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Meet Bendheim

The resource for specialty architectural glass since 1927.

Years of Innovation

Since 1927, the Bendheim family name has been synonymous with glass innovation – and we have developed decades-long relationships that have been the backbone of our business. From our start as importers of art glass through our pioneering of the many processes and systems that are standard in architectural glass today, our goal remains the same: do with glass what others think cannot be done.

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Meet the Team

Bendheim is a fourth generation family owned business that began as a husband and wife team, and over the course of 100 years, has grown into a company with five divisions that serves across North America and internationally. Meet the team that strives to deliver the highest quality specialty glass and systems for your project.

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Core Values

Below are the principles which guide Bendheim as a company. These core values are more than just words – they are the foundation of our identity and the driving force behind everything we do:

Innovation: Pushing Boundaries

Innovation fuels our progress. It’s about embracing creativity, staying curious, and being open to new ideas. By continuously seeking better ways to serve our customers and improve our processes, we ensure that we remain at the forefront of our industry.

Motivation: The Can-Do Spirit

A can-do spirit is at the heart of our organization. It means approaching challenges with confidence, perseverance, and a solutions-oriented mindset. Together, we thrive on turning obstacles into opportunities and achieving success through teamwork and determination.

Inspiration: Leading by Example

Inspiration isn’t just about finding motivation for ourselves; it’s about sparking it in others. As we strive for excellence, we aim to inspire each other and our stakeholders by setting high standards, acting with integrity, and celebrating our collective achievements.

Decades of Heritage

Sem & Margaret Bendheim

1927

Bendheim is founded in Greenwich Village, New York City by Sem and Margaret Bendheim, as importer & distributor of premium art glass.

1958

Bendheim moves into a 6-story building in Tribeca, New York City, now known as the Bendheim Building, to accommodate its growing inventory.

Fred Jayson & Margaret Bendheim

1965

Alfred Jayson, Sem and Margaret Bendheim’s son-in-law, takes the reins and continues building on Bendheim’s expertise in specialty glass.

1970s – Early 1980s

The Bendheim family’s third generation – brothers Robert, Donald, and Steven Jayson – join at the helm of the company.

1980

Bendheim introduces Restoration Glass® – authentic mouth-blown window glass for historic restorations & reproductions, exhibiting the mild waviness & occasional air bubble characteristic of antique window glass – a pivotal moment in the company’s expansion into the architectural glass market.

Bendheim Plant, New Jersey

Early 1980s

Bendheim founds its Architectural Glass division and pioneers new tempering & lamination processes to transform hundreds of decorative glass varieties into first-of-their-kind, safety architectural glass products. The company introduces the first extensive collection of textured architectural glass to the US market.

Bendheim Showroom

1989

Bendheim establishes the first architectural glass showroom in the US in Tribeca, New York City, as well as a new glass fabrication & manufacturing facility in Passaic, New Jersey.

The White House | Mouth-Blown Light Restoration Glass

1995

The White House windows are restored with Bendheim’s Restoration Glass®. It is such a perfect match to the original glass that all replaced panels have to be meticulously marked & catalogued to distinguish them from the originals.

Phoenix County Courthouse | Bendheim Etched Glass

1997

Bendheim introduces SatinTech® – the first sustainably produced acid-etched glass collection – to the US market.

Back-Painted Glass

Early 2000s

Bendheim introduces architectural back-painted glass for interior wall-cladding applications, back-splashes, and table-tops.

Lantern effect at the Nelson-Atkins Museum

2001

Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. is founded to bring Lamberts® U-shaped channel glass to the North American architecture & design community. This unique, self-supporting, three-dimensional architectural glass can create vast, elegant curvilinear all-glass walls, unachievable by conventional flat glass.

Private Residence | Bendheim Restoration Glass Project

2007

Bendheim launches its Cabinet Glass division with the first e-commerce website for cabinet glass door inserts, responding to the public’s demand for access to specialty architectural glass products for small residential & DIY projects.

EcoGlass™ “Cast” Textured Glass

2009

Bendheim introduces EcoGlass™ – the first post-consumer recycled clear architectural glass collection – to the US market.

3001 Orchard Parkway | Glass Rainscreen Facade

2014

Bendheim introduces decorative glass rainscreen systems, the first-of-their-kind in North America, featuring patented Längle® compression fittings. The systems provide proven, tested moisture protection for buildings in a vast range of transparent, translucent, or opaque decorative architectural glass varieties.

Channel glass house with bird-friendly logo

2016

Bendheim’s Lamberts® channel glass becomes the first channel glass to be tested & certified Bird-Smart (bird-friendly) by the American Bird Conservancy, the preeminent authority on avian-friendly architecture.

2023

Bendheim launches “Building a Clear Future”, a comprehensive sustainability program. The program addresses manufacturing processes, product development, supplier outreach, and employee engagement and well-being.

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