About United Glass Blowers
A family glassblowing business, crafting custom laboratory glassware in South Africa since 1978.
Our story
Crafting glassware since 1978
United Glass Blowers is an established family business that has been trading in South Africa since 1978. With over 40 years of experience, we fabricate intricate, custom-designed borosilicate and quartz glassware — from complex distilling heads and pilot-plant reactors to the smallest micro glassware. We also handle repair, modification and the reproduction of standard catalogue glassware.
Proudly South African — hand-crafting glassware locally since 1978.
Why us
Why clients choose us
Family business since 1978
An established South African family business with deep experience.
Unmatched workmanship
Over 40 years of hand-crafting intricate glassware others can't make.
High-quality German glass
Premium borosilicate and quartz for durability and clarity.
Hundreds of happy clients
A solid reputation for quality, excellence and personal service.
BEE Level 4 accredited
A trusted, compliant supplier to labs and industry.
15-day lead time
Standard lead time of 15 working days from receipt of order.
Meet the maker
Heidi Walther
Heidi Walther manages the business. Heidi began her glassblowing apprenticeship in 2000 under the steady guidance of her father, and brings more than 23 years of professional industry experience — maintaining United Glass Blowers' reputation for quality, excellence and personal service.
Work with us
Tell us about your project — if it's glass, there's a good chance we can make it.