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Five generations of experience

Over 125 Years of Experience. A Fresh Perspective. We’ve been at this for five generations. What keeps the Balik family interested and hands-on, and the business thriving are the endless creative ideas of our customers, the limitless capabilities of glass, and the inspiring dedication of our team.

Our team

We know that our greatest strength is our people. From our leadership team to our talented sales, customer service and production staff—you can rely on us for the knowledge, experience and skills required to meet your needs.

David Balik

President

Richard Balik

Executive Vice President

Stephen Balik

Vice President of Business Development

William Paulin

Chief Financial Officer

Brad Thurman

Vice President Sales & Marketing
Fabrication

Cristina Antunes

Vice President of Operations

Martin Gwynn

Senior Director of Information Technology

Rocco Ficara

National Sales Manager
Specialty Glass

Scott Yancek

Director Human Resources

Donna Casaliggi

Director of Operations Avenel

Scott Cook

Director of Sales
Fabrication

Spencer Raymond

Director of Business Development

Muhammad Arif

Director of Project Management
and Office Operations
Fabrication

Continuing Education

GGI is an approved AIA/CES course provider with approvals from 35 industry organizations, including GBCI, HSW, and IDCEC. This course helps architects and interior designers expand product knowledge and earn course credit in multiple categories.

We offer face-to-face Lunch and Learns, Live Webinars, and Online Self-Paced course instruction via AEC Daily—whatever format works best for you! Our goal is to make continuing education easy to access.

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VIEW SELF-PACED ONLINE COURSE

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Social Media

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𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗞𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗚𝗚𝗜 🎙️

Today is International Podcast Day, and it’s the perfect opportunity to get to know the people behind GGI a little better.

Visit our YouTube channel to watch the latest GGI podcast, hear directly from members of our team and learn more about the experience, ideas and people driving our company forward.

▶️ Watch the podcast—and while you’re there, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next.

https://www.youtube.com/@ggi6582/videos or see link in bio > News > Media

#InternationalPodcastDay #TeamGGI #GlassIndustry #SeeWhatGlassCanDo

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Matthew Lebowitz, GGI’s west coast glass expert, left GlassBuild in Las Vegas and is now ready for the CODAWORX CODAsummit in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Make sure to visit with Matthew this week to See What Glass Can Do.

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Matthew Lebowitz, GGI’s west coast glass expert, left GlassBuild in Las Vegas and is now ready for the CODAWORX CODAsummit in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Make sure to visit with Matthew this week to See What Glass Can Do.

𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We’re back from Las Vegas feeling grateful for everyone who stopped by our booth, joined us for cocktails and spent time with Team GGI. Thank you to our customers, vendors and other industry partners—we truly value these relationships and always enjoy reconnecting in person.

We were especially proud to see the Balik family recognized during the Generations of Glass: A Family Business Celebration. At 126 years and five generations strong, GGI was honored as the oldest glass business represented at GlassBuild.

We also enjoyed welcoming students during the Legacy and Leadership Career Discovery Tour. Their enthusiasm and thoughtful questions made the experience especially rewarding. Spencer Raymond and Amnon Spievak did a phenomenal job introducing them to our industry and the many career paths it offers.

Thank you to the National Glass Association and everyone who made the week so memorable. We look forward to seeing many of you at NGA’s next event, the 2027 BEC Conference!

#GlassBuild2026 #GGI #SeeWhatGlassCanDo

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𝗧𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗞 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

We’re back from Las Vegas feeling grateful for everyone who stopped by our booth, joined us for cocktails and spent time with Team GGI. Thank you to our customers, vendors and other industry partners—we truly value these relationships and always enjoy reconnecting in person.

We were especially proud to see the Balik family recognized during the Generations of Glass: A Family Business Celebration. At 126 years and five generations strong, GGI was honored as the oldest glass business represented at GlassBuild.

We also enjoyed welcoming students during the Legacy and Leadership Career Discovery Tour. Their enthusiasm and thoughtful questions made the experience especially rewarding. Spencer Raymond and Amnon Spievak did a phenomenal job introducing them to our industry and the many career paths it offers.

Thank you to the National Glass Association and everyone who made the week so memorable. We look forward to seeing many of you at NGA’s next event, the 2027 BEC Conference!

#GlassBuild2026 #GGI #SeeWhatGlassCanDo

A star is born! Thank you to Amnon Spievak of GGI for capturing the attention of these students who are taking part in the #Careerdiscoverytour at Glassbuild. @nationalglassassociation

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A star is born! Thank you to Amnon Spievak of GGI for capturing the attention of these students who are taking part in the #Careerdiscoverytour at Glassbuild. @nationalglassassociation

𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗!

🥂 A highlight of Day Two was GGI’s well-attended cocktail reception at Booth 4135. Thank you to the many customers, industry partners and friends who joined us!

Today, we’re celebrating the legacy and future of the glass industry:

👨‍👩‍👦 Family Business Breakfast
10:00–10:30 a.m.
GGI and the Balik family will be recognized as part of GlassBuild’s Legacy and Leadership track.

🎤 Generations of Glass: A Family Business Celebration
10:30–11:00 a.m. | Main Stage
Led by Max Perilstein

🎓 Career Discovery Tour
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
GGI will welcome Clark County students and introduce them to glass products, technology and industry career opportunities.

📍 Before the show closes, visit Booth 4135 to meet Team GGI, talk glass and See What Glass Can Do®.

#GlassBuild2026 #GenerationsOfGlass #SeeYourselfInGlass #TeamGGI

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𝗜𝗧’𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙 𝗚𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗦𝗕𝗨𝗜𝗟𝗗!

🥂 A highlight of Day Two was GGI’s well-attended cocktail reception at Booth 4135. Thank you to the many customers, industry partners and friends who joined us!

Today, we’re celebrating the legacy and future of the glass industry:

👨‍👩‍👦 Family Business Breakfast
10:00–10:30 a.m.
GGI and the Balik family will be recognized as part of GlassBuild’s Legacy and Leadership track.

🎤 Generations of Glass: A Family Business Celebration
10:30–11:00 a.m. | Main Stage
Led by Max Perilstein

🎓 Career Discovery Tour
10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
GGI will welcome Clark County students and introduce them to glass products, technology and industry career opportunities.

📍 Before the show closes, visit Booth 4135 to meet Team GGI, talk glass and See What Glass Can Do®.

#GlassBuild2026 #GenerationsOfGlass #SeeYourselfInGlass #TeamGGI

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“SECAUCUS, N.J. – September 8, 2026 – General Glass International (GGI) will exhibit at GlassBuild America 2026, September 23–25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, highlighting decorative and specialty glass products, fabrication capabilities, and nationwide glass distribution at Booth 4135. Products on display will include Alice® direct-to-glass printing, Pearl™ satin-etched glass, SwitchView® smart laminated glass, […]”

GGI Invites GlassBuild America 2026 Attendees to See What’s Next in Glass

General Glass International
Sep 08, 2026

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Beyond the Reflection: How to Select Decorative Mirror Glass

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Aug 24, 2026

“When architects specify laminated glass, safety is often the primary consideration. Many projects also require improved acoustic performance. Acoustic laminated glass incorporates a specialized sound-dampening interlayer engineered to reduce sound transmission while maintaining the clarity, safety and appearance of traditional laminated glass. Key Takeaways Acoustic laminated glass uses a specialized interlayer to reduce airborne sound […]”

Acoustic Laminated Glass vs. Standard Laminated Glass: What’s the Difference?

Brad Thurman | GGI
Jul 20, 2026

“Modern commercial interiors increasingly rely on glass-centric design to support daylighting, flexibility, acoustical control and visual openness. As a result, demountable glass walls and modular interior partition systems continue to grow in use across office, hospitality, health care, education, and mixed-use environments. At the same time, the construction industry continues to evaluate the relationship between […]”

Demountable Glass Walls: Where Manufacturing Meets Glass Industry Expertise

Brad Thurman | GGI
Jun 10, 2026

“SECAUCUS, NJ – May 26, 2026 – GGI (General Glass International) announced a leadership transition within its Specialty Glass Division, appointing Rocco Ficara as National Sales Manager while Gus Trupiano moves into a new role as an independent sales representative. Ficara, who joined GGI in 2025 as Product Manager, has been promoted effective June 1. […]”

GGI Announces Specialty Glass Leadership Transition and New National Sales Manager

General Glass International
May 27, 2026

“GGI’s Stephen Balik and Spencer Raymond joined David Corson, publisher of Commercial Construction & Renovation (CCR) Magazine and host of the CCCT Coffee Talks Podcast, for a conversational interview about GGI’s history, growth and continued leadership in the architectural glass industry. The episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at GGI’s 120-plus-year legacy as a fifth-generation, family-owned […]”

GGI Featured on CCCT Coffee Talks Podcast With CCR Magazine

CCR Magazine CCCT Podcast
May 06, 2026