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Safelite CEO Talks about Latest Acquisition and More
Safelite CEO and president, Tom Feeney, spoke with AGRR/glassBYTEs.com’s Deb Levy late last week about a variety of topics including the company’s recent TruRoad acquisition. Feeney also said there was absolutely no truth to the rumors of a possible acquisition … Continue reading
Mason Receives Carl F. Tompkins Award for Excellence
Today at Auto Glass Week™ 2019, Troy Mason of TechnaGlass was honored as the recipient of the tenth annual Carl F. Tompkins Award for Excellence in advancement of auto glass safety. The event is being held this week in Indianapolis. … Continue reading
AGSC to Update Repair Standard
The National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD) of the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) has announced the formation of a new ANSI committee to develop a standard for windshield repair. The standard will be the successor to the Repair of Laminated … Continue reading
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Newly Combined Association Holds Spring Meeting
The spring meetings of the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) were held last week in Tampa, Fla. The meetings were the first in which the members of the former National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) were incorporated into the AGSC. Newly-elected … Continue reading
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Tagged AGSC meeting, aric haarala, Bob Beranek, Jean Pero, Jeff Reddell, Linda Rollinson, NWRA, Tampa, Troy Mason
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AGSC and NWRA to Consolidate
The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) and the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) will consolidate into one organization, effective January 1, 2019. Though technically not a merger, NWRA will dissolve and its membership, standards and work products will be welcomed … Continue reading
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Tagged AGSC, Jean Pero, NWRA, NWRA dissolves, Troy Mason, Windshield Repair Division
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Excitement at Every Turn on Day 1
Auto glass professionals began their journey through Auto Glass Week™ on the first day of the conference today. Guests and participants could take advantage of seminars and added programs like Morning Coffee with Carl Tompkins. Morning Coffee with Carl Tompkins … Continue reading
J.N. Phillips and Techna Glass Inc. Form One Company
Two of the nation’s top auto glass companies, the Bowrail Group, (parent of J.N. Phillips and StrategicClaim) and Techna Glass Inc. are combining under a new holding company called TruRoad Holdings Inc. The move significantly changes the landscape of the … Continue reading
Mason Looks to Future as President of NWRA
The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) board of directors recently elected Troy Mason, CEO of Techna Glass Inc. in South Jordan, Utah, as its new president. The position took effect on July 1. Mason has a number of hopes for … Continue reading
Mason, Leach Give Tips on Being Dominant in Local Markets
If you had to boil the secrets down to a simple adage, it may be this: Have a plan and execute it. That was the essence of the presentation, “How to Succeed Without Size (Yet)” delivered by two successful automotive … Continue reading
Seminars for the Industry: Positioning Your Company to Be a Dominant Player in Your Local Market
Join us at Auto Glass Week™ 2016, October 5-7, and learn from the best in the business. The three-day automotive glass industry event will be held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. Continue reading
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TechnaGlass Continues Growth with Acquisition of Utah-Based The Glass Shoppe
TechnaGlass, a regional leader in the automotive glass repair and replacement industry, today announced the acquisition of The Glass Shoppe in Roosevelt, Utah. Continue reading
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Tagged AGRR, Craig Phillips, glassBYTEs.com, Roosevelt, TechnaGlass, The Glass Shoppe, Troy Mason, Utah
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TechnaGlass Teams Up with Satmetrix to Improve Customer Service
Salt Lake City, Utah-based TechnaGlass has partnered with Satmetrix, the co-creator of the Net Promoter methodology. The regional AGRR company will deploy Satmetrix’s methodology and software to further improve its customer service. Continue reading
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Rich Harrison Joins TechnaGlass as Minority Equity Owner
Former Belron and Safelite AutoGlass executive Rich Harrison has become a minority equity owner in Utah-based TechnaGlass, a chain of 36 stores with locations in Utah, Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Mississippi, Kentucky and Ohio. Continue reading
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TechnaGlass Acquires Precision Auto Glass
Sandy, Utah-based TechnaGlass has acquired Precision Auto Glass in Clackamas, Ore. Continue reading
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NWRA Elects New VP and Treasurer
The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) recently elected a new vice president and treasurer when it met in Reno, Nev. Troy Mason of TechnaGlass in Sandy, Utah, was named vice president, and Keith Beveridge of Novus in St. Paul, Minn., was named treasurer. Continue reading
Welch Panel Discussion Covers Personnel, Competition
What comes out of an industry leadership panel moderated by seasoned business veteran Suzy Welch? Wisdom on everything from personnel management to standing out among competitors. Continue reading
Techna Glass Donates $4,600 to Children’s Hospital
Techna Glass recently presented Children’s Primary Hospital with a check for $4,602. Continue reading
Techna Glass Supports Local Children’s Hospital with Fundraiser
Techna Glass’ Utah auto glass shops recently raised money by inviting consumers to come out and get their windshields repaired with all proceeds going to Primary Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
AGRR Business Reflects Latest Unemployment Statistics
August unemployment rates were lower in 311 of the 372 metropolitan areas than at the same time in 2012, but higher in 47 areas, and unchanged in 14 others, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. And many auto glass companies, such as B-Rite Glass Co. in an Atlanta suburb, say business demand is increasing as unemployment rates decline. Continue reading