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Binswanger Glass

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Charlotte, NC 28206

Company Info

  • Est. 1872
  • Annual Vol $20 million - $50 million
  • DUNS # 968704994

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Our Story

The Best in Glass since 1872: If you have a need for glass for your home, vehicle, or office, Binswanger Glass is your one stop shop.  Binswanger Glass features experienced, certified installers, a vast product line, and a commitment to service excellence. 

Binswanger Glass is the source for your commercial needs.  With a full range of architectural products, experienced managers and installers, and with more than 20,000 active customers, Binswanger Glass has the size and scope to exceed your specifications.

Binswanger Glass was founded in 1872 when Samuel Binswanger opened a small glass store in Richmond, Virginia. The new business thrived in the reconstruction era that followed the Civil War.

Soon Samuel’s four sons joined him in business and the company began serving clients throughout the South.

The early 1900s were a time of growth. By 1903, the Richmond office could no longer handle all the business and a branch was opened in Memphis. In 1923, a second branch was opened in Houston.

The 1930s were a time of hardship. The financial crash of 1929 hit the nation hard. Everywhere men were selling apples on street corners, and “brother, can you spare a dime?” was the song of the day. Fortunately, Binswanger Glass was financially strong with the resources to withstand an economic disaster. The company was also committed to taking care of its employees and serving its customers. Although hundreds of thousands of dollars could have been saved by cutting wages, working shorter hours, and laying off employees, Binswanger chose to suffer years of losses rather than sacrifice its employees or lower its customer service standards.

Binswanger Mirror was founded in 1947. The company’s investment in people and customer service paid off. After the Depression, the company began to grow again, and in 1947, Binswanger Mirror was established to meet the increasing demands of a post-war customer base and take advantage of the building boom that followed World War II. In the 1940s, Binswanger Glass sold a full line of glass and mirror products as well as garage doors, mantels, kitchen cabinets, breakfast nooks, and exterior doors. Dealer cost for top quality folding attic stairs was $69! When Binswanger Glass celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1947, there were 13 branches in 15 southern and southwestern states.

Today, Binswanger Glass has 65 locations in 15 states and continues to expand.  Binswanger Glass is one of the biggest installers of glass and glass-related products for residential and commercial use and is a major installer of Auto Replacement Glass in the country. Binswanger Glass is also a leader in glass retailing, providing framed mirrors, shower enclosures and replacement glass to the general public.

What We Do

Commercial Experience

Casinos Manufacturing Plant Office Building
Court House Grocery Stores Hospital / Nursing Home Hotel / Motel House Laboratory Misc Project Mixed Use Non-Residential Building Parking Lots Restaurant School / College / University Single Family Residential

Regions & Counties Serviced

  • North Carolina and Upstate South Carolina

North Carolina All

South Carolina All

Our CSI Codes

08 01 40 - Operation and Maintenance of Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls
08 01 41 - Operation and Maintenance of Entrances
08 01 42 - Operation and Maintenance of Storefronts
08 01 44 - Operation and Maintenance of Curtain Walls
08 01 80 - Maintenance of Glazing
08 01 81 - Maintenance of Glass Glazing
08 01 84 - Maintenance of Plastic Glazing
08 01 88 - Maintenance of Special Function Glazing
08 05 00.00.01 - Common Work Results for Openings
08 06 40 - Schedules for Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls
08 06 42 - Storefront Schedule
08 06 80 - Glazing Schedule
08 40 00.00.01 - Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls
08 41 13 - Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts
08 41 16 - Bronze-Framed Entrances and Storefronts
08 41 19 - Stainless-Steel-Framed Entrances and Storefronts
08 41 23 - Steel-Framed Entrances and Storefronts
08 41 26 - All-Glass Entrances and Storefronts
08 43 13 - Aluminum-Framed Storefronts
08 43 16 - Bronze-Framed Storefronts
08 43 19 - Stainless-Steel-Framed Storefronts
08 43 23 - Steel-Framed Storefronts
08 43 26 - All-Glass Storefronts
08 43 29 - Sliding Storefronts
08 44 13 - Glazed Aluminum Curtain Walls
08 44 16 - Glazed Bronze Curtain Walls
08 44 19 - Glazed Stainless-Steel Curtain Walls
08 44 26 - Structural Glass Curtain Walls
08 44 26.13 - Structural Sealant Glazed Assemblies

Project Experience

  • Non-Union
  • Public
  • Private
  • Service Work/Repairs

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UNCC-Charlotte Student Union
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African American Cultural Center - Charlotte NC
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Recent Commercial Projects
Service Area and Locations Map for Binswanger Glass

Associations & Memberships

IGA (Independent Glass Assn.)
IGA (Independent Glass Assn.)
BBB (Better Business Bureau) A+ Rating
BBB (Better Business Bureau) A+ Rating
BBB (Better Business Bureau) Accredited Business
BBB (Better Business Bureau) Accredited Business
NGA Member (National Glass Assn.)
NGA Member (National Glass Assn.)
AGC (Associated General Contractors)
AGC (Associated General Contractors)

Preferred Brands

Guardian Glass
Guardian Glass
Oldcastle Building Envelope
Oldcastle Building Envelope
Tubelite
Tubelite
Kawneer
Kawneer
Vitro
Vitro
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