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Business Wire
09-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Custom Glass Solutions Establishes Upper Sandusky as New Corporate HQ
UPPER SANDUSKY, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Custom Glass Solutions (CGS), a proud American manufacturer of engineered glass solutions and portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management, is pleased to announce that Upper Sandusky, OH, is now the official corporate headquarters for all CGS operations nationwide. The recent tariff policies have created a favorable environment for domestic manufacturers. Macroeconomic tailwinds combined with our commitment to innovation and service are propelling our business forward. This move marks a significant step forward for CGS as the company ramps up production to meet a surge in demand, driven in part by customers seeking to onshore their supply chains. To support the growth opportunities, the Upper Sandusky facility is adding at least 30 new manufacturing jobs and actively seeking motivated individuals to join the team. 'Choosing Upper Sandusky as our corporate headquarters was a natural decision,' said Matt Dietrich, CEO of CGS. 'We've been a part of this community since 1974 so our roots are here. As we continue to grow, invest in our people and lead through innovation, it just makes sense that Upper Sandusky should be the center of our operations.' In addition to the ramp-up in Upper Sandusky, CGS is expanding in Fostoria, OH, where 70 new jobs have been added to support a facility expansion and new capital equipment that adds automation, throughput and capacity. And at its Broken Arrow, OK, facility, CGS is investing in new capabilities to further enhance its product portfolio. This growth comes alongside the strategic consolidation of operations in Trumbauersville, PA, and CGS's previous headquarters in Worthington, OH. 'We have realigned our footprint to drive efficiencies and focus,' said Dietrich. 'In turn, we are reinvesting in our operations and focusing our resources to support our growth goals.' CGS has seen an increase in demand from current and prospective customers looking to secure their supply chains with U.S.-based suppliers. 'The recent tariff policies have created a favorable environment for domestic manufacturers,' Dietrich said. 'Macroeconomic tailwinds combined with our commitment to innovation and service are propelling our business forward.' The company is also developing into a leader in bullet- and blast-resistant glass technologies with its Optishield™ line of transparent armor products. Optishield Tactical is designed to provide invisible, level NIJ3A ballistic protection for windshields and side glass in Law Enforcement vehicles. Together with Dana Safety Supply, CGS's exclusive distributor and installer of Optishield Tactical, the companies are setting the standard for vehicle armoring solutions. In addition to law enforcement applications, CGS is also deploying Optishield in a first-of-its-kind, fully-ballistic bus barrier dubbed Transit Assault Barrier that protects transit operators from the ever-increasing risk of assault. To meet the influx of demand, CGS is actively recruiting and hiring with open positions posted at Offering a range of shifts, competitive benefits and a culture rooted in internal promotion, CGS provides career opportunities for entrepreneurial, hard-working individuals. New employees may look forward to wage increases at 90 and 180 days as well as an improved and comprehensive benefits package. The Fostoria team will host a ribbon-cutting event in June for employees and the community to see the growth and new technology firsthand. 'Our future is built on the talent and passion of our people,' Dietrich said. 'We're offering more than just a job — we're building careers with purpose, growth and impact.' About Custom Glass Solutions Custom Glass Solutions, LLC is North America's leading producer of large-format, laminated glass systems. In addition to laminated glass, CGS also manufactures flat, bent, and tempered glass systems, offering a broad range of capabilities and the most diverse selection of products for many different transportation and mobile equipment segments. Through its Network business, CGS also works with insurance companies, fleet operators and OEM customers to coordinate glass replacement services. Today, the company operates two facilities in Ohio and one in Oklahoma and employs 600 hundred dedicated employees serving customers across the North American market. About Stellex Capital Management With offices in New York, Detroit, Pittsburgh and London, Stellex Capital is a private equity firm with $5 billion in AUM. Stellex seeks to identify and deploy capital in opportunities that stand to benefit from its operationally focused and hands-on approach to investing. Portfolio companies are supported by Stellex's industry knowledge, operating capabilities, network of senior executives, strategic insight, and access to capital. Sectors of particular focus include aerospace, defense & government services, transportation & logistics, manufacturing, real economy & business services, food processing and tech-enabled services. Additional information may be found at
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Illinois to defy Trump voter order for April election
CHICAGO (WGN) — The state of Illinois will defy President Trump's executive order and will not require voters to present identification to receive a ballot in next month's election. President Trump earlier this week issued an executive order calling for all voters to provide proof of citizenship before receiving a ballot. It threatened to pull federal funding from states where election officials don't comply. In response, the Illinois State Board of Elections said voters will only have to sign a statement that they are a citizen as outlined under the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. Spokesman Matt Dietrich told Capitol News Illinois that the state does not require voters to show any ID when they vote. Trump signs order seeking to overhaul US elections, including requiring proof of citizenship Pritzker pushes back on 'illegal, extreme' Trump election order Republicans have defended that requirement as necessary to restore public confidence in elections. Voting in federal elections by noncitizens is already illegal and can result in felony charges and deportation. Voting rights groups have expressed concerns that the requirement could disenfranchise people. An estimated 9% of U.S. citizens of voting age, or 21.3 million people, do not have proof of citizenship readily available, according to a 2023 report by the Brennan Center for Justice and other groups. There are also concerns that married women who have changed their names will encounter trouble when trying to register because their birth certificates list their maiden names. Many legal experts say the president's order is likely to face strong legal challenges. Article I, Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution gives states the authority to determine the time, places and manner of holding elections, 'but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter such Regulations, except as to the Places of (choosing) Senators.' Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker blasted Trump's order hours after it was issued, calling it an 'illegal, extreme, and dangerous attempt to take power away from the American people.' The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Is there an election on Tuesday in Illinois? Depends on where you live
Residents of Illinois in some counties next week will have an election. Do you have an election in your county, and what is on the ballot? Here's what you need to know. Less than 20 counties on Tuesday will hold a Consolidated Municipal Primary Election. Those elections could decide aldermanic positions or village trustees, for example, depending on your city's form of government. This primary is usually only held for municipal governments that are nonpartisan, which is a slim portion of Illinois. More: 33 Illinois counties explore formation of a new state. Here's what could happen Elections will take place in the following counties and city: Adams (42 precincts are holding primaries for both Republican and Democrat offices) Boone (21 precincts are holding primaries for Republican offices) Champaign (23 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat offices) Cook (114 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat and nonpartisan offices) DeKalb (24 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat offices. DuPage (105 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat offices) Grundy (12 precincts are holding primaries for Republican offices) Kane (68 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat offices) Kankakee (11 precincts are holding primaries for the Bourbonnais Citizens Party) Kendall (36 precincts are holding primaries for Republican offices) Lake (55 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat offices) Livingston (10 precincts are holding primaries for Republican offices) Logan (13 precincts are holding primaries for Republican offices) McHenry (130 precincts are holding primaries for Republican offices) Peoria (65 precincts are holding primaries for Republican and nonpartisan offices) Rock Island (34 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat offices) Will (24 precincts are holding primaries for Republican and nonpartisan offices) Winnebago (21 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat offices) City of Rockford (86 precincts are holding primaries for Democrat offices) To learn what office is up for a vote, residents should contact their local County Clerk's office. That could mean more than four candidates are vying for a single, non-partisan office. 'If you have five candidates seeking the office of mayor, then in the consolidated primary, that's where they narrow that down to two candidates,' said Matt Dietrich, who is the spokesperson for the Illinois Board of Elections. The label could also mean there are more than four times the number of candidates when there are multiple vacancies. For example, there may be two open seats on a park board and nine people filed to run. The primary would narrow the field to four candidates. More: Illinois lawmaker proposes bill to help teachers pay for school supplies Yes, the Illinois Consolidated Municipal General Election takes place Tuesday, April 1. Who's on the ballot can depend on what cycle a given county government is on, but it can include local government offices like village trustees and village presidents, village clerks, school board trustees, fire protection district trustees, and public library trustees, among others. More: Egg prices have climbed amidst an avian flu outbreak. Here's what it means for Illinois To see who is running in your county, consult your local County Clerk. There also can be county-wide referenda, which can be searched for on the Illinois State Board of Education website. Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register. He can be reached at tackerman@ This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Election Day: Why not all Illinois residents need to vote on Tuesday
