Top 5
Design Firm
Decades of experience and our collaborative process provides a clear view of your project.Glass
Headquartered in the “Glass City”, you can imagine that we view glass as special—something you’ll feel when you work with us. SSOE’s glass experience spans decades and more than 10 countries, working with every major glass manufacturer on quite literally every aspect of plant development. From container glass to specialty glass, fiberglass, float glass, and roofing, our highly skilled technical experts apply their broad knowledge and familiarity across industries to come up with innovative solutions. We specialize in sustainable buildings and processes that reduce your energy consumption and environmental impact.
Our team can take your project from start to finish, leading to greater efficiency and fewer headaches. You’ll see immediate benefits from the SSOE Experience—early collaboration with all project stakeholders for frequent input, using Virtual Design and Construction to provide a real-time view of your project.
Top 5 Manufacturing
Design Firm for the
past 6 years (ENR)
First LEED
Gold Certified
Completed process engineering for the only LEED Gold certified insulation facility in the U.S.
$30M
Savings
We’ve identified more than $30 million in savings on glass projects for our clients
50 Years
of Experience
More than 50 years
of experience in custom
furnace design
Featured Projects
Facility Capacity Upgrades and Improvements
Glass Client
New Business and Technology Center
Owens Corning
Production Line Design
Glass Client
New Shingle Laminator and Facility Expansion
Glass Client
Glass Research and Development Center
Emhart Glass
Client List
- AP Technoglass
- Custom Deco
- Glass Tech
- Guardian Industries
- Hollingsworth & Vose
- Kimble Chase
- Knauf
- Libbey
- Lilja Corporation
- Owens Corning
- Pilkington
- Saint-Gobain
Project Types
- Batch systems
- Container glass
- Fiberglass systems
- Float glass
- Furnace design
- Furnace / Melter systems
- Residential shingles
- Specialty glass
Architecturally Driven Solutions for Glass Clients
In addition to our industrial solutions for the glass market, SSOE is at the forefront of designing for an evolving workplace. Our passion for design creatively integrates your brand identity into your built environment, enhancing the experience for employees and visitors alike. We recognize your facilities are the messengers for all that your brand stands for, whether it’s your office building, R&D facilities, employee training areas, and workforce development spaces. SSOE’s acquisition of Stevens & Wilkinson, an award-winning architecture and interior design firm, elevates your facility into a strategic advantage. Take another look here.
Technical Specialties
- Arc flash studies and mitigation
- Automotive glass
- Batch house systems and delivery
- Commissioning and start-up
- Cooling water systems
- Cullet systems
- Cullet water systems
- Curing systems
- Electrical / control systems
- Energy recovery and reduction