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WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai Cancelled

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The current lockdowns in Shanghai and ongoing pandemic prevention and control restrictions in China make hosting the October event impossible in 2022. Today WorldSkills International, in agreement with WorldSkills Members, WorldSkills Shanghai 2022 Executive Bureau, and WorldSkills China (MOHRSS) announced the cancellation of WorldSkills Competition 2022 (WorldSkills Shanghai 2022). Scheduled for October 12–17, the 46th […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Coronavirus, WorldSkills

Global Finishing Solutions and 1Collision Announce New Partnership Program

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced a new partnership program with 1Collision. Under the partnership program, GFS will provide 1Collision affiliates with lifelong support and service of industry-leading finishing equipment and technologies that improve paint finish quality, increase throughput and exceed performance requirements. 1Collision affiliates can also take advantage of GFS’s expansive distribution network, which provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Agreements Signed, Global Finishing Solutions

June Designated as Automotive Service Professionals Month

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has designated June 2022 as Automotive Service Professionals Month (ASPM). This year, ASPM will not only serve as a way to recognize vehicle service professionals who are proficient, credentialed and committed to excellence, but also as a celebration of ASE’s 50 years of service to the transportation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Automotive Service Professionals Month

Property and Casualty Insurers Experience Underwriting Loss in 2021

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Auto physical damage written premiums were up 6.5% but direct losses grew 25.1% over pandemic influenced 2020.  Despite experiencing an underwriting loss, the property/casualty insurance industry ended 2021 strong and able to support policyholders, according to a report from Verisk (NASDAQ:VRSK), the global data analytics provider, and the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA). In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Earnings, Property Casualty Insurance, Verisk

AkzoNobel Acquires African Paints and Coatings Business from Kansai Paint

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it is strengthening its African footprint after reaching an agreement with Kansai Paint to acquire its paints and coatings activities in the region. Completion, which is subject to regulatory approvals, is expected during the course of 2023. Present in 12 countries in Africa, Kansai Paint has regional consolidated revenue of around €280 million […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Africa, AkzoNobel, Kansai Paint

Safelite Group Acquires Frontier Glass

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group, the owner of Safelite AutoGlass , announced today an agreement to acquire the assets of Frontier Glass in Buffalo, N.Y. The transaction was completed on Friday, May 27. “We’re pleased to welcome Frontier Glass associates to the Safelite family,” said Renee Cacchillo, President and CEO of Safelite Group. “Founded in 1920, their focus […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, New York State, Safelite

IAA Expands Two Louisiana Locations to Bolster CAT Preparedness

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Two locations in hurricane-prone region converted to permanent CAT yards. IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced the expansions of the Crowley and Scott CAT yards near Lafayette, La. These full-term conversions of CAT yards into permanent facilities support IAA’s long-term capacity strategy in this hurricane-prone region. “IAA’s continued investment in hurricane-prone areas, like southern Louisiana, helps to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Auto Auctions, Louisiana, Openings

California Insurance Commissioner Investigated Over Campaign Finance Complaints

June 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Regulator investigates insurance companies funneling $122,500 to Lara campaign. According to the nonprofit Consumer Watchdog, seven insurance companies have contributed $122,500 to the LGBTQ Caucus, which in turn spent the money on an independent expenditure campaign to re-elect Ricardo Lara as insurance commissioner without disclosing the source of the donations. Consumer Watchdog filed a complaint […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Ethics, Insurance Commissioner

Service King Reaches Agreement with Financial Stakeholders to Recapitalize Business

May 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Clearlake Capital Group assumes majority ownership. MSO receives $200 million new capital injection, reduces net indebtedness by over $500 million. Service King today announced its entry into a comprehensive agreement with key financial stakeholders that will provide the Company with new capital, reduce debt, extend remaining existing debt maturities, and position Service King to increase […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Clearlake Capital Group, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Classic Collision Acquires Collision Repair Center in Holly Hill, Florida

May 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of The Body Werks repair center in Holly Hill, Fla. The Body Werks has been taking care of the collision repair needs for Daytona and the surrounding areas for almost 40 years. “We have gained a stellar reputation in our community because of our attention to detail and our […]

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

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