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ProColor Collision Expands in California

April 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Baldwin Park, located at 14340 Arrow Hwy in Baldwin Park, Calif. to its collision repair network. The facility, formerly known as CCLA Motors Inc. Collision Center, is owned and operated by Ruben Jandres, who has more than ten years of collision industry experience and nearly 20 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

State Farm Mobilizes Catastrophe Response to Last Week’s Tornadoes and Severe Weather

April 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Iowa, Nebraska, Oklahoma & Texas among the hardest hit states. State Farm announced its catastrophe claim response team members are responding to assist customers affected by the recent severe weather affecting several states, including devastating tornadoes in Nebraska, Iowa, Oklahoma and hail storms in Texas last week. Over 650 auto claims were filed in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Catastrophe Claims, Claims, State Farm

Adam Lasnier Named Director of Auto Adjusting at SCA Claim Services

April 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SCA Claim Services announced the addition of Adam Lasnier as its new Director of Auto Adjusting. Lasnier brings to SCA 18 years of experience in auto clams, including 10 years of proficiency in third-party administration. He contributes extensive knowledge in non-standard, standard, and preferred auto claims gained from both years as a desk adjuster and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, SCA Claim Services

Interview: Bill Brower, SVP Global Industry Relations & North America Claims Sales at Solera

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Brower details how artificial intelligence use in collision repair and claims is evolving along with its growing role supporting sustainability goals. For several years, collision repair facility operators and auto claims staff have been increasing using artificial intelligence (AI) enabled estimating tools to improve productivity and the claim process. In our video interview embedded below, […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Estimating Systems, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Interview, Solera, Sustainability, Total Loss

Department of Labor Issues Final Overtime Rule

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rule raises salary threshold to $43,888 on July 1, then $58,656 on January 1. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a final rule that increases the salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative or professional employee from federal overtime pay requirements. The DOL had proposed the new regulation last year. Effective […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Labor, Overtime, Regulations

Classic Collision’s Kayla Williams Clark Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced Kayla Williams Clark, Vice President of Business Development for Classic Collision, has joined its Board of Trustees. “The Foundation is delighted that Kayla has joined our Board of Trustees,” says CREF Executive Director Brandon Eckenrode. “Her experience in this industry and her passion for assisting students as they […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Classic Collision, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Rockford, Illinois

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR Team JC Auto Rebuilders in Rockford, Ill. to its network of collision repair centers in the U.S. Marcos Mejia, owner of the new CARSTAR Team JC Auto Rebuilder, started in the collision repair industry when he was 12 years old. His passion and pride for taking care of customers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Illinois, Network Affiliations

Axalta Irus Mix Wins Silver 2024 Edison Award

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) announced that it has won three 2024 Edison Awards. Axalta Irus Mix won silver in the Environmental and Industrial Solutions category. Axalta Irus Mix, launched last year in Europe, is an automated, hands-free paint mixing machine that delivers highly accurate color, maximizing efficiency in a body shop. Axalta Irus Mix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems

Meyer Distributing Acquires Frank’s Supply

April 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced that they have acquired the assets of Frank’s Supply, a regional distributor serving the southern states of Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and New Mexico. Meyer Distributing. a wholesale distributor has more than 100 locations nationwide and over 3,500,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space, According to the company, all customer orders placed with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Louisiana, Meyer Distributing, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas

IIHS Reports Crash Avoidance Systems Struggle in New Test

April 25, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Few small SUVs excel in new front crash prevention test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck. Only one of the first 10 small SUVs evaluated in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Avoidance, Crash Testing, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Pedestrian Safety

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