Top Stories from glassBYTEs.com™
These are five of the most-read online stories since the last issue of AGRR magazine. To stay up-to-date on the latest news from the auto glass industry, go to glassBYTEs.com/subscribe.html and sign up for AGRR magazine’s free e-newsletter.
Auto Glass Factory Ablaze for More than 13 Hours
The new glass coatings facility at the Fuyao Glass America plant in Ohio caught fire and burned overnight. There were no casualties, but firefighters used thousands of gallons of water to extinguish the blaze. Visit glassBYTEs.com to read this story.
New State Auto Glass Law One of the Country’s Strictest
A New York state law includes some of the most restrictive auto glass requirements in the nation. Not only does it require that a claim number be in place before officially taking on a repair or replacement job, but companies must also keep the customer’s insurer “informed” about recalibration issues. Visit glassBYTEs.com to read this story.
GM Draws a Hard Line on OE Glass
General Motors’ (GM) updated windshield replacement position statement doubles down on the company’s original equipment (OE) glass stipulation. This time, its reasons involve more than just recalibration. Visit glassBYTEs.com to read this story.
D’Ieteren ‘Very Happy’ with Belron Share, Executives Deny Plans to Sell
Bloomberg reported that the D’Ieteren Group might offer a multi-billion-dollar IPO for Belron. D’Ieteren executives denied those claims during an investor call. Visit glassBYTEs.com to read this story.
Driven Brands Stock Sinks After Company Flags Major Accounting Errors
Stock prices for Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (DBHI) dropped substantially on Feb. 25 after the company reported to the Securities and Exchange Commission that investors should not rely on certain previously issued financial statements. DBHI also postponed publishing its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results and canceled that morning’s investor call. Visit glassBYTEs.com to read this story.
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