Draft:Novus Glass
Submission declined on 19 August 2024 by CFA (talk).
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| Submission declined on 18 May 2024 by Chaotic Enby (talk). This submission does not appear to be written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. Entries should be written from a neutral point of view, and should refer to a range of independent, reliable, published sources. Please rewrite your submission in a more encyclopedic format. Please make sure to avoid peacock terms that promote the subject. Declined by Chaotic Enby 6 months ago. | |
Comment: The best reference here might be source 5 but even that is 4 sentences of routine acquisition coverage. Source 6 looks like a reposted press release. Source 7 is sponsored content. C F A 💬 03:38, 19 August 2024 (UTC)
- Comment: Too promotional. Chaotıċ Enby (talk · contribs) 00:34, 18 May 2024 (UTC)
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry |
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| Founded | 1972 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States |
Number of locations | 1000+ |
Key people | Steve Leal (President & CEO) |
| Parent | Mondofix Inc. |
| Website | www |
NOVUS Glass is an international auto glass repair and replacement franchise-based business.[1]
As of 2017, NOVUS Glass is a part of Mondofix Inc., dba Fix Network World, headquartered in Blainville, Quebec.[2]
History
[edit]Novus Glass, dba Novus Inc., was founded in 1972 by Gerald Keinath.[3]
In 1985, the company converted into a franchise-based operation.[4]
In 1993, Canada-based Skidmore Group, formerly known as Trans Canada Glass International (TCGI), acquired all assets of Novus Inc., Novus Franchising, Inc., and related companies.[5]
In 2017, Mondofix Inc. dba Fix Network World entered into an agreement with Skidmore Group (formerly known as TCGI) to acquire 11 auto glass and aftermarket brands, including Novus Glass, Novus Franchising, Speedy Auto Glass USA, TCGI Australia, TCGI (Jersey), Novus Inc., Windshields.com, Transamerica Glass, Splashes Auto Spa, Shat R Proof Corp. and Windshield Doctor Canada for an undisclosed amount.[2]
Community Involvement
[edit]NOVUS Glass is a supporter of Ronald McDonald House Charities Canada[6] and Trees That Count in New Zealand.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Novus Glass". Entrepreneur.
- ^ a b "Burnaby's Skidmore Group to go on buying spree". Business in Vancouver. 2017-06-07. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Obituary for Gerald E. Keinath". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Novus Glass Franchise Costs, Fees & FDD". FranchiseDirect.com. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
- ^ "Speedy Auto Glass Parent Buys Competitor Novus | The Seattle Times". archive.seattletimes.com. 1993-12-16. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "Novus® Glass Lends a Helping Hand at the Ronald McDonald House". glassBYTEs.com. 2019-07-01. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
- ^ "'Show us your trees': How choosing Novus means you're supporting New Zealand's environment". Newshub. Retrieved 2024-05-17.
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