Total employment and number of women employed also new records. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the preliminary April collision repair employment, hours worked and wages indicated production was up on a year-over-year basis to new record levels Overall, total collision repair […]
Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced the addition of Blue Rock Refinishing Solutions, owned by Bruce Carson, that operates three locations in Roseville and St. Cloud, Minn. and Little Rock, Ark. They are a single line Axalta distributor and are looking forward to their continual growth with RDA. Carson began his career as Badger Paint, […]
Mercedes-Benz Receives First California Certification for Production Vehicle SAE Level 3 Conditionally Automated Driving
Mercedes‑Benz announced that its DRIVE PILOT system for SAE Level 3 conditionally automated driving received certification from California state authorities. With this milestone Mercedes-Benz is the first car manufacturer with authorization to introduce such a SAE Level 3 system in a standard-production vehicle for use on public freeways in the most populous state in the […]
asTech Announces All-In-One Diagnostics, Calibrations, and Programming Solution
Repairify, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC, announced the upcoming release of the new asTech All-In-One solution for local and remote automotive diagnostics, calibrations, and programming to simplify the repair process. The asTech All-In-One is a comprehensive tablet-based solution with local and remote capabilities that’s enabled for both asTech remote OEM tool solutions and […]
IBIS Renews Partnership with INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico
INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico announced the renewal of their partnership with the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), the leading global conference organizer for the collision repair industry. This collaboration is a representation of INA PAACE Automechanika’s focus on ensuring their reach supports every sector of the automotive aftermarket. INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico will take place […]
Interview: Jason Moseley, CEO of IBIS
Moseley details collision repair industry trends examined at International Bodyshop Industry Symposium events in the U.S. and around the world. The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), founded 23 years ago, has grown from a single global conference held annually in Europe to include five additional regional events that providing a unique international perspective on the […]
Hertrich Dealerships Opens 11th Collision Repair Center
The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships announced it opened its newest collision center location in Elkton, Md. Hertrich Collision Center of Elkton is the 11th collision center operated by Hertrich and the third center on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Hertrich operates collision centers in Delaware, including Bear, Dagsboro, Dover, Lewes, Milford, Millsboro, Newark, and Seaford. Additionally, […]
Uni-Select Receives Investment Canada Act Approval for its Acquisition by LKQ
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 […]
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