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Handcrafted Welding

The F. Barkow Inc. commitment to quality and workmanship began in 1879 and continues today. Handcrafted welding is done by skilled craftsmen to build the highest-quality glass racks on the market today.

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Safety Features

All Barkow glass carriers feature Stake-Loc® Self-Locking Stakes – the best safety feature in the industry. Stake-Loc® Self-Locking Stakes automatically self-lock into the ledgeboard for safe glass transportation.

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Parts

Barkow offers many parts for your glass carrier, including Barkleats™, Barpads®, Baseplate pads, and replacement stakes to protect your glass during transportation.

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Installation & Shipping

Glass carriers can be mounted by our experienced installers at our facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin or shipped to you with installation instructions to mount at your business. Shipping and crate fees, and installation fees will apply.

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Maintenance

We encourage you to inspect your carrier (and trucks) at least once a month. This will be the first step toward establishing a maintenance routine. Click on the link below for preventative maintenance tips.

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News and Events

GlassBuild America – 2026 Show Truck Special

Barkow model 709-A aluminum pick up rack with Barkow model 454A sliding glass rack in bed on 2026 Chevrolet Crew Cab 2500HD. Click the image on the right for complete details.
GlassBuild America 2026 Truck Show special.

Here's What Our Customers Are Saying

“I buy from Barkow because they make a superior product.”
– Aaron Morgan
Morgan Glass and Paint
“To the Barkow Team – Thanks for a job well done.”
– Don Hiemstra
Area Glass

“I have purchased a variety of glass carriers from Barkow over the last several years. My guys are always impressed with the quality, and I couldn’t be happier with the overall value.”
– Don Moll
B&G Glass

“We have been using Barkow glass racks for the last 26 years. Thank you for your quality products and service.”
– Linda J. Vos-Graham
Vos Glass

“We currently have a 12′ stainless steel full glass rack body on our 1 ton GMC. We have had this body for 20 years and it’s in excellent condition. We have transferred it to another chassis for the 3rd time.”
– Dan Palmer
Fabrication Manager – Granite State Glass

“Our Barkow racks have held up exceptionally well over the years, especially considering the abuse we give them.”
– Jonathon Friend
Bailes Glass and Granite

“Thanks for such a great product.”
– Jeff Huffaker
Mollerup Glass Company – Utah

“Your racks have held up great for the past 27 years we’ve been buying them from your company. Our last purchase, the 12′ stainless steel body, has performed extremely well.”
– Robert Hiller
Commercial Glass – Virginia

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