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AmTrust Reports Average Windshield Repair-and-Replacement Costs Up 8% in 2022

October 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Supply chain issues surrounding auto glass and the increasing sophistication of windshield technology drove up the average cost of windshield repair and replacement for car owners in the United States in 2022, according to the 2023 AmTrust Extended Auto Warranty Report released by AmTrust Financial Services, Inc., a supplier of automobile warranties. In an analysis […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AmTrust, Auto Glass, Claim Severity

Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Auto Glass Bill That Prohibits Assignment of Benefits

May 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill prohibits steering, assignment of benefits and financial incentives by auto glass providers. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 1002 (SB 1002) May 25 that prohibits repair facilities from offering incentives to customers on insurance claims or the assignment of benefits to a glass claim. SB 1002 amends the Florida Statutes to prohibit motor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assignment of Benefits, Auto Glass, Florida, legislation, Steering

Peter Brown Elected Vice Chair of Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standards Committee

April 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Peter Brown, owner of Tiny & Sons Glass Co. in Pembroke, Mass., has been elected vice chair of the Automotive Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS) Committee. Brown’s involvement in the committee has always been about more than just good business sense, it’s about ensuring that industry stakeholders have ample opportunity to get involved in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass, Auto Glass Safety Council, People, Standards

NOVUS Glass Adds Mobile Franchise to Network in Bozeman, Montana

January 13, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

NOVUS Glass announced the addition of NOVUS Glass of Bozeman, Mont., providing mobile auto glass services to the Greater Bozeman communities. NOVUS Glass of Bozeman offers mobile auto glass services to drivers including windshield repair, auto glass replacement, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) services, headlight restoration, windshield wiper replacement and water repellant treatments. Owner and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass, Montana, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass

Driven Brands to Migrate Glass Businesses to Auto Glass Now Brand, Announces 10th Acquisition

December 6, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) announced that it will be migrating its glass servicing business to the Auto Glass Now (AGN) brand beginning in January 2023. Since entering the U.S. glass business less than a year ago, Driven Brands has grown to approximately 175 locations and over 700 mobile units through a series of acquisitions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Auto Glass Now, Driven Brands

Driven Glass Announces Staff Appointments

November 16, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. auto glass services welcome Mark Turner, Jackie Landry, Teresa Melnikow and Devin Johnson to team. Driven Glass, home to a portfolio of brands including Jack Morris Auto Glass, Auto Glass Now, and All Star Glass, announced three new leadership appointments. Mark Turner, vice president of operational excellence, Jackie Landry, vice president of sales, Teresa […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Glass, Driven Brands, People

West Edge Partners Acquires Dakotaland Autoglass

November 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

West Edge Partners (WEP), a lower middle market private equity firm, announced the acquisition of Dakotaland Autoglass (DAG), a regional distributor and service provider to the aftermarket automotive replacement glass and paint, body & equipment (PBE) industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. DAG, headquartered in Sioux Falls, S.D., distributes aftermarket automotive glass and PBE […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Dakotaland Autoglass, PBE Distributor, South Dakota, West Edge Partners

Safelite Group Acquires Genuine Auto Glass

October 12, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Genuine Auto Glass in Seattle, Wash. The transaction was completed on Friday, October 7. “We’re pleased to welcome Genuine Auto Glass associates to the Safelite family,” said Renee Cacchillo, President and CEO of Safelite Group. “Over the last two decades, they have built a strong and impressive reputation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Safelite, Washington State

Safelite Group Acquires Binswanger Auto Glass Division

October 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Binswanger operates in 12 states. Safelite Group announced the acquisition of the auto glass assets of Binswanger Glass headquartered in Memphis, Tenn with operations throughout the Midwest and Southeastern U.S. The transaction was completed on Friday, September 30. According to the Binswanger Glass website it had 49 locations offering auto glass insurance claims services in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Safelite

Driven Brands Acquires Jack Morris Auto Glass

July 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) the acquisition of longstanding Tennessee-based Jack Morris Auto Glass. Family-owned and operated since 1951, Jack Morris Auto Glass grew from one location in Downtown Memphis to 10 facilities serving 90 counties throughout the Mid-South and Middle Tennessee. “To build and sustain a business through multiple generations is no easy feat,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Driven Brands, Tennesee

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