Ideal Glass Hardware (Ideal) is one of the top architectural hardware companies with a wide range of product categories i.e. frameless shower hardware, frameless glass railing, sliding door hardware for glass or wood doors, office partitions, storefront hardware etc.
Ideal, under the exceptional supervision of the in-house engineers, takes pride in introducing the highest quality products that meet and surpass North American standards.
Interview with Mohit Jain, Business Development Manager at Ideal Glass Hardware.
Easy Engineering: What are the main areas of activity of the company?
Mohit Jain: We mainly focus on the glass and hardware industry with a wide variety of hinges, handles, patch fittings, door closers, railing balustrades/post, standoff, widescreen clamping system etc. We also fabricate our own glass for our customers to act as the one stop shop.
E.E: What’s the news about new products?
M.J: With the growing industry and its needs, we keep on introducing new hardware and finishes that can lower the time for installing and provide custom solutions for each project. We have launched our “SMPL Hydraulic Glass Door Rail” system which is one of the revolutionary products in the industry. Easy installation and speed adjusting door closer helps our customers to be fast and efficient in their job site.
E.E: What are the ranges of products?
M.J: Our products range from shower hardware, storefront and entrances hardware, glass railing hardware and accessories, sliding doors hardware, and glazing supplies.
E.E: At what stage is the market where you are currently active?
M.J: We are based in Ontario, Canada and we ship all over Canada and USA. Our market is not limited to any boundary as we can make our products available in any region of the world.
E.E: What can you tell us about market trends?
M.J: As glass has become one of the important aspects of the construction industry, we feel people are getting into more frameless looking hardware; clean and seamless look is getting In demand. Minimum display of hardware and still being structurally sound is what the customers are demanding.
E.E: What are the most innovative products marketed?
M.J: We have launched a whole range of Hydraulic door closers which includes “SMPL Hydraulic Glass Door Rail”, Hydraulic Hinges, Hydraulic Patch for Glass and Wood Doors.
E.E: What estimations do you have for 2023?
M.J: In 2023, we strive to introduce hundreds of new products to aid our customers with efficient and economical solutions.