[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 4]
[Senate]
[Page 5868]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES

  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I want to recognize Guardian Industries, 
which is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Guardian has been 
a leader in the glass, building, and automotive parts manufacturing 
industries and an important contributor to Michigan's economy for many 
years.
  Guardian Industries was established in 1932 as Guardian Glass 
Company. What began as a small windshield fabrication business in 
Detroit, MI, grew to become a large-scale operation with the opening of 
its first float glass assembly plant in 1970. Since then, Guardian has 
built or acquired numerous fabrication plants throughout the world and 
diversified its business through the purchase and development of new 
technologies and methods of production.
  Over the years, Guardian Industries has steadily grown to become one 
of the world's chief manufacturers of float glass and fabricated glass 
products and the world's largest producer of mirrors. Guardian has also 
become a major player in the building materials and distribution 
business and a leading supplier of exterior products to the automotive 
industry.
  During its 75 years of existence, Guardian Industries has made a 
significant contribution to Michigan's economy. With a global workforce 
of over 19,000 employees, including about 1,000 in southeast Michigan, 
Guardian has demonstrated its commitment to making Michigan's economy a 
leader in manufacturing and technological development. Guardian 
Industries also plays an important role in community improvement 
throughout southeastern Michigan. Through its awarding of scholarships 
to local students pursuing advanced degrees and its financial support 
of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Guardian has shown a commitment to 
strengthening the fiber of community in Michigan.
  I know my colleagues join me in commending the tremendous effort and 
hard work of the many employees of Guardian Industries over the years 
and wish them many more years of success and growth.

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