Meet Our Team
Mike Augustine
Director of Architectural Promotion
Mike Augustine has over 20 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry. As the Director of Architectural Promotion at SAFTI FIRST, he brings his extensive knowledge and expertise of fire rated glazing systems and fenestration in general when working closely with architects, specifiers, glazing contractors and code officials. Mike is a dynamic presenter and speaker who has been delivering the company’s AIA-registered presentation to various architecture firms, AIA local chapters, CSI local chapters, and at other architectural and glazing industry events.
Geoff Pettis
Architectural Sales Rep
Geoff Pettis has over 18 years of experience in architectural fenestration applications across various commercial buildings. As a direct architectural sales representative at SAFTI FIRST, he brings his extensive knowledge and expertise of fire rated glazing systems and fenestration in general when working closely with architects, specifiers, glazing contractors and code officials. Geoff is a dynamic presenter and speaker who has been delivering the company’s AIA-registered presentation to various architecture firms, AIA local chapters, CSI local chapters, and at other architectural and glazing industry events.
About SAFTI FIRST
SAFTI FIRST is the leading vertically integrated, single-source, fire rated glass and framing manufacturer in the USA. With over 40 years of manufacturing experience, we provide our customers with high quality fire rated doors, openings, storefronts, curtain walls and floors up to 2 hours.
Listed and labeled by Underwriters Laboratories and Intertek, our products are tested and certified to meet the most stringent fire and safety test standards with the largest clear views in the industry. This offers designers unlimited design flexibility with maximum protection.
SAFTI FIRST Competitive Advantages
We differentiate ourselves through our vertically integrated, single-source manufacturing of USA-made, fire rated glass and framing systems that comply with Buy America, Buy American and Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. With preconstruction services, in-house laminating, IGCC certification, and an extensive architectural rep network, we ensure superior quality, efficiency, and unmatched customer support from start to finish.
SAFTI FIRST Product Capabilities
We proudly manufacture and sell USA-made fire rated glass and framing products used to add vision, transparency and maximum protection to projects worldwide. Whether you’re looking for fire rated openings, doors, fully engineered walls or floor systems, we got your next project covered.
- Largest tested and listed sizes up to 2 hours
- 10 ft., full-vision, temperature rise doors up to 90 Minutes
- Butt-Glazed Walls
- 2 Hour Fire Resistive Floors
- Aluminum Framing
- 90 degree Corner Posts up to 2 Hours
- Low-iron Glass
- High Performance, Multifunctional Facades
Market Segments
We proudly serve a wide range of market segments, including education, healthcare, commercial, transit, and government sectors. Our fire rated glass and framing solutions are tailored to meet the specific safety, performance, and aesthetic needs of each industry, providing secure and high-quality options for all building applications.
Featured Projects
Below are some notable projects SAFTI FIRST has completed, featuring our butt-glazing capabilities, multifunctional facades and our largest sizes.
Waller Creek
Austin, TX
- Architect: KPF
- General Contractor: DPR Construction
- Glazier: Win-Con Enterprises
- Products: SuperLite II-XLB 120 Starphire with 9/16” Starphire Laminated Butt-Glazed Walls
Waste Management Headquarters
Houston, TX
- Architect: Perkins + Will
- Glazier: Lakeview Glass and Mirror
- Products: SuperLite II-XL 90 in GPX Builders Series Temperature Rise Doors and SuperLite II-XLM 120 in GPX Architectural Series Fire Resistive Framing
Orlando VA Medical Center
Orlando, FL
- Architect: RLF Architects
- Glazier: Harmon
- Products: SuperLite II-XL 60 and SuperLite II-XL 120 in GPX Hurricane Wall System
John A. Paulson Center at NYU
New York, NY
- Architect: KieranTimberlake and Davis Brody Bond
- General Contractor: Turner Construction Company
- Glazier: JEM Architecturals Inc.
- Products: SuperLite II-XL 60 & SuperLite II-XL 120 with Starphire Ultra-Clear Glass in GPX Architectural Series Walls; SuperLite II-XL 60 & SuperLite II-XL 90 with Starphire Ultra-Clear Glass in GPX Builders Series 90 Minute Temperature Rise Doors
Central Subway Station at Union Square
San Francisco, CA
- Architect: Robin Chiang & Company
- General Contractor: Tutor Perini
- Glazier: ACR
- Products: 2-hour GPX FireFloor System
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