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Heavy lifting
One of the frequent questions we get here at Wood’s Powr-Grip is, “Can I lift curved glass with any of your products?”


New look for Sika
silka1June 2011 – SikaTack-Drive New Formulation is now available in brand-new packaging, with an updated name. In recognition of its years of successful service it is now known simply as SikaTack-Drive.



Auto Glass Week registration open
April 13, 2011 - Join the Auto Glass Replacement Safety Standards (AGRSS) Council, the Independent Glass Association (IGA), the National Glass Association (NGA), National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA), and AGRR magazine as the auto glass industry comes together in Memphis! The International Window Film Tint-Off and Conference will be co-located in Memphis together with Auto Glass Week for one unprecedented event. | Read more



Carlex acquires Zeldyne

April 5, 2011 - Carlex has acquired automotive glass assets from Zeledyne, which includes its float and automotive fabricated glass plant in Nashville, Tenn., and the automotive replacement glass distribution center in Lebanon, Tenn. Carlex is now the exclusive distributor of Carlite branded parts for the aftermarket in the United States.

Carlex is a subsidiary of Central Glass, a Japanese manufacturer of glass, chemicals, fertilizers and glass fiber. In addition to Carlex, Central Glass operations in North America include Northwestern Industries, and SynQuest Laboratories.




Moncton man invents windshield wiper protectors
A Moncton man has made icy New Brunswick winters work for him by inventing polyester sleeves that protect windshield wipers from damage during freezing rain and snow.

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DFI solidifies auto positioning in Western Canada
Dec. 30, 2010 – Diamon Fusion International (DFI) has signed an exclusive license with Kelowna Motors, a British Columbia-based Mazda dealer. Through the license agreement, Kelowna Motors will gain access to the Diamon Fusion International automotive windshield protection product line for the after-sale market, to aid in increasing revenue and margins.



Wanstrath elected president of National Windshield Repair Association
Dec. 8, 2010 – Kerry Wanstrath has been elected president of the National Windshield Repair Association by the association’s board of directors. Wanstrath is also the president of Glass Technology, a manufacturer of windshield repair, glass scratch removal and headlight restoration kits.



Pilkington Glass fined $50,000 after worker injured
Nov. 5, 2010 – Pilkington Glass of Canada has been fined $50,000 for a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that caused an injury to a worker.



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