Novus Glass | 3 NOVUS Glass is the company that invented windshield repair. For over 40 years, they have been an industry leader in research and development and have led the world in fully guaranteed automotive glass service. The origins of NOVUS can be traced back to the early 70s, when Dr. FrankWerner founded Origin, Inc – a testing laboratory and commercial-physical research company. After replacing three windshields due to small breaks caused by his local Wyoming terrain, Werner set his mind on finding a way to fix windshields without having to dispose of them entirely. His determination – combined with help from chemical engineer Bill Wiele – led to the discovery of windshield repair. In 1972, Werner partnered with Gerald Keinath. The pair acquired the patent rights to windshield repair, and strategically designed a business plan that would bring it to the general market for the first time. The company was founded as Keinath Incorporated, located in the basement of Keinath’s home. Soon after, it was redubbed NOVUS – the Latin word for “new” or “innovative” – and in 1985, NOVUS Glass became a full-fledged franchise company.
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