Speedy Auto Glass Parent Buys Competitor Novus

SEATTLE - The parent company of Speedy Auto Glass Inc. yesterday announced the purchase of competitor Novus and related companies for an undisclosed price.

TCG International Inc., parent of Speedy, was seeking more business in retail auto glass, President Allan Skidmore said.

"Novus brings expertise in windshield repair which will enable all our business units to achieve a quantum leap in service to our insurance customers and their policyholders," Skidmore said.

Novus Inc., based in Minneapolis, said it is a world leader in manufacture of windshield repair equipment and related products.