Andrew Pearson Glassworks

What Andrew Pearson Glassworks does

Andrew Pearson Glassworks (legal entity: Andrew Pearson Industries Inc.) is a custom glass manufacturer founded in 1989 by Hal and Sue Brownfield in Troy, Michigan and relocated to Mount Airy, North Carolina in 1994 to be nearer the High Point furniture market. The company produces kilnfused and finished architectural glass for residential, commercial, hospitality, and healthcare end markets, with primary product applications in countertops, backsplashes, bath vanities, table tops, conference tables, and bars. Its signature offering is Fuzion Glass, a proprietary kilnfused process developed on custom-built kilns that fuses glass up to five inches thick—claimed as the largest such production capability in the United States. Supporting processes include laminated glass (papers/fabrics/films between layers), painted glass (color matching to Benjamin Moore, Farrow & Ball, and Sherwin-Williams), UV bonding (pioneered in 1989, now an industry standard), CNC precision cutting, and hand-finished edge profiling.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market: (1) custom fabricator direct sales led by an EVP of Sales and Marketing, working with architects, designers, and decorators; (2) a channel-led model via 27+ regional dealers—kitchen/bath showrooms, stone fabricators, and specialty glass dealers—across ten US states (Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia); and (3) wholesale slab sales to third-party fabricators for local finishing. Pricing is quote-based with glass countertops ranging from $150 to $225 per square foot depending on thickness, texture, and color customization. The company is a privately held, three-generation Brownfield family business with no external institutional capital; current leadership comprises Andrew Brownfield (CEO), Sue Brownfield (Vice Chairman), Jimmy McMickle (EVP Sales and Marketing), and Zack Fulp (EVP Finance and Operations). Headcount is in the 11–50 range, and the company is actively expanding product surface into milled bath vanities (with HammerHead Design Build), LED-integrated countertops, and premium furniture collaborations (Charleston Forge).

Name

Andrew Pearson Glassworks

Legal name

Andrew Pearson Industries Inc.

Website

https://andrewpearsonglass.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Andrew Pearson Glassworks is a US-based custom glass manufacturer founded in 1989, producing proprietary kiln-fused Fuzion Glass (up to 5 inches thick), laminated, painted, and UV-bonded glass products for residential, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial clients via a 27+ dealer network across 10 states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Glass Manufacturing

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

Decorative, Patterned & Privacy Glass (Frosted/Textured/Colored) (IMADAHAG), Tempered & Heat-Strengthened Safety Glass (IMADAHAD)

Keywords

• Custom glass countertops
• Kiln glass manufacturing
• Architectural glass products
• Glass table tops
• Glass fabrication services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Airy

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Glass Products: Andrew Pearson Glass manufactures and sells custom luxury glass products including countertops, table tops, backsplashes, bath vanities, conference tables, and bars. Each product is custom-fabricated to customer specifications. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with pricing based on size, thickness, texture, and customization level.
2. Dealer/Wholesale Distribution: Products are sold through a network of regional dealers who purchase glass slabs and finished products for resale and installation. Dealers include kitchen and bath showrooms, stone/fabrication shops, and specialty glass dealers across 10 US states.
3. Fabricator Sales: Fabricators can purchase Andrew Pearson glass slabs to finish locally, providing an additional revenue stream and expanding market reach through third-party fabricators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Andrew Pearson Glassworks manufactures custom luxury glass products including Fuzion kiln-fused glass countertops (up to 5 inches thick), backsplashes, bath vanities, table tops, conference tables, and bar surfaces. Each product is custom-fabricated in Mount Airy, North Carolina using proprietary processes including kiln glass production, UV bonding, lamination, CNC cutting, and back-painting. The company serves residential homeowners, commercial and hospitality venues, and the architectural and design community across 10 US states.

Product overview

Andrew Pearson Glassworks is a custom glass manufacturer founded in 1989 that offers a portfolio of kiln glass and finishing products. The core product is Fuzion Glass—a proprietary kiln-fused glass available in thicknesses up to 5 inches with various textures. Supporting manufacturing processes include Laminated Glass (embedding papers/fabrics between layers), Painted Glass (color coating matching major paint brands), Bonded Glass (UV adhesive bonding pioneered in 1989), Holes and Cut-Outs (CNC precision cutting), and Edged Glass (custom profile finishing). The company applies these processes to produce finished applications: Glass Countertops for kitchens/baths/restaurants, Glass Backsplashes, Glass Top Bath Vanities (including milled sink vanities), Glass Table Tops, Glass Conference Tables, and Glass Bars. Optional features include LED lighting integration and various edge profiles. Products contribute to LEED credits and are crafted in Mount Airy, North Carolina.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fuzion Glass Andrew Pearson's signature kiln glass product fusing glass up to 5 inches thick with stunning textures. Custom-built kilns create a beautifully translucent appearance for countertops and table tops used in kitchens, bathrooms, and restaurants.
• Laminated Glass State-of-the-art lamination process embedding papers, fabrics, or films between layers of glass. Creates infinitely customizable pieces with mirrored backing or back-painting for layered designs including crackle glass options.
• Painted Glass
• Bonded Glass
• Holes and Cut-Outs
• Edged Glass
• Glass Countertops Luxuriously thick glass countertops for kitchens, baths, restaurants, bars, and conference/reception spaces featuring custom textures, colors, edgework, and Fuzion kiln glass.
• Glass Backsplashes
• Glass Top Bath Vanities
• Glass Table Tops
• Glass Conference Tables
• Glass Bars
• Milled Sink Vanities Revolutionary product using 5-inch thick Fuzion Glass where the sink is milled from the solid glass countertop. Developed in collaboration with HammerHead Design Build.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thicker glass (up to 5 inches) compared to standard 3/4 inch limitation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charleston ForgecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharleston Forge provides gorgeous table bases and stools that pair with Andrew Pearson glass surfaces at trade shows. The collaboration features Andrew Pearson's Fuzion glass in side tables, console tables, and cocktail tables in Charleston Forge's showroom at High Point Market. Both companies are based in western North Carolina and share a focus on fine craftsmanship.
• HammerHead Design BuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to develop new products using Andrew Pearson's revolutionary 5 inch thick Fuzion Glass first commercialized in 2023. Joint development of milled sink vanities where the sink is milled from solid kiln glass countertop. Products showcased at KBIS 2025.
• The Bespoke FeelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on milled sink vanities for KBIS 2025 display. The Bespoke Feel contributed bathroom vanity designs featuring Andrew Pearson's milled Fuzion Glass.
• Marble Granite WorldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in development of milled sink vanities showcased at KBIS 2025. Contributed to bringing the bold vision of glass-topped bathroom vanities to life.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ThinkGlass: Canadian manufacturer of kiln-fused (slump-fused) glass countertops, tabletops, and architectural surfaces. The closest direct competitor to Andrew Pearson's Fuzion Glass in terms of fused-glass process, thickness capability, and high-end kitchen/bath positioning.
• Pulp Studio: Custom architectural glass fabricator offering laminated, textured, printed, and cast glass for commercial interiors and facades. Comparable custom-fabricated architectural glass for designers and luxury commercial projects.
• Joel Berman Glass Studios: Architectural cast-glass studio producing textural, decorative glass for feature walls, partitions, and luxury interiors. Comparable high-end custom glass fabrication serving architects and designers, though more focused on vertical surfaces than countertops.
• Nathan Allan Glass Studios: Designer and manufacturer of decorative architectural glass including textured, kiln-formed, and cast glass for high-end commercial and residential projects. Peer to Andrew Pearson's decorative/architectural glass applications and custom finishing expertise.
• GlasPro: US architectural glass fabricator specializing in large-format, decorative, and back-painted glass for commercial and residential projects. Direct overlap with Andrew Pearson's painted-glass and laminated-glass product lines.

Broad incumbents

• Cambria: Leading premium quartz surface manufacturer competing for premium countertop specification in the same kitchen/bath channel that Andrew Pearson serves. Not a direct fused-glass competitor but sets the bar on premium-surface brand and dealer relationships Andrew Pearson must contend with.
• MSI Surfaces: Large-scale US distributor and manufacturer of natural stone, quartz, porcelain, and glass surfaces for residential and commercial applications. Overlaps with Andrew Pearson through kitchen/bath dealers and broad premium-surface competition.
• Caesarstone (Cosentino): Global engineered quartz/quartzite countertop leader dominating premium kitchen and bath surface specification. Adjacent competitor; purchases through overlapping kitchen & bath dealers and competes for the same designer-led luxury residential specification.

Emerging players

• Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA): Specialty architectural glass and metal fabrication firm serving Florida and the Southeast with custom glass for commercial and high-end residential projects. Regional peer with comparable custom architectural glass offerings and overlapping Florida/Southeast dealer footprint.
• Vitra (Vetropieno / Italian glass surfaces): European fused-glass surface producer for countertops and luxury interiors. Comparable kiln-fused glass process and aesthetic to Andrew Pearson's Fuzion Glass, primarily distributed through European and high-end hospitality channels rather than competing directly in the US dealer channel.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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