The Minnesota Glass Association (MGA), headquartered in Saint Paul, Minn., has announced that its Glass Network is now operational, with 48 retail locations participating.

The association said in its recent newsletter that it has committed to service all 87 counties in the state, allowing participants access to insurers associated with the network. Jobs are assigned on what the association calls a "fair rotation," which it says gives all companies equitable opportunity regardless of size.

Participating companies are required by contract not to market its association with the MGA Glass Network on promotional pieces (including leave-behinds), to process all independent insurance claims through the network (regardless of source) and charge insurance companies non-network insurance rates if the insurance company does not have a contract with the MGA Glass Network.