Safelite Glass Corp. Introduces New Corporate Structure
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 16, 2003 -- Safelite Glass Corp., the nation's leading provider of auto glass repair and replacement and claims management solutions, has implemented a new corporate structure designed to better reflect the company's diverse service offerings. Safelite Group, Inc. will now serve as the holding company for subsidiary companies representing Safelite's three major operations: auto glass fulfillment, windshield manufacturing, and claims management services.
Safelite's retail auto glass repair and replacement operations and wholesale auto glass and shop supplies operation, doing business as Safelite AutoGlass and Service AutoGlass, respectively, will retain their individual brand names and make up Safelite Fulfillment, Inc.
Safelite's manufacturing operations, with facilities in Wichita, KS and Enfield, NC, along with the company's national distribution center in Enfield, NC, will become part of the new Safelite Glass Corp.
Safelite's fast-growing claims processing operation, serving the insurance industry by handling claims for auto glass, as well as other property and casualty claims, will become a separate company, Safelite Solutions LLC.
There will be no changes in management as a result of this new corporate structure. The company will maintain its headquarters in Columbus, OH.
"This is an exciting time for the Safelite family of companies and our 6,000+ associates," said Safelite Group President and CEO Dan Wilson. "Establishing separate companies for our different businesses will more accurately reflect the diversity of our services today, while retaining a link to our proud heritage with the Safelite name. This change will be transparent to our business partners, customers and suppliers."
About Safelite Group, Inc.:
Safelite Group is the parent company of leading providers of auto glass repair, replacement and claims management services. The company is headquartered in Columbus, OH, and has more than 6,000 associates in all 50 states.
About Safelite Fulfillment, Inc:
Safelite Fulfillment Inc. is the retail and wholesale auto glass service team of Safelite Group. Safelite AutoGlass services more than 85% of the U.S. population through its company-owned mobile auto glass repair and replacement operations. Service AutoGlass serves the auto glass industry with wholesale auto glass parts and supplies from 79 warehouses nationwide.
About Safelite Glass Corp:
Safelite Glass Corp. is the nation's largest exclusively-domestic producer of original equipment equivalent windshields for aftermarket application, with windshield manufacturing facilities in Wichita KS and Enfield NC, as well as a national distribution center in Enfield, NC.
About Safelite Solutions LLC:
Safelite Solutions LLC provides complete claims management outsourcing solutions for the nation's leading fleet and insurance companies, including 16 of the top 20 property and casualty insurers in the United States. The company manages a network of more than 12,000 affiliate providers and operates two call centers in Columbus, OH.