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Everywhere attendees turned during Auto Glass Week™ 2015, there was a new product, service or tool to view on the exhibition floor. Check out this slideshow for a recap.
The legendary Jack Welch, former GE CEO, spent 90 minutes on Friday answering Auto Glass Week™ 2015 answering attendees’ questions. The keynote session covered the gamut from discussing his employee rating system to current politics and more. Continue reading
What comes out of an industry leadership panel moderated by seasoned business veteran Suzy Welch? Wisdom on everything from personnel management to standing out among competitors. Continue reading
“When I found out that Jack Welch was going to be the keynote at Auto Glass Week™ I wasn’t that excited about the news. Sure, I knew he was a leader in business. I had read one of his books over 10 years ago and stopped reading about half-way through it. Duh. Shows how wrong I can be at times! ” —Mark Liston Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ attendees learned some big news from Pilkington North America on Thursday, as the Repair competition came to an end and the Auto Glass Technician Replacement Competition began. Day two of our coverage continues. Click here to view … Continue reading
Pilkington North America’s automotive glass replacement team is working on one solution intended to solve the calibration issue so many AGRR companies face. This news came from Jon Sheets, national accounts sales and marketing manager, during his presentation on Thursday. … Continue reading
The names of the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Replacement Competition finalists have been announced. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ officially began yesterday with presentations of two industry awards. Watch to find out who were the deserving recipients. The show floor is busy with a record number of attendees and sponsors have their innovative products on display. … Continue reading
The AGRR industry is in for some big changes thanks to new technology that appears to be coming down the pipeline at light speed. In a panel discussion, industry experts addressed new installation methods and calibration requirements that go hand … Continue reading
From automated driver-assist systems to connected cars, vehicle-to-vehicle technology (V2V) and more, the future of vehicle technology is in question. Richard Wallace, director of the Transportation Systems Analysis group within the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), answered the question of … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ is well underway at the Reno Sparks Convention Center, and past attendance records have been exceeded. “We had already broken an attendance record before we got here as our pre-registration numbers had exceeded the total registrants-pre registered … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ 2015 officially begins today. Yesterday, the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) held its annual member meeting, and the inaugural Industry Golf Tournament was held at the LakeRidge Golf Course. Get a glimpse at the member meeting and … Continue reading
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) held a three-hour member meeting on Tuesday providing updates from several committees, including education, accreditation and marketing. During the education update, Jeff Olive, education committee chairman, said the new testing site for the AGSC … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ is almost here. On Monday leading into the event, the National Windshield Repair Association and the Auto Glass Safety Council™ began a series of committee and board meetings. At least one focused on a brand-new standard under … Continue reading
Two of the auto glass industry’s leading organizations, the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) and the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA), held committee and board meetings Monday and Tuesday in Reno, Nev., where the industry is preparing to gather later … Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor is proud to welcome Sunroof Express, Inc., a leader in sunroof and T-top replacements. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor is proud to welcome Quest Software, Inc., an experienced claims solutions leader and customized software developer. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor is proud to welcome Mygrant Glass, a family-owned automotive glass wholesaler focused on providing superior service and the most extensive inventory to its customers. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor is proud to welcome WIZZIQ®, a leader in the automotive glass repair market in Europe, Asia and Africa. Continue reading
Join us at Auto Glass Week™ 2015, September 30-October 2, and learn from the best in business. The three-day automotive glass industry event will be held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor is proud to welcome Burco Inc., which manufactures and supplies side-view mirror glass replacements, windshield racks and glass cleaner. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor is proud to welcome The PipeKnife Company, which offers has more than 250 items specifically made for the AGR business. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor is proud to welcome CPI Divisions/Clean Plus, Inc., which is an independent, privately-held company established, in part, to serve the professional glass installer and body shop technician. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to welcome Blue Fusion Digital, a digital marketing agency that understands the world of automotive glass shops. Continue reading
Still trying to decide whether or not to join us at this year’s Auto Glass Week™? Here are the top ten reasons why you’ll win big by being in Reno: Continue reading
Fuyao Glass America, Inc., (FGA) is serving as a Gold Sponsor for Auto Glass Week™ 2015. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to welcome FGA, a subsidiary … Continue reading
The hard-hitting educational line-up continues to meet the needs of the automotive glass industry. Experts have been hand-selected to speak on areas to help increase your knowledge and provide an unsurpassed experience for all in attendance. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome Creative Extruded Products, which manufacturers OEM and aftermarket mouldings for the automotive glass industry. Continue reading
Join us at Auto Glass Week™ 2015, September 30-October 2, and learn from the best in business. The three-day automotive glass industry event will be held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev. Continue reading
If someone were to ask you the thing you’re most looking forward to at Auto Glass Week™ 2015, your answer should be, ‘The thing happening right at the beginning.’ At least that would be my answer—but then again, I’m slightly biased. Continue reading
The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome Glass.net, which brings customers and automotive glass shops together through online marketing. Continue reading
Rub … elbows that is, with many of the world’s top automotive glass companies, insurance providers and suppliers at Auto Glass Week™ 2015. There is no better way to meet new colleagues and renew old relationships than during the Wednesday afternoon refreshment break sponsored by LYNX Services, a Solera Company. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ 2015 has announced Richard Wallace, M.S., director of the Transportation Systems Analysis group within the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), will give the presentation on How Vehicle Technology is Changing Your Business | Part 1: How Technology Will Change Vehicles on September 30, 2015 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Continue reading
While attending Auto Glass Week™ 2015, spend A Night with the Classics at the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) on Thursday, October 1. Take a stroll down streets lined with classic cars from the turn-of-the-20th century and beyond. Be sure to check out the 1928 Ford Model A Sport Coupe with safety glass (1928 was the first year Ford offered safety glass), formerly owned by Mary Pickford. Continue reading
SRP Adhesives will serve as a Copper Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome SRP Adhesives, a leading provider of automotive glass adhesives. Continue reading
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) Silent Charity Auction will once again be held on the exhibition floor at this year’s Auto Glass Week™. The auction will take place Thursday, October 1, from 3 to 5 p.m. and helps raise proceeds for the AGSC, a not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to the proper installation of windshields and offers a registration program for shops that includes random third-party validations. Continue reading
AGC Automotive Americas will serve as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome AGC Automotive Americas, a global leader in the production of automotive glass, architectural glass and display glass. Continue reading
“It is time again to register for the Automotive Glass Technician competition (AGTO). This nationally recognized competition for quality automotive glass installation is being held at Auto Glass Week™ 2015 in Reno, Nev., on October 1-2, 2015. Technicians from around the world come to earn the title of “The Best Auto Glass Technician.” I have been honored to be a judge for this competition since its inception and I am privileged to do it again this year.” —Bob Beranek Continue reading
Online registration is now open for our inaugural industry golf tournament Tuesday, September 29, as we kick-off Auto Glass Week™ 2015. Join us at Lake Ridge Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr.-designed par-72, which is voted “Best of Reno” year after year. Continue reading
Mainstreet Computers Inc. will serve as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome Mainstreet Computers Inc., a technology leader for more than 30 years. It provides software solutions to the glass industry. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ 2015 is a must-see event, offering its attendees front-row seats to the automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, an inspiring keynote speaker, Jack Welch, educational sessions, and an exhibition floor featuring top suppliers as well as live demonstrations. Continue reading
Registered and prospective Auto Glass Week™ competitors can now view the official competition rules and regulations as well as annotated score sheet online. Currently in their tenth year, GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition in Honor of Walt Gorman (WRO), and the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO), the “Olympics” of the automotive glass industry, are back for Auto Glass Week 2015. Continue reading
Dow Automotive Systems Aftermarket will serve as a Bronze Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome Dow Automotive Systems Aftermarket, which offers industry-leading technology and services for replacement glass bonding for all types of vehicles, from passenger cars and trucks to buses, recreational vehicles and off-road vehicles. Continue reading
Yih-Tair Ind., Inc./Flexline will serve as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome Yih-Tair Ind., Inc./Flexline, which manufactures and distributes automotive glass mouldings. Continue reading
Show management recently received word that hotel solicitors have been trying to contact Auto Glass Week™ attendees and sponsors to book rooms with such lines as “there are only 2 rooms left!” Continue reading
With just a little more than three months until Auto Glass Week™ 2015, now’s the time to book your trip and secure your spot before pre-registration discounts end September 8! Continue reading
Meritool LLC will serve as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome Meritool LLC, the largest manufacturer of battery-powered dispensers for the automotive glass replacement industry. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™, the three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to announce that Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW), a company that manufacturers laminated windshields, has become a Gold Sponsor of the event. Continue reading
MBJ Associates, Inc. will serve as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome MBJ Associates, Inc., a technical advisor, training and marketing consulting firm for the AGRR industry. Continue reading
DINOL will return as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome DINOL, a worldwide supplier and manufacturer of bonding, coating, sealing, corrosion prevention and body repair materials to the OEM, Specialty Vehicle, Industrial and Aftermarket industries. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™, the three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to announce that Delta Kits, (www.deltakits.com) a company that offers tools, resins and equipment for windshield repair and headlight restoration, has become a Sponsor of the event. Continue reading
We know you’re busy, we know you’ve been meaning to, but the truth is … there is no time left to procrastinate. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™, the three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to announce that Diatech, a manufacturer of carbide drilling/cutting instruments, has become a Sponsor of the event. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™, the three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to announce that Precision Replacement Parts, a leading provider of top-quality mouldings, clips and weather-strips, is once again sponsoring the event at the Cobalt level. Continue reading
If you are currently employed as a technician in a bona fide automotive glass company, showcase your talent and vie for the title of “World’s Best” at this year’s Auto Glass Week™ held September 30 – October 2 in Reno, Nev. Continue reading
If you’re considering exhibiting and sponsoring this year’s Auto Glass Week™, don’t wait any longer! Sponsorship opportunities are open for the 2015 event, which will be held September 30 – October 2 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™, the three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to announce that GGG – Gold Glass Group Corp., which specializes in parts and universal mouldings for the automotive glass replacement market, is once again sponsoring the event at the Copper level. Continue reading
Early bird registration for Auto Glass Week™ 2015 closes on June 1, so now is the time to book your trip and secure your spot before the best discounts end! This year’s event will be held September 30-October 2 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. Early bird registration will save you time and money, up to $90 versus on-site registration. In addition to the early bird discounts, we are also offering a three for two special—if you purchase two full registrations, you get a third one free. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™, the three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to announce that Shenzhen Benson Automobile Glass Co. Ltd., an automotive glass manufacturer of various types of windshields and tempered sidelites/backlites, is once again sponsoring the event at the Cobalt level. Continue reading
Attendee registration is now open for this year’s Auto Glass Week™. The event will be held September 30 – October 2, 2015 at the four-diamond, award-winning Atlantis Casino Resort Spa and Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno, Nev. Continue reading
Pilkington North America will return as a Platinum Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 this fall in Reno, Nev. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome Pilkington N.A. as a supporter of the event and named sponsor of the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition — the “Olympics” of the automotive glass industry. Continue reading
World-renown management expert Jack Welch will be the keynote speaker at Auto Glass Week™ 2015 at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, October 2. The legendary former GE CEO is one of the nation’s most successful and respected business leaders of our generation and the best-selling author of numerous books. Continue reading
GlasWeld, an industry leader in windshield repair, glass scratch removal and other glass restoration solutions, is once again returning to Auto Glass Week™ 2015 as the Platinum Repair Sponsor. The three-day international event, which features automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome the company as the Platinum Sponsor of the Windshield Repair Competition, the repair “Olympics” of the automotive glass industry. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™, the three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to announce that Equalizer Industries, Inc., an industry leader in automotive glass tools and products, is once again sponsoring the event at the Gold Level. Continue reading
Auto Glass Week’s™ competitions are now in their 10th year. The Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) and the Windshield Repair Competition in Honor of Walt Gorman (WRO) are back for Auto Glass Week™ 2015. The exhibition floor is set to be held September 30-October 2, 2015, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center. This year’s event will include educational seminars, exciting demonstrations, an exhibition hall, as well as the attendee-favorite competitions. Continue reading
Competitor registration and sponsorship opportunities have opened for Auto Glass Week™ 2015. The event is set to be held September 30 to October 2, 2015, at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center and Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nev., and will include educational seminars, an exhibition hall and AGRR™ magazine’s Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) and Windshield Repair Competition (WRO) in Honor of Walt Gorman. Continue reading