Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE: SNA) announced that Dale F. Elliott, Snap-on president and chief executive officer, and a member of its board of directors, has been elected to the additional position of chairman of the board. Elliott, 47, assumes the role from retiring chairman, Robert A. Cornog. “We thank Bob for his many contributions to Snap-on […]
New SCRS Officers Continue Tradition of Leadership and Participation
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) boasts a long history of industry participation, efforts that extend beyond the borders of SCRS. It’s a type of leadership style that the Society has practiced since its earliest days, when founding members helped pioneer the concept of open, constructive dialogue with the insurance industry. The 2002-2003 SCRS […]
Colorado House Passes Salvage Vehicle Bill
On Thursday, April 25, the Colorado House passed a bill requiring the state to issue a title clearly stating that a salvaged vehicle was “rebuilt from salvage.” National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) Northwest Regional Manager Michael Harrold said the amendment added to House Bill 1189 providing for the new title was a major improvement […]
NABC Takes Camp Mak-A-Dream Fundraiser to Sturgis Rally
Every year, motorcyclists from around the country assemble in Sturgis, South Dakota for perhaps the single biggest annual event held for motorcycle enthusiasts. The National Auto Body Council’s Collision Industry Foundation is organizing a fun way to raise money for the Camp Mak-A-Dream medical center project, by combining the excitement of the week-long Sturgis Rally […]
CARSTAR Names New Head of Education and Training
CARSTAR announced the hiring of a new Education and Training Manager to direct the activities of its on-line and platform training resources. Dan Blackorby, a ten-year veteran of State Farm, will expand on the programs that CARSTAR founder, Lirel Holt, developed, including the addition of new courses on CARSTAR University Online, the company’s Internet-based training […]
Mitchell International to Acquire Ensera
Mitchell International confirmed this morning that it has signed an agreement to purchase California based Ensera, Inc. The terms of the agreement were not released but the company did say that the transaction is expected to close in several weeks. Ensera, founded in 2000, acquired a few existing businesses including Go Media Inc., the owner […]
AASP Plans New National Organization
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers (AASP) held its first meeting of the new millennium, and the focus was on the future. The meeting was held on April 7, 2000, in Kansas City, Missouri. After a year of operating as a loosely-organized coalition, plans are underway to formalize the organization as a national entity in […]
IIHS: Cosmetic Crash Parts Are Irrelevant To Auto Safety
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) collision repair sheet metal, including fenders, door skins, bumper covers, and the like, are irrelevant to vehicle safety. According to the IIHS, the crash performance of parts from non-OE suppliers would have no impact compared to cosmetic parts from original-equipment manufacturers in terms of their safety. […]
No Major Industry Y2K Problems Reported
Y2K preparations appear to have paid off for the industry. Yesterday, we sent out several hundred emails requesting if anyone had experienced, or knew of Y2K problems. As of this morning, we received over 40 responses and not a single major Y2K issue was reported. Minor problems were reported with some older 486 hardware that […]
NAII Cites Auto Repair Issues in 2000 R.I. Legislative Session
The National Association of Independent Insurers (NAII) list auto repair procedures, third-party bad faith lawsuits, and privacy protection for insurance company compliance audits as three issues at the top of their agenda of the 2000 Rhode Island legislative session. “The Rhode Island legislature left several critical issues unsettled in 1999,” said Gerald L. Zimmerman, associate […]