Fix Auto World announced an agreement to purchase 11 glass and automotive aftermarket companies, previously owned by the Skidmore Group, a privately held, diversified portfolio company, with over 70 years of history. Fix Auto World is purchasing the assets of Novus Glass Inc., Novus Franchising Inc., Speedy Auto Glass USA Inc., TCGI Australia PTY Ltd., […]
Certified Collision Group and AkzoNobel Announced Strategic Alliance
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the formation of an alliance with AkzoNobel to support collision repair businesses across the nation that are both performance-driven and OEM Certified. Through the alliance, CCG and AkzoNobel have agreed to work together closely to identify independent repairers whose Proven Performance meets CCG’s strict qualifying criteria. Identified top performers […]
BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group Business Conference May 10-12
BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group Business Conference will be held May 10-12, in Litchfield Park, Ariz. More than 80 BASF collision repair centers will be represented at the meeting, with seven receiving 2017 Shop of the Year designations within their respective groups. Attendees will discuss best practices, attend training workshops and hear guest speakers and panelists […]
The Hartford Launches Apprenticeship Program to Prepare Students for Careers in Insurance Claims
The Hartford has partnered with the Connecticut Department of Labor, Arizona Department of Economic Security and local community colleges to launch an insurance apprenticeship program. The Hartford’s apprenticeship program will offer an insurance-specific curriculum, paid on-the-job training and mentoring to equip students for key customer-facing roles in The Hartford’s claims operation. The program is registered […]
Record Turnout for Refinish Distributors Alliance Spring Conference
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) held their Spring Membership Meeting March 29-31 at the Omni Downtown Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas. They had record turn out with over one hundred members and manufacturers in attendance. The three days included round table discussions about today’s version of a “Lean” Delivery Schedule and Alternate Revenue Streams. They […]
Boyd Group Adds Collision Repair Center in Georgia
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the March 31, opening of a Gerber collision repair facilities in Hinesville, Ga. Hinesville is located on the Atlantic coast about 40 miles southwest of Savannah. “We are pleased to add this location which adds to our presence in the coastal region of Georgia, between our locations in Savannah and […]
LKQ Acquires Irish Collision Repair Supply Firms
Euro Car Parts, an LKQ company, today announced that it has acquired the business of Team P R Reilly, a leading, family-owned, car parts, accessories and body shop business based out of Dublin, Ireland, and Karkraft (N.I.) Limited of Belfast, UK, a paint and collision repair supply specialist. The agreement expands Euro Car Parts operations […]
Car Guys Collision Repair Acquires Location in Lakeland, Florida
Car Guys Collision Repair, a Florida-based MSO, announced the acquisition of Express Paint & Body in Lakeland, Fla. This is Car Guys eleventh location in Central Florida. Express Paint & Body was opened in 1999 by Duane and Lila Duhow. When asked about the transaction, Dave Mitchell, President and CEO, commented, “Lakeland, with its proximity […]
Copart Signs Agreement with Al Ahlia Insurance
Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced a new agreement between its subsidiary, Copart Muscat Auctions LLC, and Al Ahlia Insurance Co. SAOC, one of the largest insurance companies in the Sultanate of Oman and a part of the global RSA network. Both companies will work together to streamline the motor accident salvage sales process through operational efficiency […]
ASA, ASE Promoting National Car Care Month
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is celebrating April as National Car Care Month by supporting the national “Be Car Care Aware” public service campaign by the Car Care Council. The month-long campaign is a national effort by industry-leading organizations to draw attention to the importance of having consumers get their vehicles professionally checked and serviced […]