Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the receipt of the required approval under the Investment Canada Act in connection with its acquisition by LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ). The previously announced plan under the provisions of the Québec Business Corporations Act involves Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and 9485-4692 Québec Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of LKQ Corporation. In February, LKQ and […]
AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Water-Based Refinish Products
AkzoNobel announced it has received approval to supply its water-based refinish products to Porsche China, one of the vehicle manufacturer’s biggest markets. The company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range, including basecoats, primer and clearcoats, to provide Porsche China with a complete water-based solution for its refinishing needs. “We’re delighted to partner with one […]
Brandon Eckenrode Promoted to Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Brandon Eckenrode was promoted to Executive Director. Eckenrode has served as the Foundation’s managing director since 2021. While Eckenrode’s collision industry career began in 2002 in I-CAR’s marketing department, he joined the Foundation’s team as Associate Director of Development in 2009 while the organization was “transitioning from […]
Return to Office Trip Data Show Emerging Trends
INRIX research shows that downtown trips in just two major cities have exceeded pre-pandemic levels. According to INRIX, the mobility data analytics company, downtown travel continues to experience the most variance across the U.S. with a small number of cities seeing pre-pandemic level downtown trips. COVID-19 had a substantial impact on nearly every dynamic of […]
Opus IVS Partners with PR Marketing as Exclusive Canadian Sales Representatives
Opus IVS announced the appointment of Dan Dominato and his team at PR Marketing as their exclusive sales representatives in Canada. With a history of success over the last three decades, Dan Dominato and PR Marketing have accumulated unparalleled expertise and an exceptional reputation within the automotive repair and collision industry. Their selection as the […]
Thatcham Research Issues Guidance for Sustainable Headlamp Repair
UK-based Thatcham Research says there is a growing need to repair rather than replace damaged vehicle headlamp units and has written a best practice guide to highlight repair options that it says encourages a more sustainable approach. Today’s headlamp units are often a coded component and integral to the operation of various Advanced Driver Assistance […]
BendPak Invests in New Global Headquarters
BendPak, Inc. has purchased a new global headquarters in Agoura Hills, Calif. The 22,256-square-foot administrative building, built in 2012 for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is situated on 12 acres in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, just west of Los Angeles. BendPak expects to move from its current Santa Paula, Calif., offices by […]
Ben Jacobson Named Executive Director at Refinish Distributors Alliance
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Ben Jacobson has been named its new Executive Director. Josh Byers, President of RDA said,” Ben will be an awesome Executive Director for RDA! He will be a great leader for our membership and an outstanding representative to our friends and supporters.” “Many within our membership have met […]
Quality Collision Group Enters Texas Market with Acquisition
Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 48 locations in seven states across the U.S. Quality Collision Group announced the acquisition of its first collision repair center in Texas. Stuart’s Paint & Body, located in Plano, was owned by Stuart Singer who has been serving the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex since 1983. “Securing a foothold […]
ProColor Collision Adds New Collision Repair Center to Network in San Diego Market
ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Escondido, located at 375 State Place in Escondido, Calif., to its network strengthening its presence and service to the greater San Diego market. The location is owned and operated by Benjamin Sanchez, who has worked in the collision industry for more than 20 years. “The team at […]
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