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Could UK See Automatic Emergency Braking Requirements?
As of Wednesday, July 6, all new cars in the European Union (EU) will include automatic emergency braking (AEB). Tim Camm, Autoglass technical training manager, says it’s only a matter of time before the United Kingdom (UK) takes similar action. … Continue reading
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Autoglass® Commits to Sustainability
One of the United Kingdom’s largest retailers, Autoglass®, is implementing sustainability initiatives in 2022 to reduce the company’s carbon footprint. The COP26 climate summit in 2021 encouraged fleet-owning businesses to commit to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2030, a company … Continue reading
Autoglass and Bosch Partner on ADAS Recalibration Services in UK
Autoglass, a provider of auto glass repair, replacement and recalibration in the United Kingdom, announced a partnership with Bosch, a global technology provider, which will further the auto glass company’s ADAS recalibration services. Bosch Connected Recalibration tools will be standard … Continue reading
UK’s Autoglass® Reaches Digital Milestone
Autoglass® will complete 400,000 online bookings in 2021, a first for the company which provides vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration in the United Kingdom. The milestone comes after the company increased online bookings, from 25% to 60% of all … Continue reading
Autoglass® Renews Supplier Deal With NFU Mutual
Autoglass®, a United Kingdom-based vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration company, renewed its supplier deal with the National Farmers Union Mutual Insurance Society Limited UK (NFU Mutual). NFU Mutual is a mutual insurance organization with more than 900,000 members and … Continue reading
Next Victim: Rohlfing Follows First Mystery Novel with Prequel
A young woman is the victim this time in the second book of the Detective Sasha Frank Mysteries. “Cold Consequences” was released in late July and follows the death of a young woman who sustained an injury playing soccer in … Continue reading
Part 2: To Retarget or Not to Retarget?
Marketing makes the business world turn round the sun every day. How else can you get information out about your business in an age when digital is king? Email services are available so that when customers simply click on your … Continue reading
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Tagged advertising, Autoglass, marketing, retargeting
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Art or Education: Display Teaches Customers About Corrosion
In March, Danielle Leigh Rollinson attended one week of Auto Glass Academy in Georgia, sponsored by Equalizer Industries. “One of the first vehicles that we worked on was a 2000 Cherokee,” Rollinson says. It belonged to a classmate, and, when … Continue reading
What do the Numbers Mean? Label Date Creates Confusion
A label from Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. confused at least one auto glass technician when he installed a windshield in early July and the glass was dated 9/04/2021. Or was it? A representative with Fuyao Glass America, the company … Continue reading
Lucky 13? D’Ieteren Group Sells 13% to New Shareholders
D’Ieteren Group announced Sunday July 11 that Hellman & Friedman, BlackRock-Managed Funds and GIC are joining the company’s list of shareholders and will acquire up to a total of 13 percent of Belron. This ownership change will give Belron at … Continue reading
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Tagged Autoglass, Belron, Carglass, D’Ieteren, Safelite
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One Shop Owner’s Action: Smart Business—or Just Plain Evil?
A woman came into Auto Glass Experts on Saturday, June 19, crying. She said someone had thrown an object through the back window of her Nissan Sentra, smashing the backlite, and glass had gotten on her and her dog. “A … Continue reading
Apple’s New Patent Focuses on Windshield Area Intrusion Control
In what could be a revolutionary development for the auto industry, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has officially granted Apple a patent related to windshield area intrusion control. Apple’s granted patent (11,021,126), which has been covered and analyzed by … Continue reading
Autoglass® Appoints Chris Abbotson as National Sales Manager
Autoglass®, a UK-based vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration company, has appointed Chris Abbotson as national sales manager to lead the company’s commercial team. Abbotson has been part of the senior leadership team at Autoglass® for more than 13 years … Continue reading
Autoglass Extends LeasePlan UK Contract
Autoglass, whose parent company is Belron and is headquartered in the UK, announced a two-year extension to its partnership with LeasePlan UK. The renewal of the contract will see Autoglass continue offering its auto glass repair, replacement and recalibration services … Continue reading
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Tagged Autoglass, Belron, Greg Stansfield, LeasePlan UK
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Training Required for Drivers to Maximise ADAS Safety Benefit
IAM Roadsmart is calling for “comprehensive” training on the use of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). It follows the publication of a highly influential report by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) entitled ‘How to maximize the road safety benefits … Continue reading
Half of Drivers are Unaware That Chipped Windscreens Could Fail Their MOT
Drivers are worryingly unaware of a common threat that could lead to a failed MOT test this winter, according to Autoglass. The company conducted a survey that found 24% of drivers incorrectly believe that windscreen chips are not a part … Continue reading
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Drivers Admit to Switching ADAS Off On The Road
UK drivers are switching off Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) in their vehicles, mitigating their benefits and increasing the risk of accidents on the road, according to research by Autoglass. The research, of 1,387 UK drivers, found that 41% of … Continue reading
Autoglass Named Preferred Supplier for Ageas Insurance
Autoglass recently announced its new three and a half-year contract with Ageas, one of the largest car insurers in the UK. The new partnership, which went live on November 1, 2020 will see Autoglass offer its glass repair, replacement and … Continue reading
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Tagged Ageas Insurance, Autoglass, Neil Atherton, Robin Challand
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Autoglass Opens New Center in Reading
With new safety measures in place, Autoglass a UK vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration company, has recently opened a branch within the Makro car park on Craddock Road. In what the company describes as being located in the heart … Continue reading
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Autoglass Raised Over €1.7M for Charity
Autoglass, alongside sister companies from around the world, announced it has raised over €1.7 ($2,002,532 USD) million for global charity partner Afrika Tikkun at the 2020 Spirit of Belron challenge. This year the event took place virtually for the first … Continue reading
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Tagged Afrika Tikkun, Autoglass, Belron, Spirit of Belron, Taxiarchis Konstantopoulos
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Autoglass Opens New Center in Reading and Returns to Full Service Across UK
Autoglass recently opened a new center in Reading, UK as the business returns to full service, which includes new safety measures to ensure the protection of its customers and employees. The new center is located within the Makro car park … Continue reading
Autoglass Raises €1.5 Million for Charity
Autoglass has raised €1.5 million for global charity partner Afrika Tikkun at the 2019 Spirit of Belron challenge. According to the company, over 1,650 employees from Autoglass and parent company Belron, threw themselves into the competition at the annual event … Continue reading
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Autoglass Appointed as Supplier of Choice for WS Transportation
Autoglass has been appointed as the supplier of choice for WS Transportation. The contract, which went live at the beginning of September 2019, positions the company as the first point of call for all Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement (VGRR) … Continue reading
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Autoglass® Chosen As Preferred Supplier For Hertz UK Ltd.
Autoglass® has been selected to be the preferred supplier for glass repairs and replacements to Hertz UK. The partnership will make Autoglass® the first point of call for all vehicle glass repair and replacement (VGRR) services to the entire Hertz … Continue reading
Autoglass Launches Artificial Intelligence Technology
Autoglass, a vehicle glass repair and replacement company based in the UK and owned by Belron, says it has successfully trialed the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to assess the severity of vehicle glass damage. The company says this can … Continue reading
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Autoglass® Renews Contract With Inchcape Fleet Solutions
Autoglass® renewed a two-year contract with U.K.-based Inchcape Fleet Solutions, according to an announcement today. Continue reading
Autoglass® Names New People Director
Autoglass® named Asa Wirsenius as its new people director on October 10. Continue reading
Autoglass® Helps Raise More Than 1 Million Euros for Charity
The Autoglass® two-day Spirit of Belron® Challenge, held September 23-24 in the United Kingdom, raised more than €1 million ($1.1 million USD) for the charity Afrika Tikkun. Continue reading
D’Ieteren to Acquire 41 Percent Stake in Moleskine, Plans Public Takeover Offer
Belgium-based D’Ieteren is acquiring a 41 percent stake in Milan-based Moleskine—a developer and seller of specialized notebooks, as well as writing, travel and reading accessories—and plans to launch a public takeover offer for the remaining shares. Continue reading
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Tagged Autoglass, Belron, D’Ieteren, Moleskine, Safelite
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Belron Attributes Same-Store Growth Largely to U.S.
Belron’s organic sales from continuing operations grew 6 percent in the first quarter thanks in large part to continued market gains in the United States, according to D’Ieteren’s first quarter update. Belgium-based D’Ieteren owns Belron, which in turn owns Safelite … Continue reading
Autoglass® Names New Executives
United Kingdom-based Autoglass® has appointed Nick Cleary and Sarah Ringrose to the newly created roles of customer and digital director, as well as head of customer experience, respectively. Autoglass® is owned by Belron. Continue reading
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U.K.-Based Autoglass® Launches ADAS Calibration Protocol Nationwide
United Kingdom-based Autoglass® is rolling out its new solution to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) throughout the country. The company is also working on an industry code of practice for calibration, which is due for publication later this year. Continue reading
Autoglass® Gains Head of Central Operations
Graham Palin has been appointed the head of central operations for United Kingdom-based Autoglass®. He will be responsible for all centrally-managed operational teams, including three service delivery centers and the network of district support teams. Continue reading
Autoglass® Announces New Business Development Manager
Oliver Sanger has been named business development manager at United Kingdom-based Autoglass®. He will be responsible for prospecting new business and developing customer relationships. Continue reading
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Lubner: We Are Equipped Worldwide to Deliver ADAS Calibration
“All cars now are going to have these Advanced Driver Assistance Systems [ADAS] and if you don’t get the calibration right, it has pretty serious consequences and so we are obviously speaking to insurance companies around the world. We are now equipped worldwide to be able to deliver ADAS calibration,” said Gary Lubner, CEO of Belron during an investor day conference for D’Ieteren held last week in London. D’Ieteren is parent company to Belron and United States-based Safelite. Continue reading
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Tagged ADAS, advanced driver assistance systems, AGRR, Autoglass, Calibration, Carglass, D’Ieteren, Gary Lubner, glassBYTEs.com, Safelite
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Belron Analyzes Technology’s Impact on Windshields in New Report
Could AGRR technicians of the future need tools such as Google Glass to “ensure that they have the expertise to create a perfect fit for any windshield in any car no matter what technology it contains?” Belron’s management thinks this could be the case in a new report called “Window to the Future.” Continue reading
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Belron’s U.K. Company Autoglass® Launches ADAS Calibration Protocol
United Kingdom-based Autoglass® has launched a solution to replace and recalibrate windshields equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The program is in the piloting process and will be soon rolled-out throughout the country. Continue reading
Autoglass® Names Blake as New Ops and Supply Chain Director
Simon Blake is the new operations and supply chain director at United Kingdom-based Autoglass®. Blake comes from parent company Belron International, where he was head of global supply chain management. Continue reading
Melvin Rolling Takes on Responsibility for Fleet at Autoglass®
Melvin Rolling has been appointed to the newly created role of head of U.K. Facilities for Belron®. The new role brings together a number of functions—fleet, property and health and safety, which will serve both Autoglass® and sister business, AutoRestore®. Continue reading
Watchdog BBC Says It’s Seen a 10-Fold Increase in Autoglass® Complaints
A reporter for BBC Watchdog, a United Kingdom TV show, says the show has received a 10-fold increase in people contacting them to complain about Autoglass®®’ services. Autoglass® is a U.K.-based AGRR company owned by Belron. Autoglass® spokespeople say they take the issues raised by the show “extremely seriously.” Continue reading
Autoglass Survey: U.K. Drivers Do Not Realize Importance of Windshields
Windshields can account for up to 30 percent of the structural integrity of a car, yet drivers are “largely unaware of the safety risked posed by compromised windshields,” according to a statement from United Kingdom-based Autoglass, which is a part of Belron. Continue reading
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