Custom Glass Solutions Establishes Upper Sandusky as New Corporate HQ

Strategic consolidations & significant onshoring opportunities driving growth trajectory

Custom Glass Solutions (CGS), a proud American manufacturer of engineered glass solutions and portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management, is pleased to announce that Upper Sandusky, OH, is now the official corporate headquarters for all CGS operations nationwide.

This move marks a significant step forward for CGS as the company ramps up production to meet a surge in demand, driven in part by customers seeking to onshore their supply chains. To support the growth opportunities, the Upper Sandusky facility is adding at least 30 new manufacturing jobs and actively seeking motivated individuals to join the team.

“Choosing Upper Sandusky as our corporate headquarters was a natural decision,” said Matt Dietrich, CEO of CGS. “We’ve been a part of this community since 1974 so our roots are here. As we continue to grow, invest in our people and lead through innovation, it just makes sense that Upper Sandusky should be the center of our operations.”

In addition to the ramp-up in Upper Sandusky, CGS is expanding in Fostoria, OH, where 70 new jobs have been added to support a facility expansion and new capital equipment that adds automation, throughput and capacity. And at its Broken Arrow, OK, facility, CGS is investing in new capabilities to further enhance its product portfolio. This growth comes alongside the strategic consolidation of operations in Trumbauersville, PA, and CGS’s previous headquarters in Worthington, OH.

“We have realigned our footprint to drive efficiencies and focus,” said Dietrich. “In turn, we are reinvesting in our operations and focusing our resources to support our growth goals.”

CGS has seen an increase in demand from current and prospective customers looking to secure their supply chains with U.S.-based suppliers. “The recent tariff policies have created a favorable environment for domestic manufacturers,” Dietrich said. “Macroeconomic tailwinds combined with our commitment to innovation and service are propelling our business forward.”

The company is also developing into a leader in bullet- and blast-resistant glass technologies with its Optishield™ line of transparent armor products. Optishield Tactical is designed to provide invisible, level NIJ3A ballistic protection for windshields and side glass in Law Enforcement vehicles. Together with Dana Safety Supply, CGS’s exclusive distributor and installer of Optishield Tactical, the companies are setting the standard for vehicle armoring solutions. In addition to law enforcement applications, CGS is also deploying Optishield in a first-of-its-kind, fully-ballistic bus barrier dubbed Transit Assault Barrier that protects transit operators from the ever-increasing risk of assault.

To meet the influx of demand, CGS is actively recruiting and hiring with open positions posted at www.workatcgs.com. Offering a range of shifts, competitive benefits and a culture rooted in internal promotion, CGS provides career opportunities for entrepreneurial, hard-working individuals. New employees may look forward to wage increases at 90 and 180 days as well as an improved and comprehensive benefits package.

The Fostoria team will host a ribbon-cutting event in June for employees and the community to see the growth and new technology firsthand.

“Our future is built on the talent and passion of our people,” Dietrich said. “We’re offering more than just a job — we’re building careers with purpose, growth and impact.”

About Custom Glass Solutions

Custom Glass Solutions, LLC is North America’s leading producer of large-format, laminated glass systems. In addition to laminated glass, CGS also manufactures flat, bent, and tempered glass systems, offering a broad range of capabilities and the most diverse selection of products for many different transportation and mobile equipment segments. Through its Network business, CGS also works with insurance companies, fleet operators and OEM customers to coordinate glass replacement services. Today, the company operates two facilities in Ohio and one in Oklahoma and employs 600 hundred dedicated employees serving customers across the North American market.

About Stellex Capital Management

With offices in New York, Detroit, Pittsburgh and London, Stellex Capital is a private equity firm with $5 billion in AUM. Stellex seeks to identify and deploy capital in opportunities that stand to benefit from its operationally focused and hands-on approach to investing. Portfolio companies are supported by Stellex’s industry knowledge, operating capabilities, network of senior executives, strategic insight, and access to capital. Sectors of particular focus include aerospace, defense & government services, transportation & logistics, manufacturing, real economy & business services, food processing and tech-enabled services. Additional information may be found at www.stellexcapital.com.

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The recent tariff policies have created a favorable environment for domestic manufacturers. Macroeconomic tailwinds combined with our commitment to innovation and service are propelling our business forward.