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The past few years have been tough for those involved in the automotive industry. From peak highs in 2006, demand has tailed off, made worse, of course, by the recession and subsequent drop in consumer spending.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sep 01, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwall Technologies Inc., (OTCBB:SWTX), today announced the acquisition of Crown Operations International, a Wisconsin-based processor of high-performance, heat-reflective interlayers that…
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug 20, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: SWTX) announced second quarter 2010 revenue of $11.8 million, an increase of 42% from second quarter 2009 revenues of $8.3 million, and up approximately 13% from…
Following a series of regional heats, the search to find the UK’s best independent automotive glazing technician has been narrowed down to six, who are now preparing for the grand final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff on 16 September.
Diedorf, August 2010 – between 28th September and 1st October 2010, the glass sector’s most important leading trade fair will be taking place in the form of the glasstec.
Business Exchange Twitter Delicious Digg Facebook LinkedIn Newsvine Propeller Yahoo! Buzz Print Volvo Car Corp. sued a Nippon Sheet Glass Co. unit in London over its involvement in a car-glass price-fixing cartel that ended two years ago with…
A pilot Automotive Leadership programme was held in the UK in June. This was very successful and the content has been refined since in order that programme can be rolled out globally and delivered regionally.
A cross-functional leadership programme for Automotive managers is to be rolled out globally following a successful pilot held in the UK in June. The programme is designed to give management teams the necessary skills to motivate and manage…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 16, 2010 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) aerospace transparencies group has introduced enhanced-design windshields for the Airbus A320 Family that use new technology to improve field performance, reduce maintenance downtime, and…
CHICAGO, July 9, 2010 – Glass America will be featured on the Fox Business Channel nationwide on July 11.
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, July 1, 2010 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) automotive refinish business today announced a restructuring of its North American sales and marketing organization, with a number of key leadership changes.
Research Report on Chinese Auto Glass Industry, 2010-2011As a major part of the auto body, auto glass takes up about 3% of the gross mass of the vehicle.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jun 23, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Southwall Technologies Inc., (OTCBB:SWTX), the worldwide innovator of high performance, energy-saving films and glass products, has been awarded a $1.43 million stimulus grant from the US Department…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., June 17, 2010 – PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) aerospace transparencies group has been awarded a five-year, $50.1 million contract by the Defense Logistics Agency’s Defense Supply Center in Richmond, Va., to supply windshields for UH-…
PALO ALTO, Calif., Jun 10, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) --Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), the leading innovator of energy-saving films and glass products that dramatically improve the energy efficiency of buildings, homes and vehicles,…
WORTHINGTON, OH – Glass America, a leading national automobile glass repair and replacement company, is proud to announce that their service center in Worthington, OH has received AGRSS validation (Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards).
IRVINE, Calif., May 4, 2010- Diamon-Fusion International, Inc. (DFI Nanotechnology), global developer and exclusive licensor of patented hydrophobic nanotechnologies, announced today the exclusive application of its patented nano- coating product to…
With its champ’speed line , Bystronic glass is launching onto the market a brand-new generation of machines for preprocessing automotive glass.
PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 25, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX) announced fourth quarter 2009 revenue of $8.7 million, an increase of 23% as compared to the fourth quarter of 2008, reflecting a stabilizing economy.
Yorkshire-based window repair and replacement expert Solaglas Windowcare has secured a number of new contracts for its Commercial division.
Southwall to Provide Key Technology in Super Insulating Windows for Empire State Building Energy Efficiency Retrofit Project PALO ALTO, Calif., Mar 04, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Southwall Technologies Inc. (OTCBB:SWTX), the worldwide innovator of…
To serve its Spanish speaking customers Safety Glass Experts International , the leading provider of independent and objective expert services has published their company www-site in Spanish language.
New product featured on the 2010 Buick(R) LacrosseSolutia Inc., the world leader in the production and sale of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayers, today announced the introduction of its Saflex® Q series advanced acoustic product for automotive…
The vehicle was specially developed with a view to comfort and safety and provides seating for 48 passengers.
"Slowdown in automotive industry reflects in the demand for auto glass in the OE (Original Equipment) segment.