Independent Glass Association

??? Calling All Auto Glass Pros Attending SEMA 2024! ??? Join us at the Independent Glass Association’s Auto Glass Mix & Mingle @SEMA 2024! This is your chance to connect with industry leaders, learn how to get the most out of your SEMA experience, and hear what’s on the horizon for the auto glass industry in 2025, straight from the IGA. ?? Date: November 6, 2024 ?? Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM ?? Location: Imbibe, Ride, & Touch the sky! Details will be emailed? upon sign-up! ?? Your MUST RSVP no later than November 1, 2024 Expect Drinks, Fun, and Great Conversation—plus valuable insights from those who know the industry best. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and stay ahead of the curve! ?? Sign up today using this link: https://lnkd.in/gYWbyMTJ #AutoGlassPros #SEMA2024 #IGAMixAndMingle #AutoGlassNetworking #IGAFuture #sikausa #airprodiagnostics #auggiebyairpro #thepipeknifecompany

??Don't Get Steered - Taking Action for the Future of the Industry?? Watch this replay as we dive deep into essential insurance claim topics like: Steering ?? Short/Late payments ? Part pricing ?? Labor hours ?? And more! Learn how to effectively report and review incidents, ensuring you're getting the most out of your claims. Leave your questions or comments below! https://lnkd.in/gxwBSubq

?? A week in review from the Independent Glass Association - https://lnkd.in/gMpEH-FN ?? IGA Partner Nielsen & Moller Auto Glass is now integrated with GlassPartMatch and eDirectGlass ?? Don't Get Steered Updates ??IGA Calibration Required Campaign ??And more! Thank you to Sika USA, AirPro Diagnostics, Nielsen & Moller Auto Glass, eDirectGlass, and all of our Industry Partners and Members. Host: Gary Hart

?? IGA Releases New Calibration Campaign For Consumers and Members ???We’re excited to announce our new Calibration is Required campaign, designed to help you connect with your customers and emphasize the importance and requirement of calibration for safety and performance. As part of this campaign, we’ve created a custom video for IGA members that’s branded with your shop’s information, making it easy for you to share on your marketing, social media, and other online channels. Check out our new video here: https://lnkd.in/gUpZzerh ??? This engaging video highlights the importance and requirement of calibration services and positions your shop as the trusted expert in ensuring vehicles are calibrated to perfection. Let’s help our customers stay safe and keep their cars performing at their best! IGA members can request their custom video today and start spreading the word. Together, we can educate and elevate the calibration conversation while promoting the strengths of independent glass shops! ???? #CalibrationIsKey #IGAMembers #SafetyFirst #PerformancePerfect @ADASCalibration

?? Exciting IGA Industry Partner News from Nielsen & Moller Auto Glass! ?? We're thrilled to announce that Nielsen & Moller Auto Glass (NM Auto Glass) has been integrated into GlassPartMatch and eDirectGlass! ? ?? This means that all existing users of either leading industry tool now have immediate access to NM Auto Glass's inventory, pricing, and ordering—all directly from one single account. ?????No more switching between platforms or time-consuming searches. Everything you need is now right at your fingertips! ??Log in to your GlassPartMatch or eDirectGlass account today and take advantage of this seamless integration. Your glass sourcing just got a whole lot easier. ?? ?? Do you have your FREE GlassPartMatch account? If not, get your FREE account now at https://www.iga.org/gpm ?? Get a FREE 30-day trial to the industry leading automotive glass point-of-sale and shop management system at https://lnkd.in/g7ESF_Qd #eDirectGlass #NMAutoGlass #GlassPartMatch #AutoGlass #SeamlessIntegration #IGAIndustryPartner

?? Thank You, James Chapman! ?? The Independent Glass Association extend our heartfelt gratitude to James Chapman for his dedicated service on the IGA Board of Directors this past year. James, your passion, expertise, and commitment have played a pivotal role in advancing our mission, and we are incredibly grateful for your contributions! We’re excited to congratulate James on his new role as a National Auto Glass Trainer for Fix Network World ?? Your leadership and knowledge will undoubtedly make a huge impact in this new chapter and we hope that they will let you come back and continue to contribute to the independent auto glass community and the IGA. Thank you, James, for everything you’ve done for the Independent Glass Association, and best of luck in your new journey! We know you’ll continue to shine. ??

The Independent Glass Association is proud to announce that Zack Simonsen and Adren Savitch have joined the IGA board of directors. Let's give a big welcome and thanks to both for supporting the independent automotive glass industry. They join an already well rounded board of independent glass shop owners including Brad Aydelott, Jaymie Percival, Stuart Weatherman, and Glenn Fell.

"We see the opportunity to build another strong national competitor." "We see an opportunity, because of our success in our Canada TPA, we can succeed here but we need to work with like minded shops to fill our gaps because we are not everywhere." Comments Michael Macaluso, Driven Brands Inc., Uniban Canada/Driven Glass Canada, Driven Claims, Auto Glass Now Safelite 2.0 is what it's all about?

?? Big Auto Glass Industry News Alert! ?? Join us LIVE on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 3:00 PM Pacific as the Independent Glass Association (IGA) goes live with MAJOR announcements you don’t want to miss! ?? Here’s what we’ll be unveiling: ?? The 2025 Auto Glass Conference Schedule ?? The highly anticipated 2025 Auto Glass Games?Comp Schedule ?? The Relaunch of the Auto Glass Alliance Platform ?? Details on the new Open Claims Program ?? Save the date and tune in to the IGA Facebook or IGA YouTube pages to hear it all straight from the source. This live broadcast will be interactive—we’re opening up the floor for questions and comments from YOU, the industry! Mark your calendars, spread the word, and be ready for exciting updates that will shape the future of auto glass! #IGAlive #AutoGlass2025 #AutoGlassConference #AutoGlassAlliance #IndependentGlassAssociation #OpenClaimsProgram #AutoGlassIndustry #MajorAnnouncements #AutoGlassGames #SaveTheDate ?? Facebook Live & YouTube Live https://lnkd.in/eAYGM4yg https://lnkd.in/gPZKCA6c ? Monday, Sept. 16 | 3:00 PM Pacific See you there! ???

We are thrilled that Gary Hart, Executive Director of the Independent Glass Association, will be discussing this important Auto Glass Industry issue at an Auto Glass Week?2024 key education session. This is a MUST ATTEND educational event so please attend.