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Wren’s Collision Centers Opens 14th Location

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wren’s Collision Centers announced the grand opening of its 14th location in the historic district of Roswell, Ga. The new facility, situated at 89 Oak Street, marks a significant milestone for the company as it extends its footprint into a vibrant and culturally rich community. Owner, James Wren expressed his excitement about this expansion, stating, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Georgia, Openings, Wren's Collision Group

AkzoNobel Announces Automotive & Specialty Coatings Leadership Changes

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel (AKZA; AKZOY) today announced that John Griffin, Regional Director Americas Automotive & Specialty Coatings has assumed responsibility for AkzoNobel’s Global Film business in addition to his current responsibilities.  The company has also made some adjustments to the U.S. Vehicle Refinishes Sales organizational structure and effective immediately. Dan Carranza is promoted to Sales Director, Vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, People

AirPro Approved by BMW North America for its Collision Repair Network

February 20, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced its was selected by BMW North America as an approved provider of its Integrated Services Technical Application (ISTA) software to the BMW Collision Repair Network. “We are proud to partner with BMW and assist their certified collision repair facilities while utilizing the factory ISTA software,” stated Josh McFarlin President and COO at […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Approvals, BMW, OEM Certification

Collision Repair Industry Production Finishes 2023 Up Nearly 6% Compared to Previous Year

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Production in December was up month-over-month, but down versus December 2022. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary December collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up for the full year. The month of December was down on […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Collision Repair Industry Production, Employment, Wages, Women Employment

Fenix Parts Acquires Pacific Rim Auto Parts

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts announced it has completed its acquisition of the assets of Pacific Rim Auto Parts in Ft. Worth, Texas. Pacific is a specialty automotive recycler focused on ecommerce part listing and sales. Bill Stevens, CEO of Fenix Parts, said, “We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Pacific and welcome the talented team to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Texas

AAA Research Shows Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking Isn’t Foolproof

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Recent AAA research examined various simulated collisions across four popular 2023 model-year vehicles equipped with reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) with rear cross traffic mitigation. Reverse automatic emergency braking (AEB) systems have been shown to significantly reduce rear-end collisions. Reverse AEB with rear cross traffic mitigation systems are designed to mitigate or prevent collisions with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, AEB, Crash Avoidance

Techs Rock Awards Finalists Named as Public Vote Opens to Decide Grand Prize Winners

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation has named the Finalists in its Techs Rock Awards and opened the public People’s Choice Grand Prize Vote. One Future Technician and one Working Technician Finalist, as chosen by the public vote, will be named Grand Prize Winners. Voting is open now online through February 28. TechForce Foundation’s Techs Rock Awards recognizes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: TechForce Foundation

I-CAR Announces Leadership Team Appointments

February 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced strategic appointments to its executive leadership team, with immediate effect. These positions, focused on building both strong industry relations while continuing to enhance technical programming at all levels, are being made to further build I-CAR’s position as the industry’s leader and expert on vehicle technology and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2024 Executive Committee

February 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader’s Brenda Hogen named Chair, two new board members welcomed. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) introduced its newly appointed Executive Committee, which consists of seven industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting the future of the industry through engagement with collision schools and students. The Foundation announced Brenda Hogen (PartsTrader) has been named to […]

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

NOVUS Glass Adds New Location in Ancaster, Ontario

February 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Glendale Motors, a trusted name in automotive services among the community of Ancaster, Ontario since 1950, announced the latest addition to its offerings with the launch of NOVUS Glass Ancaster.  As the newest addition of glass repair and replacement services, NOVUS Glass Ancaster joins the enterprise’s three other primary service areas, including NAPA AUTOPRO complete […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Novus Glass, Ontario

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