AP Technoglass Parent Renames, Reorganizes North American Auto Glass Aftermarket Business

Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. has retired the AP Technoglass name, effective January 1, 2004, combining all of its North American entities under: AGC Automotive Americas.

The company's aftermarket business segment is now known as: AGC Automotive Replacement Glass. The name changes are part of a global marketing consolidation of the company's automotive glass business.

Two key organizational changes within this unit also have been announced:

Richard A. Sahler, who has been in the industry for more than 30 years, has been named national sales director and Ron Quinones, who has been in the industry for more than 20 years, has been appointed sales manager.