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History of the company

2024

With annual production of 32 millions pieces of auto glass is company AGC Automotive Czech in Chuděříce one of the biggest plants for production of auto glass in the world.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 2018

2007

Glassworks in Chuděříce is becoming a part of global brand AGC.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 2007

1993 - 1994

Construction of new line for windshields with capacity 1,2 million pieces.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 1993-1994

1991

Glass factory in Chuděříce buys Belgian company Glaverbel in one of first privatization after the Velvet Revolution.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 1991

1983

Insulating glass from Chuděřice is installed at the new building of National Theater or at Prague metro.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 1983

1945

Glass factory in Chuděříce is nationalized and become part of state-owned enterprises glasswork's Sklárny Union. Products carry the brand Thorax. This glasswork becomes exclusive glass supplier for Czech car factories.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 1945

1937

After the death of Dr. Edmund Weinmann plant becomes part of concern Herman Göring Werke. For example, here is produced glass for famous villa Tugendhat in Brno.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 1937

1925

Beginning of glass production in Chuděříce in plant Weinmannwerke.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 1925

1906

Syn ústeckého průmyslníka Dr. Edmunda Weinmanna založil v Chudeřicích továrnu na rafinaci koksu z hnědého uhlí.

Historie AGC Automotive Czech 1906

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