how we started

Our Story

Express Glass Packaging and Hwa Hsia Glass collaborated with Owens Illinois to assume Owen’s Fast From Stock (FFS) program on items produced by Hwa Hsia Glass. In doing so, we purchased the entire FFS inventory in order to rebuild this program. Express Glass will continue to build inventory levels in line with our customers’ needs.

What Sets Us Apart

The Express Glass Difference

In Stock

If you need glass fast, we have it! Traditional glass orders can be synonymous with long lead times, while waiting for a mold to run. At Express Glass, we strive to maintain inventory levels. All of our items are typically in stock and ship within 24 hours of receiving a PO.

Service Excellence

We care about your experience. Express Glass strives to process orders professionally and in an expedited manner.

Experience

With over 40 years of experience in the glass industry, President and Managing Director Grover Dixon adds a level of expertise to Express Glass that you don’t often find.

Quality Glass

Express Glass produces your ware in a Hwa Hsia Factory on a very defined production line, specifically set up to produce glass that meets all USA glass standards. This includes imported sand, refined cullet, automated inspection and assurance of meeting all EPA regulations for heavy metals.

who we are

Our Team

PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR

Grover C. Dixon III

Mr. Dixon is a graduate of Emory Law School. His professional career has spanned 33 years with Owens-Illinois in various Sales and Marketing positions (Cincinnati, Chicago, NYC, Rochester, Atlanta, Caracas Venezuela and St Louis). Positions held include, National Accounts Manager, Export Sales Manager, Account Executive, Senior Global Account Executive, Account Director, Sales Manager, VP Category Director Beverage and Food, VP Category Director Distribution / Drug and Chemical . His list of customers over his career includes such recognizable companies as Anheuser Busch, Coca Cola World Wide Operations, Proctor & Gamble, General Foods, Nestle and Kraft Foods, just to name a few. Mr. Dixon retired as Vice President Sales & Marketing and Category Director for North America Glass Container.

Mr. Dixon has also had twenty years experience in International Sales managing the Global Sourcing and Import category. He has conducted business for Owens Illinois in mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Columbia, Venezuela, Brazil, Ecuador and Mexico.

Most recently, Mr. Dixon served as Assistant Dean of the College of Business and Information Sciences at Tuskegee University leading the Student Development and Special Programs for the college. During his tenure at the university, Mr. Dixon served as Instructor in the area of Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain Management.

Mr. Dixon serves as Chairman of the Board of Trustees at his church, CFCC Intl., VP Suppliers and is a National Board Member of IBPA (International Beverage Packers Association) and Board Chairman for the Andrew Brimmer College of Business Advisory Board.

VP SALES AND CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

Gary Janick

Gary Janick has more than 50 years of experience in the glass packaging industry and holds an International Business degree from the University of Toledo. While working at Owens Illinois, he held management positions in Manufacturing, Production Planning, Sales Service and Sales & Marketing; he was responsible for many key accounts and was instrumental in implementing global supply chain procedures within the company. After his retirement, he joined Global Shipping Services as a Sales Executive and also returned to Owens Illinois as a consultant before joining Express Glass Packaging.

CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER

Margie Sarsfield

Margie Sarsfield joined the Express Glass Packaging team in January 2022 as the Customer Service Manager. Margie brings with her a wealth of experience and knowledge from the customer service industry. Margie holds a Bachelors in English and an MFA in creative writing. In addition to being a highly skilled communicator, she has over a decade of customer service expertise. Margie has a proven track record of prioritizing customer needs and going above and beyond to maintain client confidence. Margie strives for excellence in everything that she does. She brings excellent communication, analytical, leadership and negotiation skills to Express Glass Packaging. When she’s not working, Margie enjoys hiking, reading, writing, and spending time with her dogs.