125 Years of Expertise: GGI Featured in Glass Magazine Q&A

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Glass Magazine
April 22, 2025

As Glass Magazine celebrates its own 75th anniversary this year, it will be highlighting companies that are also surpassing a milestone. General Glass International is celebrating an impressive 125 years in business in 2025.

So, what does it take for a glass company to survive and thrive for over a century. Glass Magazine spoke with President and CEO of GGI David Balik about how they’ve been able to do so, and here’s what he had to say:

What does it take to stay in business for as long as GGI has?

It takes perseverance, having the right team in place, and being proud of your history while remembering the lessons learned. It’s important to focus on your current business, plan for the future, treat both employees and customers with respect, continuously evolve the business, and remain ready to adapt when and where it is needed. Our 125th anniversary theme, “Built on Legacy, Driven by Innovation,” captures what has helped us grow and thrive through five generations.

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