Always look ahead. This is one of the first pieces of advice you’ll get once you enroll in a driving school. Put your phone down, avoid distractions, and focus on what’s ahead of you. What’s more, it’s not just the car in front, you should also always be aware of your surroundings.
The same can be said for any business. The company should always be aware of the business landscape and plan for the future. Aguila Auto Glass knows this, which is why they’re celebrating their 70th year. They are the established leader in the local automotive glass market, and they continue to look ahead with clear vision.
Universal Glass Co. Inc., the makers of Aguila Auto Glass, started on February 18, 1952 when Atty. Lauro Aguila and his wife, Maria Aguila opened their first store in Avenida Rizal, Manila during the post-war boom of the country. Beginning with a small 150 sqm store and a 500 sqm warehouse, Aguila Auto Glass now has over 200 employees across 25 branches in Luzon, as well as dealers in Visayas and Mindanao.
Aguila’s history is not one without challenges. They wouldn’t be celebrating their 70th year if they didn’t power through this pandemic, which isn’t an easy feat. They had to rely on their industry expertise and strong company culture in order to see this post-Omicron phase. It involves having positive Filipino and family-centered values, consistency to innovate, dedication to leadership, workplace harmony, and a tireless passion to succeed.
“We have come together as a family and kept things going,” says Sophia Mirasol, President of Aguila Auto Glass. “With #AlagangAguila, we continued to run the business despite strict restrictions and we kept each of our team members and their families safe and healthy. The level of care transcends to the way we operate and serve our market. The economy will recover and we will gain back the losses and additional expenses we suffered. It is imperative that we maintain a high level of trust, reliability and safety.”
Apart from a strong culture, they also remained true to their mission statement of promising to innovate. With auto glass as their centerpiece, they have introduced new products that revolve around it that includes rubber rolls, moldings, weather strips, acrylic and polycarbonate sheets, polyurethane sealants, silicones, wiper blades, and window films. They’ve also adapted with the times in terms of payment methods as they now accept GCash, GrabPay, PayMaya, and in select branches, even credit card payments.
Their core principles of trust, reliability, and safety put Aguila on top of their field, making their red eagle head logo synonymous with quality glass. But it’s their continuous exploration for new products and services that allowed Aguila to achieve their vision of being a one-stop auto glass shop. Not only are they focused on making the company grow but also conscious on providing a better experience for the customer.
Frauds and scams have made their way to the market and Aguila Auto Glass has also fallen victim to this. After all, copycats will always follow the leader. The best advice is to be wary of these copycats. Spend wisely by only trusting the original Aguila Auto Glass. How to make sure it’s the original? Always look for the red eagle head.
Lasting for 70 years is one thing, being the leader in your industry is definitely another achievement on its own. Aguila plans on having the same vigor and passion that made them push the envelope as their driving force for another 70 years and more and they’ll do it with people they know best. Aguila believes that “your company’s best legacy will be fulfilled when your team grows with you.”
Aguila Auto Glass has proven that just like their glass, a team that is cared for will not be easily broken. Their strength is your assurance of enduring quality that will see the next generation.