After 93 years, Albion Glass and Mirror will be closing permanently on December 19, 2025. A lot has changed since we began operations our back in 1932.
Time has moved on and our traditional glass processing work is now being supplanted with imports of finished glass items. An overvalued dollar and higher interest rates have made our business difficult. An overvalued dollar tends to attract cheap imports and higher interest rates make capital expenditure decisions all that much harder. Alternatives, need to be more carefully considered and worn machinery gets all the more expensive to replace.
Improvements in technology have been relentless, glass processing productivity has improved faster than the local demand for processed glass. Factories have become more productive and subsequently less are needed. Fewer and bigger factories are now doing the work of what was once many local factories.
We have enjoyed our time working with our customers, staff and suppliers and have made many lifelong friends.
We would like to thank our loyal customer base for their support over the years. With many of our customers being intergenerational. Our loyal staff have also made significant contributions to our operations. Without our customers and staff’s support, we couldn’t have traded continuously for 93 years.
Our last day will be Friday the 19th December. For your future glass needs, we recommend Suburban Glass at East Brisbane for all your future glass needs and glass bevelling. They have modern machinery including beveling capacity, helpful staff and are well stocked to meet your glass needs.
Suburban Glass
40 Caswell St, East Brisbane QLD 4169 Telephone: 3391 4427 info@suburbanglass.com.au
Yours faithfully Andrew Barnard Managing Director Albion Glass & Mirror Co Pty Ltd
The beginning of Albion Glass in much simpler times. Sandgate Road Albion. Company founder Joseph Barnard on the left.