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Roberlo Introduces UNIQCROM Premium Solvent-Based Basecoat System

July 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The European car refinish coatings company Roberlo announced the introduction of UNIQCROM, its latest premium quality solvent basecoat paint systems. UNIQCROM has been launched in North America, with plans to expand over the coming months into other international markets in South America and Southeast Asia. The solvent-borne basecoat system is composed of 40 solid bases, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Briolf Group, New Products, Refinish, Roberlo

Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission Extend Public Comment Period on Serial Acquisitions, Roll-Up Strategies Across U.S. Economy

July 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Justice Department’s Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced they are extending the deadline for the public to comment on serial acquisitions and roll-up strategies that harm competition by 60 days. As CollisionWeek reported in May, the joint request for information (RFI) seeks to learn more about how corporate actors, including private […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Department of Justice, Federal Trade Commission, Regulations

Ron Trozzo Named to Lead SCA Claims Services Auto Division

July 19, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

SCA Claim Services, the national independent auto firm announced the appointment of Ron Trozzo as the new Nationwide ADP Director for its Auto Operations division. Ron Trozzo brings 15 years of expertise in claims adjusting and collision management, further solidifying SCA’s dominance in the auto appraisal industry. As ADP Director, Trozzo will steer the company’s […]

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

Progressive Reports Personal Auto Policies in Force Up Nearly 10% in June

July 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Policies in Force June 2024

Premiums written up 22% in the second quarter year-over-year. The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) reported its total personal auto insurance policies in force were 21,541,600 in June, an increase of over 1.8 million or 9.6% from 19,658,300 in June 2023. June’s policies in force represent an increase of 290,000 or 1.4% from 21,252,100 in May. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Combined Ratio, Net Written Premiums, Policies in Force, Progressive

CSN Collision Adds Repair Facility to Network in Maryland

July 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision announced that Purnell Body Shop, located in Elkton, Md., has joined its network. Established in 1954 by George Purnell, the shop was originally a three-man operation that has since expanded. The current owner, David Coleman, joined Purnell Body Shop in 1984, purchasing it in 1994, and has led it to its present success. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CSN Collision, Maryland, Network Affiliations

Car ADAS Solutions Announces First Licensee in Las Vegas

July 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions announced the grand opening of Master ADAS, its first ADAS calibration center in Las Vegas, Nev. Owners Tanner Scott, Cam Scott, and Aja Domingo are proud to unveil their first calibration center. The decision to set up a location in Las Vegas was driven by market research and a clear vision of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car ADAS Solutions, Network Affiliations, Nevada

Women in Auto Care Achieves Record-Breaking Scholarship Distribution

July 18, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, has  distributed a total of 81 awards, combining cash scholarships and toolkits, with an unprecedented value of $425,000. These awards serve as a powerful investment in the aspirations of female students across the United States, nurturing their interest in pursuing careers within the automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Scholarships, Women in Auto Care

Collision Repair Industry Production Sets New Record in May

July 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Production in May was up year-over-year and month-over-month. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary May collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up compared to May 2023 and from April. Production levels in May set a new […]

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

Repairify Announces Partnership with NAPA to Launch asTech Mechanical

July 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify and NAPA have entered a preferred partnership to release asTech Mechanical, a single device capable of accessing the majority of original equipment (OE) tools for repair facility owners. asTech Mechanical enables shops to remotely connect to an OE tool, operated by a certified technician, to perform programming, calibrations, and vehicle health checks on a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Diagnostics, NAPA Auto Parts, Repairify

PPG Recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion

July 17, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced that it has been recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the DISABILITY EQUALITY INDEX® for the third consecutive year. The Disability Equality Index was launched in 2015 as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and is acknowledged as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, PPG

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