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Back to Business in Florida
Florida’s recovery from Hurricane Ian, which made landfall on Wednesday, Sept. 28, continues “feverishly” says the president of an auto glass and calibration operation in Fort Myers. While debris still lines the streets, and many stoplights, as well as hundreds … Continue reading
Cyber Pain: Mygrant Glass Website Down
As if the supply shortages in the auto glass industry weren’t challenging enough, in the last week officials at some auto glass shops that do business with Mygrant Glass have noticed the glass company’s online absence. “We’re going through some … Continue reading
Auto Windscreens Re-appoints Pilkington as Primary Glass Supplier
Auto Windscreens’ contract with Pilkington, part of the global NSG Group, has been renegotiated and extended. Following an ongoing six-year relationship, Pilkington will continue to supply glass to the company’s 70-plus service centers throughout the United Kingdom. Pilkington’s focus on … Continue reading
NSG Feels Impact of COVID Economy, Forecasts Stronger 2022
NSG Group, a global glass manufacturer and parent company of Pilkington, saw a decline in revenues in fiscal year 2021 compared to 2020 yet still exceeded its expectations, according to a recently released financial report. The company totaled $4.57 billion … Continue reading
NSG Group Makes Changes to Return to Pre-COVID Levels
Nearly two months after the company reported a year-over-year revenue decrease amid the COVID pandemic, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. (NSG Group, owner of Pilkington) has announced the results of its cost-savings measures including its “voluntary retirement program” in Japan and … Continue reading
Pilkington Releases New Automotive Glazing Option
Pilkington recently launched Pilkington Sundym™ Select, which the company states is the latest glazing innovation from its automotive division. According to Bill George, Pilkington’s business planning director, there was an industry need for this type of technology. By using suspended … Continue reading
Import Glass Corporation Opens Location in Florida
Import Glass Corporation (IGC), and automotive glass distributor with 19 locations throughout the U.S., has opened its newest location in Opa Locka, Fla., to service all of South Florida. The company says it offers a full line of OEM and … Continue reading
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Tagged 3M, AGC, AP-Tech, ATI, Burco, Carlex, Carlite, CPI, Creative, Crinamex, CRL, DINITROL, Dow, Equalizer, FlexLine, Fuyao, Gold, Guardian, Import Glass Corporation (IGC), Marcy, Mopar, new location, PGW, Pilkington, PipeKnife, Precision, Saint-Gobain, Sika, UltraWiz
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Pilkington North America Returns to Auto Glass Week™ 2021 as Platinum Plus Sponsor
Pilkington North America is once again returning as a Platinum Plus sponsor of the only worldwide event that is created and designed specifically for the auto glass repair and replacement industry. Auto Glass Week™ 2021 will take place June 7-9 … Continue reading
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Tagged Auto Glass Week 2021, Pilkington, Platinum Plus sponsor
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Pilkington Reps Discuss Auto Glass Quality and ADAS Relationship
“Once a float glass process line begins it stays online between 10-15 years, and a lot of glass is moving through these lines – about 6,000 kilometers annually,” Erica Clouse, Pilkington North America business development manager, said at this year’s … Continue reading
Schools in Session: NSG/Pilkington Gives Students a Lesson in Manufacturing
A group of middle school students recently had the opportunity to step out of the classroom and learn about manufacturing firsthand. Pilkington’s team at its Rossford, Ohio, plant had been seeking outreach opportunities to teach students about manufacturing even before … Continue reading
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Tagged David Imbrogno, Matthew Meeks, NSG, NSG Pilkington, Ohio, Pilkington, students
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Auto Glass Calibration Competition Deadline Soon – Register Today!
Now in its second year, the Auto Glass Calibration Competition, sponsored by Opti-Aim™, is a premier international competition designed to find and honor the auto glass technician who completes the best auto glass calibration. The competition will take place during … Continue reading
Pilkington North America Returns to Auto Glass Week™ as Platinum Plus Sponsor
Pilkington North America will once again join Auto Glass Week™ as a top sponsor for the 2019 show. The company will be returning as a Platinum Plus sponsor and continues to support the future of the auto glass repair and … Continue reading
Pilkington Suing For Damages Following Tornado
Pilkington North America Inc. (Pilkington) recently went to court claiming its insurer, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company of America (MSI), failed to inform the glass company about a change to its policy in a timely manner. In addition to the company’s … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ 2018 Welcomes Pilkington North America as Returning Platinum-Plus Sponsor
Pilkington North America will once again support Auto Glass Week™ 2018 (AGW) as the top sponsor, including the Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition, which is named after the Platinum-Plus sponsor. The international original equipment and aftermarket auto glass … Continue reading
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Tagged Auto Glass Week 2018, Opti-Aim, Pilkington, Pilkington North America
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PGW Auto Glass Acquires Wholesale Division of Mark’s Mobile Glass
PGW Auto Glass, an LKQ company, has acquired the wholesale division of Missouri-based Mark’s Mobile Glass for an undisclosed amount. According to a notice sent by Mark’s Mobile Wholesale Glass division, the acquisition was to allow its wholesale customers to … Continue reading
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Tagged Carlite, Guardian Glass, LKQ Corp., Mark's Mobile Glass, PGW Auto Glass, Pilkington
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Pilkington Consolidates, Closes Five Service Centers
Pilkington is in the process of consolidating a number of its auto glass service centers. GlassBYTEs.com has confirmed the Randolph, Mass., Burlington, Vt., Clifton, N.J., Dallas and Oklahoma City, Okla., centers have either closed or are in the process of … Continue reading
Hurricane Harvey Rips Through Southeastern Texas, Damaging Auto Glass Shops
Hurricane Harvey, now a tropical storm, pounded Houston and surrounding areas over the weekend, bringing with it devastating amounts of rain, which in some parts, have yet to cease. The National Weather Service forecasters expect some areas to see rainfall … Continue reading
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Tagged auto insurance, Glass Doctor, Hurricane Harvey, PGW Glass, Pilkington, State Farm
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Research Frontiers Reports Growth in its Automotive Glass Sector
Research Frontiers, developers of SPD-SmartGlass, an electronically tintable glass, recently released its financial statement for the first six months of 2017, which reveals strong use in the automotive segment. The company’s revenue, which historically was attributed to the glass’s use … Continue reading
Explore Your Travel Options for Auto Glass Week™ 2017
As you prepare for Auto Glass Week™ 2017 in West Palm Beach, Fla., keep in mind there are a variety of ways to reach your destination. For some, flying directly to West Palm Beach is the best option. However, when … Continue reading
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Tagged AGSC, Auto Glass Week 2017, GlasWeld, Independent Glass Association, NWRA, Pilkington, West Palm Beach
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Auto Glass Week™ Offers Buy Two, Get One Full Registration Free
You and your team can spend three days learning from the best through a special registration deal. Purchase two full registrations and get a third full registration FREE for Auto Glass Week™ 2017. The annual event will take place October … Continue reading
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Tagged 2017 Auto Glass Week, AGRR Industry, AGTO, GlasWeld, Pilkington, WRO
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Picking Up the Glass Pieces
New for 2017, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited (part of the NSG Group) has introduced a Fractography training course to complement its traditional Product Knowledge courses. Jigsaws have been in existence for around 250 years and, for many families, are as … Continue reading
Deepest Discounts for Auto Glass Week™ End Next Month
Move quickly to take advantage of the deepest discounts and secure your spot at Auto Glass Week™ 2017 before early bird registration ends June 12. Early bird registration will save you up to $100 versus onsite registration. In addition to … Continue reading
Pilkington Glass Factory to Close at Queenborough with Loss of 14 Jobs
Pilkington Glass Factory to Close at Queenborough with Loss of 14 Jobs
NSG Group Plans $7. 5 Million Upgrade at Kentucky Plant
The NSG Group announced that it is in the process of upgrading its automotive glass plant in Versailles, Ky. The $7. 5 million upgrades are scheduled to start this spring and will enable the plant to utilize the modern Advanced … Continue reading
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Tagged APB, HUD, NSG, Pilkington, Versailles plant
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Pilkington North America Returns to Auto Glass Week™ as Platinum Plus Sponsor
Pilkington North America will return as a supporting company and increase to the level of Platinum Plus Sponsor for Auto Glass Week™ 2017 this fall in West Palm Beach, Fla. The company is once again serving as the named sponsor … Continue reading
Pilkington to Invest $7.5 M in Upgrades to Versailles Facility
Pilkington North America Inc., has announced its plans to invest $7.5 million in technology and manufacturing upgrades to its Versailles facilities, said Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin. The facility has been in operation since 1987. “For the past 30 years, Pilkington … Continue reading
NOVUS Glass Plans to Roll Out Pilkington ADAS Recalibration Tool
NOVUS Glass is currently conducting a joint field test with Pilkington of the Opti-Aim ADAS recalibration tool in strategic locations throughout North America. Continue reading
Pilkington Reports Better Q2 Results than Last Year
NSG, parent company to Pilkington, reported second-quarter fiscal-year 2016 revenue for automotive glass was “slightly better than the previous year, due partly to the impact of a weaker Japanese Yen.” In North America, the company report automotive glass replacement revenues … Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, glassBYTEs.com, NSG, Pilkington, Q2 Results
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NSG Pilkington Says North American AGR Market “Positive”
NSG, parent company to Pilkington, reported first-quarter fiscal-year 2016 automotive revenue at $669.9 million USD (83.1 billion Yen), compared to $649.8 million USD (80.6 billion Yen) in the same period of the prior fiscal year. North America accounted for $186.2 million USD (23.1 billion Yen) of the automotive business, second only to one other region. Continue reading
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Tagged first-quarter fiscal-year 2016, NSG, Pilkington
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NSG Pilkington Reports Sales Upswing
NSG, parent company to Pilkington, reports full-year 2015 automotive sales of $2.63 billion USD (313.96 billion Yen), compared to $2.56 billion USD (305.11 billion Yen) in the previous year full year. Operating profit for the segment is $78.53 million USD (9.37 billion Yen) for full-year 2015, compared to $93.45 million USD (11.15 billion Yen). Continue reading
NAGS Rebalancing: A Decade Later
Looking back, it appeared as though a seismic shift rippled through the industry ten years ago. National Auto Glass Specifications (NAGS, which is a part of Mitchell International) announced a rebalancing of its benchmark pricing that took effect February 2005. PPG Auto Glass (now owned by Pittsburgh Glass Works), Pilkington (now a part of Nippon Sheet Glass), Mygrant Glass, Kryger Glass, Saf-ti Auto Glass Distributors and many other distributors responded to the pending changes with a resounding no: “We will not change our pricing.” Insurance companies, on the other hand, were another story. Continue reading
European General Court Upholds Pilkington’s Fine for Antitrust Violations
The General Court of the European Union has rejected NSG Pilkington’s appeal to reduce a $445 million USD (€357 million Euros) fine over the company’s alleged antitrust violations in the sharing and exchange of commercially sensitive information regarding deliveries of automotive glass in the European Economic Area (EEA). Continue reading
Bill George Offers Auto Glass Week™ Attendees a Glimpse into Future Trends
There are about 12 to 13 million repair or replacement potentials each year, according to Bill George of NSG Pilkington who spoke yesterday during Auto Glass Week. Technology is changing, autonomous vehicles are coming, and you need to be prepared … Continue reading
Two Long-Time Industry Members Receive Accolades
Jean Pero, sales manager for Mygrant Glass, was honored with the Carl F. Tompkins Award for Excellence in Auto Glass Safety, while John King, retiring vice president of aftermarket at Sika Corp. was recognized with a new industry-wide achievement award … Continue reading
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Tagged AGTO, AGW 2014, Auto Glass Week, GlasWeld, newscast, Pilkington, WRO
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NSG Pilkington’s First-Quarter Automotive Revenue Grows
NSG, parent company to Pilkington, has reported that its fiscal first-quarter automotive revenue has increased to $784 million USD (¥80.6 billion) from $755 million USD (¥77.6 billion), compared to the same period of last year. Profits for the division were … Continue reading
Pilkington North America Returns as Platinum Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2014
Auto Glass Week™ (AGW), the three-day international event featuring automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition/extravaganza, is proud to announce that Pilkington North America, a manufacturer of glass and glazing products for the automotive markets and architectural, is once again a Platinum Sponsor. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, AGRR magazine, AGW, Auto Glass Safety Council, Auto Glass Week, glassBYTEs.com, Holly Biller, Independent Glass Association, Jon Sheets, National Glass Association, National Windshield Repair Association, NSG Pilkington, Pilkington, Pilkington North America
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NSG Pilkington Reports Increase in 3Q Automotive Revenue
NSG, parent company to Pilkington, has reported that its fiscal third-quarter automotive revenue has increased to $2.2 billion USD (¥224.7 billion Yen), compared to $1.7 billion USD (¥176.9 billion Yen) in the same period of the prior year. Profits for the division were $66 million USD (¥6.7 billion Yen), compared to $27 million USD (¥2.7 billion Yen) in the year-ago period. Continue reading
Pilkington Closing Lathrop, Calif., Plant
Pilkington North America, a subsidiary of Nippon Sheet Glass, has announced it is closing its Lathrop, Calif., plant, which currently manufactures automotive and commercial architectural glass. According to a release from the company, “This decision was made after a careful … Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, auto glass, California, Lathrop, Pilkington, plant closing
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NSG Pilkington Reports Improved Automotive Revenue
NSG, parent company to Pilkington, has reported that its automotive revenue improved to $1.54 billion U.S. dollars (152.1 billion Yen), compared to $1.23 billion U.S. dollars (121.1 billion Yen) in the same period of last year. Continue reading