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Auto Windscreens Leader Says Company to Grow by 40 Percent
Through its acquisition of AA AutoWindshields, United Kingdom-based Auto Windscreens will grow by an estimated 40 percent, increasing its market share to 20 percent, says Chris Thornton, managing director of the company. What makes this deal unique is that the AGRR market in the U.K. has been “depressed” for several years, he adds. Continue reading
U.K.’s Auto Windscreens Acquires AA AutoWindshields
Auto Windscreens has acquired the United Kingdom’s Automobile Association’s AGRR business, known as AA AutoWindshields. AA AutoWindshields Preston, U.K., offices and staff of 200 will be integrated into Auto Windscreens team. Under a ten-year partnership agreement, the AA will continue … Continue reading
Auto Windscreens Raises Funds for Prostate Cancer
Staff from United Kingdom-based Auto Windscreens will be donning their cycling shorts on July 24, 2015 to raise money and awareness for prostate cancer. Continue reading
Auto Windscreens: Animals Responsible for Nearly 18,000 Damaged Windshields Annually
Animals are the reason behind 17,820 cases of windshield damage in the United Kingdom each year, according to Auto Windscreens. Continue reading
Auto Windscreens Takes Home Two British Insurance Awards
United Kingdom-based Auto Windscreens grabbed two British Insurance Awards at the Royal Albert Hall on July 9, 2014. Continue reading
Auto Windscreens’ Tech Vans Get SmartWitness Cameras
United Kingdom-based Auto Windscreens technician vans now have SmartWitness accident cameras which capture traffic accident information, as well as monitor driving styles and speeds. Continue reading
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UNITED KINGDOM—Auto Windscreens Opens Two New Shops
Preston, Lancashire, and Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom, gained two new Auto Windscreens’ glass shops. Continue reading
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Chris Thornton New Managing Director at Auto Windscreens
United Kingdom-based Auto Windscreens’ management team has announced Chris Thornton as their new manager director. Continue reading