Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
John D. Biggers
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company
1930–1953
1930–1953
Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company
1930–1953
1930–1953
- Industry: Fabricated Goods
- Era: 1930
Biggers is recognized for strong labor-management relations. He was a key figure in bringing the Toledo Labor Peace Plan to nation-wide attention. In 1947, Biggers was head of one of the world’s largest manufacturers of flat glass with sales of $100 million and employment of over 10,000 people. Under Biggers’ leadership, Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass developed new glass products, including Thermopane.
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: University of Michigan