Mack Trucks has released its all-new solution, ImpactShield, the first-ever use of Corning Fusion5 Glass in a Class 8 heavy-duty truck. The new windshield technology delivers a significant advancement in durability and damage resistance, bringing automotive-grade glass technology to one of the most demanding vocational trucks on the market.
The ImpactShield windshield is standard on the all-new Mack Granite, featuring an innovative one-piece bonded curved design that provides improved durability and impact resistance compared to conventional glass. This design supports Mack's commitment to maximum uptime in challenging work environments.
Corning Fusion5 Glass is engineered specifically for automotive exterior applications, designed to withstand sharp impact strikes and resist damage in demanding operating environments. For Class 8 truck applications, the technology helps protect drivers and reduce maintenance costs by extending the lifespan of a truck with innovative technology.
By partnering with Corning to bring Fusion5 Glass to heavy-duty trucking, Mack is addressing a real-world problem of breakage while providing real economic benefits to customers. The Mac ImpactShield extends the lifespan of a truck with this advanced windshield solution.
The all-new Mack Granite represents a complete reimagining of Mack's legendary vocational truck, featuring an all-new galvanized steel cab and enhanced safety technologies including 270-degree radar coverage and Electronic Park Brake (ePark Brake) with rollaway protection. The ImpactShield windshield is a natural extension of this commitment to driver safety and durability.
The introduction of Corning Fusion5 Glass in Mack's heavy-duty trucks marks a significant advancement in automotive glazing solutions, addressing a real-world problem of breakage while providing real economic benefits to customers. This technology demonstrates Corning's relentless commitment to helping solve customers' toughest challenges.
The all-new Mack Granite will be available for order in the latter half of 2026, with production beginning in January 2027 at Mack's Lehigh Valley Operations. The ImpactShield windshield featuring Corning Fusion5 Glass is a key component of this new truck design.
Mack Trucks' commitment to innovation and driver safety is evident in its all-new Granite model, which features the groundbreaking ImpactShield windshield solution. This technology represents a significant step forward in automotive glazing solutions, addressing a real-world problem while providing tangible benefits to customers.
The introduction of Corning Fusion5 Glass in heavy-duty trucks marks a significant advancement in automotive glazing solutions.
