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FIRST TWO COMPANIES ACCEPTED INTO NGA'S BUSINESS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM

WASHINGTON, DC, December 15, 2004—The National Glass Association (NGA) has approved the first two businesses into the Business Accreditation Program. Elite Auto Glass and Texas Glass and Tinting have received this accreditation based on their outstanding business practices.

Elite Auto Glass was the first business to become approved in the Business Accreditation Program. Elite is headquartered in Commerce City, Colorado and has 16 stores throughout the state and in Wyoming. Wes Topping, Elite's President states "Our commitment to quality and safety is exhibited at all levels of our business. Becoming a NGA accredited business has confirmed that commitment."

Texas Glass & Tinting, the second business to become approved in the Business Accreditation Program, is located in Victoria, TX. President, Donald Day, was very excited to have his business accepted into this program. "The value of being recognized as a National Glass Association accredited business will demonstrate to our customers that we have received NGA's seal of excellence."

Each company accepted into the Business Accreditation Program have proven their operations to be strictly compliant with all local, state, and federal laws, including maintaining the proper business licenses and OSHA requirements.

For more information on NGA's Business Accreditation Program visit our Web site http://www.glass.org/cert/ba_ov.htm

Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association is the largest trade association representing the entire flat glass and auto glass industries. Based outside Washington, DC, NGA offers certification, education and training, and serves the industry with the leading trade publications—Glass Magazine, Window & Door, and AutoGlass. In addition, NGA serves the industry and general public with its Web sites: www.glass.org, www.GlassBuildAmerica.com, www.WindowandDoor.net; www.GlassMagazine.net and www.AutoGlassmagazine.net. NGA currently hosts GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo and the National Auto Glass Conference & EXPO.