The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Definitions Committee will close its survey requesting feedback from the industry on proposed changes to its Minimum Recommended Requirements for a Class A Collision Repair Facility on Wednesday, April 13. The results of the survey will help shape the committee’s work and will be discussed at next week’s CIC meeting. […]
Equipment and Tool Institute Names Lineup for the Heavy Duty Discussion Group at ToolTech 2016
The Equipment and Tool Institute will feature an in-depth discussion on issues and information on the Heavy Duty Industry and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will affect the automotive aftermarket tool and equipment segment on Tuesday, April 26, from 1-3 p.m. during ToolTech 2016 in Monterey California. The session, Understanding the Heavy Duty MOU, […]
AkzoNobel’s Acoat Selected Network Celebrates 40th Anniversary
2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel’s Acoat Selected network of premium body shops. AkzoNobel pioneered the premium bodyshop network in the 1970s when it established Acoat Selected as a business improvement program for customers of Sikkens, one of AkzoNobel’s premium vehicle refinishes brands. Its members, which include both independently owned bodyshops and bodyshop […]
Greco Publishing Names Velocci Vice President/Creative Director
Thomas Greco Publishing Inc., publishers of New Jersey Automotive, New England Automotive Report, Hammer & Dolly, AASP-MN News, Wisconsin Automotive Report and the NORTHEAST Conference Journal has announced that the company’s longtime Art Director, Lea Velocci, has been promoted to Vice President/Creative Director. In addition to overseeing the layout and artistic design of the company’s […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Body Shops Flat in 2015
Body shop sales and wholesale parts sales both increased last year. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), 39 percent of dealerships featured on-site body shops in 2015, flat from 2014, but above the 36 percent in 2013. Based upon the percentages reported by NADA, there were approximately 6452 dealers […]
New York Collision Repairers to Hold Lobby Day in Albany April 12
The New York State Auto Collision Technicians Association (NYSACT) will hold its annual Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Albany, N.Y. next Tuesday, April 12. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. Participants will have the opportunity to meet face to face with legislative members and their staff to educate them on the inner workings […]
Annual CIECA Symposium Scheduled for September 12-14
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold its 8th Annual Symposium on September 12-14, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Indianapolis, Ind. This year’s conference theme is themed “Magic Happens when Companies Connect.” More information about the conference, including sponsorship information, is available online.
GP Automotive Parts Earns NSF Distributor Certification
NSF International announced that GP Automotive Parts has earned NSF Automotive Parts Distributor certification. The addition of GP Automotive Parts brings the total number of NSF International certified distributor sites across the U.S. to nearly 200. GP Automotive Parts, LLC, based in Sumner, Washington, successfully met all certification requirements which include: An ISO 9001-certified quality […]
WIN Offers Conference Preview Webinar April 18
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is hosting a 30-minute informational webinar called “Why WIN? Why Conference?” on Monday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Michelle Sullivan, WIN’s membership committee co-chair and recently announced 2016 MIW Honoree, will present an introduction to WIN, including program details about the upcoming WIN Educational Conference being held May 2-4 […]
Impact of Rising Minimum Wages, Auto Body Repairer Wages in 2015 and Beyond
With legislation signed this week in both California and New York raising the minimum wage in stages to $15 an hour, CollisionWeek analyzes the latest government statistics for wages for auto body repair technicians in the largest metropolitan areas across the country. With the signing of legislation in both California and New York this week […]