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Carlex Glass America Honored at 22nd Annual World Excellence Awards

The Aftermarket Replacement Glass Division of Carlex Glass America was recognized as a top-performing global supplier at the 22nd annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Carlex was announced as a Ford World Excellence Awards FCSD Gold winner during Ford Motor Company’s … Continue reading

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Auto Glass Businesses Still Going Strong During Latest Snowstorm

A recent snowstorm that included blizzard conditions in some areas reached several states across the upper Northeast and Midwest. It started over the weekend and is expected to continue through today, according to Accuweather meteorologists. Some areas have already taken … Continue reading

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New Products Abound at SEMA 2017

The 2017 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show wrapped up its four-day run at the Las Vegas Convention Center on November 3, and while the show is primarily focused on automotive restyling, a few companies from the auto glass industry … Continue reading

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Carlex Partners with City of Lebanon, Tenn., to Divert Waste from Landfill

Carlex Glass America LLC recently implemented a public-private partnership to reduce its landfill waste at its aftermarket distribution center in Lebanon, Tenn. Previously, at Carlex, the wooden crates used to package glass were only used once before being sent to … Continue reading

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Auto Glass Week™ Show Floor Busy and New Products Abound

Auto Glass Week officially opened yesterday, and of course one of the highlights was the new products on the show floor. PGW talked about all its offerings, including the fact that it now offers Bosch Power Tools. Company representative Monica … Continue reading

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Carlex Glass American Names New President/COO

Nashville, Tenn.-based Carlex Glass America LLC announced January 18 the appointment of Don Michelotti as president and chief operating officer. Continue reading

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Central Glass Credits Guardian Deal for Bolstering Full-Year Automotive Glass Sales

Central Glass Co., parent company to Carlex Glass America, reported that fiscal 2015 full-year sales for its automotive glass segment were strengthened by the 2014 purchase of two Guardian subsidiaries. Continue reading

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Tennessee OSHA Completes Carlex Plant Inspection After Workplace Accident

The death of Catherine White, 51, of Lebanon, Tenn., in a workplace accident at the Nashville, Tenn., Carlex Glass America windshield plant triggered an inspection by the Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA). The inspection resulted in the allegation of one citation, which includes two “serious” violations, and a monetary penalty of $9,000, according to the TOSHA report. Carlex contested one of the violations. The incident occurred on January 22, 2016. Continue reading

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Central Glass Reports Increase in Full-Year Automotive Glass Sales

Central Glass Co., parent company to Carlex Glass America, reports fiscal full-year sales for its automotive glass segment of $558.96 million USD (67,000 million Yen), up $79.25 million USD (9,500 million Yen) from the same period last year. Continue reading

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