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Windshield Illegal Dumping Case Cracked in Florida
A windshield technician was arrested for illegally dumping around 250 used windshields off Taylor Road in Charlotte County, Florida, authorities say. Read more here.
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Auto Glass Techs Drop the Beat, Not the Windshield
Many things inspire people to write songs: romance, politics, personal struggles… and auto glass. Thanks to two technicians’ creativity, the industry now has its own tunes. Chris Grafe, owner of Texas Glass & Tools, wanted to write an auto glass … Continue reading
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AGSC In-Person Training Available Free in Texas
As part of its ongoing initiative to provide education and help members “future-proof” themselves, the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) will offer more live training on May 7 in San Antonio. AGSC and its National Windshield Repair Division (NWRD) are … Continue reading
See Something, Say Something: Handling Industry Mental Health Concerns
Automotive workers have a high rate of mental health concerns, according to data from studies on the industry. Mental health organizations offer tips on how to recognize those who are struggling before disaster strikes. Ben, a charity for wellness support … Continue reading
Getting Along: Gen-X and Gen-Z Can Still Work Together
Bridging the gap between more experienced technicians and novices may be difficult, but according to many in the industry, it is far from impossible. From working with family to offering inter-generational support, several business owners have found ways to make … Continue reading
Young Auto Glass Technician Dies from Car Crash
A 25-year-old auto glass technician from Missouri died June 14 after a collision with a semi-truck. Joseph Anderson was on his way home from his job at Wisecrack Glass Repair. According to OzarksFirst.com, Anderson was driving a van and struck … Continue reading
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Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Greg Hamilton Masters Auto Glass and So Much More
Editor’s Note: In honor of Black History Month, GlassBYTEs is featuring African American auto glass professionals. Greg Hamilton quite literally built his company from the ground up. He began his auto glass career with Glasspro before opening his own business, … Continue reading
Department of Labor Dedicates Apprenticeship Week
The auto glass industry is no stranger to workforce shortages. Like many blue-collar trades, the industry struggles to find willing workers. As with the construction industry, which has monthly worker shortages of around 300,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of … Continue reading
Associations Speak Out On Connecticut Auto Glass Bill
Associations and businesses have begun to speak out – in both opposition and support – of a new piece of auto glass legislation introduced in Connecticut’s General Assembly. The bill, also known as HB 5294, looks to “establish an auto … Continue reading
Plan to Attend Auto Glass Week™ 2019 – Registration Now Open!
Online registration for Auto Glass Week™ 2019 is now open! The international event will take place September 4-6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. Auto Glass Week is designed for the original equipment (OE) and aftermarket auto glass … Continue reading