The Auto Glass Safety Council’s (AGSC) AGRSS Standards Committee voted at its recent spring meeting to amend the AGRSS Standard with language related to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) that places the responsibility for recalibration on the glass installer to have the proper equipment and training or requires notification to the vehicle owner that calibrations […]
LKQ Finalizes Sale of OEM Glass Manufacturing Business
LKQ Corporation (LKQ) yesterday announced that it has completed the previously announced agreement to sell the OEM glass manufacturing business of its Pittsburgh Glass Works subsidiary (PGW) to a subsidiary of Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V., a glass manufacturer based in Mexico. The sale price was $310 million, subject to potential post-closing purchase price adjustments. As […]
Saint-Gobain Acquires 320 Location Glass Repair Franchise in France
Saint-Gobain announced it has completed the acquisition of France Pare-Brise, which has the second largest automotive glass repair and replacement franchise network in France with 320 locations. France Pare-Brise serves insurance companies, corporate fleets, car rental and leasing companies as well as retail customers. Saint-Gobain produces automotive glass for automakers and for the replacement market, […]
JN Phillips Auto Glass/Windshield Centers Announces ADAS Calibration Program
JN Phillips Auto Glass/Windshield Centers announced its ADAS Windshield Calibration Program will be rolled out to its service centers, mobile technicians and support facilities during the upcoming months. This comprehensive program, under development for more than a year, includes training, education, system upgrades, and the adoption of field-based calibration technology tools suited to the automotive […]
Safelite Acquires AAA Carolinas’ Mobile Glass Business, Becomes Preferred Partner for Glass Work
Safelite Group announced an agreement to acquire AAA Mobile Glass, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAA Carolinas. Additionally, Safelite will become the preferred partner for members of AAA Carolinas for auto glass repair and replacement needs. The transaction was completed at the close of business September 30. AAA Carolinas serves approximately 2 million members […]
TechnaGlass Acquires Utah Auto Glass Facility
TechnaGlass announced the acquisition of The Glass Shoppe in Roosevelt, Utah. The business will be rebranded to TechnaGlass and all employees will be retained. “I am confident TechnaGlass will continue to provide our customers with the highest level of service and provide a home for our employees which is the most important factor for me,” said […]
Thatcham Works with Repair Chains to Develop Best Practice for Recalibrating ADAS Systems During Windshield Replacement
Thatcham Research, the UK-based automobile insurers’ research center, has issued a voluntary code of practice to provide clear guidance on the recalibration of car safety technology during the replacement or refit of windshields. The ADAS Repair Group, led by Thatcham Research and including companies active in automotive glazing replacement such as National Windshields, Autoglass and […]
ABRA Acquires Auto Glass Operations in Philadelphia
ABRA Auto Body & Glass announced the expansion of its auto glass operations in the Philadelphia, Pa. market through the acquisition of Four Sons Auto Glass. The acquisition expands ABRA’s auto glass service area into the central and southern portions of greater Philadelphia, and complements ABRA’s existing glass service operations in the northern Philadelphia suburbs […]
GEICO Suit Alleges Fraudulent Glass Repair Scheme in Florida
Insurer seeks to recover $223,000 and judgment for $175,000 in outstanding claims. Alleges fraudulent repairs and forged Assignment of Benefits documentation. Defendants deny allegations, seek dismissal of insurer’s claims and countersue. In June, GEICO filed suit in Florida alleging that five companies and six named individuals fraudulently billed the insurer for “…phony and otherwise unreimbursable […]
Boyd Group Acquires Ohio Glass Repair Business
The Boyd Group announced the acquisition, through its Glass America subsidiary, of four Ryan’s Auto Glass locations, serving the Cincinnati, Ohio area. In business for over 25 years, Ryan’s Auto Glass also provides a mobile glass repair service. “We are very pleased to acquire Ryan’s Auto Glass,” said Eddie Cheskis, President and CEO of Glass […]
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