CAWA, the association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups in Arizona, California and Nevada, announced the recipients of its 2022 scholarship awards. CAWA provided over $13,000 in scholarships this year to thirteen individuals. “Once again, CAWA is proud to assist these young people in pursuing their education and careers in […]
Alan Scrimager Appointed to NABC Board of Directors
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that Alan Scrimager, from Pinnacle Financial Partners, is the Chairman’s appointee as an interim board member to the vacated seat of Anthony Natalie on the NABC Board of Directors. His appointment is in accordance with the NABC Bylaws. Scrimager has more than 20 years of experience in banking […]
Mercury Insurance Adds Digital Channel to Auto Claims Process
New web-based application enables policyholders to digitally submit a claim and connect with repair facilities. Mercury Insurance (NYSE:MCY), the 16th largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S., announced a new web-based application to help policyholders file a claim digitally immediately following an accident with ease and security. Through a series of recognizable prompts, the […]
Sherwin-Williams Acquires German Coatings Company
The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) announced an agreement to acquire Gross & Perthun GmbH, a Mannheim, Germany based developer, manufacturer, and distributor of coatings primarily for the heavy equipment and transportation industries. The acquired business has approximately 100 employees and annual sales of approximately $50 million, and will become part of the Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group […]
CarLove Adds Paint Repair Franchise to Network in Atlanta
Total Car Franchising Corporation, the franchisor of Colors on Parade and CarLove mobile automotive paint and dent repair, announced the opening of its newest franchise unit in Atlanta, Ga. Servicing the Metro Atlanta area, the new franchise is owned and operated by Leonel Alcantara. Alcantara has over 4 years of experience in the automotive industry […]
U.S. Department of Labor Recovers Over $161,000 in Back Wages for 19 Georgia Auto Repair Shop Workers
In FY2021, the division recovered more than $4.3 million for more than 3,500 auto repair industry workers. A Canton, Ga. tire retailer and auto repair shop shortchanged 19 workers by withholding first paychecks and paying overtime at rates lower than required, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation has determined. Investigators with the department’s Wage and […]
SEMA Reports U.S. Auto Specialty Equipment Retail Sales Grew to $50.9 Billion in 2021
Sales of specialty-equipment parts reached a new high in 2021, increasing to $50.9 billion in retail sales for the first time in history – up from $47.9 billion in 2020. The finding comes from the new 2022 SEMA Market Report, which is available for download from the SEMA website, and provides the automotive aftermarket industry […]
NTSB Says Automobile Safety Rating System Is Failing Consumers
Safety board says 5-Star program should include collision avoidance technology ratings. The 5-Star Safety Rating Program that Americans use when shopping for new passenger vehicles “fails consumers” by not including collision-avoidance and other technology in the ratings and is approaching “near irrelevance,” said National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Chair Jennifer Homendy in a comment letter […]
Agenda and Keynote Speakers Announced for July 12-15 ASE Instructor Training Conference
The ASE Education Foundation has announced the agenda and keynote speakers for the upcoming ASE Instructor Training Conference. Scheduled for July 12-15 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Frisco, Texas, the conference will feature several informative panels plus a timely keynote panel discussion focused on bringing more women and other underrepresented groups into the automotive […]
Women’s Industry Network Announces New Executive Committee and Board Members
Announces expansion of WINConnect program. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) has named its 2022-23 Leadership Officers and Board of Directors. The WIN Board of Directors consists of representatives from numerous industry segments including collision repair organizations, distributors, suppliers, consultants, paint manufacturers, insurance companies, and others. “The diverse experience, skill and talent brought by these industry […]
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