Van Alstyne details changes coming to collision repair industry training and recognition programs. I-CAR announced a nearly complete redesign of its training programs at NACE Automechanika, including new requirements for Platinum and Gold Class recognition programs in 2019. Russell Thrall III, publisher and editor in chief of CollisionWeek, sat down with Van Alstyne just a […]
Classic Collision Opens 21st and 22nd Collision Repair Centers
Plans first expansion outside Georgia with new location in Birmingham, Alabama. Atlanta-area based Classic Collision Inc. has now become the 10th largest independent MSO in the country after opening locations 21 and 22. Classic Collision’s owner, Manfred Kammerer announced new locations in Augusta, Ga., a 70,000 sq. ft. former Toyota dealership, and a 10,000 sq. […]
Property Damage Appraisers Offers Guaranteed Same-Day Estimates
Property Damage Appraisers (PDA) announced it will begin offering guaranteed same-day and next-day damage estimates for standard auto claims. PDA developed the new expedited service levels to help its clients deliver outstanding service to their customers by processing claims faster. Clients can choose Same-Day or Next-Day Service when assigning a claim with the company and […]
Nashville Veteran Receives NABC Recycled Rides Gift
Nearly 300 collision repair shop owners and managers attending the Collision Advice Legacy Group’s Business Council Symposium, sponsored by Axalta Coating Systems, cheered and celebrated with a local Nashville veteran who received a newly restored vehicle from the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program. The gifting was a much-needed lift for U.S. Army Veteran […]
Chilton Auto Body Joins CARSTAR Collision Repair Network
The San Francisco Bay-area multiple shop operator has 11 collision repair centers. Eleven collision repair facilities in the San Francisco Bay area have joined the CARSTAR network, making this the new largest MSO under the CARSTAR banner. Mike Chilton, co-founder of Chilton Auto Body, is a second-generation repair center owner. Working for his father at […]
Don Keenan Services Announced
Services have been announced for Don Keenan, who passed away on August 9. A viewing will be held from 6-9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 21 at the Donohue Funeral Home at 3300 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square, Pa. Another viewing will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Media, at 9:30-10:20 a.m. on […]
Shaver Named New CEO for AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Pending Completion of Sale
Axalta CEO, who is stepping down in September, will lead business spun off to The Carlyle Group and GIC. Shaver led Axalta during transition from DuPont to Carlyle ownership and eventual public offering. As part of the strategy to separate Specialty Chemicals from its Paints and Coatings business, AkzoNobel announced in March 2018 that it […]
CIECA’s August 28th Webcast Details Improving the Recycled Part Procurement Process
CIECA will hold its next CIECAst webinar on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at noon EDT. Jim McKinney, owner of EZ Management Solutions, will talk about how to improve the recycled part procurement process. During the presentation, McKinney will discuss the expansions of recycler groups to provide quality parts in a timely fashion. He will also […]
U.S. Auto Body Repair Price Growth Continued Below General Inflation in July
While below the rate of overall inflation in the U.S., auto body repair prices in July were up nearly three percent compared to a year ago. The most recent government figures on inflation through July 2018 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices is increasing after slowing somewhat in the first few […]
Axalta Invests in Color Targeting Program
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it is continuing its investment in its proprietary color targeting process to ensure the highest quality color matches are available for refinish customers. With 2019 model year vehicles beginning to enter the market, Axalta’s color team is accelerating color data collection to equip collision repair centers with the information they need to […]