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Auto Windscreens Celebrates ‘Clearly Going Places’ for 50 Years

Posted on May 21, 2021 by AGRR/glassBYTEs Editor

Auto Windscreens celebrated its 50th anniversary on May 20, 2021. It was established in 1971 as a family business in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, United Kingdom, where its head office is still based today. When the company first opened its doors, the … Continue reading →

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UK Automotive Glass Company Succeeds with ‘New Ideas’

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Phillip Thompson

A combination of taking care of his employees and a strong focus on customers has made Auto Windscreens one of the leading automotive glass companies in the United Kingdom. Speaking at a presentation titled “Focus on Your Strategy” October 6 … Continue reading →

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U.K.-Based Autoglass® Launches ADAS Calibration Protocol Nationwide

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jenna Reed

United Kingdom-based Autoglass® is rolling out its new solution to calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) throughout the country. The company is also working on an industry code of practice for calibration, which is due for publication later this year. Continue reading →

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Autoglass® Gains Head of Central Operations

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Jenna Reed

Graham Palin has been appointed the head of central operations for United Kingdom-based Autoglass®. He will be responsible for all centrally-managed operational teams, including three service delivery centers and the network of district support teams. Continue reading →

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Auto Windscreens Opens Training Academy

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jenna Reed

United Kingdom-based Auto Windscreens has opened a new Training & Innovation Academy for automotive glass repair and replacement technicians. The education center is accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Continue reading →

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Auto Windscreens Leader Says Company to Grow by 40 Percent

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Jenna Reed

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 →

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Nationwide Windscreen Services Opens Its First ADAS Calibration Center

Posted on July 28, 2015 by Jenna Reed

United Kingdom-based Nationwide Windscreen Services (NWS) has opened an AGRR branch and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) calibration center in Leicester, U.K. Continue reading →

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