Guardian Auto Glass announces affiliation with PROSTARS

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For Immediate Release – Nov. 22, 2011 – Worthington, Ohio -- Guardian Auto Glass, LLC, a leading national provider of automotive glass repair and replacement services, has announced its affiliation with the national PROSTARS® network of professional glass service providers.



PROSTARS is sponsored by Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC and provides services to a growing list of insurance and fleet accounts, as well as to consumers via its www.prostarsautocare.com website.  Pittsburgh Glass Works provides call center and incident management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, LYNX Services LLC, a leading national provider of automotive and homeowners accident management.



According to Jim Latch, President of Guardian Auto Glass, LLC, the decision to affiliate with PROSTARS is consistent with the quality and customer service standards of Guardian Auto Glass. “At Guardian Auto Glass, we hold our company and our associates and partners to the highest industry standards for quality parts, quality workmanship and dedication to the customer experience.   We value the marketing tools and high expectations of the PROSTARS network for a differentiated level of service, and for its adherence to the AGRSS (Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standard) to help us meet our growth objectives.” 



Guardian Auto Glass currently operates more than 50 servicing locations in 12 states and has extensive growth plans through its local ownership model and strategic acquisition partnerships.



“We are very excited about Guardian Auto Glass’ decision to join the PROSTARS community of companies,” said Dan Prochaska, Vice President and General Manager, Auto Replacement Glass for Pittsburgh Glass Works.   “Guardian Auto Glass is a long-time leader in this industry.   With their retail operations under new leadership, their growth plans through their local ownership model and their shared commitments to the highest industry standards for quality and service, I am sure our new affiliation will create synergy and value for our common customers.”



PGW is North America’s largest producer and distributor of OEM Quality automotive replacement glass. PROSTARS is comprised of 440 participating companies and more than 1,800 local services centers serving the United States.



Guardian Auto Glass LLC was formed in 2010 between Guardian Glass Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian Industries Corp., and LRST LLC to manage and grow the retail auto glass business of Guardian.



Guardian Auto Glass is seeking qualified sales and operations professionals interested in ownership and/or employment opportunities in their markets, and business owners seeking acquisition partnerships throughout the U.S.  Please contact us at LRST@guardian.com for further details.



Core Facts

1. Guardian Auto Glass, LLC, a leading national provider of automotive glass repair and replacement services, has announced its affiliation with the national PROSTARS® network of professional glass service providers.




2. PROSTARS is sponsored by Pittsburgh Glass Works, LLC and provides services to a growing list of insurance and fleet accounts, as well as to consumers via its www.prostarsautocare.com website.




3. Pittsburgh Glass Works provides call center and incident management services through its wholly owned subsidiary, LYNX Services LLC, a leading national provider of automotive and homeowners accident management.




4. Guardian Auto Glass currently operates more than 50 servicing locations in 12 states and has extensive growth plans through its local ownership model and strategic acquisition partnerships.




5. PGW is North America’s largest producer and distributor of OEM Quality automotive replacement glass. PROSTARS is comprised of 440 participating companies and more than 1,800 local services centers serving the United States.




6. Guardian Auto Glass LLC was formed in 2010 between Guardian Glass Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian Industries Corp., and LRST LLC to manage and grow the retail auto glass business of Guardian.




7. Guardian Auto Glass is seeking qualified sales and operations professionals interested in ownership and/or employment opportunities in their markets, and business owners seeking acquisition partnerships throughout the U.S.