While down, the June result shows significant improvement over May. Early July results show reversal in areas with surge in coronavirus cases. According to CCC Auto Claims Snapshot for June, the number of repairable appraisals continued to improve in June as the economy reopened. According to the report, repairable appraisal counts were down 25.7% in […]
Chris Abraham Named CEO at Chilton Auto Body
Chilton Auto Body, with 12 collision repair locations in the San Francisco Bay Area of California, announced the hiring of two industry leaders and other organizational changes to support the expansion of the business. Chris Abraham has been named CEO, Charlie Rich has been named Vice President, Business Development and James Burbank has been promoted […]
Brad Willen Named Executive VP at Original One Parts
Original One Parts announced that industry veteran Brad Willen has joined their senior management team, serving as Executive VP. Willen will be responsible for global supply chain, as well playing a leadership role during the company’s anticipated growth. “Brad has a proven track record of managing growth through quality and innovation,” said Wade Hilburn, CEO […]
Mike Jackson to Resume Role as CEO of AutoNation
Board approves new contract for Jackson to continue as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer April 2022. AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced that the company and its Board of Directors have entered into a contract with Mike Jackson as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, through April 12, 2022. It is the intent of the company to name […]
CSN Collision Centres and 1Collision Network to Merge
Combined group will include 240 locations in North America. CSN Collision Centres and 1Collision Network announced the merger of their business operations. The agreement will allow the organizations to offer a unified collision repair experience and claims management solution to the driving public and insurance industry throughout Canada and the United States. The combined CSN […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Missouri
CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Porter’s Kearney Body Shop, an 8,000 sq. ft. facility located at 104 W. Main Street, in Kearney, Mo,. to its network of independently owned collision repair facilities, Owner Aaron Porter grew up in the collision repair industry, much like his father, who opened his own facility in 1982. Purchasing […]
AkzoNobel Report Robust Profitability in Second Quarter Despite COVID-19 Headwinds
Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) provided a further update on recent business performance and announces preliminary financial results for the second quarter of 2020: Revenue 19% lower at €1,987 million ($2.265 million) (2019: €2,451 million) Adjusted operating income of €238 million ($271 million) (2019: €305 million) Adjusted operating income as a percentage of revenue, excluding […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation July 25 Virtual Golf Fundraiser Features GoldenTee Home Arcade Unit Grand Prize
One lucky participant of the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s July 25th virtual golf fundraiser will win a GoldenTee home arcade unit and 42” TV, sponsored by Enterprise, and valued at over $4,000. You can join from the comfort of your couch, no golf skill needed, and support raised helps high school/college collision programs and students. […]
Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Miami
The new location is the multiple shop operator’s ninth in South Florida and 36th overall. Classic Collision, LLC., the Atlanta, Ga.-based multiple collision repair facility operator, announced that is has acquired a new facility in Miami, Fla. H&M Auto Body has served the Miami Dade and Coral Gables communities for more than 25 years. The […]
OEConnection Acquires NuGenIT
OEConnection (OEC) announced today that it has acquired NuGenIT, Inc., a software company specializing in body shop and collision industry optimization tools. NuGenIT will add collision repair industry expertise to augment OEC’s growing collision business. Headquartered in Kansas City, NuGenIT provides information management tools including integrated workflow applications for collision repairs, and data mining and […]