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.