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Auto Glass Week™ Hotel Discount Rates End Monday, Aug. 3
Time is running out to secure a discounted room at the Auto Glass Week™ 2026 Host Hotel. Rates end Aug. 3, 2026, at 6 p.m. Eastern Time. The San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter (Auto Glass Week™ Headquarters) and The San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk (WFCT Headquarters) are just a moment’s walk from the Henry B. González Convention … Continue reading
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Distributor Opens New Texas Location
Import Glass Corp (IGC) has announced the opening of its 21st distribution center in San Antonio. Company officials say IGC “looks forward to servicing the San Antonio market” and note that the city will also host Auto Glass Week™ 2026 … Continue reading
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Dates for Auto Glass Week™ 2026 Announced
Auto Glass Week™ is returning to the Lone Star State for its 2026 event. The industry’s premier gathering for original equipment and aftermarket automotive glass repair, replacement, and calibration will take place in San Antonio, Texas, August 27–29, 2026, at … Continue reading
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Texas Police Agencies Installing Bullet-Resistant Glass in Patrol Vehicles
The threat of violence is constant each time a police officer dons their uniform and steps out on patrol. That’s why safety is of utmost importance for officers, who are required to wear bullet-resistant vests and carry weapons for protection. … Continue reading
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Mike Rowe Applauds Auto Glass Week™ 2022, AGRR Industry
XYG North America and Autobahn-sponsored keynote speaker Mike Rowe came away from his first Auto Glass Week™ in San Antonio with a solid impression of not only the industry as a whole, but the people behind the scenes who make … Continue reading
Champions League: Interviewing Auto Glass Week Competition Winners
More than $6,000 in cash and rewards were added for Auto Glass Week 2022, making the total purse for all competitions larger than ever. Meet the professionals at the podium.
Auto Glass Week 2022: A San Antonio Showcase
Day one of Auto Glass Week is in the books, and industry suppliers are spotlighting their latest and greatest product and services.
Bud Oliver Receives Auto Glass Industry’s Highest Honor
The Carl F. Tompkins Award for Auto Glass Safety is sponsored by the Auto Glass Safety Council and named after long-time industry veteran Carl Tompkins. Tompkins was recognized as the first recipient of the award, then known as the Auto … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week Starts Strong in San Antonio
Auto Glass Week is in full swing in San Antonio, with participants packing the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Industry professionals started the morning by hitting the meeting halls for a variety of educational seminars. Wednesday’s … Continue reading
Welcome to 2022’s Auto Glass Week™
Auto Glass Week is here and professionals are traveling far and wide for education, networking and competition.
Auto Glass Week™ ’22 Opens Tomorrow
San Antonio is the place to be this week for those working in the automotive glass and glazing industry. Auto Glass Week (AGW) is returning to the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Sept. 14-16. AGW is a prominent industry event … Continue reading
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Onsite Registration Will be Available for Auto Glass Week™
Advance pre-registration online for attendees has ended. But you can still attend. Please register onsite beginning on Tuesday, September 13 at 4:00 p.m. Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) will be held at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, … Continue reading
Safelite Autoglass Sued for Sex Discrimination
Safelite AutoGlass, the largest auto glass repair and replacement business in the United States, violated federal law by refusing to hire a qualified applicant because she is a woman, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ 2022 Expands Hotel Room Block
Show management for Auto Glass Week™ expanded the block of hotel rooms to include a new property to accommodate all the inbound attendees for the September 14-16 event. San Antonio is home to the flagship property for La Quinta, and … Continue reading
Showcasing the Returning Sponsors for Auto Glass Week™ 2022
Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) 2022 welcomes back our returning sponsors. Be sure to visit these sponsors, as well as other companies, as they continue to support the advancement of the auto glass industry. Also, watch out for new and incoming … Continue reading
Deadline to Enter Auto Glass Week™ CSR Competition is Only Two Weeks Away, Compete Live or From Home
Auto Glass Week™ competition registration for the Auto Glass Customer Service Representative (CSR) and Auto Glass Calibration Competitions end on July 15. Deadlines for the Auto Glass Technician (AGTO) and Windshield Repair (WRO) Competitions end on August 5. Grab the … Continue reading
The Sights and Sounds of San Antonio
Auto Glass Week™ is under 100 days away, and exhibitors and attendees are gearing up for the most extensive industry experience yet. Take a stroll through the Alamo City with assistant editor Chris Collier as he walks you through activities … Continue reading
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The wait for Auto Glass Week™ is almost over!
The wait for Auto Glass Week™ is almost over! Get a sneak peek at what’s hot and happening. WATCH NOW
Can You Take The Heat? The All-New Hot Sauce Contest for Auto Glass Week™ in 2022!
We’re stepping up the heat at Auto Glass Week™ and where better than Texas to find out who can handle the hottest of hot sauces. This fun event will be certain to burn a few taste buds. Unexpected surprises await … Continue reading
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Auto Glass Week™ Hotel Soliciting Alert
In today’s digital world, it can be difficult to know which websites to trust. GlassBYTEs.com and AGRR™ magazine encourages you to only use Auto Glass Week’s official site when booking a hotel room for this year’s event. Event management cannot … Continue reading
Out with the Old, In with the New! Introducing our New Mobile App for Auto Glass Week™ 2022!
A new and improved mobile app is now available for all Auto Glass Week™ attendees. The new mobile app keeps you connected to attendees, sponsors, demonstrations, competitions, educational sessions, networking events, and more! Check out what kind of features you … Continue reading
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GlasWeld is Official Auto Glass Week™ 2022 Career Day Sponsor
GlasWeld is the official sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) Career Day, the first ever installment of this event in Auto Glass Week history! AGW will be held in San Antonio, Texas on September 14-16, 2022 at the Henry B. … Continue reading
Auto Glass Week™ Introduces Career Day
Building and supporting the next generation of technicians are vital to the auto glass repair and replacement industry. Auto Glass Week 2022, Sept. 14-16 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, will address this with Career Day, … Continue reading
Register Today and Reap the Rewards at Auto Glass Week™ 2022
Attendees, competitors, and sponsors— register today for Auto Glass Week™ 2022 (AGW). Auto Glass Week 2022 is designed specifically for your personal and business growth, filled with new prizes, hot networking opportunities, and educational development. Register now and benefit from … Continue reading
AirPro Diagnostics Brings Extra Value to Auto Glass Week™
AirPro Diagnostics brings extra value to Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) 2022 attendees as the registration bag sponsor! AGW will be held in San Antonio, Texas on September 14-16, 2022 at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Can’t wait to see … Continue reading
XYG is a Platinum Plus Sponsor
XYG North America returns to Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) as a platinum plus level sponsor. AGW will be held in San Antonio, Texas on September 14-16, 2022 at the Henry B. González Convention Center. Can’t wait to see you there! … Continue reading
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Glass Dawg Prepares to Open New Windshield Repair Shop
San Antonio-based Glass Dawg is ready to launch its new windshield repair shop branch in Boerne this summer. With top-of-the-line automotive glass services, technicians at Glass Dawg offer auto glass repair and replacement services at flexible rates. Glass Dawg technicians can … Continue reading
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Auto Glass Week™ Giveaway
Another Auto Glass Week™ giveaway is here! We will be giving away *FREE full registrations. Click on the video to find out more. Here’s how to enter: »Submit a 20-30 second video explaining why you want to go to Auto … Continue reading
Top Reasons to Attend Auto Glass Week
Auto Glass Week™ is the place to be. Our team can’t wait to welcome you to San Antonio this September 14-16 for an event built to transform the industry! Register Today!
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Auto Glass Week™ Has Secured a Discounted Room Rate at the Newly Renovated San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. Book Now to Save!
Now is a great time to book your stay and save for Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) 2022! AGW has secured a discounted room rate at the newly renovated host hotel, San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter, for this exceptional week. AGW’s host … Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons to Consider Attending Auto Glass Week™ 2022
Auto Glass Week™ (AGW) is a prominent industry event created and designed specifically for all aspects of auto glass with a worldwide focus lens. With this year’s 11th installment, AGW offers the original equipment (OE) and aftermarket auto glass repair, replacement, … Continue reading
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This Holiday Season Give Yourself the Gift of Learning—Sign Up Today for Auto Glass Week™ 2022
The New Year presents new opportunities to expand your learning, and if you’re in the automotive glass repair and replacement industry, the prime opportunity awaits. Auto Glass Week™ returns to San Antonio Sept. 14-16, 2022. It is the only event … Continue reading
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Talk About AGW Tuesday: Discover Auto Glass Week’s Giveaway
We will be giving away FREE FULL Registrations if you participate and your video is selected! An extra bonus drawing will be held of those selected, and one winner will receive free airfare and hotel accommodations. Get creative and post … Continue reading
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Prizes at Auto Glass Week Heat Up for 2022
Repair and replacement technicians start sharpening your skills! Everything is bigger and hotter in Texas, and now the competition prize money for Auto Glass Week™ 2022 (AGW), Sept. 14-16 in San Antonio, is smokin’. More than $6,000 in cash and … Continue reading
AGW 2022: The Big Reveal
Discover when and where Auto Glass Week™ 2022 will be held! YouTube Link.
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Auto Window Replacement Company Announces Service Expansion
Area Wide Auto Glass, in San Antonio, announced it’s expanding the company’s service reach. According to the Area Wide Auto Glass, it will start providing services throughout the greater San Antonio area and outlying regions. The company has added additional … Continue reading
Act Soon! Auto Glass Week™ Pre-Registration Deadline Coming Up
Pre-register online for Auto Glass Week™ 2018 by September 7 as a full attendee and save $50 off the onsite price per person. You can also take advantage of a special offer: purchase two full pre-registrations and the third full registration is free! Continue reading
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Explore Your Travel Options for Auto Glass Week™ 2018
If you prefer not to fly directly into San Antonio for Auto Glass Week™ 2018, there are some alternative options to consider. You could fly into Houston and catch the Sunset Limited Amtrak train, which will give you gorgeous views … Continue reading
Onsite Registration is Still Available for Auto Glass Week™
We are only two weeks away from the opening of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 5-7. Continue reading
Be Part of Auto Glass Week™ 2016: Sponsorships/Space Selections Now Available!
Join the co-sponsoring organizations of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 as we create a world-class event specifically for our industry! Auto Glass Week 2016 will be held this October 5-7 in San Antonio, Texas, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter. Continue reading
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Diatech Returns as Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™
Diatech will return as a Cobalt Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
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Auto Glass Week™ Competitions Return for 2016
AGRR™ magazine’s competitions return for their 11th year. The Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) and the GlasWeld Windshield Repair Competition in Honor of Walt Gorman (WRO) are back for Auto Glass Week™ 2016. The exhibition is set … Continue reading
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Auto Glass Week™ 2016 Welcomes Pittsburgh Glass Works Back as Sponsor
Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) will return as a Gold Sponsor of Auto Glass Week™ 2016 this fall in San Antonio, Texas. The three-day international event will feature automotive glass repair and replacement competitions, educational seminars and an exhibition floor. Continue reading
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Registration is Now Open for Auto Glass Week™ 2016
Online registration for Auto Glass Week™ 2016 is now open. The annual event is scheduled for October 5-7 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter in San Antonio, Texas. The exhibition floor, which will host the always-exciting repair and replacement competitions, will bring sponsors and attendees together to maintain industry standards, continue safety education and showcase new innovative products and services available to automotive glass technicians. Continue reading
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Auto Glass Week™ 2016 to be Held in San Antonio
Hot off the success of Auto Glass Week™ 2015 in Reno, show organizers have announced the dates and location of the 2016 event. Continue reading
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