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December 30, 2004
- Fired PPG engineer files discrimination lawsuit
- N.Y. No-Fault Insurance Fraud Ring Busted
- Gross Joins Saint-Gobain Autover

December 29, 2004
- Shopping for a Job
- Spectrum™ Revolutionizes Windshield Repair
- A New Take on the Animal-Through-the-Windshield Story

December 28, 2004
- Russ Corsi Retires from PPG
- Safelite a Corporate Participant in College Savings Plan
- New Chemical Keeps Windshields Clear
- Crackdown on unsecured loads successful

December 23, 2004
- Pilkington Sponsors Friday Night Festivities at IGA Conference
- Glass Doctor® Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2005 "Franchise 500"

December 22, 2004
- Ontario Edges Michigan as Top Vehicle Producer
- Police Looking for Vehicle with Cracked Windshield in Child Abduction Case

December 21, 2004
- Safelite Denies Rumors of Financial Problems
- Pilkington Reorganizes Three Chinese Manufacturing Plants

December 20, 2004
- Safelite Rescinds $15 Fee for Non-Network Shops: Independent Glass Association Claims Victory
- IGA Spring Glass Show™ Registration Now Open
- Connecticut Commissioner Issues Temporary Limited Auto Glass Repair License

December 17, 2004
- Rainmagic Passes Testing For Barrett Windows LLC
- Good performance, intriguing techie features abound in Cadillac sedan
- New Standards Aim to Reduce Car Gadget Glitches

December 16, 2004
- Google Wins GEICO Trademark Suit over Keywords
- OnStar Reaches Three-Million-Subscribers Milestone
- Windshield Repair Owner Hitting the Links with New Invention

December 15, 2004
- ShatterGARD to Donate Life Saving Glass Protection Kits for 100 Military Humvees in Iraq
- Glass Pro Systems Awarded Second Patent
- Apogee Enterprises, Inc. Earnings Conference Call (Q3 2005)

December 14, 2004
- Chicago Group Announces Recent Activities
- RepairOne® to Open in South Daytona
- Windshield Safety, Upkeep Key When Old Man Winter Visits
- Lumiglass Industries starts its operations - UAE

December 10, 2004
- CRL Building New Branch Distribution Facility in Houston
- PipeKnife® Co. Acquires Product Lines, Intellectual Property from Glo-Tech Indsutries

December 9, 2004
- IGA Announces Additions to Board of Directors
- Honda sues Chinese carmaker over copying
- Ex-coach became a mentor at L-O-F

December 8, 2004
- AEGIS Introduces Heavy-Duty Pneumatic Oscillating Cut-Out Tool
- Couple Shocked by Rude Gnome's Antics

December 7, 2004
- NAGS Rebalancing Tool Available
- CRL Adds "Real-Time" Order Access to Website
- Floating Palace Sails Into a Storm

December 6, 2004
- Chicago Group Announces Board
- Allstate, Encompass Join Forces For Independent Agents

December 3, 2004
- IGA Members Briefed on How to Deal with New Fees
- NACE Returns to Las Vegas in 2005

December 2, 2004
- Diamond Triumph Issues Statement Regarding Safelite Counterclaims
- Questions Over Auto Glass Prices?
- Nissan unveils Lafesta minivan with biggest panoramic glass roof
- Help Me Rhanda...Glass Wizard

December 1, 2004
- Theobald Named Auto Glass Specialists COO
- Visteon Announces Auto Glass Partnership With the NFL(R)
- PPG Industries "neutral weight," target price raised

November 30, 2004
- IGA'S 2005 Spring Glass Show™ Receives Overwhelming Response Rate; Show 80 Percent Sold Out
- U.S. Senate Subcommittee Holds Oversight Hearing on Insurance Industry

November 29, 2004
- Auto parts firms singing the blues
- GLAS-WELD Systems Trains for Malcom Baldrige Quality Award
- Ferrari's new spin on folding roofs

November 24, 2004
- Commission orders auto insurance changes to entice carriers to state
- BlastGard International, Inc. To Be Featured On MSNBC's `After The Bell'

November 23, 2004
- Dollar-a-Day policy proving popular

November 22, 2004
- Obituary: Michael A. Ludlow / PPG Industries senior executive

November 19, 2004
- Global auto-safety standard OK'd
- O'Gara-Hess gets more work from military
- Asahi India Glass promises good growth
- XPEL Technologies expands to motor home market

November 18, 2004
- Solutia Automotive Signs on as Inaugural Sponsor of Design Los Angeles
- Keeping Your Interior Windows Clean...Longer

November 17, 2004
- Mass. Must Face the Facts About Its Flawed Auto System, Commissioner Bowler Tells Agents
- New program could lower cost of auto insurance
- AEGIS DT6200 Upholstery and Trim Tool Set Available
- Iowa State Chapter of the IGA Supports Reform in Auto Glass Industry Benchmark Pricing

November 16, 2004
- Global auto-safety standards on way
- Delta Kits Conducted 2004 SEMA Windshield Repair Technical Seminar
- The 2 New 'Must Haves' of Auto Safety
- Carmakers' prospects grim

November 15, 2005
- Ford confirm Jaguar sale to Red Bull
- Advance expands insurance kiosk partnership
- Absolute Glass Protection Inc. Releases Additional Information Regarding the Automated Dry Lamination Process
- European gizmo proves adept at saving fuel while battling even the most frigid of winters Green and Blue

November 12, 2004
- Cars 2004 Sets Attendance Record
- New Product: Shure-Step® Replaces Milk Cartons for Safe Windshield Replacement

November 11, 2004
- Ultra Bond Prevails in the Pleadings

November 10, 2004
- NAGS Continues Forward With Rebalancing; Establishes February 28th Effective Date of Winter Publication

November 9, 2004
- Safe Auto files for IPO
- Harmon Enters Definitive Agreement to Purchase the Architectural Wall Solutions (AWallS) Business
- Car repair dispute headed to court
- DuPont Announces Price Increase on Butacite(R) PVB

November 8, 2004
- ASA Announces Partnership with CAA

November 5, 2004
- Automotive shows evolve into fall's convention powerhouse
- Hi-Tech Collision & Glass Centers, Inc. Signs Seven-Year Contract with CCC Information Services Inc.; CCC to Provide Multiple Solutions for Hi-Tech's Eleven Locations
- Driving Could Be Hazardous To Your Skin

November 4, 2004
- NACE Kicks Off Today; Television Shows Taping at SEMA

November 3, 2004
- Automotive Glass Aftermarket Teams Up With OE Glass Manufacturers to Offset Insurance Companies' Influence Over Pricing
- SEMA 2004: Altair Engineering Unveils Radical STREET Ford Focus Concept Vehicle

November 2, 2004
- SEMA Show Underway in Las Vegas
- Visteon Showcases NASCAR Performance(R) Windshields for Aftermarket at SEMA Show
- NeoMedia Micro Paint Repair Makes Auto Aftermarket Week Debut at NACE

November 1, 2004
- AGC Automotive Americas Appoints Business Development Manager for Automotive Replacement Glass Business
- Asahi India Q2 net dips to Rs 19.16 crore
- Glass firm mulls A-share listing to fund expansion

October 29, 2004
- David, 1 - Goliath, 0
- The IGA urges NAGS to delay rebalancing for 90 days
- National Glass Association (NGA) Board of Directors Urge Reform in Auto Glass Industry Benchmark Pricing
- New York State Glass Association Board of Directors Supports Reform in Auto Glass Industry Benchmark Pricing
- Happy Halloween! - Graphic designer Chris Bunn Voted "Company Favorite" in Key Communications Halloween Contest

October 28, 2004
- EU To Lift Tariffs Affecting Glass Companies
- Website Brings Consumers and Car Care Businesses Together

October 27, 2004
- Ford Focus, Ranger Get Worst Results on Government Crash, Rollover Tests
- Fireman's Fund Rescinds Its Announced Withdrawal from Massachusetts Personal Auto
- 2005 Cindy Rowe Young Entrepreneur Applications Available

October 26, 2004
- Glass Doctor Hosts National Conference

October 25, 2004
- Repair Licensing Debate Continues in Connecticut
- Pilkington "Buy"
- Driving You Crazy: I-20 and Flying Debris

October 22, 2004
- German Company Makes Polycarbonate Large Car Windows
- Dow Introduces BETAPAK 600 ml Sausages
- Glass Doctor® Launches Redesigned Web Site

October 21, 2004
- Minnesota Glass Association Network Operational
- Attention to detail puts the 2005 Maxima ahead of its time
- NWRA and AGRR Magazine to Survey Windshield Repair Industry

October 20, 2004
- Volvo Is Launching Water Repellent Glass (WRG)
- F. Barkow Announces Winners of Glass Expo Midwest Drawing

October 19, 2004
- China Fuyao Glass To Be Refunded $3.9 Million US Dumping Duty
- New leadership at ADCO Products, Inc.

October 18, 2004
- Chicago Group Urges Industry to Request Delay of Revaluation
- NAGS Rebalancing Still On Schedule

October 15, 2004
- Pilkington mulls production unit
- UltraWiz, Batman! 3007-K UltraWiz Knife Now Available

October 14, 2004
- Founders Equity Breaks Into the Auto Glass Replacement and Repair Business
- Visteon Names Kenneth B. Woodrow to Board of Directors

October 13, 2004
- Middle East's Campaign at Autoparts Re-Export Show Against Counterfeit Parts Evokes Good Response
- Key Communications Inc. to Premiere New Magazine
- Glass Expo Midwest™ 2004 Heads to Milwaukee

October 12, 2004
- Street Smarts: ‘Clear View Law’ in effect
- Insurer to pay $5.5 mln to quit Mass.

October 11, 2004
- Steering clear: The nation's biggest auto insurers continue to avoid Massachusetts; but they may consider doing business here if market reforms come to fruition
- Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS) Update to be Given at GEMS
- Texas Glass Association Recognizes Levy with Award
- Solutia again raises prices on some products
- Miles ahead of the Qualis!

October 8, 2004
- Carl Jolliff Honored Upon His Retirement from IGA Board of Directors
- Chicago Group to Detail Pricing System at GEMS
- When it comes to fuel efficiency, foreign car makers still rule

October 7, 2004
- Hailstorm Gives Socorro A Financial Beating
- Asahi Glass Enhances Durability of Membrane Electrode Assembly for Fuel Cells
- NAGS Rebalancing Explained at GEMS

October 6, 2004
- GEMS to Offer Seminar on Effective Yellow Page Advertising
- Clear Defense Against Shattered Glass

October 5, 2004
- Glass Expo Midwest™ 2004 Includes F. Barkow Inc. Plant Tour
- Sales and Marketing Seminar Offered at GEMS
- US cracking down on piracy, counterfeiting

October 4, 2004
- GEMS Auto Glass Installation Seminar Expected to Draw Large Crowd
- S.C. Car Insurance Rates Outpace U.S. Despite 1999 Deregulation Law
- Breaking Even: Will You Know It If It Happens?
- Jag X-Type Gets Worst Side-Impact Rating
- Foreign autos flooding the market

October 1, 2004
- AGRR Magazine Announces Alaska Management Cruise for Readers
- Better roads, dented wallets
- Industry Expert Easton to Address Collision Shop Leaders at PPG Refinish 2004 Performance Summit

September 30, 2004
- One GM plant to phase out operations in Martinsburg
- Glass Doctor® St. Louis/Kansas City Announces Two Staff Appointments
- DURA Automotive Hires Timothy Glock as Vice President of North American Sales
- Libbey Contract Negotiations
- Battelle provides Humvee armor kits

September 29, 2004
- The IGA Presents THE LIST to Safelite
- Harmon Solutions Group Names New National Sales Director
- State Farm Donates $1 Million to American Red Cross to Aid Hurricane Relief Efforts

September 28, 2004
- Pilkington blighted by energy cost
- Glas-Weld Introduces Water Feed System for Scratch Removal

September 27, 2004
- Suppliers Look to Diversify
- U.S. House Subcommittee Examines Access to Auto Repair Technology

September 24, 2004
- Cincinnati Insurance Selects Safelite Solutions for Auto Glass Claims Handling
- Another storm might overwhelm backlogged repair firms
- Clearer view for polycarbonate car windows

September 23, 2004
- XeroCoat eyes up solar cell market
- International Window Film Tint-Off Expands to Include Flat Glass Tint-Off
- Former Glass Distributors President and CEO Passes Away

September 22, 2004
- Astra's Panoramic Windscreen
- The Brampton Solarteck Auto Glass Minor Peewee A Battalion Hockey Squad Settle for Silver
- Airshirz® Magnum™ Scissors Available for Rubber-Cutting Operations

September 21, 2004
- Auto Glass Co. Employees Abducted, Rescued
- Glass Doctor Hires Anz As Marketing Manager
- Let the light shine through: and no more spitting in your dive mask
- Harmon Solutions Group Names New Vice President of Administration
- Guardian Industries, CEO Receive 2004 Luxembourg American Business Award

September 20, 2004
- Unchanged Tax Laws Concern Auto Glass Manufacturers
- TakingTheHill.com Provides Absentee Voting Information: Useful Guide for Many CARS, NACE, Industry Week Attendees
- Election Years Boost Car Sales: Will the Trend Continue?
- Sprints, Sportsmans Sept. 24 at Williams Grove

September 17, 2004
- IGA Supports CAGG and Urges All Auto Glass Shops to Sign Up
- Passenger grabs wheel of runaway bus after driver dies

September 16, 2004
http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story.asp?StoryId=CqCjN0eicqvvutY1ct0rz - OPTIS Launches Software for Windshield Analysis
- Readers love and hate Geico ads

September 15, 2004
- The Allstate Foundation Extends a Portion of $1 Million Disaster Recovery Fund to Victims of Recent Hurricanes
- Challenges drive glass business

September 14, 2004
- The Stockton Glass Group announces appointment of Chief Operating Officer
- A Dark Start for Night Vision in Autos
- Progressive Plans Colorado Data Center
- JC's Glass named race sponsor for doubleheader race

September 13, 2004
- Hurricane Threat Doesn't Dampen National Auto Glass Conference
- AGRSS Council Fills Board Positions, Discusses Proposals
- Good Start for NWRA/NGA Repair Standard Meeting

September 10, 2004
- GERMANY: General Motors Europe develops unique panorama windscreen option for three-door Astra
- Hurricane Ivan strikes insurers

September 8, 2004
- Vandals Cause Permanent Damage With Acidic Paint
- Shield Autoglass eyes pan-India presence for Windshield Experts
- Toyota's "Hire A Hero" to Aid Veterans' Return to Civilian Workforce

September 7, 2004
- Vroom! Glass TEXpo™ to Feature Full-Scale NASCAR Race Car
- Mazda American Credit Offers Payment Deferrals to Central Florida Customers
- Safelite® AutoGlass Donates $10,000 to American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to Benefit Hurricane Victims
- Southeast Still on Flood Watch from Frances
- Pilkington Gains Support in China

September 3, 2004
- State Farm Eliminates Hundreds of Jobs
- CDC: Injuries Exact Heavy Toll on Americans
- Muddled Auto Mart Muffles Fuyao
- Allstate Announces Hurricane Charley Losses

September 2, 2004
- EGP Working to Improve Watercraft Windshield

September 1, 2004
- GM, Ford Cut Production; U.S. Sales Fall
- Colorado stock index notes modest gain

August 31, 2004
- Glass America Auto Glass Company Sold
- Ford Credit to offer payment defferrals to victims of Hurricane Charley
- Toyota Motor North America Names Group VP of Corporate Communications & General Counsel

August 30, 2004
- South Floridians flocking to offer repair services
- SEMA Show 2004: The Industry's Most Comprehensive Off-Road Trade Extravaganza
- Motorists warned on windscreen scams

August 27, 2004
- Superior Auto Glass Clarifies Source of Cold-Call Numbers
- Small Weston firm becomes big player in international security industry

August 26, 2004
- Quality is Top Consideration for Repair Shops

August 25, 2004
- Date Change Announced for IBIS@NACE
- Mainstreet Introduces VIN Decoder

August 24, 2004
- N.J. Consumer Advocates Caution on Geico Return
- Zhejiang Glass expansion plan
- eDirectGlass Introduces New Version for Canadian AGRR Shops

August 23, 2004
- Companies Scamming Glass Shops; Claim to be Using "IGA List"
- Democrats criticize new overtime pay rules

August 20, 2004
- Safelite(R) AutoGlass Deploys Catastrophe Action Team to Serve Hurricane Victims

August 19, 2004
- Victory lap in court for international carmakers
- Shat R Proof Corp. Unveils New SRP Totalseal Website
- Asahi Glass shatters half-year sales, profit records in January-June period

August 18, 2004
- Insurance Companies React to Charley
- Ford of Canada Celebrates 100 Years

August 17, 2004
- Insurer's In-Car Data-Gathering Program Sparks Concern

August 16, 2004
- Insurance President Makes FORTUNE List

August 13, 2004
- Hurricane Charley Threatens Florida Coast; Closes Local LYNX Call Center
- Four Hour Continuing Education Course Introduced
- eDirectGlass TSM Achieves GLAXIS-enabled Certification
- AGC Automotive Americas Expands Scope of Automotive Replacement Glass Business Unit
- Ferro Facility Earns Certification

August 12, 2004
- Connecticut Lets Licensing Stand
- NAGS Rebalancing Preview Packages Available
- Chicago Group Announces New Website
- NACE 2004 to Provide Extensive Dealer-Focused Education

August 11, 2004
- Farmers Insurance Cautions Vehicle Owners on Windshield Replacement Scams
- Shat R Proof Corp. Unveils New All Weather Auto Glass Adhesive

August 10, 2004
- Government releases new rating system for vehicle rollovers
- ASA Announces Tool Reimbursement Benefit Program
- General Motors to Start Making Buick Cars at Shenyang Venture

August 9, 2004
- IGA Announces Dates, Expansion of Show: Key Communications Inc. to Manage Event
- NACE 2004 to Offer Continuing Education Courses for Claims Professionals
- Southwall Announces Second-Quarter Fiscal 2004 Results

August 6, 2004
- AAIA Announces Opening of IPO Web Portal ARI Sponsors Testing Facility

August 5, 2004
- IGA Takes First Step In Litigation Campaign
- Avers Joins Northstar Automotive
- Evins Glass Joins Rockport-Fulton Area Chamber of Commerce

August 4, 2004
- Three Suspects Arrested for Alleged Auto, Work Comp Insurance Fraud
- i*SHOP Announces the Release of the Version 2.0 Specification
- Cornerstone Auto Glass New Evergreen Softball Champs

August 3, 2004
- Glas-Weld Expo 2004 Caters to Repair

August 2, 2004
- Glass Doctor® Hires Former IGA CEO to be Director of Business Development
- NACE Increases Number of Jobber Sessions
- Gentex Breaks Ground On New Manufacturing Facility

July 30, 2004
- NGA/NWRA Repair of Automotive Glass Standards Committee
- Proposed Mass. Auto Plan a 'Trojan Horse' Designed to Fail, Charges Consumer Advocate

July 29, 2004
- New Device Measures Curing Effectiveness

July 28, 2004
- ASA Announces Two New Partnerships

July 27, 2004
- Dow Automotive Announces Personnel Changes

July 26, 2004
- The Dwyer Group Hires New Assistant General Counsel

July 23, 2004
- IGA Takes First Step in Legal Campaign

July 22, 2004
- AGRSS Registration Reaches 1000
- IGA Representatives Discuss Association Direction, Future Events

July 21, 2004
- ICBC and Speedy Glass Reach Settlement
- Pilkington Plc - AGM Statement

July 20, 2004
- NACE 2004 Expands Educational Conference
- Vitro Announces Pricing of US$170 Million Notes to be Issued by its Glass Containers Operating Company

July 19, 2004
- Minnesota Glass Association Announces Glass Network Launch Date, Vice President of Marketing
- Companies Offering Flexibility
- Keystone Automotive Industries Board Members to Retire at Annual Meeting in August; New Directors Nominated
- Libby-Owens-Ford Employee and Founder of Credit Union Dies

July 16, 2004
- New Foreign Investor Meets an Old Problem
- NACE 2004 Receives Global Industry Endorsements - Members to Qualify for Discount on NACE Congress Registration Fee

July 14, 2004
- Sartomer Announces Promotions, New Hire

July 13, 2004
- Traffic Deaths Hit 13-Year High, Harris Poll Shows Near Unanimous Support for Gov't Action to Require Life Saving Auto Safety Standards
- Industry veterans open downtown auto glass store
- Study Analyzes Role of Women in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

July 12, 2004
- Pilkington Glass to close Adelaide plant
- British Invention to Removes Etched Graffiti on Glass

July 9, 2004
- Gold Glass Group Corp. of Bohemia, N.Y. has introduced its most recent addition to the Gold Glass line, the T202

July 8, 2004
- Texas No-Call Violators Include Auto Glass Company, Agree to Settlement
- Form 10-Q for APOGEE ENTERPRISES INC
- Sprayway Announces Management Change
- Focusing on business and not technology: Webasto wins with Artec outsource solution

July 7, 2004
- AutoZone to Provide Rebates to ASA Members
- Berkeley Lab Wins 'R&D 100' Awards for Unqiue Electrochromic Windows, Synthetic Nanomotor

July 6, 2004
- Windshield Repair Company Named in Wrongful Death Suit
- U.S. auto industry experiences setback in June after strong May
- Proper Auto Glass Installations, AGRSS Standard Covered in Glass TEXpo® Seminars
- Screen team triumph

July 2, 2004
- Yellow Page Expert to be Keynote Speaker at TEXpo™

July 1, 2004
- TEXpo Seminars to Cover NAGS Rebalancing, Chicago Group
- ASA Executive Committee Meets with U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Member Burr

June 30, 2004
- Lawsuit filed over $1 million car repair
- Quality of U.S. cars closing in on leaders'

June 29, 2004
- Sales and Marketing Tips, Employee Issues Seminars at Glass TEXpo® 2004
- Factory Motor Parts to celebrate 60th Anniversary with Knoxville Nationals

June 28, 2004
- Dawson Hired as Glass Doctor Vice President of Operations
- Los Angeles Auto Show Moves to Mid-November

June 25, 2004
- Riggle Retires from Essex
- Guardian CEO Wins Multiple National Sports Titles
- GM Relocates Asia Pacific Headquarters to Shanghai

June 24, 2004
- Kyle Petty to Deliver NACE 2004 Keynote Address
- Glass Doctor® Los Angeles Hires Chuck Williamson as Vice President of Operations

June 23, 2004
- Amarillo Hail Increases Glass Repairs
- Mainstreet Computer Introduces Glas-Avenue 7.0

June 22, 2004
- Apogee Lifts Low End of Forecast Range
- TEXpo to Include TGA Golf Tournament
- Dothan Glass Fire

June 21, 2004
- Advertising Agency Donates Time, Expertise to Create AGRSS Logo
- Glass Workers Face TV Game Ban

June 18, 2004
- AGRSS Announces Guidelines for Logo Usage
- AGRSS Council Forms Registered Company Development Committee

June 17, 2004
- Attend GEMS™ 2004 and Tour F. Barkow
- AGC Automotive Americas Names New Account Manager for Auto Glass Replacement Business

June 16, 2004
- AGRSS Registration Program Nears Milestone
- Sika Corporation Production Engineer Receives AAMA Installation Masters Instructor Certification
- Ohio Casualty Group Selects LYNX Services to Manage DRP Repairs, Desk Audits and Car Rental

June 15, 2004
- Texas Glass Association Sponsors Rhapsody of the SEAS Cruise

June 14, 2004
- IGA Clarifies Stand on Windshield Repair
- ASA Members Receive Program Pricing on ALLDATA

June 11, 2004
- DuPont Glass Laminating Solutions Adds Surcharge
- ApogeeEnterprises to Webcast Annual Meeting, Host First Quarter Conference Call

June 10, 2004
- Smale Addresses Industry Associates
- IGA Announces Staff Changes
- Russia and China Lure Pilkington

June 9, 2004
- Boyd Group to Roll Out "Gerber" Brand to U.S. Operations
- Shat R Proof Corp. Announces Move of Corporate Headquarters

June 8, 2004
- Car Glass With A Hallmark
- Fed Ready to Raise Rates, Greenspan Says
- Glass Expo Midwest™ 2004 Enters the "Genuine American City"

June 7, 2004
- Former GM Chairman and CEO James M. Roche Dies at 97
- Glass TEXpo 2004 Heads to Galveston

June 4, 2004
- David Newell Joins ADCO Products, Inc
- Gardner Glass Changes Suppliers

June 3, 2004
- NACE Schedule Change Announced, Online Registration Open
- Gardner Glass Changes Suppliers

June 2, 2004
- Michigan Senate Takes Up Bill to Keep Insurers From Steering Claims
- Auto Insurance Rates Trimmed in Texas
- Holden To Wind Down GM Daewoo In Australia
- Ford Motor Company Reports May U.S. Sales

June 1, 2004
- GLASSLINKS.COM purchased by Key Communications, Inc. Publisher of USGlass and AGRR Magazines

May 28, 2004
- Key is in ignition for auto insurance revamp
- Key Communications Announces Summer Hours

May 27, 2004
- Sika Automotive Names John Sienkiewicz Vice President - Automotive Sales
- New Study Analyzes Role of Females in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

May 26, 2004
- Visteon Appoints James F. Palmer Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
- Come Hail and High Water - Deals On Dinged Wheels
- Get Window Film News - Once a Month

May 25, 2004
- Mitchell Accelerates Claims Processing

May 21, 2004
- Inventables features DFI nanocoating in DesignAid

May 20, 2004
- Local News Station Covers Insurance Steering in the AGR Industry
- Weekly North American Production Report (Ford Motor Company)

May 19, 2004
- Safelite Solutions to "Expand" Flat Glass Network
- The Safelite Letter Being Sent to Flat Glass Companies
- Blast from the Past: What the Publisher of AGRR and USGlass Wrote About Networks Before

May 18, 2004
- PIA Lauds N.D. Commissioner for Helping Returning GI's
- Glas-Weld Systems, Inc. Appoints Beyerlein National Training Director
- Attend Glass Expo Niagara 2004

May 17, 2004
- Apogee CEO takes pay cut
- Hy-Wire Driving Is a Gas
- Cindy Rowe Names Young Entrepreneur of the Year

May 14, 2004
- CCRE Honors Phil and Carolyn Rack
- Insurers Play Life and Death Game

May 13, 2004
- Arizona Governor Signs Law to Prevents Steering

May 12, 2004
- Safety agency wants side air bags in all vehicles
- Fuyao wins anti-dumping battle in US

May 11, 2004
- Production Ends at Historic Dearborn Assembly
- Supplier Launches Website Dedicated to Independents

May 10, 2004
- Harmon Solutions Group Announces Investment in Call Center Operations

May 7, 2004
- ASA Announces Mechanical Division and Collision Division Committees
- Citroen C3 Pluriel-Four Cars in One with Stowable Folding Roof System

May 6, 2004
- The Chicago Auto Glass Group white paper regarding the development of insurance payment benchmarks. (Microsoft Word document (.doc))
- Form 10-Q for DOW CHEMICAL CO DE
- Automotive Service Leaders Recognizes RepairOne

May 5, 2004
- The Chicago Auto Glass Group Releases Details of Pricing Formula
- Pilkington upgraded to "neutral"

May 4, 2004
- NAGS "Rebalancing" to Occur in January 2005
- IGA Honors AGRSS, Muller with Awards
- Form 10-Q for PPG INDUSTRIES INC

May 3, 2004
- The seminar schedule for Glass Expo Niagara has been announced
- GPD China 2004 attracted almost 200 Chinese glass processors

May 1, 2004
- IGA to Spearhead Lawsuit Against Networks and TPAs.
- “Chicago Group” Unveils Pricing Plans
- IGA Conference Begins with Sessions on Steering, New Directions and Getting to the Heart of It

April 29, 2004
- NACE Registration to Include Complimentary Admittance and Shuttle to AAIW Shows
- Connecticut Automotive Glass Work and Flat Glass Work Examining Board meets to adopt proposal for licensing of windshield repair technicians and business owners

April 28, 2004
- AWDA Names Larry Northup to Direct Segment at AAIA

April 27, 2004
- Vincent Daviero Named Director of Northwood’s University of the Aftermarket

April 26, 2004
- "Chicago Group" Begins Unveiling New Pricing System
- Second Draft of Conn.'s License Types Not Endorsed by Board, Still Recommended to Commissioner

April 23, 2004
- NWRA Returns to Connecticut Today to Tackle Windshield Repair Licensing
- ASA Announces New Board of Directors

April 22, 2004
- Keystone Automotive Industries Selects New Chief Executive Officer
- Visteon Reports Improved First Quarter Earnings and Increases Full-Year Guidance

April 21, 2004
- Minnesota Harmon Auto Glass Under New Local Ownership
- Company pays KDHE fine under protest

April 20, 2004
- Overtime rule changes revised
- AAIA announces opening of PIES Data Audit and Certification Service and Informative Webinar scheduled for May 13

April 19, 2004
- NWRA Board Writes to Connecticut Governor
- Online Message Boards Receive Upgrade
- PPG Industries Sees 1Q Profit Up

April 16, 2004
- eDirectGlass Expands Management Tools in the AGRR Industry Integrated Document Imaging System Offers Relief
- Auto Insurance Breaks for Professionals on the Rise

April 15, 2004
- ASA Offers Right to Repair Course
- Harmon Solutions Group Announces Donation to the NWRA

April 14, 2004
- Glasstech Opens Sales and Support Office in Shanghai
- GM, Applied Films to Release Earnings Reports and Conduct Conference Calls

April 13, 2004
- GEICO and Safelite Team Up Free VIN Etching and Auto Safety Fair
- ASA Announces AutoWatch as New Member Benefit Provider
- Toyota Expansion at West Virginia Plant Bringing 50 New Jobs

April 12, 2004
- ASA Calls on Repairers to Contact U.S. Senators for Support of AHP Legislation

April 8, 2004
- eDirectGlass Announces RV Glass Claims Processing Solutions Partner RV Glass Solutions to Adopt eDirectGlass Claims Manager to Increase Services

April 7, 2004
- Visteon Corporation Announces Closing Of Tender Offer For Its 7.95% Notes Due 2005
- John G. Miller to be CARS 2004 Keynote Speaker
- The Texas Glass Association is offering a Rhapsody of the Seas Cruise following Glass TEXpo™ 2004

April 6, 2004
- Florida Senate Committee Passes Insurer-Owned Repair Facility Legislation
- Visteon Announces Web Cast of Automotive Analyst Conference Presentation on April 8
- Asahi to Establish New Float Furnace for Auto Glass in China

April 5, 2004
- No Action on Senate Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Bill to Date
- Outgoing AGRR Editor Ties the Knot

April 2, 2004
- DFI introduces new Diamon-Fusion® hand-applied coating
- NACE 2004 Space Draw Results Exceed 2003

April 1, 2004
- Whoa Nellie! Auto Insurers Reduce Insurance Rates
- Michigan Millers Mutual Insurance Company Selects eAutoclaims
- Connecticut Board Tables Discussion Regarding Proposed Licensing and Windshield Repair Limitations

March 31, 2004
- Diamond Triumph Auto Glass, Inc. Announces 2003 Results
- Pilkington loses some of its shine but the glass is still half full
- Pilkington forecasts fragile future
- Hot ideas for a winter nemesis
- Nurse-Turned-Entrepreneur Travels To Third-Word For Service Work- Cindy Rowe Returns From Dominican Republic Medical Mission

March 30, 2004
- Harmon Solutions Group Appoints President
- Jaguar adds safety, luxury options to further customize 2004 X-Type

March 29, 2004
- Minnesota Glass Association to Create New Network
- Pilkington Acquires License for SPD-SMART Light Control

March 26, 2004
- Diamon-Fusion® Coating to be Added to WBS Line

March 25, 2004
- NGA Announces New Chairperson of the Board
- Ferrari tests innovative, space-saving rigid roof system

March 24, 2004
- Union Says ICBC Lax in Oversight of Speedy Auto Glass
- "We Lost Half Our Business Overnight," Says Speedy Glass Executive
- ICBC Under Pressure to Lower Costs in Every Area

March 23, 2004
- NWRA to Take Stand in Connecticut
- IGA Announces Dates for Convention
- TomTom GO All-in-one Navigation Device Unveiled

March 22, 2004
- Minnesota Group to Host Important Meeting
- Texas Chapter Becomes New ASA Affiliate
- GM’s OnStar to Expand Crash Notification Capabilities

March 19, 2004
- Flourinated Resin Recycling Technology Developed
- Saltsburg Glass Co. proves that size doesn't matter

March 18, 2004
- Asahi Requests Government in the Philippines to Apply Safegaurd Duty on Vietnamese Glass Imports
- Auto Glass Giant Cindy Rowe Featured in Article on "Apprentice"

March 17, 2004
- Rizzi's Work: An Interview with the Man Behind the Movement
- Visteon Signs on to Make Official NASCAR® Aftermarket Windshields
- Edmunds.com Report: Chrysler Highest Spender

March 16, 2004
- Anti-Steering bill introduced in Nebraska
- Guardian Industries Selects XRT Enterprise for Treasury Support

March 15, 2004
- All Glass Minnesota Closes Its Doors
- Sisecam, Union Avoid Strike; New Toyota Model to Produce on Time
- GM Delivers A New Approach To Family Transportation

March 12, 2004
- Harmon Solutions Group Names New National Sales Director
- "Steering" Allegations: Know Your Rights

March 11, 2004
- Iowa IGA Chapter Holds AGRSS Training Class with PAG
- Maryland to Study NGA Model Technician Licensure Act
- ADP Claims and eAutoclaims Announce Joint Marketing Agreement

March 10, 2004
- Gentex Begins Shipping Automatic-Dimming Mirrors to Peugeot
- IBS Software Launches GLAXIS-enabled ELMO Application
- Visteon Highlights Technologies on Vehicles During Technical Overview

March 9, 2004
- ASA, ASC-MI Testify at Michigan Senate Insurance Committee Hearing on Insurer-Owned Repair Shops
- Visteon Continuing Supplemental Agreement Negotiations with UAW

March 8, 2004
- NWRA Representatives Return to Connecticut
- Harmon Solutions Group Names Marketing Director and National Sales Director
- PPG Announces Management Assignments

March 4, 2004
- Fire Injures PPG Workers at Wisconsin Facility
- Germans on offensive at Geneva car show

March 3, 2004
- DuPont to Unveil Safety Study at SAE World Congress

March 2, 2004
- AGS Closes Eleven Locations
- Volvo Employs Women to Build Concept Car with Dirt-Repellant Glass
- Garmin Glass Cockpit Flies in HondaJet
- Government Asked to Stop VIPs Using Tinted Glass
- NACE Space Draw Date Approaching

March 1, 2004
- Senator Introduces Right to Repair Legislation
- Visteon Executive VP and CFO Announces Retirement
- Crump to Chair NACE 2004 in Las Vegas

February 27, 2004
- TCGI Suspends Two Speedy Employees; Issues Statement About Accusations
- Court Upholds Telemarketing Do-Not-Call Registry
- NGA Issues Revised Dates for Auto Glass Conference

February 26, 2004
- Speedy Auto Glass Accused of Fraud
- AGC Automotive Names New Supply Chain Manager
- Chance's Ex-Wife Opens Own Shop

February 25, 2004
- Pain in the Glass: Shoals Businesses Say Mobile Auto Glass Installers Make for 'Unfair Competition'
- Solutia Inc. Announces New Lead Market Development Manager - North America
- PPG, Kansai Negotiate to Form Alliance

February 24, 2004
- AGRSS Issues First Interpretation; Allows Use of Used/Recycled Glass in Very Limited Cases
- Senate Passes Bill Regarding Power Windows; Safety Groups Urge Continued Focus on Issue
- Intier Automotive Releases Fourth-Quarter Results

February 23, 2004
- Harmon Solutions to Require Electronic Data Interchange
- Asahi Glass to Build $500 Mln S. Korea Plant, Seoul Daily Says
- PPG Names Goudy VP of Automotive Aftermarket

February 20, 2004
- Canadian Auto Show Winds Down; Two Days Left
- ASA Planning 'Celebration of Excellence'
- Automotive Repair Group Aligns with OSHA

February 19, 2004
- Safelite Group Promotes Thomas Feeney to Chief Client Officer
- Apogee Appoints William F. Marchido Chief Financial Officer
- Ford Releases Production Report for Week Ending February 15

February 18, 2004
- DuPont Acquires Czech Republic PVB Business
- VITRO Continues Positive EBITDA Trend in 2003 Fourth Quarter

February 17, 2004
- Safelite Group Announces Several Promotions
- ASA President Provides Consumer Tips on CBS Morning TV Program
- Toyota Hits Record North American Production in 2003

February 16, 2004
- Independents' Days Nears
- Automotive Industry Action Group Appoints Susan L. Hagood Controller
- 2004 Ford F-150 Supercab And Supercrew Receive Government Rating for Frontal Crash

February 13, 2004
- Glass Forum Continues Today
- ASA Names New Manager of Web Operations
- G.M. Releases Production Stats for Week of February 2

February 12, 2004
- Eye On America Focuses on Repair Fraud
- Ford Releases North American Production Report for Week of February 8

February 11, 2004
- CBS News Program to Address Insurer-Owned Shop Issues
- Sika Automotive Presents Sika Innovations 2004 at Auto Show Preview
- IWFE to Offer Variety of Seminars and Educational Opportunities

February 10, 2004
- Repair Pioneer Cindy Rowe Featured in Article on "Apprentice"
- Absolute Glass Protection Inc. Announces Formation of International Sales and Distribution Company
- Ford Reports Strong Puerto Rico Sales In January

February 9, 2004
- Klein-Dickert Registers with AGRSS Standard
- Glass Aggregate Systems Develops Windshield Recycling System
- ASA Names New Vice President of Communications

February 6, 2004
- Boyd Group Purchases Gerber Glass
- ASA Appoints Scully Executive Vice President

February 5, 2004
- Hyundai Introduces Tucson SUV with Front Windshield De-Icer
- One Week Until Glass Forum
- Keystone Automotive Industries Reports 16-Percent Increase in Sales
- Two Visteon Employees to be Honored By Society of Automotive Engineers

February 4, 2004
- Glass Forum™ Seminars Provide Something for Everyone
- Dwyer Group Hires Bruha as Chief Information Officer
- Recrosio Moves from GLAXIS to Aquapel

January 30, 2004
- Glass Forum™ Seminars Provide Something for Everyone
- Visteon Releases Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2003 Results
- Keystone Automotive Industries to Report Fiscal 2004 Third-Quarter Results
- Mazda's Global Sales Grow 14 Percent in 2003

January 29, 2004
- Gentex Reports Record Financial Results for the Fourth Quarter and Year
- Solutia Says It has Improved Its Customer Service Through Capital Improvements
- Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium Scholarship Gears Up for $50,000 Challenge

January 28, 2004
- Volkswagen Utilizes Gentex Mirrors
\ - Sika Adds Loven to Management Group

January 27, 2004
- NWRA and NGA Agree to Develop ANSI Standard for Windshield Repair; Peg Stroka to Serve as Project Officer
- Dow Announces New Organization and Leaders for Businesses and Functions

January 26, 2004
- Vitro Reaches Agreement to Sell its Stake in Vitro Fibras
- My Boss is a Patriot... King, Cardinal Glass honored for service

January 23, 2004
- A Look at Glass Technology at the 2004 Detroit Auto Show - ASA Gears Up for April Meeting

January 22, 2004
- Sika Taps Auto Firms for OEM Contracts
- Cindy Rowe Auto Glass Educates Public Via Wintry-Weather Press Release
- Dwyer Group Franchises to Spend More than $5 Million in TV Advertising in 2004
- Production Begins on Infiniti QX56 in Canton, Miss.

January 21, 2004
- NWRA Holds Annual Conference; Discuss Membership, Standards and Marketing
- Some Early Bird Attendees to Receive Private Yellow Page Consultation
- Glass Doctor® Announces Executive Hires
- Visteon Declares First Quarter 2004 Dividend
- Dow Announces New Organization and Leaders for Businesses and Functions

January 20, 2004
- NWRA Elects Syfko President; Boyle Vice President
- AGRSS Council Decides Not to Take on Repair
- Mobile Tech Expo Generates Leads for Auto Glass Companies

January 16, 2004
- Mobile Tech Expo Kicks Off Today; NWRA Follows Tomorrow
- Visteon to Release Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2003 Financial Results Through Teleconference and Web Cast
- Solutia Final Debtor-in-Possession Hearing Scheduled for Today
- Gentex and Ford Europe Team Up on MVP
- PPG Industries Inc. Files SEC form 8-K, Regulation FD Disclosure

January 15, 2004
- TeleGlass Executive Vice President Runs for Massachusetts State Senate
- ASA Announces Dates, Location and Theme for CARS 2004

January 14, 2004
- AP Technoglass Parent Renames, Reorganizes North American Auto Glass Aftermarket Business
- Safelite Group Announces Senior Leadership Promotions
- Goldfus Plans to Sell 130,000 Apogee Shares
- PPG Featured in Employment Article

January 13, 2004
- AGRSS Begins Education Program for Insurance Industry; Meetings With Insurers Begin This Week
- Mitsubishi Unveils Sport Truck Concept Design in Detroit
- Ford Announces New Chief of Corporate Affairs

January 12, 2004
- Chinese Auto Glass Manufacturer Makes Strides in Dumping Appeal
- Jeep Rescue Features Smart Glass
- J.D. Powers Study Reveals Consumers Prefer Insurance Companies Who Place Fewer Restrictions in Selecting Body Shops

January 9, 2004
- New NAGS General Manager Speaks
- NAGC Update Changes Name to Salient
- Oh Woe Are They? Property-Insurance Industry's Net Income Explodes

January 8, 2004
- Mitchell Adds New Management; Creates New Specialty Business Unit
- PPG Presents CCS Students With Auto Glass Design Awards and Scholarships
- Visteon Provides Financial Outlook

January 7, 2004
- Glass Doctor Vice President Becomes Franchise Owner in Florida
- Visteon Approves New Agreements with Ford
- Solutia Receives Bankruptcy Court Approval

January 6, 2004
- Mitchell Reorganizes; NAGS to Become Part of Special Products Unit; Howard Becomes Consultant
- NACE Announces Dates and Location for 2004 Event
- New 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible Unveiled Today with "Smart Glass"

January 5, 2004
- Apogee Completes Sale of Harmon AutoGlass to Glass Doctor
- Yellow Page Expert Barry Maher to Keynote 2004 Glass Expos
- Fort Worth Companies Fined for Price-Fixing
- Scion Unveils tC Sports Coupe at 2004 North American International Auto Show

January 2, 2004
- Two Charged With Trying to Sell Visteon Information
- China-minded Little Minivan to Debut at North American International Auto Show
- An Argument for OEM Installed Trilaminate Glass