Furman Glass
Laminate in Roodepoort

We are also the only glass manufacturer in the country that is able to produce curved toughened glass up to a height of 1,850mm, providing maximum flexibility for our clients.
Our product range showcases many features that are unique in the South Africa, including a range of frameless DIY shower doors with adjustable frames and proprietary 'drop 'n fit' hinges.

Furman Glass is South Africa's oldest glass manufacturing, distribution and fitment company. It has been in the Furman family for 4 generations and was founded in Cape Town in 1896 and later relocated to Johannesburg in It has since developed into one of the country's largest and most respected glass companies. Our products are all SABS tested and approved and our processes ISO 9001 accredited. We have been a trusted manufacturer and supplier of building glass products since This, together with our client-focused business approach, makes our company one of South Africa's best top-end glass suppliers. Subjecting glass to controlled cooling in order to remove stresses from the glass so that it can be cut or worked without breaking. Subjecting glass to a process of bending under heat at varying degrees depending on the thickness. Edging of lazing material to finish at an angle to the face of the material. Pure glass is foamed, then cooled in controlled conditions, producing a lightweight, rigid material composed of millions of completely sealed glass cells. Toughened glass which has been manufactured to a predetermined curvature using a mould in a furnace at varying degrees of heat up to 700º. Sheet glass is transparent glass that is produced by the vertical drawn process giving natural fire-finished surfaces. Subjecting sharp, cut glass edge to diamond abrasive grinding and then rubber compound wheel for smooth, safe edge. Boro-silicate and calcium-silicate glass are fire resistant and are not wired or laminated. Forming of molten glass into a container or vessel, perfected in Venetian Glass such as Chandeliers, etc. Glass that reflects a portion of radiant heat due to its metallic coating. Contains a large percentage of lead oxide which imparts a high degree of opacity to x-rays. Covers a large range of translucent and tinted, textured glass, supplied in several thicknesses and sizes, depending on the country of origin. Coloured, obscure glass used in lead lights and artwork in windows, lampshades. The glass is produced by subjecting annealed glass to a process of controlled heating and cooling which produces high compression in the surface and compensating tension in the centre. The process gives the glass greatly increased resistance to impact, loading and thermal shock. Toughened glass is five times stronger and more flexible than ordinary glass. Manufacturer's or customer's own logo, screen printed onto glass pane. Wired glass is manufactured in both clear and obscure form.