The 1Collision Network announced it has acquired the Direct Repair Shop Network (DRSN), a California-based network of quality collision repair shops. John Torchia, founder of DRSN said, “As I personally transition into a new segment within the collision repair Industry, I searched for a collision repair group that would be a viable option for the […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Oregon
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the July 8, 2016 opening of a Gerber-brand collision repair center in Portland, Ore. The center previously operated as Blue Ribbon Autobody. “In October 2015 we acquired our first location in Oregon and with this center we now have seven, all strategically located to serve the Portland area,” said Tim […]
Service King’s Inaugural Apprentice Development Class Graduates
Celebrates first of nine graduations set for this summer Service King Collision Repair Centers this week graduated its inaugural class of apprentice technicians through its Apprentice Development Program. The class includes three body technicians, each of whom completed a 52-week hands-on developmental program under the instruction of a dedicated Apprentice Technician Supervisor inside Service King’s […]
Registration Now Open for I-CAR’s Level 2 Production Management Curriculum
I-CAR announced 10 new courses that form the second level of its production management curriculum for collision repair facility personnel. Individuals can learn more about the course and register for production management courses online or by calling I-CAR Customer Care at (800) ICAR USA. All the new production management courses, as well as those launched […]
Average Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Down in June
Prices decline compared to May, but remain above June 2015 According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of wholesale used vehicle prices, average wholesale values fell again on a month-over-month basis in June, but they remain up on a year-over-year basis largely because of the continued price strength of trucks. A portion of the month-over-month […]
Michael Quinn Joins Certified Collision Group as Director of Business Development, Western Region
The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the appointment of Michael Quinn as Director of Business Development, Western Region. An industry veteran of over thirty years, Quinn was co-founder and CEO of 911 Collision Centers, where he built seven successful repair facilities in Arizona and Nevada. Quinn has served the industry in many capacities including as […]
Certified Collision of Long Island Opens in Freeport, NY
Certified Collision of Long Island, a new collision repair facility, is now open on East Merrick Road in Freeport, N.Y. George Anastasopoulos, owner of the facility, announced that a Grand Opening celebration will take place at the shop on Friday, July 15 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. and a tour of the […]
CARSTAR Names Award Winners at Annual Conference
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts shop owners gathered over the weekend in New Orleans for its annual conference. As part of the conference, the top performing collision repair centers in its network from across the United States were honored with a variety of award. Insurance Award Winners In today’s market, meeting the high demands of […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Flat in April
Production employment increased, but hours worked declined in April compared to March. Production continues to rise compared to 2015. 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 collision repair industry was in April versus the previous month, but was […]
Holman Automotive Finalizes Acquisition of Kuni Automotive Dealerships, Includes Collision Repair Centers
Holman Automotive, of Maple Shade, N.J., has completed its acquisition of Kuni Automotive, of Vancouver, Wash. that it announced in April. The Kuni Automotive dealerships located in Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado and Kansas that were acquired will now operate as Kuni Automotive, a Holman Enterprise. The acquisition includes Kuni’s two collision repair centers, one in Beaverton, […]