Glass Fabrication for OEM and Glazing Professionals: Working With BG Glass Technologies
Modern architectural and system design increasingly rely on high-performance glass to achieve both functional performance and visual distinction. Whether you’re producing custom OEM components, fabricating interior systems, or managing specialty glazing projects in commercial or residential environments, the right glass fabrication partner can make the difference between standard results and exceptional outcomes. At BG Glass Technologies, we understand that professionals need more than just a supplier, they need a collaborative partner with the precision, expertise, and flexibility to support complex specifications from start to finish.
Why Glass Fabrication Partnership Matters for OEM and Glazing Professionals
Glass fabrication is both an art and a science. The technical requirements of modern architectural glass go far beyond simple transparency. Today’s projects demand glass that meets specific performance criteria for safety, acoustics, and aesthetics while maintaining the design integrity that makes each project unique.
Working with a reliable glass fabrication partner helps OEMs and glazing professionals avoid costly recuts, delays, and performance issues caused by glass that doesn’t meet specifications. Consistent quality, precision fabrication, and clear communication are essential, especially on projects with tight timelines or complex requirements where there’s little room for error.
Glass Fabrication Built to Industry Standards
At BG Glass Technologies, we fabricate glass products that comply with industry standards, including CAN/CGSB 12.1, ASTM C1036, ASTM C1048, ASTM C1172 and ANSI Z97.1. Our commitment to these specifications ensures every piece we produce meets essential requirements for safety, performance, and quality.
CAN/CGSB 12.1 guides our compliance with Canadian durability and safety regulations, while ASTM C1036, C1048 and C1172 set detailed criteria for glass type, strength, and thermal properties. ANSI Z97.1 ensures the safety glazing materials we fabricate meet the safety performance required for installation.
By adhering to these standards, we deliver reliable, high-quality glass solutions that OEMs, glaziers, and railing contractors can trust for their demanding projects.
Custom Glass Solutions for Architectural Applications
Glass Wall Systems
Custom fabrication is essential for glass wall systems, ensuring precise sizing, clean edges, and seamless integration with surrounding architecture. Whether used in offices or open-concept homes, tailored glass panels provide both function and aesthetic clarity, maximizing light flow and spatial impact.
Custom Showers
Precision fabrication is essential for custom shower enclosures, where accurate cuts, notches, and edge finishes ensure seamless compatibility with hardware and design intent. By delivering glass that meets the specifications, fabricators support a smooth installation process and a polished final result.
Railings
Fabrication is crucial for glass railings, where precise cutting, polishing, and finishing create panels that fit perfectly and showcase clean, uninterrupted views. Custom fabrication allows for a variety of styles and thicknesses, ensuring both durability and a sleek, modern aesthetic tailored to any project.
Specialty Glass Products
Specialty glass options like reeded, fluted, and custom laminated glass offer texture, privacy, and personality. With skilled fabrication, these unique finishes are tailored to fit your specifications, adding a layer of design sophistication to both residential and commercial spaces.
Custom Mirrors
CNC machining and specialty cutting techniques allow custom mirrors to go far beyond standard shapes. Whether it’s for intricate wall installations, cutouts for lighting, or unique profiles, advanced fabrication ensures accuracy and creativity come together in functional design.
The Design and Fabrication Process
Early Design Consultation
The most successful glass projects often begin with early collaboration between fabricators, OEMs, glaziers, and design teams. During the planning and design phase, we provide technical guidance on glass selection, fabrication tolerances, and sizing limitations. This input helps ensure that all stakeholders, whether you’re engineering custom components, managing installation logistics, or refining design intent, can move forward with confidence, knowing the glass can be fabricated and integrated as specified.
Fabrication and Quality Control
Our fabrication process combines advanced manufacturing technology with skilled craftsmanship. Each glass element is manufactured to your specifications and undergoes rigorous quality control testing before leaving our facility. This attention to detail ensures that glass elements arrive on site ready for installation without delays or complications.
Glass Types and Performance Considerations
Clear vs. Low Iron Glass Selection
The choice between standard clear glass and low iron glass significantly impacts the final appearance of architectural projects. Standard clear glass contains 0.1% ferric oxide while low iron glass contains 0.01% ferric oxide, resulting in 10 times lower iron content than standard clear glass, dramatically reducing the green tint. For applications where colour accuracy and crystal clarity are important, low iron glass provides the neutral transparency that allows architectural elements to appear exactly as designed.
Thickness and Structural Requirements
Glass thickness is specified by the client based on structural requirements and design intent. We fabricate according to these specifications, which may account for factors such as wind loads, thermal stress, deflection limits, and desired visual appearance. Depending on the glass type and application, available thicknesses typically range from 4mm to 19mm.
Edge Treatment and Finishing
The edge treatment of architectural glass affects both appearance and performance. Polished edges provide a premium appearance for visible glass edges, while bevelled edges, mitred edges, and custom edge profiles may be appropriate for different applications. Based on the specifications, we fabricate each panel to meet the requirements of the project.
Project Coordination
Successful architectural glass projects require careful coordination between fabrication, delivery, and installation schedules. We work closely with our customers and their installation teams to ensure glass elements arrive on site on time, preventing delays and storage complications.
Our commitment to every project continues beyond fabrication. We provide quality assurance support to ensure that all glass components meet required specifications and perform as expected.
Working Across Canada
BG Glass Technologies serves OEMs, glaziers, and contractors across Canada, providing precision fabrication services from coast to coast. Our facility in Barrie, Ontario, allows us to efficiently support major metropolitan markets while maintaining the specialized capabilities that complex projects demand.
Whether you’re coordinating a large-scale commercial build, managing a multi-unit development, or delivering a custom residential installation, our fabrication expertise plays a key role in meeting your glass systems specifications. Each project is unique, and we provide solutions that combine functionality, safety, and design performance.
Ready to explore how precision glass fabrication can elevate your next project? Contact BG Glass Technologies today to discuss your requirements and discover how our expertise can support your success.
BG Glass Technologies
40 Truman Road, Barrie, Ontario L4N 8Y6