While PGW manufactures all of its OEM glass itself, “less than half” of its aftermarket glass are manufactured in-house, Zarcone said. All of its aftermarket glass is sold using a three-step system — PGW sells to a jobber, who sells to a customer.
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Who makes PGW auto glass?LKQ CorporationPGW Auto Glass, LLC, a subsidiary of LKQ Corporation, is the leading supplier of auto glass and shop accessories, with more than 120 distribution branches throughout the United States and Canada.
Are PGW windshields any good?
PGW, which is the auto glass business of PPG makes a good quality product. Almost all of the aftermarket front glass comes from China and the quality is fine.
Who makes GM glass?
Fuyao
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Key people | Cao Dewang (chairman) |
| Products | Automotive glass |
| Revenue | 21.1 billion RMB in 2019 |
Is PGW a good windshield?
PGW, which is the auto glass business of PPG makes a good quality product. Almost all of the aftermarket front glass comes from China and the quality is fine.
Is PGW glass made in China?
PITTSBURGH, /PRNewswire/ — Pittsburgh Glass Works LLC (PGW), a world-leading supplier of automotive glass, is proud to announce the grand opening of a new, state-of-the-art automotive glass manufacturing facility in Zibo, China.
Is Pilkington glass OEM?
In addition to there being different manufacturers, they all make different types of windscreens for the same vehicle. These are known as OEM, dealer and aftermarket windshields. Major OEM windshield brands are Saint-Gobain Sekurit (SGS), Carlite, Pilkington, PPG, Mopar, and AP Tech.
Who is the largest auto glass manufacturer in the world?
Asahi GlassAsahi Glass, originally Asahi Glass Co. Ltd. is a multinational glass manufacturing corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. Founded by Toshiya Iwasaki, the company is the largest manufacturer in the world.
Where is PGW glass manufactured?
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PGW maintains automotive float glass, glass fabrication and assembly, and JIT sequencing capability in nine factories at Berea, Kentucky; Creighton, Meadville and Tipton in Pennsylvania; Crestline, Ohio; Evansville, Indiana; Elkin, North Carolina; Evart, Michigan; and Środa
How do I know if my windshield is OEM?
OEM auto glass will likely be stamped with the carmaker's brand name and logo. As for aftermarket or OEE auto glass, you need to tell your customers that: Aftermarket or OEE glass manufacturers are not licensed by car companies to fabricate windshields for their car models.
Who makes Pilkington Glass?
NSG GroupPilkington
| Type | Subsidiary to Nippon Sheet Glass of Japan |
|---|---|
| Products | Glass and glazing solutions for automotive and architectural. |
| Owner | Nippon Sheet Glass |
| Parent | NSG Group |
| Website | pilkington.com |