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Wayne Sharrah, CEO of Insurance Claims Management, parent company to HSG/Code Blue, took center stage Thursday morning during Auto Glass Week 2016. In a room that had to be expanded to accommodate the packed crowd, he shared the insurance perspective … Continue reading
If you had to boil the secrets down to a simple adage, it may be this: Have a plan and execute it. That was the essence of the presentation, “How to Succeed Without Size (Yet)” delivered by two successful automotive … Continue reading
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) continued as a headlining trend during Auto Glass Week™ Thursday. It came up Thursday morning in a discussion by the National Windshield Repair Association’s (NWRA) ROLAGS Committee. “Do we need to look at something for … Continue reading
The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) Break Identification Standard (BIS) Committee met yesterday in San Antonio, to review and discuss public comments and draft language to the proposed ANSI/NWRA/BIS 001-2016 Standard. The committee approved the minutes of its last meeting … Continue reading
A combination of taking care of his employees and a strong focus on customers has made Auto Windscreens one of the leading automotive glass companies in the United Kingdom. Speaking at a presentation titled “Focus on Your Strategy” October 6 … Continue reading
One significant trend in automotive glass is the one that may result from a joint venture between Saint-Gobain Sekurit and Corning Inc. The two companies are teaming up to determine the feasibility of mass producing Corning’s Gorilla Glass®, a chemically … Continue reading
Gorilla Glass is developed through a two-step proprietary process. The first is a fusion forming process that makes the glass; the second is a chemical strengthening process called an ion exchange. This process gives the glass a lighter weight and … Continue reading
The names of the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) and GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition (WRO) were announced tonight. In no particular order, the finalists in the AGTO large-size company division are: Steve Abrahams of United Kingdom-based Auto … Continue reading
Two industry members were honored with awards as Auto Glass Week is now in full swing. Today’s video takes a look at those award winners, the seminars, the David Robinson keynote—and of course the competitions. Suppliers were also on hand … Continue reading
In a room so packed that it literally had to be expanded twice, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) was the topic of the day—and the overriding topic at the conference. “If AGRR companies are late to the table learning how … Continue reading
The challenges presented to the automotive glass industry by the advent of Advance Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)—not to mention the potential culture change—are being felt at nearly every aspect of Auto Glass Week™ in San Antonio. Nowhere was that more … Continue reading
Former NBA All-Star David Robinson, also known as “the Admiral,” spoke to Auto Glass Week™ attendees yesterday on all things basketball and business. In a compelling question and answer seminar, Robinson shared some of his best memories on the court … Continue reading
The wait is over. Auto Glass Week is officially open for business. On Monday and Tuesday, there were a plethora of activities leading into the event. Several association meetings were held. In addition to the Auto Glass Safety Council™’s annual … Continue reading
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) recognized David Rohlfing today with its annual Carl F. Tompkins Award for Excellence in Auto Glass Safety, while the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) honored Keith Beveridge with its annual Pioneer Award. Both awards … Continue reading
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) held its annual meeting on Tuesday, which featured a special appearance by insurance agent Jon Fransway. Fransway has worked as a safety advocate in the AGRR industry since his sister’s death in 1999 due … Continue reading
glass.com® will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Join us at Auto Glass Week™ 2016, October 5-7, and learn from the best in the business. The three-day automotive glass industry event will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
Be sure to pre-register for Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this week to take advantage of discounts that end Friday, September 16. Attendees who pre-register by Friday could save up to $50 per person for a full registration. Continue reading
FeneTech, Inc. will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
What’s the path full-time ten-time all-star NBA legend, two-time Olympian, and full-time philanthropist David Robinson has taken from basketball to all-star to private equity investor? Continue reading
GTS Services will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
American Glass Distributors will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Marcy Adhesives will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Extractor will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Learn from the best at Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this October 5-7. The three-day automotive glass industry event will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. 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
Auto Glass Week™ 2016 is right around the corner, October 5-7, and is the best opportunity for attendees to receive education and meet with suppliers that specialize in the automotive glass industry! Continue reading
Coach Glass will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
SRP Adhesives will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. “The most beneficial part of sponsoring Auto Glass … Continue reading
Keep the business where you want it. Learn how from the best at Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this October 5-7. Continue reading
If you’re considering exhibiting and becoming a Sponsor at this year’s Auto Glass Week™, don’t wait and miss your chance to reach current and potential customers. Only a few booths remain! Continue reading
Glass Technology Inc. will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Join us at Auto Glass Week™ 2016, October 5-7, and learn from the best in business. The three-day automotive glass industry event will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
ACI will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. “It’s a great opportunity to meet with the technicians … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week has released its final full schedule. The 2016 event will be held October 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, and is once again co-sponsored by the Auto Glass Safety Council™, Independent Glass Association, National Glass Association, National Windshield Repair Association™ and AGRR™ magazine. Continue reading
The PipeKnife Company will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Guangdong pustar adhesives & sealants co., ltd. will Sponsor Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
We aren’t all fans of the same team, we don’t all have the same favorite color and we don’t all come from the same background. Our customers are often very different from us. Auto Glass Week™ favorite Kelly McDonald is back to teach you how to craft an experience for customers of all types that delights them and makes them the best sales tool you have during the event held October 5-7, in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
Don’t miss this session! If you wish to pose a question to The Admiral, please send it to asktheadmiral@agrrmag.com for inclusion. David Robinson: Star Athlete, Star Humanitarian David Robinson was honored as Sports Illustrated’s Ambassador of Sports for their 50th … Continue reading
eDirectGlass will serve as a Bronze Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
You’ve taken the first step towards joining us at this year’s Auto Glass Week™ by registering but have you also made the following plans for your trip as well? Continue reading
We know you’re busy, we know you keep meaning to, but the truth is … there is no time left to procrastinate. Continue reading
Creative Extruded Products Inc. will serve as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Mainstreet Computers Inc. will return as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Early bird registration closes next week on June 10, so register now to start reaping the benefits and guarantee your spot at Auto Glass Week™ 2016! Continue reading
Carlex will return as a Silver Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
“Do you have questions about how to recalibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) after a windshield replacement? Auto Glass Week™ 2016 in San Antonio, Texas, is just the place to find answers.” —Jenna Reed Continue reading
Join the co-sponsoring organizations of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 as we create a world-class event specifically for our industry! Auto Glass Week 2016 will be held this October 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. Continue reading
Early bird registration for Auto Glass Week™ 2016 closes on June 10, 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 October 5-7 at the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter and Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Early bird registration will save you time and money, up to $80 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
C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. will return as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
World-renowned dermatologist and former acting Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Boris D. Lushniak will be a speaker at Auto Glass Week 2016. The event will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, and takes place October 5–7. Continue reading
There have been several new developments recently with our annual three-day international event, Auto Glass Week™ 2016. The upcoming show will be held October 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas, and will feature the attendee-favorite automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor full of top-notch industry suppliers. Continue reading
Crinamex By VITRO will serve as a Gold Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
To get a better understanding of what to expect at this year’s Auto Glass Week™, the schedule at a glance has now been posted on the official event website. This should help give you a glimpse into all that is available to gain by attending the 2016 event! Continue reading
Delta Kits will return as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
GlasWeld will return as a Platinum Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor, is proud to once again welcome GlasWeld as a named sponsor of the GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition. Continue reading
Registered and prospective Auto Glass Week™ competitors can now view the official competition rules and regulations as well as annotated score sheets online. Currently in their 11th year, the GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition in Honor of Walt Gorman (WRO) and the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) are back for Auto Glass Week 2016. The exhibition floor is set to be held October 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. This year’s event will encompass everything from educational seminars and exhibits to networking opportunities, as well as the attendee-favorite competitions and the all new Closing Awards Concert and Party. Continue reading
Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) will return as a Gold Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
Well, now’s your chance! Join us for Auto Glass Week™ 2016 and see why the event has selected San Antonio for its history, social scene, culture and memorable scenery all within walking distance. It’s no wonder the Riverwalk is one of Texas’ top tourist attractions, because it alone provides dueling piano bars, the best of every type of food imaginable, night life and incredible handcrafted artistry all along one gorgeous esplanade. Continue reading
Xinyi Auto Glass (North America) Corporation will return as a Gold Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
What better way to close another successful Auto Glass Week™ than to throw a concert in celebration of a great show and the new 2016 competition winners! Continue reading
Pilkington North America will return as a Platinum Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. 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 named sponsor of the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition. Continue reading
There have been several new developments this month with our annual three-day international event, Auto Glass Week™ 2016. The upcoming show will be held October 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas, and will feature the attendee-favorite automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor full of top-notch industry suppliers. Continue reading
Registration for Auto Glass Week™, taking place October 5-7, 2016, in San Antonio, has opened. The event will encompass everything from educational seminars and exhibits to networking opportunities, in addition to the crowd-favorite repair and replacement competitions. Continue reading
If you’re interested in attending this year’s Auto Glass Week™, now’s your chance to save big on attendee registration fees! Continue reading
Think you have what it takes to be crowned the “World’s Best Auto Glass Technician” or “World’s Best Windshield Repair Technician”? Continue reading
Online registration for Auto Glass Week™ 2016 is now open. The annual event is scheduled for October 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. The exhibition floor, which will host the always-exciting repair and replacement competitions, will bring sponsors and attendees together to maintain industry standards, continue safety education and showcase new innovative products and services available to automotive glass technicians. Continue reading
Hot off the success of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 in Reno, show organizers have announced the dates and location of the 2016 event. 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