CRL® and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope are bringing more than new products to GlassBuild 2026, booth 2633. The company is showcasing the scale, innovation, growth and market reach behind a strategy built to provide glazing partners with the stability, access, and support they need to compete through changing market conditions.
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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and CRL showcase the strength of a full portfolio, greater scale, and expanded market reach at GlassBuild America 2026, including continued efforts to strengthen the one-stop-shop platform by bringing together architectural glass, metal systems, and hardware with the manufacturing strength, distribution network, local market coverage, and technical expertise to make it easier for customers to get more of what they need from one trusted partner.
“Customers need strong partners behind them,” said Mark Adamson, Chief Executive Officer, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. “Our scale matters. Our inventory matters. Our local presence matters. We have the ability to bring more of the project together, help customers simplify how they buy, and give them the support they need to stay competitive. This is exactly the kind of market where the strength of our platform can make a difference.”
The company continues to strengthen its one-stop-shop platform by bringing together an expanding portfolio of architectural glass, metal systems, and hardware with the manufacturing strength, distribution network, local market coverage, and technical expertise to make it easier for customers to get more of what they need from one trusted partner.
The result is a stronger partnership designed not simply to supply individual products, but to support more of the project. That strength is allowing CRL and OBE to continue investing, expanding into new markets, strengthening local representation and putting more products, inventory, and expertise closer to customers.
The company also recently announced the expansion of its support in key markets on the East Coast by partnering with four of the industry’s leading independent representative agencies with more to come. [Read the Full Announcement]
The move dramatically expands the company’s market presence and gives the agencies significantly more firepower in the markets they serve through access to the full portfolio of product offerings.
Setting the Pace on Growth
That expanded market coverage is part of a broader growth strategy already taking shape across the country. CRL is investing in its physical footprint, adding new locations that put more inventory, capabilities, and support closer to customers in key markets.
The company celebrated the grand opening of its new Tampa Service Center in April 2026 and will continue that momentum this fall with the Grand Openings of its new Cincinnati Service Center on October 14 and St. Louis Service Center on October 15.
The three new locations represent more than geographic expansion. They are part of a deliberate strategy to strengthen local market coverage, improve access to products and inventory, and give glazing partners greater support where they do business.
“We have the design, manufacturing, and innovation capabilities to continue leading this industry, and we intend to use that strength to raise the bar for what glazing partners should expect from a supplier,” said Eric Kowalewski, Chief Commercial Officer, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope. “By bringing the products, capabilities, and scale of CRL and Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope together, we’re creating a strategy built to deliver more value to our customers. We’re not simply expanding what we offer, we are changing what’s possible from one partner.”
Building on the strength of the portfolio, CRL and OBE will showcase their latest product innovations at GlassBuild, including:
- Miami-Dade HVHZ approval for CRL’s popular GRS TAPER-LOC® glass railing system and new, innovative TURBOFLEX glass railing system, making them the strongest, most structurally sound glass railings in the market.
- An expanding assortment of CRL glass shower enclosure hinges, combining outstanding performance with exceptional aesthetics.
- A new CRL Back-to-Back Ladder-Pull platform, now available in two product grades to meet a broader range of project needs.
- Reusable CRL Sanding Disks, designed to deliver impeccable, precision finishes.
- The new GT6300 Human Impact Window System from Graham Architectural Products, designed specifically for behavioral health and healthcare environments.
- The new Reliance-TC SS high-thermal screw-spline curtain wall, built on OBE’s trusted Reliance platform and engineered to support the industry’s evolving performance requirements.
- OBE’s ArmorDefend storefront, delivering the highest level of delayed forced-entry protection for education, healthcare, retail, and office environments.
The industry will see firsthand the full strength and breadth of CRL, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Graham Architectural Products, and U.S. Aluminum, with a broader portfolio, a growing national footprint, and the scale to deliver more for glazing partners.
With new locations, strong local representation, greater capabilities, and more of the project available from one trusted partner, CRL and OBE are setting the pace for what growth and customer support should look like from a true business partner.
About CRL
CRL is the industry’s leading, full-service provider of architectural metals, glass fittings and professional-grade glazing supplies. The company leverages more than 50 years of experience and a track record of industry firsts to offer a one-stop shop with a breadth of innovative product choices, reliable service, and expert support from quote to completion. With manufacturing facilities, and sales, marketing, and service support in the United States, as well as dedicated sales and service centers in Canada, Europe, Australia, and the UK, CRL focuses on expanding opportunities for all to turn bold architectural visions into real world experiences. For more information visit www.crlaurence.com
About Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. (OBE) is North America’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of architectural hardware, glass, and glazing systems. As a single-source provider of industry-defining brands, including CRL, the premier manufacturer of hardware and supplies, and Graham Architectural Products, a leader in high-performance window systems, OBE delivers a comprehensive portfolio of building solutions. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OBE operates a world-class network that supports architects, glaziers, and developers across every major market in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia. By combining the specialized expertise of its award-winning brands with massive international scale, OBE provides the technical excellence and integrated supply chain required for the most complex residential and commercial construction projects. For more information, visit www.obe.com.
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