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Melody Reddell Passes Away at 55

After nearly three years of battling cancer, Melody (Lloyd) Reddell passed away on June 13, 2023, at age 55. Melody and her husband, own Pace Glass in Texarkana. She was the wife of past National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) president … Continue reading →

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AGSC and NWRA Consolidation Takes Effect

The Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) and the National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) have consolidated into one organization, effective January 1, 2019. Though technically not a merger, NWRA and its membership have been welcomed into the AGSC. Its standards and … Continue reading →

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Three Things You Need to Know about the NWRA Consolidation with the AGSC

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) and the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) recently announced that they will consolidate into one group, effective January 1, 2019. Though technically not a merger, NWRA will dissolve its membership, standards and work products … Continue reading →

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NWRA and AGSC to Consolidate

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) and the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) will consolidate into one group, effective January 1, 2019. Though technically not a merger, NWRA will dissolve and its membership, standards and work products will be welcomed into … Continue reading →

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You’ve Got Questions … and I’ve Got Answers

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) and the Auto Glass Safety Council™ (AGSC) recently announced that they will consolidate into one group, effective January 1, 2019. Though technically not a merger, NWRA will dissolve its membership, standards and work products … Continue reading →

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NWRA to Tackle ADAS

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) is in the process of adding language addressing Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to its Repair of Laminated Auto Glass™ Standard (ROLAGS). The issue arose at the NWRA board of directors’ meeting earlier this … Continue reading →

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NWRA Launches Legislative Alert Program

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) has launched a new program for its members through which it continually keeps its members abreast of the progress on any auto glass-related legislation that arises in the United States. The program, a joint … Continue reading →

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NWRA to Hold Luncheon, Certification Training at Auto Glass Week™

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) will again hold a members’ luncheon at this year’s Auto Glass Week™. Auto Glass Week will be held in San Antonio, Texas, September 27-29 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The luncheon will … Continue reading →

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NWRA Board Discusses ADAS Implications

Do Automated Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) affect where and when a windshield can be repaired? What is the repairer’s responsibility when repairing a car with ADAS? What is repairable and what is not, according to ROLAGS™? The NWRA board of … Continue reading →

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New, Updated Certification Program Released

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA™) has debuted its updated certification windshield repair program and manual. The NWRA™’s certification program offers a knowledge base about windshield and glass repairs. It also promotes compliance to the Repair of Laminated Auto Glass … Continue reading →

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“Windshield Bullies” … and What We Can Do about Them

A problem has arisen in the windshield repair industry. There are a number of companies that don’t do windshield repairs properly—giving us all a bad reputation. These companies have had a number of nicknames, including windshield bullies—they are often known … Continue reading →

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NWRA Holds Technician Training at Auto Glass Week™ 2017

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) held a very successful technician training and certification course at Auto Glass Week™ in West Palm Beach, Fla., in early October. The course was led by NWRA board member and past president Jeff Reddell, … Continue reading →

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NWRA Welcomes New Board Members and Programs at Auto Glass Week™

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) board met recently during Auto Glass Week™ in West Palm Beach, Fla. The board welcomed two new members: Korey Gobin of Delta Kits and Aric Haarala of Glass Mechanix. “People who do windshield repair … Continue reading →

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Dates and Location Announced for Auto Glass Week™ 2018

After a successful Auto Glass Week™ 2017 in West Palm Beach, Fla., show organizers have released the dates and location of the 2018 event. Auto Glass Week 2018 will be held Thursday – Saturday, September 27-29 at the Henry B. … Continue reading →

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NWRA Honors David Casey with Pioneer Award

The National Windshield Repair Association (NWRA) honored David Casey of SuperGlass Windshield Repair Inc. yesterday with its annual Pioneer Award. The award was presented at a ceremony in West Palm Beach, Fla., during Auto Glass Week™ 2017. Casey has been … Continue reading →

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