Globalizing West Virginia Glass
Captivating colors , skilled craftsmanship and dynamic designs have made Blenko Glass Company famous in the art of handblown glass . Blenko has been family owned and operated since 1893 , and it has been located in Milton , WV , since 1921 . In a world of automation , Blenko prides itself in paying particular attention to the forms and designs of its unique and inspiring handmade products .
Technology Takeover
Since Bryson Cutler and David Wertz became co-vice presidents in 2022 , Blenko has experienced quite the overhaul of its operations . Under their leadership , the company has been able to shift from a primarily wholesale glass retailer to a direct-to-consumer seller .
“ Cutler and Wertz have radically digitized us and brought us into the e-commerce era ,” says James Arnett , creative director for Blenko . “ This has been a tremendous improvement because we ’ re able to reach more people and find new markets through direct-toconsumer marketing and direct-to-consumer sales .”
Cutler and Wertz have been at the forefront of bringing Blenko into the 21st century .