This appointment brings the total number of AGE partner companies to 15, providing vehicle glazing services throughout Europe from 1450 fitting centres.

All AGE partners are carefully selected based on strict quality and service criteria, and only those able to demonstrate continued commitment to both customer service and ongoing business development are authorised to remain as part of the network.

‘Grupo Carlunas fits perfectly in our group,’ said Pim de Ridder, managing director of AutomotiveGlassEurope. ‘The Spanish market is constantly in motion. We are following these trends of course. We are sure that with the help of our new colleagues in Spain we could provide the best service to our international customers.’

Grupo Carlunas CEO Francisco Yáñez underlined the importance of the link with AutomotiveGlassEurope: ‘During our eight years history Grupo Carlunas has made many steps forward. Each of them has been important to get our current position in the Spanish market. We are very pleased about the progress of today. Grupo Carlunas can demonstrate its European dimension now.’

The news has been greeted by AGE founding member National Windscreens.

Commercial director Pete Marsden commented: ‘Our European service is a highly valued aspect of our service offering. Customers can access a quality service with just one phone call to our UK call centre – making the booking process as simple as it is in the UK.’