Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass America
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Safelite® Group, the nation’s leading vehicle glass services and recalibration company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass®, announced today an agreement to acquire the assets of Auto Glass America. The transaction was completed on Friday, September 25, 2020.
Auto Glass America, owned by Bill Reilly, has one store in Riverside, California, and has earned a strong reputation for their craftmanship, work ethic and customer service experience. These business philosophies align nicely with Safelite’s vision of being the greatest, most trusted and admired service brand.
“We are honored to continue Auto Glass America’s legacy of excellence and excited to welcome their associates to our Safelite family,” said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite Group.
Auto Glass America will leverage Safelite’s excellent operational systems, advanced safety system recalibration expertise, world-class distribution network, global purchasing power, and strong insurance and commercial relationships.
About Safelite Group
Safelite® Group is a multifaceted vehicle glass and claims management service organization based in Columbus, Ohio, and operating company-owned facilities in 50 states. The company, which has been in business since 1947, is comprised of three major business operations: Safelite AutoGlass®, a vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration services provider; Safelite® Solutions, which offers fleet and insurance claims management services for vehicle glass and other claims; and Service AutoGlass®, a wholesale and distribution operation. The company employs nearly 16,000 (and growing) people throughout the United States. Safelite is a subsidiary of Belron®. Safelite AutoGlass is the largest vehicle glass repair, replacement and recalibration company under one brand in the world.
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