CollisionWeek

Your source for the latest collision repair industry news, statistics and trend analysis.

  • News
  • Research
  • Feature
  • Subscribe
You are here: Home / Archives for Safelite

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

EEOC Sues Safelite Autoglass for Sex Discrimination

September 8, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Commission alleges company refused to hire applicant because she is female. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed September 2 that Safelite AutoGlass violated federal law by refusing to hire a qualified applicant because she is a woman According to the EEOC’s lawsuit, a woman applied for an Auto Glass […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: EEOC, Lawsuits, Safelite

Safelite Announces Two Executive Appointments

September 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite today announced the appointment of Scott Koenigs as EVP, Chief People Officer and Gannon Jones, EVP, Chief Commercial and Customer Experience Officer. “We are pleased to welcome two seasoned and professional leaders with deep expertise in their respective industries to our business,” said Renee Cacchillo, Safelite’s President and CEO. “As a People Powered and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Safelite

Safelite Acquires Pro Tech Auto Glass

August 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Pro Tech Auto Glass, servicing western Pennsylvania, southern New York and eastern Ohio from 12 locations. The transaction closed on Friday, August 26. “Founded in 1972, Pro Tech Auto Glass is committed to their people, their customers and providing high-quality work,” said Renee Cacchillo, President and CEO of Safelite […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Safelite

Safelite Group Acquires Michigan Glass Installer

July 20, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced the acquisition of Henderson Glass in Michigan. The transaction closed on Friday, July 15. “Founded in 1915, Henderson Glass has a long-standing history of outstanding customer service and a commitment to high-quality work,” said Renee Cacchillo, President and CEO of Safelite Group. “We’re proud to welcome their associates to our business.” “This […]

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

Christina Pletnewski Named Chief Marketing Officer at Safelite

June 24, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite announced the appointment of Christina Pletnewski to Chief Marketing Officer. “Christina’s journey since joining our business in 2016 as Vice President of Marketing demonstrates her vast talent and ability to manage multiple key areas of our business successfully,” said Renee Cacchillo, Safelite’s President and CEO. As Vice President, Pletnewski led TV creative and media, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Safelite

Tom Feeney Retires from Safelite and Belron

June 7, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tom Feeney, former president and CEO of Safelite and current Executive Chairman of Belron North America, today announced that he is fully retiring effective June 30. In announcing his retirement, Feeney shared that he is looking forward to spending time with his wife, Debra, and family and will continue his commitment to philanthropic service, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Belron, People, Safelite

Safelite Group Acquires Frontier Glass

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group, the owner of Safelite AutoGlass , announced today an agreement to acquire the assets of Frontier Glass in Buffalo, N.Y. The transaction was completed on Friday, May 27. “We’re pleased to welcome Frontier Glass associates to the Safelite family,” said Renee Cacchillo, President and CEO of Safelite Group. “Founded in 1920, their focus […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, New York State, Safelite

D’Ieteren Group Acquires Parts Holding Europe

February 14, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

D’Ieteren Group announces that it has issued a binding offer and entered into exclusive negotiations with Bain Capital Private Equity in view of acquiring 100% of Parts Holding Europe (PHE), a Western European leader in spare parts distribution and services for vehicles and trucks. The proposed transaction values PHE at an Enterprise Value of €1.7 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Belron, D’Ieteren Group, Europe, Safelite

Renee Cacchillo Assumes Role as President and CEO of Safelite Group

December 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Effective today, Renee Cacchillo officially assumes her role as President and CEO of Safelite Group that was announced in September and also becomes a member of Belron’s global leadership team. Throughout her decade at Safelite, Renee has held increasingly important and transformative roles in both the Safelite AutoGlass and Safelite Solutions business units, with a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Belron, People, Safelite

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 8
  • Next Page »

Interview Sponsors

IBIS Publisher Partner

Login

Remember Me
Subscribe | Lost your Password?

Tags

AAA AASP/NJ Acquisitions Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Agreements Signed Annual Conference Auto Care Association Automotive Service Association Autonomous Vehicles Awards Axalta Coating Systems Board of Directors Boyd Group California Canada Career and Technical Education CARSTAR CCC Classic Collision Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association Collision Repair Education Foundation Coronavirus Crash Champions Diagnostics Earnings Electric Vehicles Florida I-CAR Lawsuits legislation LKQ Corporation National Auto Body Council Network Affiliations New Jersey New Vehicle Sales Non-OEM Parts Openings People PPG Industries Regulations Right to Repair Scholarships Texas United Kingdom Workforce Development

Recent Articles

  • Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices Up in April May 8, 2025
  • Axalta Coating Systems Increases Support of Penn College May 8, 2025
  • CCC Joins AI Governance Alliance to Advance Responsible AI Across the Property-Casualty Insurance Industry May 8, 2025
  • Refinish Distributors Alliance Holds Spring Impact Performance Conference in San Diego May 8, 2025
  • Collision Repair Industry Production Down in March Compared to Last Year May 7, 2025
  • Axalta Reports First Quarter Sales of $1.26 Billion May 7, 2025
  • Ford Raising Sticker Prices on Vehicles Produced in Mexico May 7, 2025

CollisionWeek Membership

  • Login
  • Lost Password
  • Membership Details
  • Register
  • Sponsors
  • Subscription Information
  • Terms of Use for CollisionWeek

More Information

About CollisionWeek
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Event Calendar
Take the Collision Repair Business Conditions Survey

Copyright 1999-2025 - QuanDec Corporation - All Rights Reserved · Log in