The industry is also abuzz with a rumor that a big announcement concerning Autostock and Pilkington should be out soon, but the rumors may be just that.

Personnel in Alan Skidmore's office, president of TCGI (which owns Autostock), deny that there is any big announcement to be made now or in the near future.

"We've heard the rumors, too, and that's all they are," said a knowledgeable insider.