Chicago and Orlando trade shows scheduled for July 2017 will overlap. When the Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it was moving its NACE | CARS conference and trade show to the summer in 2014 in Detroit, away from its traditional fall time frame, the industry breathed a sigh of relief at not having two […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Up in August
Gains in both production employees and hours worked drive significant improvement compared to July and August 2014. Production employment at record levels. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that total production for the auto body repair industry was up in August compared […]
Final Rule on Automotive Software Copyright Protection Exemption Excludes Repair Industry
Final rule by the Library of Congress gives consumers the ability to circumvent copyright protection on vehicle software, but excludes third-parties. Repair industry groups concerned it could impact independent repair facilities. The Library of Congress published its final rule on the Exemption to Prohibition on Circumvention of Copyright Protection Systems for Access Control Technologies in […]
Leanne Jefferies Named VP of Canadian Operations for Assured Performance
Assured Performance Network announced the appointment of Leanne Jefferies as Vice-President of Canadian Operations. Jefferies will launch and oversee Canadian operations of the Certified Collision Care program powered by Assured Performance Network. Assured Performance Network is a non-profit consumer advocacy organization that operates as a third-party administrator for consumer awareness, body shop Certification and Business […]
Telephone Interview: David Byers, CEO, CARSTAR Collision Repair Experts
In our telephone interview, Byers discusses the sale of the collision repair facility network to Driven Brands announced yesterday. Yesterday, Driven Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital, announced that it acquired Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. CARSTAR is one of the largest multi-shop networks of independently owned collision repair facilities in the […]
Driven Brands Acquires CARSTAR
Parent of Maaco and 1-800-Radiator adds collision repair-focused franchise to portfolio of automotive franchises. Acquisition does not include CARSTAR Canada. Driven Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Roark Capital and the nation’s leading franchise automotive company, announced today that it has acquired Kansas-based CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. CARSTAR is one of the largest multi-shop […]
Canada – Fix Auto Adds Two to its Collision Repair Network
Fix Auto Canada announced two additions to its collision repair facility network. Paul Randles, General Manager, Fix Auto Atlantic Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Fredericton, New Brunswick, effective October 1st. Fix Auto Fredericton has undergone major changes in the past few months, like the addition of four more work bays, a new office, […]
Boyd Group Acquires Ohio Collision Repair Center
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the October 16, 2015 acquisition of Deacon’s Collision Center. in Mayfield Heights, Ohio an eastern suburb of Cleveland. It is located on a high traffic thoroughfare and is Boyd’s first center in the Cleveland metropolitan area. The facility will operate under the Gerber brand. “This location provides us with a […]
Parts Shopping Added to CCC ONE Desktop
CCC Information Services Inc. announced today it has added parts shopping functionality to it CCC ONE Repair Workflow desktop solution, making it easier for estimators to shop for parts and make better repair decisions. With the parts shopping functionality, live parts pricing and inventory are available on-screen while the estimate is being written. OEM, aftermarket […]
Uni-Select Appoints Eric Bussieres Chief Financial Officer
Uni-Select Inc., the distributor of automotive products in Canada and parent company of FinishMaster, announced the appointment of Eric Bussières as its Chief Financial Officer, effective November 30. “Eric has a solid track record of supporting operational excellence and growth through successful investment and financing strategies within both private and publicly-traded companies,” said Henry Buckley, […]