Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), announced it has completed its acquisition of High Performance Coating Sdn. Bhd., an automotive refinish coatings manufacturer in Southeast Asia. The acquisition will strengthen Axalta’s capability to serve refinish customers in the region with additional product offerings and an expanded sales and service network. “The acquisition of High Performance Coating expands […]
Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service Launches Campaign
To ensure a future workforce, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service (MNCARS) has launched a multifaceted campaign that provides students, parents, teachers and guidance counselors with a better picture of the pathways to success and career opportunities in the automotive industry. “CarCareers.org will help parents, teachers, influencers and students overcome misperceptions about the automotive […]
CARSTAR Names Ryan Anderson North American Training and Development Manager
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that it has named Ryan Anderson as its North American Training and Development Manager. In his new role, Anderson will oversee training programs for CARSTAR collision repair facility owners and employees across its North American network of more than 475 stores. Anderson brings with him more than 15 years of experience […]
Boyd Group Opens Greenfield Collision Repair Center in Georgia
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 28, opening of a new collision repair location in Dallas, Georgia. The center is located on the Charles Hardy Parkway, about 20 miles west of Atlanta. “We are very pleased to add this greenfield location in Dallas, which will add to our strong presence in the Atlanta metropolitan […]
Welcome to the New CollisionWeek
We’ve updated the CollisionWeek website. The first time you log-in, you will need to get a new password. You can do so by clicking on Lost your Password, you can then enter your email address that you used when you set up your CollisionWeek account. The system will then send you an email with a […]
Collision Repair Industry Business Conditions: Q1 2016
Shops reporting higher sales compared to 2015 increased during the first quarter. Collision repair facilities reporting higher earnings also up. The CollisionWeek quarterly survey of business conditions reported by collision repair facility owners and managers indicates that the overall percentage of facilities with higher sales increased in the first quarter of 2016 over last year […]
Complete OEM Training Schedule Announced for NACE | CARS Show
NACE | CARS announced the full schedule for this year’s OEM programming for the show taking place this August 9 – 13 in Anaheim, Calif. The event will feature record involvement and expanded training from companies including Audi, BMW, FCA, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, and more, who will provide information on their latest vehicles, materials […]
Gas Prices Ahead of Independence Day Weekend at 11-Year Lows
According to AAA’s latest report, pump prices are holding relatively steady and remain at their lowest levels for this time of year since 2005. Monday’s price of $2.31 per gallon represents a savings of three cents per gallon on the week and two cents per gallon on the month. Year-over-year drivers continue to benefit from […]
Caliber Collision CEO Steve Grimshaw Named Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year
Caliber Collision CEO Grimshaw has been named Ernst & Young’s 2016 Southwest Entrepreneur of the Year in the services category. Grimshaw received the prestigious award at the annual Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Gala in Dallas, Texas, which honors and recognizes the men and women who create the products, services and jobs that […]
Auto Care Association Appoints New CFO, Emerging Technologies Director
The Auto Care Association announced two staff appointments. Nathan Perrine was named chief financial officer (CFO) and Joe Register director of emerging technologies. Perrine, who will assume responsibilities on July 18, most recently served as vice president, finance and administration, and CFO of the American Coatings Association in Washington, D.C. Prior to joining the American […]