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New Hunter University Offers Online and In-Person Training

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Hunter Engineering announced the introduction of Hunter University, its new global learning platform designed for easily accessible training for customers, technicians, technical school instructors, students and any other interested parties. The platform collects all of Hunter’s extensive learning content in a single place, offering dozens of free online courses worldwide, as well as streamlined registration […]

Federal Appeals Court Rules in Favor of LKQ in Design Patent Case Against GM

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In a precedential decision, the full court overturned a common test for determining obviousness of a design patent. Yesterday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) ruled in favor of an appeal by LKQ Corporation in a case over a design patent held by General Motors (GM) on a 2018-1022 Chevrolet Equinox […]

Maaco in Longwood, Florida Under New Ownership

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Maaco announced that Maaco Longwood, located in Longwood, Fla., will now be owned and operated by Justin DePasquale, owner of Maaco Fort Myers, and Pete Huber, Maaco’s former regional director of operations turned franchisee. Since 1985, Maaco Longwood has provided its surrounding community with top-tier collision repair, personalized paint work, and premier customer service. For […]

Department of Energy to Sell Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve to Reduce Prices at Start of Summer Driving Season

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves announced May 21 a solicitation for the sale and liquidation of 1 million barrels (42 million gallons) of gasoline in the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve (NGSR). This solicitation is strategically timed and structured to maximize its impact on gasoline prices, helping to lower prices at the pump […]

Axalta Announces Partnership with Solera on Sustainability

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Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems to be integrated with Solera’s Sustainable Estimatics platform. Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) today announced a partnership with Solera that will help collision repair and refinish customers estimate their CO2 emissions. Through this partnership, Axalta’s conventional and Fast Cure Low Energy (FCLE) refinish paint systems will […]

PPG to Build New Automotive Paint and Coatings Manufacturing Facility in Tennessee

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New facility as part of $300 million investment in advanced manufacturing in North America. PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced it will invest $300 million in advanced manufacturing in North America to support increased demand for paints and coatings in the automotive industry. These investments will commence in 2024 and span a four-year period. As part […]

Subaru to Build New Business Center, Expands Parts Distribution Center and Training Center in Dallas-Fort Worth Market

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Subaru of America, Inc. today shared plans to expand its operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and grow its workforce by relocating its Central Region office and establishing a new customer support center in Coppell, Texas. The automaker’s new Dallas Business Center will be co-located with its existing distribution and training facility as part of […]

AirPro Diagnostics Named Preferred Supplier to the Fix Network

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AirPro Diagnostics has entered into an agreement with Fix Network to supply its franchisees with diagnostics and ADAS calibrations technologies. “Having watched Fix Network grow to become a global leader in the automotive aftermarket sectors with more than 2,000 points of service globally, we are excited to support the efforts of the Fix Network brands […]

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