Guardian opens new automotive distribution center in Charlotte

Guardian Automotive Products recently opened a new distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina, its third such facility within the last year. The 20,000-square-foot distribution center enables Guardian to serve customers in the Charlotte area as well as other population centers in both North and South Carolina.

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Sterling Heights, Mich. – July 26, 2012 – On Monday, Guardian Automotive Products opened a new distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina, its third such facility within the last year. The 20,000-square-foot distribution center enables Guardian to serve customers in the Charlotte area as well as other population centers in both North and South Carolina. 

“Our goal is to grow a nationwide automotive distribution network,” said Scott Billings, director of distribution operations for Guardian Automotive.  “Charlotte is our 13th distribution center and fills a void for us in the Southeast. We’re excited about our growth opportunities here.”

The Charlotte distribution center will stock more than 5,000 different parts including all glass for vehicles (windshields, side glass, back lites, etc.) and installation supplies. Contact info: 2213 Distribution Center Drive, Suite G, Charlotte, NC 28269Phone: 704.598.6443 (Paul Cross, manager & sales)

Guardian Automotive operates 13 distribution centers across the United States, strategically located to provide day and night local delivery service of Guardian’s high-quality automotive, truck, bus and RV windshields and other glass products. Each distribution center carries a full-line of auto glass installation tools, accessories and sundry items for autos and other vehicles, including mirrors, moldings, urethane and installation supplies.

A subsidiary of Guardian Industries, Guardian Automotive manufactures a variety of automotive glass products and provides solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and the automotive aftermarket. 

Guardian Automotive is seeking qualified sales professionals and operations managers who wish to join a growing and fast-paced business. All inquiries will be treated confidentially and should be directed to [email protected].

About Guardian Industries Corp.:

Guardian is a diversified global manufacturing company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with leading positions in float glass, fabricated glass products, fiberglass insulation and other building materials for commercial, residential and automotive applications.  Its automotive trim group, SRG Global Inc., is one of the world’s largest suppliers of advanced, high value coatings on plastics. Through its Science & Technology Center, Guardian is at the forefront of innovation including development of high performance glass coatings and other advanced products. Guardian, its subsidiaries and affiliates employ 18,000 people and operate facilities throughout North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Visit guardian.com or guardiandistribution.com.

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  1. Guardian Automotive Products recently opened a new distribution center in Charlotte, North Carolina, its third such facility within the last year.

  2. The 20,000-square-foot distribution center enables Guardian to serve customers in the Charlotte area as well as other population centers in both North and South Carolina.

  3. The Charlotte distribution center will stock more than 5,000 different parts including all glass for vehicles (windshields, side glass, back lites, etc.) and installation supplies.

  4. Guardian Automotive operates 13 distribution centers across the United States, strategically located to provide day and night local delivery service of Guardian’s high-quality automotive, truck, bus and RV windshields and other glass products.

  5. Each distribution center carries a full-line of auto glass installation tools, accessories and sundry items for autos and other vehicles, including mirrors, moldings, urethane and installation supplies.

  6. Each distribution center carries a full-line of auto glass installation tools, accessories and sundry items for autos and other vehicles, including mirrors, moldings, urethane and installation supplies.

  7. A subsidiary of Guardian Industries, Guardian Automotive manufactures a variety of automotive glass products and provides solutions to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) and the automotive aftermarket.

  8. Guardian Automotive is seeking qualified sales professionals and operations managers who wish to join a growing and fast-paced business. All inquiries will be treated confidentially and should be directed to [email protected]

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Our goal is to grow a nationwide automotive distribution network.

Scott Billings, director of distribution operations for Guardian Automotive

Charlotte is our 13th distribution center and fills a void for us in the Southeast. We’re excited about our growth opportunities here.

Scott Billings, director of distribution operations for Guardian Automotive

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About Guardian Industries Corp.:

Guardian is a diversified global manufacturing company headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with leading positions in float glass, fabricated glass products, fiberglass insulation and other building materials for commercial, residential and automotive applications. Through its Science & Technology Center, Guardian is at the forefront of innovation including development of high performance glass coatings and other advanced products. Guardian, its subsidiaries and affiliates employ more than 18,000 people and operate facilities throughout North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Visit www.Guardian.com.

27th July 2012

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