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KPA Announces New Collision Repair and Service Center Safety Package

October 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

KPA, a provider of workplace compliance software and services, announced a new package of safety and compliance tools and services geared specifically for automotive collision and service centers. The new package is designed to help collision repair centers meet training requirements, keep employees safe and productive, and comply with OSHA, EPA, and DOT regulatory requirements. […]

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Axalta Opens New Refinish Facility in the Netherlands

October 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) has officially opened its new, state-of-the-art, sustainable facility in the Netherlands to strengthen its Dutch refinish business further. The ultramodern, strategically located facility in the Tiel municipality enables Axalta to provide more customers with its industry-leading refinish paint and non-paint products and services. The Axalta global refinish brands in the Netherlands – […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Europe, Netherlands, Openings

Snapsheet and Socotra Launch Joint Platform Across the Entire Insurance Policy Lifecycle

October 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snapsheet and Socotra announced a joint platform solution built in the cloud that allows insurers to quickly deliver and scale new products to drive more efficient, digital-first experiences spanning the entire policy lifecycle, from quote to claim. Socotra enables insurers to accelerate product development, reduce maintenance costs, and improve customer experiences. Snapsheet Claims software provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Claims Technology, Snapsheet, Socotra

U.S. Auto Sales Fall in September to Lowest Level for the Year

October 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle supply crisis brings the recovery in auto sales from the pandemic to a halt. Greatly depleted inventories dragged down U.S. vehicle sales to their lowest level for the month of September since 2010, according to LMC Automotive, the independent automotive global forecasting and market intelligence company. Automakers sold just under 1 million Light Vehicles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

All Star Auto Lights Expands into Wheel Replacement with Acquisitions in Tennessee and Indiana

October 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition provides an extension into related remanufactured and aftermarket parts replacement product offerings. All Star Auto Lights, a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital, announced its expansion into the remanufactured and aftermarket wheel category with the acquisitions of Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel. The company also announced that Rob Barkley was named vice president of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, All Star Auto Lights, Indiana, Tennessee

PPG Introduces UV-Cured Primer Surfacer to U.S. and Canadian Refinish Markets

October 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG OneChoice SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer

System can be fully cured, ready to sand in just 2 minutes. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced the launch of PPG OneChoice SU1280 UV-Cured Primer Surfacer for the U.S. and Canadian automotive refinish markets. Available in a spray-gun-applied quart, the primer surfacer with advanced UV-cure coating technology can be sanded in just two minutes after application. “This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG Industries

Gore Mutual First Canadian Insurer to Rollout Solera Qapter Estimating

October 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera | Audatex (Canada) announced that Gore Mutual Insurance Company is the first Canadian insurer to rollout Qapter Estimating, Solera’s AI-based estimating platform. Gore Mutual is the first Canadian insurer to utilize Qapter to assess vehicle damage for improved customer service. Qapter is the next-generation browser-agnostic estimating and total loss workflow platform for staff, repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audatex, Canada, Gore Mutual Insurance Company, Solera

CCC Receives Cloud Computing Award

October 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions has been named a top technology company in the software as a service sector by Business Intelligence and honored with a 2021 Stratus Award. The 2021 Stratus Awards recognizes companies and individuals innovating in the Cloud through differentiated technology offerings that advance industries and improve lives. “CCC is excited to be recognized […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, CCC

State Farm Reports Drivers Struck Over 2 Million Animals During the Pandemic

October 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Pennsylvania had the largest number of animal collisions at over 166,000. West Virginia risk highest as percentage of claims. State Farm reports that during the recent 12-month period between July of 2020 and June of 2021, similar scenes occurred an estimated 2.1 million times across U.S. roads (7.2% more than in the previous 12 months) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Animal Collisions, State Farm

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in New York State

October 5, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Clarence, New York. This new Gerber Collision & Glass repair center has operated as Stevens Collision since 1958. Clarence is located approximately 20 miles northeast of Buffalo, the second largest city in the state of New York. “We are excited to welcome […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, New York State

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