Founded in 1932, Guardian began as a small windshield fabricator in Detroit, Michigan. From humble beginnings, Guardian has grown and diversified to achieve a global presence, now with over 19,000 employees in 21 countries on five continents. Guardian credits its growth to an efficient management approach and its focus on innovation. Recently, Guardian saw great potential for more growth in the city of Ryazan. Located in the western quarter of Russia, & close to Moscow as well as Russia's western and southern borders, Ryazan has access to plentiful natural resources and inexpensive power, yet geographically, can serve markets in Europe, Asia as well as Russia. With over 150 years of doing business in Russia, Siemens has the expertise and Russian manpower needed to bridge any international divide.