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Dallas, Texas – (May 21, 2025)
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope® (OBE), a leading manufacturer of architectural glass and glazing solutions, proudly introduces Bird Guard Glass, an industry-leading bird-friendly glass designed to reduce bird collisions while maintaining architectural clarity, daylighting, and performance.
Bird collisions with glass are a growing environmental concern, impacting millions of birds each year. Bird Guard Glass provides a scientifically tested, American Bird Conservancy (ABC) listed solution, utilizing first surface laser-enamel printing—a durable, maintenance-free technology that ensures birds can see the glass while preserving unobstructed views for building occupants.
Bird Guard Glass – A New Standard in Bird-Friendly Design
Bird Guard Glass delivers industry-leading performance and design flexibility:
A Full Suite of Bird-Friendly Solutions
In addition to Bird Guard Glass, OBE offers a range of bird-friendly glazing solutions, including acid and laser etch and digitally printed glass. These options provide architects and designers with versatile, effective solutions to meet bird-safe building codes while enhancing aesthetic appeal.
Bird Guard Glass is available for commercial, residential, institutional, and transit applications. To learn more or request a sample, visit obe.com or contact our sales team at 866-653-2278. A Clear Commitment, Clear Vision – Bird Guard Glass by Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®.
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At OBE, we are committed to providing our customers, building owners, and designers with innovative, responsible solutions, Bird Guard Glass represents our commitment to environmental stewardship while delivering high-performance glass that enhances both the value and beauty of any project."
- Steve Dean, President, Glass & Glazing Systems, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
About Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc.
Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc. is North America’s leading vertically integrated manufacturer, fabricator, and distributor of architectural hardware, glass, and glazing systems. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OBE is a world-class building products company with a significant presence in every major market in the U.S. and Canada. OBE manufactures high-performance architectural glass products and aluminum framing systems and distributes complementary hardware and glazing supplies. OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With approximately 7,000 employees, OBE operates 87 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. For more information, visit www.obe.com.
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