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Remembering Tom “Tommy” Foley
Obituary provided to glassBYTEs by friends of Tom Foley. Tom “Tommy” Foley recently passed away after a battle with cancer. The respected leader in the southwestern automotive glass industry and beyond leaves a legacy of professional excellence and personal impact … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Don's Mobile Glass, Mygrant Glass, Pilkington, Tom Foley 6 Comments
Cut It Out: Tech Brings New Removal Skills Home to Family Business
Melissa Rollinson McGinnis has been around auto glass for most of her life as part of her family’s business. Still, she knows there’s plenty more to learn. McGinnis works alongside her sister, Danielle Rollinson, at their mother’s shop in New … Continue reading
Everything ADAS Rules Auto Glass Week™ Day 2 Educational Sessions
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) were the main focus of Auto Glass Week™ day two’s educational sessions. Panels of experts covered topics such as how to fit ADAS into your auto glass business, how to grow your calibration business and … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), AGSC member companies, AGSC’s ADAS Committee, AirPro Diagnostics, aric haarala, Autel, Autel Automotive Intelligence USA, Auto Glass Week, calibration business, Car ADAS Solutions LLC, Chris Goff, Chris Sobieski, Chuck Olsen, Delta Kits, Don's Mobile Glass, educational sessions, Equalizer Auto Glass Tools, Garry Willmott, Glass Mechanix Solutions, GlasWeld, Greg Peeters, Jacques Navant, Jeff Olive, Josh McFarlin, Josh Schwermer, Key Media & Research, Korey Gobin, Linda Rollinson, Nick St. Denis, Omega EDI, panel of experts, Paul Whitman, Richard Zenteno, safety functions, Shiloh Spoo, Snap-on Equipment, Stewart Peregrine, Superior Auto Glass of Tampa Bay, The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC), The Calibration People (NSG), Ultimate Auto Glass Leave a comment
State Farm to Waive Deductibles for Repair Again
On November 28, State Farm announced changes to its policies for comprehensive coverage of windshield repairs. Beginning December 1, the comprehensive coverage deductible will no longer apply for windshield repairs for all glass-only windshield damage for State Farm claims. State … Continue reading
It’s a Frog! Auto Glass Techs Design a New Tool
Tool designers at Frogitout.com came up with a simple, ergonomic tool for cutting auto glass during installations called “Glass Knuckles.” As the name implies, the tool resembles the brass knuckles tough guys use to increase their punching power in fights, … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Sessions Deep Dive into Calibration Growth, Trends and Challenges
Calibration was a big discussion topic during Auto Glass Week (AGW) 2023. The event took place Sept. 19-21 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia Beach, Va., bringing together installers, technicians, suppliers and many others. Educational sessions covered a … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged AAA, Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), AGSC Advanced ADAS Committee, AirPro Diagnostics, Auto Glass Safety Council, Auto Glass Week 2023, Belron, Calibration, calibration trends, Chris Chesney, Chris Sobieski, Don's Mobile Glass, educational sessions, Highway Loss Institute, installers, Jacques Navant, Josh McFarlin, Key Media & Research, market update, Nick St. Denis, Peter Brown, Repairify/asTech, Snap-on Equipment, suppliers, technicians, Tiny and Sons, Virginia Beach Convention Center Leave a comment
Auto Glass Week™ 2023 Opens with Awards, AI Discussions and Olympian Shaun White
From the educational programming, the exhibition and the attendance, the biggest Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) yet is taking place this week at the Virginia Beach Convention Center in Virginia. The event opened yesterday with presentations and education, and one very … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines, glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Advanced Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) committee, artificial intelligence, Auto Glass Safety Award, Auto Glass Safety Council, Auto Glass Week, automotive design, Blue Cruise, Carl F. Tompkins Award, Daniel Snow, Dean Bruce, Don's Mobile Glass, educational programming, Ford Motor Co., frogitout tools, Jacques Navant, Neural Claim System, Shaun White, The Calibration Station, Todd Ackerman, Virginia Beach Convention Center Leave a comment
Ford Announces First Member of Its Certified Glass Network
Don’s Mobile Glass in California says it’s the first U.S. member of the Ford Certified Glass Network (FCGN). Jacques Navant, the company’s technical director, and chief operations officer Dave Leach say the development comes as an “investment in competence.” Ford … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Headlines Tagged Don's Mobile Glass, Ford, Ford Certified Glass Network 1 Comment
Final Day of Auto Glass Week Focuses on the Positives of Working in the Auto Glass Industry
The final day of Auto Glass Week 2022 in San Antonio kicked off with seminars that covered the best ways to increase business and wrapped up with a Career Day panel that focused on why the auto glass industry is … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged A.N. Designs Inc., ADAS calibration, ALLDATA, Auto Glass Industry, auto glass installers, Auto Glass Now, Auto Glass Safety Council, Auto Glass Week, automotive industry, Betaseal urethanes, CarCal Experts, Carlex Glass, City Auto Glass, Don's Mobile Glass, Driven Glass, DuPont, merican Glass Distributors, UltraWiz UltraReach Knife Leave a comment
Extreme Heat Requires Extreme Planning for Auto Glass Industry
Triple-digit temperatures in the western United States have auto glass repair and replacement (AGRR) shops navigating the associated issue of adhesive application in high temperatures. With most adhesive manufacturers recommending that such work not be performed in temperatures more than … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged adhesive, AGRR, California, Don's Mobile Glass, National Weather Service Leave a comment
Auto Glass Shortage Requires Creativity to Persevere
The hits keep right on coming for the U.S. economy thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Unemployment benefits were provided for those whose jobs the pandemic eliminated, but now restaurants cannot find enough staff to stay open for customers. Prices went … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged COVID-19, Don's Mobile Glass, Idaho, Intermountain Auto Glass, pandemic, Tesla, unemployment Leave a comment
Let’s Get Inventive: Auto Glass Inventors Share Their Stories
If you missed the May/June issue of AGRR, then you neglected to hear the stories of a few auto glass technicians such as Ben Rorick of TechnaGlass and Jacques Navant of Don’s Mobile Glass, turned inventors, who were profiled in … Continue reading
Clarifying Essential Employees and Further Effects on Industry Businesses
When California announced yesterday that the state, with the exception of “essential employees,” was on lockdown, many business such as auto glass companies, wanted to make sure that they indeed fall into that essential category. Then this morning the Pennsylvania … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged Aces Glass and Mirror, David Leach, Don's Mobile Glass 1 Comment
Your 2019 Auto Glass Week™ Winners are Announced
Auto Glass Week™ 2019 (AGW) is in the books, and we are excited to announce all the AGW winners. From the truck, competition and the sponsor booth tear-down winners, we have the complete list for you! Auto Glass Week took … Continue reading
Training Class Earns AGSC Certification
One of Don’s Mobile Glass’ training class recently graduated and are now certified by the Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC™). “All of your hard work in committees and in your free-time was greatly appreciated and very celebrated in California this … Continue reading
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Fundraising Update Following Fatal Crash
Last month one industry family got news no one ever wants to hear – that a loved one has been involved in an accident and did not make it. glassBYTEs brought you the story of husband, father, and son Harry … Continue reading
Posted in glassBYTEs Original Story Tagged ATV accident, Don's Mobile Glass, GofundMe, Modesto, Ray Guthmiller III, Steve Mort Leave a comment
Company Inaugurates Program to Help Fire Victims
California has had massive fires in its past, but none as devastating as the state’s most recent one. It’s been nicknamed the “Camp Fire” and has destroyed 150,000 acres of land, leaving nothing but soot and ash behind in addition … Continue reading
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The Holidays Turned Upside Down Following Fatal Crash
This week many are spending time preparing for Thanksgiving and are excited to devote time to friends and family. For one auto glass industry family tragedy struck just a few days ago, when a car accident resulted in Harry Raymond … Continue reading
Erik Miller Joins Don’s Mobile Glass
Don’s Mobile Glass/Wardrobe & Bath Specialties announced Erik Miller joined the company as director of information and technology. “We are incredibly pleased to have Erik join our team,” says chief operating officer Dave Leach. “Erik has known our business from … Continue reading
Mason, Leach Give Tips on Being Dominant in Local Markets
If you had to boil the secrets down to a simple adage, it may be this: Have a plan and execute it. That was the essence of the presentation, “How to Succeed Without Size (Yet)” delivered by two successful automotive … Continue reading