[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 20 (Thursday, February 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES AND ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 31, 2007

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Guardian 
Industries which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this week. This 
company's positive impact on Michigan's economy should be commended and 
I am pleased they are headquartered in my district, in Auburn Hills, 
Michigan.
  Guardian is one of the largest manufacturers of float glass and 
fabricated glass products. They also manufacture and supply the 
automotive industry with a variety of exterior products and have a 
significant presence in the building materials distribution business. 
In addition, Guardian is the world's largest producer of mirrors.
  Guardian Industries began in 1932 as Guardian Glass Company, a small 
windshield fabricator in Detroit, Michigan. In 1968, the company 
changed its name to Guardian Industries Corporation and two years later 
they opened their first float glass manufacturing line in Carleton, 
Michigan. Nearly thirty years later, in 1995, Guardian moved their 
corporate headquarters to a new facility in Auburn Hills, which I now 
represent.
  Guardian Industries long-time contribution to Michigan's economy is 
substantial. Through three divisions--glass, automotive, and building 
products--Guardian Industries employs nearly 19,000 workers, including 
more than 1,000 in southeast Michigan. Guardian's commitment to making 
southeast Michigan a focus point for innovation can be seen through the 
company's Science & Technology Center. Guardian has also been an active 
supporter of the community, such as offering scholarships for local 
students pursuing advance education and providing financial support to 
the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
  Madam Speaker, Guardian Industries has been a leader in the United 
States and global glass, automotive, and building products industries. 
I congratulate them on their 75th anniversary as they continue to 
implement its philosophy of entrepreneurship and progressive 
management.

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