About us

Four decades of
industrial trade,
built on trust.

Glazier International FZC stands as a premier supplier and trader of foundry raw materials, steel mill essentials, and industrial chemical supplies — strategically positioned across the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas.

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Glazier International FZC
Glazier International Sharjah · UAE · Est. 1980s
🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 USA 🇨🇳 China 🇸🇦 KSA
40+
Years of
Trust
40+
Years of Industry Expertise
5
Countries with Active Operations
32
Markets Served Globally
100%
Tier-1 Manufacturing Partners
Our story

From Sharjah
to 32 markets.

With over four decades of industry expertise and robust back-office support in India and the Middle East, we collaborate with renowned manufacturing partners to deliver critical raw materials to foundries, steel plants, electrode producers, and chemical industries — at highly competitive prices.

Our journey began in the UAE, expanding our footprint to encompass key operations in India, Ukraine, China, and the US.

1980s
Founded in Sharjah, UAE
Glazier International FZC is established in the Hamriya Free Zone, Sharjah — beginning as a focused supplier of foundry raw materials to the Middle East market.
1990s
India operations established
Back-office and sourcing hub opened in Coimbatore, India — providing deep manufacturing relationships and a robust technical support base across the subcontinent.
2000s
Global expansion begins
Partnership with Texan Minerals & Chemicals brings US market operations to Houston, Texas. China manufacturing relationships formalised, adding ferro alloys and specialty metals to the portfolio.
2010s
ISO certifications achieved
ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications awarded. KSA warehouse and market operations launched to serve the growing Gulf construction and petrochemical sectors.
2020s
128K+ MT tonnage YTD
Operations now span 32 markets across 4 continents with 47+ active shipments at any given time. Digital transformation underway with the launch of the new global trade platform.
What we stand for

The principles behind
every shipment.

01
Tier-1 sourcing only
We work exclusively with verified, certified manufacturers. No intermediaries, no grey-market material. Every supplier undergoes rigorous qualification before a single shipment moves.
02
Traceability on every consignment
Batch testing, mill certificates, and full documentation travel with every order. Our clients can trace material origin, specification compliance, and chain of custody end to end.
03
Competitive pricing, always
Direct manufacturer relationships and high-volume logistics give us structural cost advantages we pass on. Our clients consistently report 8–15% savings versus spot-market alternatives.
04
Relationships over transactions
Our oldest client relationship dates to 2006. We measure success not in individual orders but in decades of dependable supply — especially when markets tighten and alternatives dry up.
05
Speed without shortcuts
Owned transport fleet, Hamriya Free Zone warehouse capacity, and pre-positioned inventory across 5 countries mean we can move fast without compromising specification compliance.
06
Environmental responsibility
ISO 14001:2015 certified. We actively manage the environmental impact of our logistics and sourcing operations, and prioritise partners who share our commitment to sustainable industry.
Certifications

Quality you can
document.

Every claim we make is backed by an internationally recognised standard. Our certifications aren't wall decorations — they define how we operate on every order, every day.

ISO 9001:2015
Quality Management System
Covers all sourcing, logistics, and customer service processes. Audited annually by an accredited third-party body.
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental Management
Demonstrates our commitment to minimising environmental impact across our supply chain and operations.
AFS Member
American Foundry Society
Active membership and compliance with AFS standards for foundry materials and supply chain best practices.
UAE FZC
Hamriya Free Zone Licensed
Licensed operator in Hamriya Free Zone, Sharjah — enabling duty-free import/export and full re-export flexibility.
Manufacturing partners

The names behind
the material.

We represent and distribute for some of the world's most respected manufacturers in refractory, alloy, and specialty chemical categories.

Refractories
Saint-Gobain
Next-generation refractory solutions for coreless induction furnaces. Neutral ramming mass specialists.
Castables & Refractories
CUMI
40%–95% Al₂O₃ content castables. Fettling consumables for foundry. WFA & BFA grinding wheels.
Dust suppression
Coolfog
Temperature reduction up to 10°C. Dust suppression up to 85%. Odour elimination up to 100%.
Minerals
Imerys
Zircon, kerphalite, and andalusite replacement solutions for chromite and zircon sand applications.
Resins & Binders
Forace Polymers
Cold box, CO₂ cured phenolic, furan resin, and shell resin binder systems for foundry applications.
Ferro Alloys
Alam Alloys
Low aluminium FeSi, ferro molybdenum, cast inoculants, FeSiMg, FeSiBa, and nodulisers.
Ready to source
smarter?

Whether you need a spot order, long-term contract, or bespoke material requirements — our team across UAE, India, and the US is ready.

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