Martino Glass Co., Inc.

History

Martino Glass Company was incorporated in 1966 by John Martino as a glass shop which provided glass services to area residents and businesses. He built an excellent reputation by providing quality work and service in the community. 

In October of 1980, Tom O'Brien, whom at the time was employed at Martino's, bought the company from John. Long before being employed at Martino's, Tom's background was primarily in carpentry, working for both himself and numerous other carpenters. He saw an opportunity in Martino Glass to expand its services and he worked diligently over the next 37 years to do just that. He worked both in the office and in the field, never hesitating to jump in if the crew needed an extra hand. His thirst for knowledge was endless. He brought new products to the area, managed a Portal fabrication plant, and defined Martino's by not only the quality of workmanship but generously donating his time and services to many local non-profits. 

In 2011, Tom provided an internship in the office to Ashley Alter. The following March, he hired her full time. Following in Tom's footsteps, she learned all aspects of the front office and business, and then during a particularly busy summer, she asked to become an estimator to take some work off Tom's desk. Tom always found it amusing to tell the story of how they ended up partners, jokingly saying, "Anyone who asks me for more work, but not more money, can have it!" After discovering she too had a passion for the industry, Tom made her a partner in 2015. In 2017, Tom passed away unexpectedly. The team Tom and Ashley put in place rebounded together, Ashley purchased the business, and, with an eye to the customers, employees, and community, continues to run the business the way Tom would have wanted.

Mission

Martino Glass Company, Inc. is committed to providing our clients the best possible products and service the building industry has to offer. Through expertise, teamwork, and a genuine concern for our clients, all of us at Martino Glass Company, Inc. are willing to go above and beyond to ensure the job is done right. Our commitment to quality and service is our trademark and the foundation of our business.

Our Team

We are proud to employee a team of expert professionals with a wide range of specialties. Our Master Glaziers have a total combined experience in the glazing trade of over 150 years, and are all OSHA-10 certified. We employee MA Licensed Construction Supervisors, qualified to supervise both residential and commercial construction under 35,000 cubic feet; and we specialize in commercial and sustainable design. MGC is DCAMM Certified in both Prime and Filed Sub-bids in Metal Windows, Glass and Glazing, and Doors and Windows. We are also a WBE State Certified company. We make safety training our highest priority and retrain on a yearly basis. Our office staff, while less visible, is efficient, friendly and goes above and beyond for our employees and our customers.

Our Commitment to Local Organizations

Martino Glass strongly believes in supporting local non-profits and businesses. We are participants of the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, Tyler St. Business Group, and Berkshire Young Professionals. Additionally, we support Berkshire Health Systems in their many entities, Hillcrest Educational Center, YMCA, the Berkshire County Kids' Place, UNICO of Pittsfield, Tanglewood, Tapestry Health, Cans for Kids, the Pittsfield Police Department, the Berkshire Humane Society, the Eleanor Sonsini Shelter.

Our Certifications:

OSHA 10 Certified

AAADM Certified

Bonded & Insured

CORI & SORI 

DCAMM General & Filed Sub-Bid in Metal Windows, Glass and Glazing, and Doors & Windows

WBE Certified