Bill restricts assignment of benefits, requires ADAS consumer disclosures Iowa Senate File 573 (SF 573), a comprehensive bill that establishes new requirements for motor vehicle glass repair shops and insurance companies was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds on May 6. The new law creates chapter 321B in the Iowa Code, establishing several important […]
Independent Glass Association Calls on Insurers to Authorize OEM Glass for Recalibration
Open letter raises safety and cost concerns with aftermarket windshields. The Independent Glass Association (IGA) has issued an open letter to insurance companies, signed by IGA Executive Director Gary Hart, urging them to authorize original equipment manufacturer (OEM) glass for vehicle recalibration, citing safety, performance, and cost implications. The letter, dated February 21, argues that […]
NCOIL Adopts Motor Vehicle Glass Model Act to Combat Fraud and Enhance Consumer Protection
The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) Property & Casualty Insurance Committee announced it has taken decisive action against what its sponsor says is the growing problem of auto glass repair fraud by adopting the Motor Vehicle Glass Model Act on February 14. Sponsored by Representative Michael Sarge Pollock of Kentucky, the model legislation provides […]
Fix Network Expands Auto Glass Apprenticeship Program to Seven States
The Fix Network announced it expanded its auto glass apprenticeship program to three new states: Arizona, New Mexico and Alaska. With this expansion, the program is approved for operation in seven states, including Washington, Oregon, Montana, and Colorado, aligning with the company’s Speedy Glass locations. Fix Network’s glass apprenticeship program elevates the quality of automotive […]
Driven Brands Sells Canadian Glass Distribution Business
Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: DRVN) today announced the sale of its Canadian auto glass distribution business, primarily operated under the PH Vitres d’Auto brand (PH), to PGW Auto Glass, a North American glass distributor, effective August 31. Terms of the transaction are not being disclosed. Based in Sainte-Perpetue, Quebec, PH Vitres employs more than […]
PGW Auto Glass Acquires AutoglassCRM
Launches Everything Autoglass solution VIN decoding and point-of-sale services. PGW Auto Glass, LLC announced that it has acquired AutoglassCRM, a provider of VIN decoding services and point-of-sale software focused on delivering business solutions to the automotive replacement glass installer. “This acquisition supports our strategic mission to provide our customers with the best technologies to compete […]
Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Company in Waco, Texas
The Safelite Group announced it completed the acquisition of the auto glass assets of Texas-based Freddy’s Glass on Friday, December 8. “We’re thrilled to welcome our new associates to the business and to continue growing in the Waco area,” said Safelite’s President and CEO, Renee Cacchillo. With a location in Waco, TX, the combined businesses […]
Troy Mason Named Senior Vice President at Caliber Auto Glass
Former TechnaGlass executive to lead auto glass operations and expansion. The Caliber family of brands, including Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Glass and Caliber Auto Care, welcomed Troy Mason as the new SVP for Caliber Auto Glass. In this role, Mason will oversee all brand operations, including business expansion, go-to-market strategies and customer experience. Caliber Auto […]
Fix Network Expands Automotive Glass Apprenticeship Program in Montana
The Fix Network continues to expand the reach of its Automotive Glass Apprenticeship Program with opportunities in Washington State, Oregon and now Montana. The Fix Network Apprenticeship Program (FNAP) began in November 2022 as the first Automotive Glass Apprenticeship of its kind in the United States. The program, run through Fix Network’s Speedy Glass USA […]
Safelite Group Acquires Idaho Auto Glass Business
The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Idaho-based Intermountain Auto Glass. The transaction was completed on Friday, October 6. Intermountain operates a facility in Garden City, Idaho. “On behalf of our associates across the country, we welcome new team members with enthusiasm as they join us in providing the quality service our customers have come […]
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