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Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Company in California

June 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced an agreement to acquire the assets of Breaker Glass Co. in Placerville, Calif. The transaction was completed on Friday, June 4. “We’re pleased to welcome Breaker Glass associates to the Safelite family,” said Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Safelite Group. “Over the last 40 years they have built strong community involvement […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Safelite

Sedgwick Acquires Two Automotive Claims Appraisal Companies

June 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Sedgwick announced that it has acquired regional automotive appraisal companies Automotive Damage Appraisers of the Southwest (ADASW) and Metro Appraisal. These acquisitions expand the reach and scale of Sedgwick’s growing auto claims division in the U.S. “We are excited to announce these strategic acquisitions and expand our solutions and footprint in the auto appraisal space,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Sedgwick

Brian McManus Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Uni-Select

June 9, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced today that Brent Windom has decided to retire from his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and President and COO, Canadian Automotive Group, effective June 30. as well as a member of the Board of Directors. Brian McManus was appointed as his successor and will hold the dual role of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Uni-Select

Mitchell’s Q2 Industry Trends Report Examines Shifts in Claims Technology and Mobility Patterns

June 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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As the world adjusts post-pandemic, Mitchell discusses the trends and technologies impacting the future of claims and collision repair. Mitchell today released its second quarter Industry Trends Report (ITR) for 2021. In this report, Mitchell executives share trends and predictions on how the tools and innovations seeing faster adoption following the COVID-19 pandemic empower the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Industry Trends Report, Mitchell International

Lift Auto Group Acquires CSN BC Collisions in British Columbia

June 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Collision Centres announced that the Lift Auto Group has acquired CSN BC Collisions a 10,000 sq, ft. collision repair center Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada. CSN BC Collisions has been in the CSN network since 2014 and is the most recent acquisition completed by Lift. The Lift Auto Group currently has 15 locations in BC, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, British Columbia, Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Lift Auto Group

CAPA Applauds Introduction of Legislation Limiting OEM Collision Repair Parts Design Patents

June 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, applauded the Save Money on Auto Repair Transportation (SMART) Act, recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. “The SMART ACT is a win for consumers,” said Clark Plucinski, CAPA Chairman. “The misuse of design patents on parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Design Patents, legislation, Non-OEM Parts, U.S. House of Representatives

I-CAR Volunteer Committees Organizing Fundraisers to Benefit Local Collision Repair School Programs

June 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

With in-person events returning around the country, the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) would like to recognize the St. Louis, Atlanta, and Nashville I-CAR volunteer committees who are organizing fundraisers that will benefit their local high school and college collision programs. Industry members are encouraged to support these events, which will gather hundreds of local […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, I-CAR, Workforce Development

Sherry Vidal-Brown Named Chief People Officer at Caliber

June 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber, parent company of Caliber Collision, Caliber Auto Glass, Caliber Auto Care and Protech Automotive Solutions, announced the appointment of Sherry Vidal-Brown as Chief People Officer. In this role, Vidal-Brown will lead all facets of teammate resources, including professional development programs, organizational strategy and teammate services operations. “We are thrilled to have Sherry join Caliber […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, People

Fatality Data Show Increased Traffic Fatalities During Pandemic in 2020

June 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities by Region

Risky driving behaviors including failure to wear a seatbelt, speeding, and drinking while driving identified as contributing factors. While Americans drove less in 2020 due to the pandemic, NHTSA’s early estimates show that an estimated 38,680 people died in motor vehicle traffic crashes—the largest projected number of fatalities since 2007. This represents an increase of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Governors Highway Safety Association, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Fatalities

Root Insurance Now Available in 31 States with Entry into Wisconsin

June 7, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root, Inc. (NASDAQ:ROOT), the parent company of Root Insurance Company, announced its entry into Wisconsin. Root is now available to the 4.3 million drivers in Wisconsin, making it the company’s 31st state. Root Insurance is founded on the power of data. The insurance innovator is committed to unbreaking an archaic industry using modern, mobile-first technology […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Root Insurance, Wisconsin

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