rudy glass

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Ruby Lake Glass LLC is a privately held specialty manufacturer based in Richfield Springs, New York, producing color-coated recycled glass aggregate from post-consumer glass for surface-treatment applications. The company's core technology centers on engineered UV-stable color coatings applied to recycled glass cullet, combined with a friction-based surface system engineered for durability and skid resistance. Its product portfolio comprises three lines: Color Coated Glass Aggregate (available in standard RAL colors across 0.8–1.2mm, 1.2–3mm, and 3–7mm mesh sizes), RubyRide (a 2023-launched road-marking line using epoxy/acrylic hybrid chemistry for bike lanes, bus lanes, and crosswalks), and uncoated Glass Blast Media for industrial abrasive applications.

The company operates a dual-channel go-to-market: an e-commerce DIY store sells small (4lb), medium (20lb), and large (32lb) boxes of standard-color aggregate direct to consumers and small contractors, while larger municipal, transit-authority, and enterprise projects are sold through direct sales with quote-based pricing for custom colors and volume. Documented customers include the City of Boston, City of New York DOT, Pittsburgh Regional Transit, City of Utica, and Google (Mountain View campus), with installations across at least ten US states plus Hawaii and Washington D.C. The company won the 2014 Innovative Recycler of the Year award from the Recycling Innovators Forum for creating beneficial use of recycled material in public safety applications.

Ruby Lake Glass maintains technology partnerships with Graco (LineLazer V 250DC application equipment) and Dow Chemical (RubyRide chemistry), and has collaborated with contractors including Mira Image Construction, K5 Corporation, Ozark Materials, Ingevity, Harbour Roads, and Preform, LLC on installation projects. The company is founder/owner-operated, with no disclosed institutional investment, no funding rounds, and no parent company. Its sole disclosed management contact is Josh Simpson, VP of Sales.

Name

rudy glass

Legal name

Ruby Lake Glass LLC

Website

https://rubylakeglass.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ruby Lake Glass LLC is a Richfield Springs, NY-based manufacturer of UV-stable color-coated recycled glass aggregate for road markings, bike lanes, architectural finishes, and industrial abrasives, serving municipal governments, transit authorities, enterprises, and DIY consumers across multiple US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Richfield Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Color-Coated Glass Aggregate Sales: Sale of color-coated recycled glass aggregate products in various sizes and colors through DIY store e-commerce platform. Products available in 0.8-1.2mm, 1.2-3mm, and 3-7mm sizes with color options including Bright Red Orange, Traffic Red, Carmine Red, Colza Yellow, Bike Green, Emerald Green, Leaf Green, Cobalt, Sky Blue, Light Blue, Purple, Jet Black, and uncoated glass abrasive.
2. Custom Project Orders: Large order and custom color projects sold directly through sales contact. Custom color matching services for specific project requirements such as mimicking natural materials or matching corporate/government branding.
3. Glass Blast Media/Abrasives: Sale of uncoated glass abrasive products in medium and fine grades for industrial blasting applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ruby Lake Glass LLC manufactures color-coated recycled glass aggregate products used for surface treatments on roads, bike lanes, bus lanes, crosswalks, architectural finishes, and as abrasive blasting media. Products are made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass with UV-stable pigment coatings and engineered friction-based systems for durability, skid resistance, and vibrant, fade-resistant color. The company sells standard color variants through an online DIY store and handles custom color blending and large municipal/enterprise orders via direct sales.

Product overview

Ruby Lake Glass LLC produces high-performance color-coated glass aggregate from post-consumer recycled glass, offering a unified product line centered on their core Color Coated Glass Aggregate. The company provides standard RAL color-matched products in various mesh sizes (0.8-1.2mm, 1.2-3mm, 3-7mm) as well as custom color matching services. RubyRide is their specialized road-marketing product line using the same glass aggregate technology, designed for bike lanes, bus lanes, crosswalks, and other traffic demarcation. Glass Blast Media rounds out the product portfolio for abrasive applications. The products serve diverse sectors including municipal infrastructure, architectural design, and public art installations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RubyRide: Surface treatment product line for road markings, bike lanes, and crosswalks featuring color-coated glass aggregate with friction-based engineered systems for durability and safety

Products and services

• Color Coated Glass Aggregate UV-stable, color-coated recycled glass aggregate used for surface treatments, providing durability, texture, and vibrant color for industrial and design applications including bike lanes, bus lanes, driveways, walking paths, anti-skid coatings, terrazzo floors, countertops, and architectural finishes.
• RubyRide Road Marking System Color-coated glass aggregate product line specifically engineered for road markings including bike lanes, bus lanes, and crosswalks, featuring durable epoxy/acrylic hybrid chemistry for fast installation and long-lasting skid-resistant performance.
• Crushed Glass Blast Media Crushed glass abrasive media in medium and fine grades for industrial blasting and surface preparation applications, sold uncoated.
• Color-Coated Glass Aggregate - Standard Colors (DIY Store) Pre-mixed color-coated glass aggregates in standard RAL/RLG colors including Bright Red Orange, Traffic Red, Carmine Red, Colza Yellow, Bike Green, Emerald Green, Leaf Green, Cobalt, Sky Blue, Light Blue, Purple, and Jet Black, available in 0.8-1.2mm, 1.2-3mm, and 3-7mm mesh sizes.
• Custom Color Blending Service Custom color matching service allowing customers to specify any color for color-coated glass aggregate products, including matching existing designs, mimicking natural materials such as beaches and quarried stone, or replicating specific corporate/government branding colors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 25,000 SF installed in Boston with city approval
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered notable, core and supporting.

• Mira Image ConstructionnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered for the Ala Moana Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge project in Honolulu, Hawaii. Applied color and friction coating to the bridge connecting Kaka'ako community with Ala Moana Beach Park.
• K5 CorporationnotableImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorked with K5 Corporation on RubyRide crosswalk test in Rockland, MA. Jason Callahan from K5 Corporation contributed to successful installation.
• Ozark MaterialsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerTyler Etheredge from Ozark Materials collaborated on RubyRide crosswalk test project, contributing to successful demonstration.
• GracocoreTechnology or IntegrationUsed Graco LineLazer V 250DC equipment for bike lane installations. Graco equipment enables fast and efficient application of RubyRide products.
• Dow ChemicalcoreTechnology or IntegrationRuby Lake/Dow Chemical team provided data, video, and key features for Boston city approval process. Dow Chemical technology contributes to Ruby Ride product performance.
• IngevitysupportingTechnology or IntegrationCollaborated on RubyRide bike lane installation in Schenectady, NY using LineLazer V 250DC equipment.
• Harbour RoadssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorked with Harbour Roads on Schenectady bike lane green project, enabling efficient installation.
• Preform, LLCnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Preform, LLC in March 2018 to honor Purple Heart recipients in St. Cloud, FL. Installed purple parking spot at City Hall for Wounded Warriors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AkzoNobel: Dutch multinational paints and coatings company with road marking and industrial coatings product lines. Comparable as a broad incumbent in surface coatings for infrastructure applications.
• Asian Paints: India-headquartered paints and coatings major with road marking and infrastructure coating products. Comparable as a broad incumbent in surface coatings for road and infrastructure applications, though focused on South Asian markets.
• PPG Industries (Traffic Solutions, formerly Ennis-Flint): Major US coatings company whose Traffic Solutions division offers a comprehensive portfolio of road marking paints and thermoplastics. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving the same municipal road marking customers with established specifications.
• 3M Traffic Safety: Global diversified manufacturer with a traffic safety division producing reflective road marking materials and glass beads. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping road safety and marking material offerings, though much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Swarco AG: Austrian-headquartered global leader in road marking materials, glass beads, and traffic safety solutions. Directly comparable as a manufacturer of glass-based road marking aggregates and surface treatments serving municipal and infrastructure customers worldwide.
• Geveko Markings: Danish road marking materials manufacturer offering preformed thermoplastic, paint, and glass-based systems for bike lanes and traffic demarcation. Directly comparable in road marking aggregates and surface treatments for cycling and transit infrastructure.
• Crafco Inc. US manufacturer of pavement preservation and road marking products, including surface treatments and sealants. Directly comparable in road marking and surface treatment materials sold to municipal customers.
• Vitro Minerals: Manufacturer of recycled glass and mineral products for construction, industrial, and specialty applications. Directly comparable as a recycled glass aggregate producer serving similar architectural and industrial end uses.
• TERRAZZCO (TZCo): Manufacturer of terrazzo and decorative aggregates including recycled glass for architectural surfaces. Directly comparable in color-coated recycled glass aggregate for architectural finishes, terrazzo floors, and countertops.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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