Guardian Auto Glass Acquires Glass Specialty Company of Bloomington, Ill. - BodyShop Business

Guardian Auto Glass Acquires Glass Specialty Company of Bloomington, Ill.

Guardian Auto Glass LLC announced it has formed a new company, Guardian Auto Glass Bloomington, LLC, to acquire the assets of Glass Specialty Company based in Bloomington, Ill.

Guardian Auto Glass LLC announced it has formed a new company, Guardian Auto Glass Bloomington, LLC, to acquire the assets of Glass Specialty Company based in Bloomington, Ill.

Guardian Auto Glass provides glass repair and replacement services for automobiles, buses, trucks and recreational vehicles and now has more than 75 locations throughout the United States.

Glass Specialty began operations in 1957 and currently provides auto glass replacement and repair services from multiple servicing locations across Illinois.

Ron Talley, current CEO of Glass Specialty, will serve as vice president and managing partner of the new company.  

"We at Glass Specialty are excited to partner with Guardian Auto Glass and look forward to expanding our business in Illinois and in adjacent communities," said Talley.    

"Glass Specialty is a well established business with experienced and dedicated employees," said Marc Talbert, vice president and managing partner of Guardian Auto Glass. "This new partnership will provide Guardian Auto Glass the opportunity to expand our footprint."

Guardian Auto Glass LLC was formed in 2010 between Guardian Glass Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian Industries Corp., and LRST LLC to manage and grow the retail auto glass business of Guardian.


More information:

Guardian Auto Glass LLC says it is seeking business owners, qualified sales professionals and operations managers who seek ownership and/or employment opportunities in their markets throughout the U.S.  All inquiries will be treated confidentially and should be directed to [email protected].

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