Cary Group is one of the European market leaders in repair and replacement of vehicle glass, consisting of independent companies in 10 different markets. The largest markets are the UK, operating under the brand name of National Windscreens and Sweden, operating under the brand of Ryds Bilglas. As part of increasing the knowledge sharing between technicians in the countries, 10 workshop technicians from Ryds Bilglas in Sweden have been working for two weeks in different locations in the London area in the UK.

“This is the first time that doing a cross-country exchange at fitting centre level, and we are pleased with the response from our staff. It is an excellent opportunity to give our employees a unique professional adventure. The collaboration has been very successful, both from our side and from National Windscreen’s side, and we hope for more of these exchanges moving forward,” says Fredrik Karlsson, Managing Director of Ryds Bilglas in Sweden.

Cary Group had the idea of offering the companies that are part of the Group to excel by being part of something larger. Knowledge and best practice sharing as well as cooperations like these are good examples of the exchange.

Andy Rae, Operations Director, said: “The collaboration between Ryds Bilglas and National Windscreens is a great chance to see how the practices of the technicians differ in Sweden and the UK. Ryds Bilglas technicians have, in addition to their solid know-how, contributed their knowledge, but also ensured a high level of customer service in our workshops. Sharing innovations, skills and practices through our network is an essential function of the business to continue to improve the service for our customers”.

Cary Group, a European leading vehicle glass repair and replacement company, has appointed Patrik Andersson as new Chairman of the Board. As the former CEO and President of Loomis AB, Patrik will be able to draw on his extensive experience from a service-oriented business in a company that has undergone an international expansion to support Cary Group’s continued growth and expansion journey.

“I am delighted to be appointed Chairman of the Board of Cary Group. I hope to contribute through my experience in building leading international businesses as Cary Group continues its successful journey to build a leading and trusted provider of vehicle glass repair and replacement services to Europeans. I have great respect for the company and how it contributes to building a safe and mobile society, today and in the future. The company’s trust in the workshop managers, relentless customer-centric approach, focus on a digital and sustainable offering plays an important role going forward. I look forward to working together with the management team in the next phase of the company”, says Patrik Andersson, Chairman of the Board of Cary Group.

Patrik Andersson was until May 2022 CEO & President of Loomis AB, one of the leaders in the global cash, payment and valuables handling industry, with a turnover of over 25 billion SEK. The company has operations in 23 countries, employs 25 000 employees and is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange. He joined the company as CEO & President in 2016 and has been vital in the internationalization of the company. He has also previously served as CEO of Orkla Foods Sweden and CEO & President of Rieber&Søn, Food Products. He currently serves on the Board of Midsona, Sesol, Ecolean and AAK.

“Patrik is a highly experienced leader with an excellent track record in the business services and consumer industry. He brings a unique set of skills and knowledge that will help Cary Group to scale and grow. The Board is enthusiastic about adding further expertise to build upon Cary Group’s expansion,” says Gustaf Martin-Löf, Chairman of the Board in Cary Group and Partner CVC Capital Partners.

“We are delighted to welcome Patrik as Chairman of the Board to Cary Group. The combination of Patrik and his breadth of experience with Anders Jensen, Cary Group’s CEO, and the rest of the management team will allow Cary Group to set new standards as part of its strategy to be one of the leading European Vehicle Glass Repair and Replacement companies”, commented Joakim Andreasson, Board Member of Cary Group and Managing Director, Nordic Capital Advisors.

Patrik takes up his post as chairman of Cary Group on 29 May. In connection with the change of chairman, Gustaf Martin-Löf has been appointed as a board member.

For further information, please contact:

Helene Gustafsson, Head of Corporate Communication, Cary Group
Tel: +46 70 868 40 50
Email:Helene.gustafsson@carygroup.com

About Cary Group
Cary Group specialises in sustainable solutions for vehicle glass repair and replacement, with a complementary offering in vehicle damage repair. With good accessibility, high-quality products and smart solutions, we help our customers make simplified and sustainable choices. We call it Smarter solutions for sustainable car care. For more information, please visit www.carygroup.com.

Cary Group appoints Patrik Andersson as Chairman of the Board

Cary Group, a leading European vehicle glass repair and replacement service provider, today publishes its Sustainability Report for 2022. Cary Group offers solutions that help sustain the life, value and safety features of vehicles. Caring for and repairing, instead of replacing, with social responsibility and minimal environmental impact, is the foundation of sustainable car care at Cary Group.

Cary Group’c CEO Anders Jensen comments:

“During 2022, we have successfully continued to build towards our vision of offering more customers sustainable solutions for smarter car care. Our vision is to lead the way in our industry when it comes to sustainability. During the year we made progress across all our three focus areas of sustainability – Climate, Our People and Governance. As we move into 2023, many key challenges of 2022 remain. However, I believe Cary Group is well equipped to deliver another successful year, thanks to our proven ability to manage change and the strength of the Cary Group team and of our business as a whole. 2023 will see us take more steps towards a more sustainable future, and it is with pride that we have committed to the Science Based Targets Initiative as a clear differentiator when it comes to reducing carbon emissions”.

Visitwww.carygroup.comto access the full Sustainability Report.

For more information, please contact:

Helene Gustafsson, Head of IR & Corporate Communication
Tel.: +46 708 684 050
Email: helene.gustafsson@carygroup.com

About Cary Group
Cary Group specialises in sustainable solutions for vehicle glass repair and replacement, with a complementary offering in vehicle damage repair. With good accessibility, high-quality products and smart solutions, we help our customers make simplified and sustainable choices. We call it Smarter solutions for sustainable car care. For more information, please visit www.carygroup.com.

Cary Group publishes Sustainability Report for 2022

Cary Group has acquired Dansk Bilglas, a leading company in the repair and replacement of vehicle glass in Denmark. The acquisition means that Cary Group further strengthens its presence in its home region, the Nordics.

"We are pleased to be able to announce our acquisition of Dansk Bilglas. The acquisition means that we strengthen our market position in Denmark but above all our entire Nordic home region. We are the market leader in Sweden and now occupy a position as one of the leading players in Denmark. Dansk Bilglas, under the leadership of CEO Peter Stig Christensen, has recently achieved a strong market position with good profitability and customer relations",says Anders Jensen, CEO of Cary Group.

"My colleagues and I are happy to continue our growth journey together with the team that Ryds Bilglas has in Denmark. With an ambitious owner like Cary Group, it opens up new opportunities that our customers will see through, among other things, a strengthened network of workshops, increased digitization and a focus on sustainability", saysPeter Stig Christensen, CEO of Dansk Bilglas.

Cary Group acquires 100% of Dansk Bilglas from the current owners, the French company Saint Gobain and the Mølbjerg family. Dansk Bilglas has 23 workshops and 25 mobile units. Cary Group already owns Ryds Bilglas in Denmark, active in the repair and replacement of car glass, and Crashpoint, active in damage repair. Ryds Bilglas will be integrated into Dansk Bilglas and the joint operation will operate under the Dansk Bilglas brand.

For more information, please contact:

Anders Jensen, VD, Cary Group
Tel:+46 10 121 96 12

Helene Gustafsson, Head of IR & Corporate Communication
Tel: +46 708 684 050
E-mail: helene.gustafsson@carygroup.com

About Cary Group
Cary Group specialises in sustainable solutions for vehicle glass repair and replacement, with a complementary offering in vehicle damage repair. With good accessibility, high-quality products and smart solutions, we help our customers make simplified and sustainable choices. We call it Smarter solutions for sustainable car care. For more information, please visit www.carygroup.com.

Cary Group acquires Dansk Bilglas

Cary Group has appointed Peter Watters as Regional Manager for Region Rest of Europe and new member of the Cary Group Executive Management Team, effective November 1, 2022.

“Peter Watters is an experienced international leader who has successfully delivered strong results and growth in his previous roles. He has a long track record of developing high-performing organizations within the Vehicle Glass industry and I am confident that he, with his solid background and capabilities, will be a great Regional Manager for Region Rest of Europe. Rest of Europe is our largest region within Cary Group and UK our largest single market after the add on acquisition of Charles Pugh Holdings earlier this year. One of Peter’s initial and main focuses will be to fully support the UK team in integrating the businesses in the UK, implement synergies, improve operational efficiency and to increase profitability,” saysAnders Jensen, CEO Cary Group.

“I am excited to be joining Cary Group as Regional Manager Rest of Europe and looking forward to leading the region through its next phase of development. Cary Group, as a European market leader specialising in sustainable solutions for repair, replacement and calibration of vehicle glass, is well positioned to provide the highest levels of service and care to both our customers and our business partners”, saysPeter Watters.

Peter Watters has 25 years of experience from the Vehicle Glass industry, having spent a long international career at NSG Pilkington. His most previous role was Head of AGR Asia, Business Development & Commercial Director AGR Worldwide. Peter will in his role as Regional Manager for Region Rest of Europe be based in the UK.

For more information, please contact:

Anders Jensen, CEO, Cary Group
Tel.:+46 10 121 96 12

Helene Gustafsson, Head of IR & Corporate Communication
Tel.: +46 708 684 050
Email: helene.gustafsson@carygroup.com

About Cary Group
Cary Group specialises in sustainable solutions for vehicle glass repair and replacement, with a complementary offering in vehicle damage repair. With good accessibility, high-quality products and smart solutions, we help our customers make simplified and sustainable choices. We call it Smarter solutions for sustainable car care. For more information, please visit www.carygroup.com.

Cary Group appoints Regional Manager for Rest of Europe