Southwall Technologies announced 24 June 2005 that it has joined the Advanced Automotive Glazing Manufacturers Association (AAGMA). Southwall, a leading supplier of automotive laminated solar control …
Southwall Technologies announced 24 June 2005 that it has joined the Advanced Automotive Glazing Manufacturers Association (AAGMA). Southwall, a leading supplier of automotive laminated solar control glazing, will work closely with the members of AAGMA to globally advance awareness of the advantages of automotive laminated glazing, regarding its comfort, safety and security and to encourage increased adoption of laminated glazing in the automotive industry. Southwall produces XIR(R) automotive solar reflective film used in windshields by many auto manufacturers. “We believe that AAGMA offers a platform for substantial industry support of the advancement of automotive laminated glazing technologies,” said Dennis Capovilla, Southwall Senior Vice President of Worldwide Sales. “We are very excited about our membership and look forward to working closely with fellow members. Southwall“s many years of experience in manufacturing IR reflective films for laminated glazing allows us to bring significant experience to the partnership.” “We welcome Southwall to the Association,” said Michel Van Russelt, Chairman, AAGMA and Market Development Manager for Solutia Europe. “Southwall“s many years of providing the XIR solar reflective film to many of the major manufacturers of laminated windshields will bring valuable experience and aid us in promoting the benefits of laminated glazing.” AAGMA was formed in 1998 as an advocate of the benefits of advanced automotive laminated glazing and current membership includes the leading European automotive glass manufacturers and interlayer suppliers. Its members represent 75% of the world“s automotive glass producers and nearly 100% of the interlayer providers. Its objective is to define and quantify the benefits of laminated glazing in terms of passive safety, security, and passenger comfort and to educate the public, government bodies, and emergency services on the benefits and behaviors of laminated glazing.