SkillsUSA has released its first legislative priorities for the U.S. Congress, focusing on expanding access to career and technical education (CTE) and strengthening America’s skilled workforce. The organization’s priorities encompass five main areas: increasing CTE infrastructure investment, protecting CTE’s role in public education, improving postsecondary access, strengthening workforce development connections, and expanding the CTE instructor […]
Wesco Group’s Josh Cox Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) welcomed Josh Cox, National Vice President of Sales for WESCO Group, to its Board of Trustees. “We are honored to welcome Josh Cox to our Board,” shares Brenda Hogen, Chair of CREF’s Board of Trustees. “His extensive experience and dedication to the collision industry will be invaluable as we […]
Collision Vision Expands with New Investment, Names Erica Schaefer Director of Sales and Marketing
Rebecca Dean appointed Partner Account Executive. Collision Vision has announced several key developments including additional investment from founding partners, strategic leadership hires, and the expansion of an internal software development team. The Billings, Montana-based technology company announced these changes on April 28, 2025, as part of their growth strategy in the collision repair industry. The […]
Tennessee Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Trafficking in Counterfeit Airbags
More than 500 airbags were sold over four years. A federal judge has sentenced a Memphis, Tenn. man to 24 months in federal prison to be followed by two years of supervised release for trafficking in counterfeit motor vehicle airbags and transporting a hazardous material on an aircraft carrier without declaring it as a dangerous […]
Driving Force Collision Acquires Masano Auto Group Collision Repair Center
Driving Force Collision, backed by transportation investment firm TRP Capital, has acquired Tom Masano Auto Group’s 50,000-square-foot collision repair center in Reading, Pa. The transaction was facilitated by Focus Advisors. The Reading facility had made substantial investments in equipment, training, and certification to obtain manufacturer certifications from multiple major automotive brands. The operation serves Reading […]
Srisu Subrahmanyam Named CEO at Repairify
Keith Crerar named chief transformation officer. Repairify, Inc. announced the appointment of Srisu Subrahmanyam as Chief Executive Officer and Keith Crerar as Chief Transformation Officer. “Srisu and Keith both have notable track records growing companies in the automotive industry,” said John Lindle, Repairify’s Executive Chairman. “Their experience in digital transformation and ability to increase market […]
BASF Coatings Expands Biomass-Balanced Products Offering to North America
BASF Coatings is expanding its biomass-balanced product line into North America in 2025, following successful launches in Europe and Asia. The move is part of the company’s sustainability strategy focused on reducing CO2 emissions and supporting circular economy principles. The company currently offers approximately 250 biomass-balanced products across three regions and three business areas, including […]
Plasnomic Establishes Plastic Repair Alliance Council
A new Plastic Repair Alliance Council has been formed by Plasnomic, bringing together executives and technical specialists from major collision repair companies. The council includes representatives from 3M, ARA, AkzoNobel, Boyd Group, Caliber Collision, Mirka, PPG, Polyvance, SEM, and other organizations. “This marks a significant milestone for the global collision repair industry and a proud […]
US New Light Vehicle Sales Rate Topped 17 Million Units for Second Consecutive Month in April
NADA says consumers bought vehicles in advance of tariffs taking effect. U.S. new light-vehicle sales in April 2025 topped a 17-million-unit seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) for the second straight month as consumers pulled forward purchases to beat tariffs. According to the National Association of Automobile Dealers (NADA) April 2025’s SAAR of 17.3 million units […]
Iowa Governor Signs Auto Glass Legislation
Bill restricts assignment of benefits, requires ADAS consumer disclosures Iowa Senate File 573 (SF 573), a comprehensive bill that establishes new requirements for motor vehicle glass repair shops and insurance companies was signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds on May 6. The new law creates chapter 321B in the Iowa Code, establishing several important […]
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