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Technicians and Shop Owners Face Upheaval from Helene

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Abby Bowman

Hurricane Helene took much of the southeastern United States by surprise this past weekend, bombarding coastal states and sending devastating floodwaters as far north and west as Appalachia. Footage of demolished houses and towns turned into lakes overnight is everywhere, … Continue reading →

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Auto Glass Week™ Sessions Deep Dive into Calibration Growth, Trends and Challenges

Posted on September 26, 2023 by AGRR/glassBYTEs Editor

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 →

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Not a Small Job: Tackling Repairs in Large Windshields

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Rebecca Barnabi

When it comes to large windshields, replacement is more expensive, but repair is not impossible. Steven Maples, owner of Fix-A-Crack Windshield Repair & Replacement in McAllen, Texas, says that whether replacing is better than repairing depends on the situation. “Repairs … Continue reading →

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Attention AGSC/NWRD Members: Attend AGW for your Continuing Education Units

Posted on April 12, 2021 by AGRR/glassBYTEs Editor

To maintain the highest standards in automotive glass repair and replacement, auto glass technicians who are Auto Glass Safety Council (AGSC) members must receive a certification as well as recertification. Recertification applies to accredited technicians who have previously taken and … Continue reading →

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Mitchell International Announces New Merchant Service Provider

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Emmariah Holcomb

Mitchell International announced it has partnered with UpdatePromisePay, powered by UpdatePromise, to be the merchant services provider for Mitchell Cloud Glass. The transition is set to begin in early February 2020, according to Rich Pannazzo, UpdatePromise chief operating officer. “We … Continue reading →

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