# Safelite

> Safelite is a nationwide U.S. vehicle-glass repair, replacement and recalibration company whose real advantage is coordination: it connects millions of drivers, mobile technicians, more than 850 service locations, insurers and fleet operators through one scheduling and claims network. As windshields have become mounting points for cameras and sensors, Safelite has expanded a familiar repair business into a safety-critical automotive service platform.

- **Founded:** 1947
- **Headquarters:** Columbus, United States
- **Founders:** Bud Glassman (Co-founder), Art Lankin (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** Approximately 14,000 to 16,000 associates; public Safelite pages report figures that vary by date and business scope.
- **Products:** Vehicle glass repair, Vehicle glass replacement, Safety-system recalibration, MobileGlassShops, Safelite Solutions
- **Notable:** Grew from one Wichita location to more than 850 U.S. locations., Built mobile service availability reaching a reported 97% of U.S. drivers., Serves approximately 6.2 million vehicle-glass customers per year through about 6,000 technicians.

## Products & services

- **Vehicle glass repair** — Repairs eligible windshield chips and cracks with injected and cured resin.
- **Vehicle glass replacement** — Replaces windshields, back glass and side windows in shops or through mobile service.
- **Safety-system recalibration** — Recalibrates forward-facing cameras and related advanced driver-assistance systems after qualifying windshield work.
- **MobileGlassShops** — Technician vehicles deliver repair and replacement service at homes, workplaces and other eligible locations.
- **Safelite Solutions** — Third-party claims administration, first notice of loss, review and resolution services for insurers and fleets.
- **Commercial and fleet glass service** — Repair, replacement and claims support for business vehicle fleets.
- **Power-window repair** — Diagnosis and repair of window regulators, motors and related door components at participating locations.

## Achievements

- Grew from one Wichita location to more than 850 U.S. locations.
- Built mobile service availability reaching a reported 97% of U.S. drivers.
- Serves approximately 6.2 million vehicle-glass customers per year through about 6,000 technicians.
- Safelite Solutions supports more than 180 insurer and fleet clients through an approximately 9,000-provider network.
- Celebrated 75 years in business in 2022.
- The Safelite Foundation reports more than $40 million donated and 249,000 volunteer hours.
- Developed proprietary systems including TrueSeal for windshield positioning and SafeTech technician certification.

## Latest updates

- **2026-05** — Safelite reopened its renovated Columbus home office, connecting two buildings with a new glass bridge and planning a phased return for local associates.
- **2024-10** — The Safelite Foundation and Foster Love announced a national partnership initially centered on a $1 million donation and 100,000 pledged volunteer hours; the foundation now describes a commitment exceeding $3 million.
- **2024-02** — Safelite held a national virtual hiring event to recruit 500 auto-glass technician trainees.
- **2024-01** — Safelite Group acquired Thompson Auto Glass, continuing its consolidation of regional operators.
- **2023-12** — Safelite Group acquired Freddy's Glass.

## Links

- Website: https://www.safelite.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/safelite
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/safelite
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2RCJl5ATR1E3KTHt1BS8iQ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/safelite/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/safelite
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@safelite

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Last updated: 2026-08-14