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PPG Introduces New Sustainability CO₂NCEPT System to Help Auto Body Shops Reduce Energy, Waste and Emissions

September 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG Sustainability CO₂NCEPT system, a suite of products, processes, digital tools and consulting services designed to help body shops in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets reduce energy, waste and greenhouse gas emissions throughout the automotive repair process. “Like many industries, there is immense pressure for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, EMEA, Europe, Middle East, PPG, Sustainability

Kent Automotive Named Exclusive Distributor of 4Plastic Repair in U.S. and Canada

September 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kent Automotive has been named the exclusive distributor of 4Plastic supplies and tools in the U.S. and Canada. Kent’s 4Plastic repair system provides automotive plastic repair products for the collision repair industry that are engineered specifically for today’s OEM plastic parts and deliver high surface coverage that can replicate most textured finishes. The 4Plastic refinishing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 4Plastic Repair, Agreements Signed, Kent Automotive, Plastic Repair

Governors Highway Safety Association Supports Lower State BAC Limits in New Roadway Safety Priorities

September 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association members also reelect Barbara Rooney, Director of the California Office of Traffic Safety, as Chair. Amid a recent surge in traffic deaths and dangerous driving behaviors, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has updated the Policies and Priorities that guide the organization’s work to prevent traffic crashes, injuries and deaths on U.S. roads. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Governors Highway Safety Association, Impaired Driving, legislation, People

Auto Care Association Introduces Auto Care Academy Online Learning Resource

September 19, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association announced the launch of the Auto Care Academy, a self-paced online learning resource for auto care industry professionals. The online academy caters to professionals at all stages of their careers, from new industry entrants to seasoned veterans. In addition to the value these interactive online courses provide for the professional development of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Online Training

Fitch Ratings Says US Vehicle Manufacturers Have Enough Liquidity to Withstand Extended UAW Strikes

September 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

While the ratings agency believes both manufacturers and the union want to resolve the strike quickly, the gap between compensation offers and union demands will make that difficult. U.S. vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) have sufficient liquidity for their ratings to withstand an extended strike by members of the United Auto Workers (UAW), according to Fitch Ratings. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fitch, Ford, General Motors, Stellantis, Strike, United Auto Workers

Classic Collision Acquires 6 Collision Repair Centers in Virginia

September 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marks entry into the state. Classic Collision, LLC announced it closed the acquisition of six new collision repair centers on September 15. The Atlanta-based multi-site collision repair operator acquired Elite Auto Body Group, one of the largest independently owned groups in the Tidewater area of Virginia. The newly acquired locations are Classic’s first collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Virginia

Crash Champions’ Matt Ebert Named Master of Ceremonies for MSO Symposium

September 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ebert, Founder & CEO of Crash Champions, will serve as the master of ceremonies for the 2023 MSO Symposium, which will take place Monday, Oct. 30, at The Mirage Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nev. “Throughout its history, the MSO Symposium has earned a reputation as a dynamic platform that brings together top MSO leaders […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, MSO Symposium, People

UK National Body Repair Association Announces Greener Bodyshop Awards

September 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) announced the winners for the Greener Bodyshop winners held on September 14.  “We are very honoured to recognise and award those who have made a significant impact in the industry, from environmental improvement and positive changes in business culture to their commitment to diversity and inclusion,” said Thomas Hudd, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Diversity, Environmental, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, National Body Repair Association, United Kingdom

Midwest Auto Care Alliances Announces New Executive Board

September 18, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA) announced the installation of its new Executive Board members during its Fall Leadership Summit held September 8-10in Lake of the Ozarks, Mo. Newly Elected Officers include: President: Summer Guerrero, Affinity Automotive Services, Wichita, KS Vice President: Travis Troy, Honest Wrenches Automotive Repair, Des Moines, IA Treasurer: James Copeland, Midwest […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Midwest Auto Care Alliance, People

ASA Applauds EPA for Sparing Collision Repairers from Onerous Emission Reporting Requirements

September 15, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association served as a Small Entity Representative to panel convened by the EPA to help develop the proposal. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is applauding the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for excluding collision repair facilities from its proposal to increase required reporting under a revised Air Emissions Reporting Requirements (AERR) regulation. Without this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Assocation, Regulations, U.S. EPA

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