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South Carolina Legislature Delves into Insurance Policies, Auto Glass
Four measures relating to the auto glass repair and replacement (AGRR) industry have been pre-filed and assigned to committees in the South Carolina House of Representatives. From the Rural Area Support Act that requires insurance policies to contain an appraisal … Continue reading
Increasing Costs Continue to Impact Auto Glass Shops
Winter is over and summer is around the corner, but auto glass shops continue to struggle with the same challenges the new year presented in January. Costs of materials, availability of glass and the price of gasoline impact business. Patricia … Continue reading
Chinese-owned South Carolina Auto Glass Maker Expands in Upstate, Adds 121 Jobs
Fuyao Glass America Inc. announced in January 2019 that it would build a 182,000 square-foot processing center with light production capabilities, investing $16.1 million and creating 70 jobs. Tuesday’s announcement said the company will add assembly operations to install parts … Continue reading
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Tagged auto glass, Economy, expansion, Fuyao Glass America Inc., jobs, South Carolina, windshields
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South Carolina Man Jumped On Car, Fired Shots Through Sunroof
Shamauri Raja’Un McCall, 24, of Columbia, was arrested Tuesday and charged with attempted murder and domestic violence of a high and aggravated nature. The charges stem from an incident Dec. 11, 2021, according to deputies. Click here to read more. … Continue reading
Century Glass Celebrates Three Decades of Growth in South Carolina
A focus on customer service, a team of quality employees and dedicated customers are ingredients in the recipe for success in the auto glass industry. “Really, it’s having a great team and having a fantastic customer base,” says Randy Wright … Continue reading
The $11,000 Reason Not to Break the Glass
Replacing the windshield in a half-a-million-dollar car might sound intimidating but head auto glass technician Gary Blakely says the key is to just, “get out of your head.” “At the end of the day it’s four wheels, some sort of … Continue reading
Fuyao Creates Jobs in South Carolina
Fuyao North America Inc. is launching a new processing center in Greenville County. According to the company, its $16.1 million investment is expected to create approximately 70 new jobs in the area. The company’s new, 182,000-square-foot processing center with light … Continue reading
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Tagged Dan Martin, Fuyao, Fuyao North America, Henry McMaster, new processing center, South Carolina
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South Carolina Starts the Year with Pre-Filed Bill
Just before South Carolina rung in the New Year, a new bill, also referred to as H3374, could affect its code of laws related to auto collision coverage in reference to auto glass. According to the South Carolina’s State Legislature, … Continue reading