PGW Autoglass Windshield

[dmorales-bello]

I need to replace the OEM windshield on my 1978 280Z. I have found two sources for a replacement made by PGW Autoglass with a bluish tint and a darker band at the top. 

Has anyone used this brand replacement glass? Is there another maker that is preferable? Another source?

Thanks to all.

[siteunseen]

Are you sure it's not PPG? Pittsburgh Paint & Glass?

They're a great company.

[Jarvo2]

Do share your sources!

[dmorales-bello]

They both say PGW (Pittsburgh Glass Works). I think PPG is either out of business or corporately morphed into this company.

Here's the URL Jarvo2. Let me know what you think.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131458578895?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2648&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Edited May 19, 2015 by dmoralesbello

[psdenno]

PPG (Pittsburgh Plate Glass) is still in business, #190 on the top 500 businesses, and is now called PPG Industries due to its diverse line of products ranging from eyeglass lenses to paint to Liquid Nails, as well as glass products.

 

PGW ( http://www.pgwglass.com ) is listed as a Polish company that supplies glass to most of the major auto manufacturers in US & Europe.  If you go to the PPG web site and type PGW in the search box, noting is found, indicating no relationship.  

 

A mystery.....

 

Dennis

[Namerow]

"PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) automotive glass and services business, which is under contract to be sold to a new company being formed by Kohlberg & Co., LLC, Mount Kisco, N.Y., and PPG, will begin using the name “Pittsburgh Glass Works,” effective Aug. 1, 2008. The newly-formed business will continue using the name following closure of the transaction with Kohlberg & Co. that is expected in the third quarter of this year."

 

 

 

"PITTSBURGH, OCTOBER 2, 2008

With the completion of the sale of PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) automotive glass and services business, Pittsburgh Glass Works officially launched business operations, yesterday, October 1, 2008. Affiliates of Kohlberg & Company will own 60 percent and PPG will retain approximately 40 percent of equity share in Pittsburgh Glass Works."

 

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About Pittsburgh Glass Works

Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) supplies automotive OEM windshields, rear and side windows, sunroofs and assemblies for auto and truck manufacturers, and it supplies and distributes replacement automotive glass products for use in the aftermarket. It also provides insurance claims services through its LYNX Services subsidiary, glass management software and internet marketing services through its GTS subsidiary, and e-business solutions through its GLAXIS offering.
Automotive glass products are manufactured and fabricated in nine North American plants located in Berea, Ky.; Creighton, Meadville and Tipton, Pa.; Crestline Ohio; Evansville, Ind.; Evart, Mich.; and Hawkesbury and Oshawa, Ont., Canada. In addition, nine satellite parts assembly plants are located throughout North America, and two LYNX Services claims management call centers in Ft. Myers, Fla. and Paducah, Ky. Combined, the businesses employ approximately 4,400 people."

 

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About Kohlberg & Co., LLC

Kohlberg & Company, LLC is a leading U.S. private equity firm which acquires "middle market" companies. Since 1987, the firm has organized six private equity funds, through which it has raised $3.7"

 

In other words, the windshields you have are manufactured by what used to be PPG Industries' automotive glass division.  Same design/technology (presumably), same manufacturing facilities (USA), new ownership/name/management.  PGW does, indeed, have operations in Poland, but I doubt that the Z windshields come from that location.

[dmorales-bello]

 

"PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) automotive glass and services business, which is under contract to be sold to a new company being formed by Kohlberg & Co., LLC, Mount Kisco, N.Y., and PPG, will begin using the name “Pittsburgh Glass Works,” effective Aug. 1, 2008. The newly-formed business will continue using the name following closure of the transaction with Kohlberg & Co. that is expected in the third quarter of this year."

 

 

 

"PITTSBURGH, OCTOBER 2, 2008

With the completion of the sale of PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) automotive glass and services business, Pittsburgh Glass Works officially launched business operations, yesterday, October 1, 2008. Affiliates of Kohlberg & Company will own 60 percent and PPG will retain approximately 40 percent of equity share in Pittsburgh Glass Works."

 

"

About Pittsburgh Glass Works

Pittsburgh Glass Works (PGW) supplies automotive OEM windshields, rear and side windows, sunroofs and assemblies for auto and truck manufacturers, and it supplies and distributes replacement automotive glass products for use in the aftermarket. It also provides insurance claims services through its LYNX Services subsidiary, glass management software and internet marketing services through its GTS subsidiary, and e-business solutions through its GLAXIS offering.

Automotive glass products are manufactured and fabricated in nine North American plants located in Berea, Ky.; Creighton, Meadville and Tipton, Pa.; Crestline Ohio; Evansville, Ind.; Evart, Mich.; and Hawkesbury and Oshawa, Ont., Canada. In addition, nine satellite parts assembly plants are located throughout North America, and two LYNX Services claims management call centers in Ft. Myers, Fla. and Paducah, Ky. Combined, the businesses employ approximately 4,400 people."

 

"

About Kohlberg & Co., LLC

Kohlberg & Company, LLC is a leading U.S. private equity firm which acquires "middle market" companies. Since 1987, the firm has organized six private equity funds, through which it has raised $3.7"

 

In other words, the windshields you have are manufactured by what used to be PPG Industries' automotive glass division.  Same design/technology (presumably), same manufacturing facilities (USA), new ownership/name/management.  PGW does, indeed, have operations in Poland, but I doubt that the Z windshields come from that location.

 

Wow! Great info Namerow. Thank you so very much. I feel confident now that the windshields I've located come from a very reputable manufacturer. This information will serve everyone on this forum.

[HaZmatt]

I have a PGW windshield in mine and it looks and fits great.

[zKars]

Me too. Purchased it in Phoenix during ZCON 2012 after a rock hit on the way down. Still in good shape, other than the usual sand blasting from the roads around here. FW241 is the part number.

Poor glass guy that did the install had to do it in full sun out in the farthest corner of the Hotel parking lot. He was told before that he could not do any work inside the parkaid. Poor bastard. I stood in the shade of his van while he toiled. Total pro, I gave him a hell of a tip.