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Heart of Glass - Blenko Glass

Blenko Glass is a West Virginia treasure that spans generations. Nothing symbolizes the state of West Virginia better or more beautifully than Blenko Glass. We will discuss current and former craftsmen and designers and how important it is that Blenko and West Virginia glass be appreciated and valued by the younger generation.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

www.blenkoglass.com



Photo of 2011 West Virginia Birthday Blenko Glass?

If you haven't made reservation to attend the

Blenko Glass factory during this time.

Call your travel agent.

Yearly 2 big events one in June the other in August.

Blenko Glass Festival of Glass ( check Blenko calendar for date) and the West Virginia Birthday Event ( June - check www.blenkoglass.com for exact time).

You'll want to attend both!

HJH


note: Image of the last year Birthday Piece

designed by Bayliss.

charcoal and frosted glass

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

This year BD piece pics please...

Phani

Anonymous said...

yes, please post pics. If you want people to book airline tickets and travel just to buy this piece, please post pictures.

Anonymous said...

blenko goes to court today , keep us posted on results.

Anonymous said...

PHANI I BET IF GLASSDOC HAD PHOTOS SHE WOULD PUBLISH
LAST YEAR IT WAS THE SAME REMEMBER?
IM NOT SURE WHO AT BLENKO THINKS ITS GOOD NOT TO ALLOW FOLKS TO SEE WHAT THEY ARE BUYING.
ALSO WHY THEY WOULDN"T GIVE FIRST TO GLASSDOC.
LAST I CHECKED SHE WASNT TAKING ANYTHING FROM BACK DOOR OF BLENKO OR SELLING ON THE INTERNET OR SELLING OR PROFITING FROM BLENKO.
FOR ME THE DRIVE IS 7 HOURS
I"M TRYING TO FIND A LOCAL PERSON WHO WILL STAND IN LINE FOR ME FOR $75. SO I CAN STAY HOME AND TEND MY ASPARAGUS ROOTS.
MOUNTAIN RITA
PS PHANI I ENJOY YOUR REPORTS OF BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FROM LAST YEAR.
#2 SORRY TO HEAR HILLARY"S FAMILY WILL NOT BE THERE. I ENJOYED SPEAKING WITH HER UNCLES A COUPLE YEARS AGO. MY FIRST HUSBAND WAS ALSO AN ENGINEER.
#3 KEEP PRAYING FOR BLENKO TO GET THE GaRNISHMENT SUSPENDED ELSE WE"LL BE BUYING MAIER GLASS.
MOUNTAIN RITA
ALTHOUGHT OTHER THAN MANAGEMENT AND GIFT SHOP ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES WOULD BE SAFE AS THEY HAVE SKILL AND PRODUCE.

Anonymous said...

Milton, WV 25541

May 13, 2011



For Immediate Release



Blenko Glass has encountered many operating difficulties in recent years, including the current economic recession. Blenko has been working to improve its operations and to become more efficient as well as to increase its sales. As a result, the Company has turned around its operations and is working to achieve a return to profitability. Regrettably, Big Two Mile Gas Company, Blenko Glass’ former gas supplier, has recently garnished funds from Blenko’s bank accounts. As a result, Blenko Glass instructed its attorneys to file a petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code on May 12, 2011. The Company anticipates that this will allow it to continue its operations as usual, to produce and sell tableware and architectural glass products and to pay its employees. No reduction in work force is expected.



Blenko Glass would like to take this opportunity to thank its employees and the people of West Virginia. It would not have been possible to come through the difficult times of the past several years without the hard work and devotion of our employees, often at the cost of personal hardship and sacrifice. Blenko Glass is profoundly grateful to its employees who have made it possible to continue its legacy of manufacturing excellence.



For questions please contact: Katie Trippe, at (304) 743-9081 or (304) 942-2582.

Dr.BOB said...

Excited to have comments turn on!
Phani I bet glassdoc is waiting patiently for Blenko to send photos of the b-day piece.
Not sure why they don't keep this blog up to date.

DrAnnu said...

More information please:
1 exact time and date
2 price
3 photo of the glass
4 Will they remain open for this?

Anonymous Blenko doesn't care that we fly thousand or more miles to purchase. They do what they want to do.
Its the " young managements" idea of business.