Laminated Glass Gaining Ground at 2007 North American International Auto Show

Date: 13 January 2007

More than 40 production vehicles on display at the 2007 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) tout laminated glass in side and rear windows, as well as roof applications, as reported by the Enhanced Protective Glass Automotive Association (EPGAA).

Laminated glass has become a mainstream technology in the automotive industry, appearing on 36 vehicle platforms in North America today, compared to three platforms worldwide five years ago.

Automakers are turning to laminated glass to provide improved interior acoustics, safety, security and ultraviolet protection.

"The goal of the EPGAA is to educate the automotive industry and consumers on the benefits of using laminated glass in applications other than windshields," said Pete Dishart, EPGAA President and global product manager for PPG Industries, Inc. "We are encouraged to see that 90 percent of the top 10 automakers worldwide offer laminated glass as standard or optional equipment."

Automakers and car buyers have trusted laminated glass in windshields for more than 70 years. In addition to windshield applications, laminated glass is being developed specifically for use in side and rear window, and roof applications.

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