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(Video) Behind the Wheel: The Difference Between Tempered and Laminated Glass
Tony Martinez talks about the difference between tempered and laminated glass in this Behind the Wheel. Read more on KPTV.com
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AGC Plans to Close its Fleurus Plant in Belgium
AGC Automotive Belgium informed its works council on February 9 of its intention to close the site. The plant currently employs 187 workers. Solutions will be studied to minimize the social impact. AGC Automotive Belgium is part of the South … Continue reading
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AAA Reports Highlight Gains in Knowing Vehicle Glass Types
“Approximately 33% of 2018 vehicle models have laminated windows,” according to the National Auto Glass Specification catalog. Meanwhile, most of your customers aren’t aware of what glass their vehicle has, which can be hazardous for them, according to recent data … Continue reading
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NHTSA Drops International Window Safety Standards
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced its plans to forgo its 2012 proposal regarding the harmonization between U.S. vehicle window safety standards with international rules. “NHTSA withdraws its June 21, 2012 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which proposed … Continue reading
Pilkington North America Returns to Auto Glass Week™ as Platinum Plus Sponsor
Pilkington North America will once again join Auto Glass Week™ as a top sponsor for the 2019 show. The company will be returning as a Platinum Plus sponsor and continues to support the future of the auto glass repair and … Continue reading
Lippert Components Manufacturing Acquires Auto Glass Manufacturer Hehr
U.S.-based Lippert Components Manufacturing Inc. (LCI), an international supplier of OEM components to several transportation industries, has acquired all of the business assets of Los Angeles-based Hehr International Inc., a manufacturer of tempered and laminated glass for the RV, transit, … Continue reading
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AGC to Open Mexico-Based Laminated Glass Facility
AGC announced it is establishing a new laminated automotive glass plant in Mexico, which is scheduled to start operations in early 2016. The new plant will be located in San Luis Potosi, Mexico, and will produce glass for approximately 750,000 vehicles a year.
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