metal Custom fabrication and installation of architectural bronze, brass, and stainless steel ornamental metals, handrails, revolving doors, storefront entries, and bespoke structural elements for new construction, heritage restoration, and luxury retail and residential projects.
• Glass & Glazing Design, fabrication, and installation of high-performance curtain walls, storefronts, interior glass features, and complex glazing systems engineered for high-altitude and demanding environments, including triple-glazed insulated units and sloped-roof curtain wall applications.
• Underlayment & Decorative Floors High-performance underlayment and decorative flooring solutions including cementitious self-leveling toppings, polished concrete, gypsum cement systems with pigmented epoxy coatings, and moisture mitigation systems for commercial, hospitality, healthcare, and luxury residential projects.
• Building Services 24/7 emergency repair, day-to-day maintenance, leak detection, window film application, caulking, and architectural sealing for existing glass and metal building envelope systems on commercial properties throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

Quantifiable outcome

• 135+ years of continuous operation since 1886
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Harmon Inc. Largest U.S. glass and glazing specialty contractor offering curtain wall, storefront, and architectural glass systems for commercial and institutional buildings. Closest direct comparator to MTH's core glass and glazing services, though operating nationally at greater scale.
• Enclos Corp: Specialty contractor focused on custom curtain walls and facade systems for complex high-rise commercial construction. Directly comparable to MTH on technical complexity, geometrically challenging facades, and high-altitude installation expertise.
• MG McGrath Architectural Metal & Glass: Wisconsin-based architectural metal and glass specialty contractor providing curtain walls, ornamental metal, and custom fabrication services. Direct competitor with similar service mix combining fabrication and installation of architectural metalwork.
• W&W Glass LLC: Northeast U.S. specialty glass and glazing contractor for high-rise commercial construction with high-performance curtain wall and custom facade expertise. Comparable in technical capability and project-based commercial focus.

Regional players

• Crown Corr Inc. Chicago-area architectural sheet metal and metal panel contractor serving commercial, institutional, and industrial construction. Direct Midwest regional competitor to MTH's structural and architectural metal capabilities, particularly for local projects.

Broad incumbents

• Flynn Group of Companies: Large commercial specialty contractor providing roofing, glazing, and building envelope services across North America. Overlaps with MTH's glazing and building services but operates at much greater scale and with broader service breadth.

Others

• Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope: Major North American manufacturer and installer of architectural glass, glazing systems, and metal building envelope products. Adjacent competitor to MTH with both manufactured products and field installation, though much larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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