The Safelite Group, which operates Safelite AutoGlass and Safelite Solutions announced it has opened a new innovation hub called Safelite Works. The lab consists of 6 to 8 technologists reporting to Vice President of Digital and Customer Innovation Bruce Millard tasked with developing innovative customer-facing solutions for both auto glass needs and insurance claims processing […]
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 […]
Safelite and Bosch Collaborate on Recalibration Tools for ADAS Windshields
Working with Bosch, the automotive supplier, Safelite announced it is introducing recalibration tools for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) this fall with the goal of having them available in at least one location in each market by the end of the year. The tools have been extensively tested and are expected to cover approximately 90 […]
Safelite Opens SuperCenter in Portland, Maine
Safelite AutoGlass announced it is opening a new SuperCenter in Portland, Maine by October 2016. Customers in Maine and New Hampshire were previously served through Safelite’s mobile technicians and Boston-based warehouse. The all-new warehouse and store located at 421 Warren Ave. The 27,000-square-foot facility will stock frequently needed parts and hold six service bays in […]
Safelite AutoGlass Opening Two Locations in Boston Market
Safelite AutoGlass continues to invest in the Boston area, opening two new store locations this summer with plans to hire additional technicians in the fall. Safelite currently employs 260 people in greater Boston. Thanks to growing customer preference, Safelite is opening shops just north of downtown and in Worchester County. Located at 39 Massachusetts Ave., […]
Safelite Glass to Cease Manufacturing Operations
Safelite Glass Corp., a division of Safelite Group, announced it will close its Enfield, N.C. glass manufacturing plant by October 10. The facility employs 210 people responsible for manufacturing approximately one million replacement windshields annually. “Today, as we focus our investments on achieving our vision to become the greatest, most trusted and admired service brand, […]
Safelite Expanding in New Mexico, Creating 900 Claim Processing Jobs
Today, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez joined state and local leaders to announce that Safelite AutoGlass will create 900 new insurance claims processing and support jobs in Rio Rancho over the next four years. The new facility will be Safelite’s fifth contact center. Safelite currently operates four contact center operations: two in Columbus, Ohio; one in […]
Safelite AutoGlass Donates $340,000 to Afrika Tikkun
Safelite AutoGlass employees turned out in a big way to raise money for the future of the most vulnerable children in South Africa. Nearly 400 people all over the world traveled to Las Vegas to participate in the 7th Annual Safelite Challenge – a volunteer-led fundraiser welcoming employees, friends, family and supplier and insurance client […]
Safelite Acquires AAA Mid-Atlantic Auto Glass
The Safelite Group announced it has reached an agreement to acquire AAA Mid-Atlantic Auto Glass LLC, a joint venture owned by subsidiaries of AAA Club Alliance and Club Assist. Additionally, Safelite will become the preferred partner for members of all Clubs associated with AAA Club Alliance for auto glass repair and replacement needs. The transaction […]
Safelite Announces Three Executive Appointments
The Safelite Group announced three new hires in its corporate office. Christina Hays joined as Vice President of Marketing; Cheri Sagona joined as Associate Vice President of Culture and Communications; and Abby Zimmerman joined as Director of Recruitment. As VP of Marketing, Hays has leadership responsibility for developing the company’s brand strategy and executing effective […]