Business Profile
Glass Experts with a No-Pressure Attitude Written by Holly Stupak Photos courtesy of David Gura The team at Bryn Mawr Glass
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emodeling a bathroom is filled with choices. And when you’re putting the finishing touches in like mirrors and shower doors, those choices can be endless. Good thing we have Experts like Bryn Mawr Glass to help you make your design even better and get the best value for your money. For the past 24 years, brothers Dave and Lew Gura have owned the area’s expert glass company, going out of their way to meet their customers’ needs. “We like to make the process as short and painless as possible,” said Dave. “When you’re doing a bathroom remodel, we’re typically the last part of the process. We pride ourselves on making that process quick and easy!” Founded in 1947 by Lou Pace, Bryn Mawr Glass is one of the oldest glass specialty shops in the Delaware Valley. Dave and Lew worked for Bryn Mawr Glass for many years before they purchased it in 1997, eventually moving it from Bryn Mawr to Havertown, to have more space and serve customers more efficiently. It still has that same neighborhood feel that it always did, and when customers walk in, they are treated like family. “When it comes to work in general, I like a fun, family atmosphere,” said Lew. “I love meeting new customers and helping them with their projects. We really get to know them.” Ask about OUR NEW Cleaning & Surface Protection!
On a typical workday, Lew is in the office, taking care of the orders and shop operations, while Dave is out in the field doing measurements and overseeing job sites. Keeping customers happy and satisfied is Dave’s favorite part of his job. “I’m not a guy who likes projects that linger,” said Dave. “What I like about our glass business is that we can complete multiple jobs in a day and be able to satisfy many customers.” Delaware County natives, Dave and Lew grew up in Drexel Hill and graduated from Upper Darby High School. Soon after high school, they both began working in the glass business, although Dave did a brief two-year-stint in the welding business. When the opportunity arose to buy Bryn Mawr Glass from the previous owner, Dave said the decision was a no-brainer. “My brother and I both know the glass business really well,” he said. “At that time, the company was struggling, but when we took it over, we were able to turn things around. Now we’re the first company that people call when it comes to glass needs!” Dave still lives in Drexel Hill with his family, which includes a son and daughter, two stepdaughters and two dogs. Lew, his wife and two daughters live in Broomall. On weekends, they
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