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CREF Raises Over $100,000 to Benefit Collision Repair Students and Schools

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Funds raised during annual golf fundraiser will support industry education and training nationwide. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its 21st Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, raising over $100,000 to support collision repair programs, schools and students around the country. Held on July 19 at the Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing

CAPA Certifies Hushan Autoparts Ultrasonic Sensors

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced the first CAPA Certified ultrasonic sensors are now available, manufactured by Hushan Autoparts Inc., a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in handles, cameras, and door spare parts. These ultrasonic sensors, certified to the CAPA 703 standard, join Hushan’s line […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Certified Automotive Parts Association, Hushan Autoparts, Non-OEM Parts

AkzoNobel Completes Acquisition of Chinese Decorative Paints Business

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business of Sherwin-Williams that had been announced in April. The acquisition will further boost the company’s position in China and will allow the company further market segmentation and reinforce its position outside of the premium segment. The business has an annual revenue of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AkzoNobel, China, Sherwin-Williams

Nominations Open for National Auto Body Council Board of Directors

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that nominations are open for its Board of Directors election. The National Auto Body Council Board is comprised of collision repair industry companies and individuals representing the industry’s thought leaders. These volunteer board members donate their time and expertise to lead the NABC and serve our industry membership. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, National Auto Body Council, Nominations

August 24 CIECA Webinar Examines Collision Industry Trends

August 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECA Webinar is scheduled for 2 p.m. (EDT) on Thursday, August 24. Bart Mazurek, Vice President, Automotive Services Group (ASG) Consulting & Services, CCC Intelligent Solutions will present Current & Forecasted Collision Industry Trends during the one-hour webinar. Registration for the CIECA August 24 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Webinars

New York Collision Repair Shop Owner Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Sales Tax Fraud

August 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repair facility owner paid more than $700,000 restitution in sales tax in 2017 case. New York Attorney General Letitia James and Acting New York Commissioner of Taxation and Finance Amanda Hiller announced the sentencing of Jose Cardona, 45, of Oceanside, for felony Tax Fraud related to his ownership and operation of two Nassau County collision […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Fraud, Lawsuits, New York State, Sales Tax

Driven Brands Reports Second Quarter Revenue Up 19%

August 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Paint, Collision & Glass segment same-store sales up over 12%. Driven Brands Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:DRVN) on August 2 reported revenue of $606.9 million for the second quarter ended July 1, up 19% compared to last year. System-wide sales were $1.7 billion, up 18 percent versus the prior year driven by 8 percent same-store sales growth […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Driven Brands, Earnings

Cloninger Automotive Group Licenses DCR Systems Collision Repair Operating Model in North Carolina

August 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

DCR Systems, LLC announced that Cloninger Automotive Group based in Salisbury, N.C., signed an area development licensing agreement with the company. The agreement provides access to DCR Systems’ full turnkey operating model. “We appreciate Cloninger’s belief and trust in the DCR process and applaud their courage to adapt and transition from a traditional operation to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Cloninger Automotive Group, DCR Systems, North Carolina

Jim Kessler Named CEO at RB Global

August 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Company says Ann Fandozzi resigned due to failure to resolve executive compensation negotiation. RB Global, Inc. (NYSE:RBA) (TSE:RBA), formerly known as Ritchie Brothers Auctioneers, announced the appointment of Jim Kessler, most recently the Company’s President and Chief Operating Officer, as Chief Executive Officer. Kessler will also join RB Global’s Board of Directors. Megan Cash, most […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Ritchie Bros

U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Up in June Compared to May

August 2, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Prices were also up over 5% on a year-over-year basis. The most recent government figures on inflation through June show the rate of growth of auto body repair prices continues to be above the rate of general inflation for the 24th month in a row, but the rate of increase is less than half the […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Auto Body Repair Prices, Auto Insurance, consumer price index, Inflation

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