Testimonials & Successful Stories
Here’s what some of our customers are saying about us:
“Real value can not be viewed strictly from dollars and cents alone. This was my first project with the SAFTI FIRST team and they did not disappoint. They were not the least expensive option, but the difference in cost was easily made up for in providing a quality product, on time, and great customer service. From estimating, to territory rep, to production management, they shined from top to bottom on just under a $100K project. I look forward to more dealings with their team in the future,”
-Kyle Sweenor from Adams Glass LLC on the Lake Placid CSD Reconstruction project.
“I have been purchasing materials through SAFTI FIRST for the past 15 years. I have always been happy with the products received, and the knowledgeable staff has always been there to help,”
-David Shepphard from Hemm’s Glass Shops Inc on the Edison State Community College project.
“I could not have been happier with the quality of products as well as the assistance received from SAFTI FIRST during the course of this project. I would recommend them to everyone and will be in contact with SAFTI for my next fire rated glass project,”
-Ryan Strimboulis from Clear Solutions Group LLC on the MGM Hakkasan Haze Remodel project.
“SAFTI FIRST has excellent products, as well as informed customer service reps that help with all of our glazing needs. I have excellent experiences with this company. Every division is helpful and goes the extra mile in every way. I would highly recommend SAFTI FIRST to anyone without reservation,”
-Dawn Katz from All Glass Company Inc. on the Sacramento CDCR/Folsom Prison project.
“Working with project management was effortless. The staff was professional from start to finish. I would recommend them for all your fire rated materials,”
-Eric Smith from Engineered Construction Prod. on the GWU Square 77 project.
“SAFTI FIRST is a wonderful supplier to work with. Product is high quality and always arrives well packaged and with minimal to no damage. Customer service is always very helpful. Prefer to use SAFTI FIRST over other fire rated glass suppliers,”
-Nicole Busch from Aluglas, LLC on the Maricopa project.
“Great experience. Paolo did what he could to make the experience seamless and easy. Wouldn’t hesitate to use you guys again,”
–Neal Jarosz from W. L. Hall Company on the O’Shaughnessy project.
“SAFTI FIRST has quality products and good customer support,”
-Ken Harvey from A-1 Glass Services Inc. on the Lancaster Elementary School Additions project.
“Service is punctual and lead times are short,”
-Steve Watson from Custom Exterior Systems Inc on the West Point Science Part II project.
“My experience has always been positive, good product and good customer service. I am always able to get a hold of someone when I have questions and if I have to leave a message, I typically get a call back within 48 hours. The product quality is great and installation is fairly simple,”
-Juan Rojas from ALCAL Specialty Contracting Inc on the UCD Memorial Hall project.
“SAFTI FIRST is a great company to work with, very professional and helps us with all the questions and issues we had throughout the project. They were able to make all deliveries on the estimated date and were able to include all our request on delivery arrangements,”
-Diana Dittmar from Innovo Construction LLC on the George Washington University Science project.
“Very professional and courteous group of people to work with. Every phase of the process from quoting to delivery of product is important and done in a timely manner. Everyone is very knowledgeable of the products and helpful when questions are asked about different products. Shop drawings are thorough and well laid out,”
-Wayne Wasielewski from BR Johnson Inc on the SUNY DASNY Albany Onondaga project.
“SAFTI’s customer service far surpasses that of their competitors. I am always under the gun with my proposals and I am rarely let down receiving 99% of my quotes with plenty of time to spare. I enjoy working with them and they are fully aware of our industry and the headaches we face on a day-to-day basis,”
-Floyd Kersey from D & D Glass Inc on the Riverwatch Middle School and South Forsyth Middle School projects.
“SAFTI FIRST was the only manufacturer which satisfied the project requirements for both fire and blast ratings,”
-Bruce Hemsdorf from W & W Glass LLC on a secure public safety facility in the East Coast.
“Craig does a good job of getting us quotes very quickly and improving lead times when needed,”
-Brett Hill from A-1 Glass Co. on the Hilltop School project.
“You guys are always responsive and quick to send out confirmation,”
-Tony Hitchcock from 1st Choice Glass, Inc. on the UNCC Phase 13 project.
“I liked working with Rachael, especially when we needed to replace several face caps our crew damaged during installation of the frame. Rachael went the extra mile getting replacement parts to us,”
-Don Kondas from SPS Corporation on the Critical Public Safety Facility project.
“Customer service pre-ordering was outstanding. They are very knowledgeable,”
-Regan Sullivan from Arizona Glass Specialists on the Crossroads Apartments project.
“Fantastic service throughout… estimating, submittals, project management, overall communication,”
-Don Heidelberg from Calvin & Company Inc. on the McLaren Redevelopment project.
“I have been very happy with the knowledge & level of service I received for the staff at SAFTI FIRST. Jesus Fuentes is a pleasure to deal with,”
-Wally Wallis from Glass Depots on the Holly Crest project.
“Exceptional customer support,”
-Donny Mattos from Silicon Valley Glass Inc. on the 1651 Page Mill project.
“I appreciate what SAFTI FIRST has done for us on a continuing basis. The customer service is very good and very responsive,”
-Duncan Kreps from Georgia Storefronts Inc. on the Rutledge project.
“I am very pleased with the team at SAFTI FIRST. They were very helpful with the complete job, from start to finish. They made me look good doing their jobs as well as they did,”
-Mark Pfeffer from Dynamic Glass Inc. on the Crime Stoppers project.
“SAFTI FIRST and our local rep Adam Olson has met and exceeded the requirements that we had on the project from making sure the right product was specified for the project, quoting, preparing shop drawings and final installation,”
-Brian Swasiger from Teamone Bec LLC on the University of Akron (ASEC College) project.
“Throughout the submittal process to the GC/Architect, the reps were exceedingly helpful and prompt to assist,”
-Jennifer Klaiss from Almond Glass Works, Inc. on the University Apartments (Lot 8) project.
“Craig Banda and the rest of your staff was very helpful and supportive when I had some issues on my end. They were able to help me out in resolving my problem with a great professional attitude,”
-Martin Sanchez from Montgomery Hardware Company on the Lakeview Elementary School Huntina project.
“Our experience with SAFTI FIRST’s products and service were excellent,”
-Carlos Lopez from Glass Tech Engineering Inc. on the U Health Ambulatory – University of Miami project.
“Great experience from estimating to project management. Very knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely use SAFTI FIRST again,”
-Hank Brys from US Glass & Aluminum Inc. on the Hillsdale HS project.
“SAFTI’s performance got the job done once again. Lockheed Window appreciates the help getting our project furnished and installed on time and under budget. SAFTI is a great supplier and we look forward to doing more business in the future,”
-David Ahles from Lockheed Window Corporation on the Crec Museum Academy project.
“SAFTI FIRST’s VP of Engineering/Project Manager, Sharon Heagney, has great technical knowledge of all building code requirements for fire rated materials and very helpful in identifying what is needed for any project,”
-Bernie Torres from Progress Glass Co Inc. on the Hyatt Vineyard Creek project.
“Representatives were professional and responsive. SAFTI FIRST met their delivery schedule. We will purchase again from SAFTI FIRST,”
-Ed Heagle from Advanced Glazing Solutions Inc. on the Sheraton San Gabriel project.
“Based on past projects and past experience, I go to SAFTI FIRST first!”
-David Dunnigan from Modern Mirror & Glass Co on the Blue Care Network – Bio Pack 3 project.
“Everyone at SAFTI FIRST is very friendly & professional and have been a pleasure to work with. The products shipped on time and are packaged well so that they arrived undamaged,”
-Mike Crane from Glass Inc. on the Mariner Pass Condominiums – Addition project.
“I have used SAFTI FIRST on several projects and have always had excellent lead times and products,”
-Caesar Barrientoz from Anchor-Ventana Glass on the Hays High School #3 project.
“I have actually dealt with Dakota Cox on more orders and he was the reason I kept coming back. I feel the relationship with Hector Leyva to be just as positive,”
-Jack Glenn from Deansteel Manufacturing Company Inc. on the Akzo project.
“Quality products. Thanks to Jacob for making it happen, will definitely contact SAFTI FIRST for future quotes,”
-Tim Crowe from Rencon LLC on the B-282 project.
“SAFTI FIRST is a first class fire rated door, window and glass manufacturer/distributor. From the continuous help throughout the submittal and shop drawing process to the way the material comes to the job site well crated and labeled, you can tell they take their job seriously. Thank you,”
-Jim Palumbo from Diamond Glass & Metals LLC on the Ola Ka Ilima Artspace Lofts project.
“SAFTI FIRST’s system is easy and quick to build on site,”
-Abhi Goyal from AHC Glass Inc on the San Mateo Union High School District project.
“This was our first project using fire rated materials and our experience with SAFTI FIRST was superb!”
-Mikhail An from Perfect Glassworks LLC on the Potomac Towers project.
“Product and service is excellent. Thank you,”
-Joe Castellano from Cherry Hill Glass Co Inc. on the Harbor Point Blocks P4 & P5 project.
“We have always been satisfied with SAFTI FIRST, they continue to provide quality products and back them with exemplary customer service,”
-Robert Dixon from Perfection Glass Inc. on the E-Stem Academy at Roosevelt HS Corona project.
“The staff and products exceed expectations,”
-Eric Smith from Engineered Construction Product on the Rosslyn City Center project.
“Customer service was above good. Thank you for all the help we received and the prompt answers to problems,”
-Danny Walsh from Walsh Glass Works on the Tory Burch project.
“SAFTI FIRST is quick to respond in regards to estimating, shop drawings and changes during the course of the project,”
-Todd White from D & D Glass on the Bumbly Hall Study Rooms project.
“Strong with engineering and customer service, easy to work with and responsive,”
-Allan Wolfe from Clear View Architectural Metal and Glass on the Jersey City Medical ER project.
“Delivered as promised, material was complete and in good shape, easy to install following the guidance,”
-Edwin Sanchez from GM&P Consulting & Glazing on the Starwood Capital Group – 2340 Collins Avenue project.
“SAFTI FIRST has been great to work with. The staff has communicated great with me and they worked with us throughout the entire process this past year. We still have more work for SAFTI FIRST on this project so we’ll be working together for at least another 6 months on this project before it’s completed. I would recommend SAFTI FIRST to anyone interested in high quality customer service and materials!”
-Michael Cefalu from Kensington Glass Arts Inc. on the METS 678 Core & Shell project.
“Everyone on the team did an excellent job with communication and timely responses. Project ran smoothly and would definitely recommend SAFTI FIRST to anyone else,”
-Jeffrey Odil from Graham-Hodge Associates on the UGA First Year Residence project.
“Very impressed with the overall performance of the company, especially Sharon Heagney and her project management team,”
-Tom Musumeci from JEM Architecturals, Inc. on the NYU 181 Mercer project.
“SAFTI FIRST was a pleasure to work with and they helped me work through many hardware issues that came up,”
-Tony Petrille from Long Glazing and Doors on the Crawford High School project.
“Great service and good team to work with,”
-Jorge Salcedo from Sunryse Construction Services Inc. on the College of The Florida Keys project.
“The SAFTI FIRST team is great! They are very quick to respond to changes throughout the project. When material arrived, it was clearly marked and easy to figure out where it went,”
-Keary Watkins from NGI-Glass on the UDC Community Corrections project.