We are continually confronted with an ever-changing business environment. From supply chain issues to customer service issues. There is an ebb and flow to business as there is in life.
Benowitz International Glass Products, LLC (BIG), based in the Twin Cities, is a manufacturer's representative and global distributor serving glazing contractors across North America.
We source architectural and custom glass products including float stock sheets, heavy-glass shower doors, railings, IGUs, fire-rated glass, and LED smart-backlit mirrors.
Through our global and domestic manufacturing network, BIG helps glazing contractors strengthen supply chains, improve margins, and source competitive alternatives. Our substitution quotation process identifies cost-effective product options without losing sight of project requirements.
If you're sourcing glass for a commercial or residential project, BIG can help find the right product, price, and manufacturing partner.
Trusted relationships with high-quality factories worldwide
ASTM, ANSI, and SGCC certified products
Truckloads of float and fabricated materials
Finding the impossible-to-find specialty products
Heavy glass shower doors, frameless designs, and premium hardware solutions for residential and commercial applications.
Glass railings, flooring, staircases, and oversized glass solutions that combine safety with stunning aesthetics.
High-quality LED Mirrors with tested paint backing, available in custom sizes and finishes for any application. Custom made to your spec, or request our 100 page LED mirror catalog.
Float glass certification
Tempered & laminated glass
Safety glazing standards
From hospitality programs to major architectural glazing packages, see some of the large-scale projects we've helped supply.
View Our ProjectsOur customers asked to remain anonymous - they'd rather keep their competitive edge a secret from their competitors.
“BIG was there for us when nobody else was willing to give a new, smaller company the time of day. Not only did Sam give us access to his incredible vendor network, he showed us that he operates with a similar M.O. to ours: being of service, being detail-oriented, and following through. As we have grown, our partnership and reliance on BIG has only enhanced. Sam is our secret weapon!”
Owner
Building Envelope Glazing Contractor
Massachusetts, USA.
“He's helped me win the largest and most profitable job I've ever done. What Sam offers goes far beyond providing material quotes - he digs into the schedule, the conditions, and the details, then offers ways to improve the job, reduce my risk, and reduce my labor. Sam has made me a lot of money, and the product we've received for multi-family and hotel projects has always been of the highest quality.”
Owner
Multi-Family & Hospitality Glazing Contractor
Washington, USA.
“Sam is thorough, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in his customers' success. That care is backed by a deep understanding of international material procurement - tariffs, duties, logistics, and the many variables that can affect a shipment. His experience allows him to see the entire field, anticipate issues, and navigate complexity in a way that gives his customers confidence.”
President
Glass & Mirror Fabrication Company
Minnesota, USA.