A custom glass and mirror manufacturing company based in Clearwater, Florida has filed for Chapter 11 proceedings. Tempered Glass Industries, Incorporated, has designed and installed custom glass, mirrors, shower enclosures, and related products across the region for more than 40 years.
The local manufacturer is intending to achieve financial stability through the process as Chapter 11 filings generally allow businesses to restructure finances.
Day-to-day operations are expected to continue during the bankruptcy proceedings.
Tempered Glass Industries, Incorporated, Enters Bankruptcy
The company voluntarily submitted a Chapter 11 petition on May 14, 2026. Company president Robert C. Whitlow Jr. signed the petition as the authorized representative.
Case details, as available on PACER, state that Tempered Glass Industries, Incorporated has fulfilled the requirements of a ‘small business debtor.’ The company also elected to proceed under Subchapter V of Chapter 11.
The provision is intended to help small businesses restructure more quickly and cost-effectively. Daniel R. Fogarty of Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. is representing the company in the case.
Case Related Details
The case proceedings are being handled in in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida (Tampa Division).
As per the case filings, the manufacturing company has listed more than 50 creditors in its petition. Court records indicate that funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
Other details listed in the Chapter 11 petition are summarized here:
- Filing Date: May 14, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida (Tampa Division)
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 8:26-bk-04088-CPM
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 – $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 – $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: Between 50 and 99
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
A notable part in the petition was also that one of the affiliates of Tempered Glass Industries, Incorporated, ‘The Glass House Sales and Service Company, Inc.,’ also has a pending bankruptcy case in the court.
About the Company
According to its website, the custom glass and mirror manufacturer has been offering tempered glass fabrication, office partitions, shower enclosures, glass railings, decorative glass, and custom mirror products for more than four decades.
The offerings of the family-owned business cover several residential and commercial projects across West Central Florida. Dunedin, Clearwater Beach, Madeira Beach, Redington Shores, Wesley Chapel, and Seminole are among the locations listed on its website.
Tempered Glass Industries, Incorporated has completed 32,000 plus projects and served more than 4,200 clients. The website adds that it has worked with Guardian Glass ShowerGuard®, EnduroShield®, and more brands through the years.
The bankruptcy process is a notable phase for the Clearwater-based manufacturing company as it works toward financial stability. As the case proceeds, new rulings are expected to shape its future journey with upcoming document filings.
