MTH Industries

Today we’re proud to spotlight Edwin Carey, President & CEO of MTH Industries, whose strategic leadership has strengthened MTH Industries during one of the most transformative periods in our company’s history. Ed brings over two decades of financial and operational leadership across the construction, distribution, healthcare, and hospitality sectors. During his tenure as CFO, he successfully led the organization following a national economic downturn—boosting revenue by 20%, improving gross margins by 15%, and streamlining operations by 30%. Now, as President & CEO, Ed continues to champion a culture grounded in innovation, performance, and long-term stability. His expertise in risk management, systems optimization, and team development keeps MTH moving forward with clarity and confidence. We’re grateful for Ed’s vision, discipline, and steady guidance as we continue building one of Chicago’s most trusted architectural metal, glass, and restoration partners. #LeadershipSpotlight #MTHIndustries #ChicagoConstruction #ExecutiveLeadership #Leadership

You may know our work on The Bean, the Chicago flagship Apple Store, or the iconic Skydeck Chicago Ledge, but you may not know that MTH Industries didn’t begin as a single company — it was created from the merger of two of Chicago’s most historic companies, a legacy that was later strengthened by integrating two more specialist institutions. - Tyler & Hippach Glass Company — founded in 1886, known for pioneering architectural glass in Chicago's formative years. The ‘TH’ in MTH. - Midwest Iron Works — founded in 1938, recognized for its precision structural metalwork across the region. The ‘M’ in MTH. - Illinois Bronze Works — founded in 1923, integrating with MTH to bring a renowned ornamental bronze fabrication and metal artistry capability. - Midwest Glass Company — founded in 1930, whose integration marked the advent of dedicated Building Services and a comprehensive glazing practice. Over the decades, from its foundation and subsequent integrations, MTH Industries evolved into a unified, full-service architectural metal, glass, and restoration partner. Today, MTH continues to advance the work started over a century ago — delivering projects with the same integrity, precision, and long-term durability that shaped our beginnings. Our past fuels our progress. Our legacy shapes our future. See how at https://lnkd.in/ehmGPtQ. #ChicagoConstruction #BuildingLegacy #ConstructionHistory #ArchitecturalMetal #HistoricRestoration

This Mother’s Day, we’re proud to recognize the incredible women of MTH Industries who balance leadership at work with leadership at home. Today, we’re spotlighting the mothers behind MTH, whose dedication, resilience, and work ethic make a meaningful impact on our team every day. Join us in celebrating Pamela E., Director of Service Operations, Gina Jolley, Accounting Supervisor, Evelyn Nawara, Sales Estimator, Fran Kasky, Project Accountant, Melissa Maves, Project Coordinator and Maria Torres, Payroll Coordinator. Whether on the job site, in the office, or at home, they exemplify the strength, adaptability, and commitment that define both great leaders and great mothers. At MTH, we know that strong teams are built by strong people—and we’re grateful for the women who help shape our culture, our projects, and our future. Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers and caregivers across our MTH community. #MothersDay #TeamHighlight #WomenInConstruction #MTHIndustries #Leadership

MTH Industries has been Chicago’s trusted partner for high-precision, expertly crafted architectural glass and glazing solutions for decades. From custom curtain wall systems to glass replacement and historic restoration, our glazing team delivers craftsmanship you can see, and reliability you can count on. Our work spans commercial high-rises, cultural landmarks, hospitals, universities, and specialty projects across the city. What sets MTH apart is our ability to combine industry-leading expertise with a deep respect for Chicago’s architectural legacy. If you’re planning a glass or façade project, our team is here to support you from concept through installation. Visit https://lnkd.in/ehmGPtQ to learn more about our glass & glazing projects and other service lines. #GlassAndGlazing #MTHIndustries #ChicagoConstruction #FaçadeSystems #BuildingExcellence

At MTH Industries, safety isn’t just a priority. It’s a core value that drives every decision we make. As we recognize Construction Safety Week, we’re proud to honor the crews, project managers, and service teams who protect one another every single day. Especially, we want to recognize Construction Safety Council as well as our safety consultants, Bill Crimmins and George Kalule, CPCU, ARM, PRC, CBCP, for consistently helping MTH Industries maintain the highest level of safety across all of our jobsites from start to finish. This year’s theme reminds us that strong voices build stronger, safer teams. Speaking up, staying aware, and looking out for one another is how we ensure every employee returns home safely. Here’s to a safe, productive, and empowered week on every job site. https://lnkd.in/efyCXju #ConstructionSafetyWeek #SafetyFirst #MTHIndustries #ChicagoConstruction

Architectural glass is no longer just a material—it’s a performance system. Once defined primarily by transparency and aesthetics, glass now plays a critical role in how buildings actually perform. In dense urban environments like Chicago, and especially in adaptive reuse projects, glazing must do far more than “fit the opening.” It has to actively contribute to energy efficiency, acoustic control, thermal performance, and code compliance—often within historic or highly constrained conditions. High-performance glazing today must account for: - Energy loss through aging masonry envelopes - Acoustic demands in residential conversions - Thermal bridging in mixed-material assemblies - Irregular, non-repetitive historic openings - Long-term interaction with structural movement and metal systems In this context, glass cannot be treated as a standalone product. It functions as part of an integrated building envelope system—interacting with framing, substrate, and environment over time. The shift happening across the industry is clear: from product selection to performance engineering. For builders, fabricators, and designers alike, success is increasingly measured not by what is installed, but by how that system performs for decades after installation. At MTH Industries, that perspective shapes every project we take on. #ChicagoArchitecture #ChicagoConstruction #Leadership #BuildingPerformance #Glass

Every day on the job site, there’s a shared responsibility that goes beyond schedule and scope of work: making sure everyone gets home safely. This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and it’s a timely reminder for everyone in construction, infrastructure, and adjacent industries to stay sharp about safety in and around active work zones. At MTH Industries, much of our work across Chicago involves complex environments. Working alongside other trades, we’re often operating in spaces where construction meets public movement. That overlap is where awareness matters most. A few core principles we reinforce on every project (and you should, too): • Slow down and stay alert in and around active work zones—conditions change fast • Respect traffic control measures, signage, and flaggers—they’re there to protect everyone on site • Maintain clear communication between trades, GC teams, and delivery crews • Plan material staging and lifts with visibility and public safety in mind • Treat every job site boundary as a shared safety perimeter, not a suggestion Construction is collaborative by nature, but safety only works when it’s consistent across every crew, every shift, every role. Stay safe, Chicago! #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety #ConstructionSafety #ChicagoConstruction #JobsiteSafety

At MTH Industries, we believe that true leadership is earned through mastery and sustained through integrity. Today, we are proud to honor the career of Mike Swanberg—a journey that represents the very best of our 100+ year history. Mike’s legacy began on the shop floor, sweeping floors and learning the value of hard work under his father’s guidance. Over decades, he thoroughly mastered the steel business from the ground up, navigating the Midwest Iron Works merger and learning hand-in-hand with industry legends like Bruno Liska and Jerry Braun. His rise to COO was a testament to his technical ability and success in managing some of our most complex projects. When the 2009 economic downturn challenged our industry, Mike answered the call. Returning as President after a brief sabbatical, he returned MTH to profitability within a single year and led a decade of sustained growth. Beyond the balance sheet, Mike’s heart has always been with the people who build Chicago. As a Fiduciary managing over $1B in Union Retirement Funds and a champion for the Union Health and Wellness Centers, he ensured our members received medicine at no cost. Now serving as Chairman Emeritus, Mike continues to share his wisdom as a counselor and mentor. Mike, we offer our deepest gratitude for your years of service, your dedication to our employees, and your incredible grace. Thank you for all that you’ve done, and all you continue to do for MTH! #MTHIndustries #ConstructionLeadership #UnionStrong #Legacy #BuildingChicago

In the mission-critical world of data centers, the building envelope is a facility's first line of defense. As AI-driven infrastructure demands higher power densities, MTH Industries is applying decades of architectural glass and metal expertise to the digital frontier. The MTH Edge in Infrastructure: - Passive Protection: We engineer fire-rated glazing and specialized glass systems to compartmentalize high-risk zones, such as battery rooms, without sacrificing visibility. - Thermal Integrity: Our high-performance envelopes help maintain the strict climate controls necessary for advanced liquid-cooling systems. - Security & Durability: Utilizing blast-resistant and tempered glass technologies, we ensure facilities remain airtight and secure. From Chicago’s most iconic landmarks to hyperscale campuses, we bring the technical ingenuity required to build durable, high-performing digital hubs. #DataCenters #Infrastructure #MTHIndustries #ChicagoConstruction #AI

The conversation around sustainability in 2026 has officially moved past operational carbon to embodied carbon. For the glass and metal industry, the next frontier isn’t just energy-efficient windows—it’s the Circular Economy. As we look at the lifecycle of urban high-rises, the question is: can our materials be reclaimed, not just recycled? Aluminum is the gold standard here, offering infinite recyclability without losing structural integrity. But the challenge lies in the "Design for Disassembly" (DfD) movement. We need to rethink how we bond glass to metal frames today so that they can be easily separated and reused 50 years from now. True leadership in construction means building for the present while planning for the building’s eventual retirement. Is our industry ready to treat every facade as a material bank for the future? #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #FacadeEngineering #FutureOfConstruction #EmbodiedCarbon