In our Lincoln office hangs a copy of Norman Rockwell’s 1951 painting The Kansas City Spirit. It depicts a man, blueprints and framing square in hand, turning up his sleeve. His eyes are full of determination; his work ethic is unquestioned.
This painting embodies everything we strive to be. Our pledge is to work smarter and harder than everyone else. Because of this philosophy, our clients are very satisfied with our quality of work, timelines, and cost.
But a strong work ethic isn’t the only reason we’ve grown from a small family-owned and -operated glass shop to one of the largest glazing contractors in the region. We put a priority on partnering with manufacturers who share our principles.
Aluminum Entrances, Curtain Wall, and Storefronts
Kawneer
Tubelite
YKK AP
Oldcastle Building Envelope
Manko Window Systems
Skylights
Oldcastle Building Envelope
Major Industries
Glass Fabrication
ITI Glass
Insulite Glass Company
Viracon
Oldcastle Building Envelope
Shower Enclosures
Coral Industries
Alumax
CR Laurence
Our Mural
The artwork of David Reiser that adorns the side of the Glass Edge office, facing Highway 77, was custom-designed for the space. The idea behind the mural is that the man is a worker who has done some pretty amazing projects, yet at the end of the day, he is choosing to focus not on what he has done at work, but what is most important to him—his family and those he loves.
Maybe it’s all too much to grasp going by at 65 mph, and that’s OK. If all you got was a colorful image that made you smile or possibly even reminded you to help someone else fly today, then it was worth the time and energy.
The Meaning Behind the Mural
Driving by, travelers may only see a youngster who seems intent on flying, assisted by a man fastening the strap of his aviator cap, but this mural holds so much more meaning than what meets the eye.
- Near the sock-footed man lies his hard hat, work boots, tools, and photos of Lincoln landmarks such as Memorial Stadium, Pinnacle Bank Arena, and Lied Place, some notable Glass Edge projects.
- There are also a myriad of hidden images reflected in the glasses hanging on one of the work boots.
- Bible verses on the hard hat stickers
- 2 sparrows that are sold for a penny [Matthew 10: 29-31]
- A raven that neither reaps nor sows [Luke 12:24-32]
- The compass, and timepiece set to 5:43 [Matthew 5:43]
- A dogwood tree with its legend
- And St. Lucy, patron saint of Glaziers
- The toolbox in the mural was the first one used by Bob Stamper, the one responsible for introducing his family to the glass industry in the 1960s.
Our people
At Glass Edge, we imbue each project with the cornerstone principles of dedication, hard work, and respect. Yet, without the right individuals to bring these ideas to fruition, they are merely words. Our steadfast dedication lies not only in attracting top talent, but also in cultivating a supportive and secure environment where our team members thrive. Discover why so many of our employees choose to stay at Glass Edge. Join our crew and experience the difference for yourself.