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PPG Recognized for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices

August 3, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for the third consecutive year. The index measures the performance of companies’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices. “Our unwavering commitment to developing and delivering the paints and coatings that will create solutions today for a more sustainable tomorrow is backed by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Environmental, PPG Industries

Eric Wilbert Nominated to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association

August 3, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that professional automotive recycler Eric Wilbert of Wilbert’s U-Pull-It, LLC in Williamson, N.Y. has been nominated to join the Association Executive Committee as Secretary for 2021-2022. “Coming from a family with predecessors that have been very active with many associations, I am incredibly honored to be nominated as the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Board of Directors, People

Consumer Sentiment Declines on Concerns Over Slowdown in Economy Amid Rising COVID Risks

August 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Sentiment Index July 2021 Chart

Concerns over inflation at highest levels in more than 50 years. Consumer sentiment fell in July, posting a monthly decline of 5.0% from June, falling to the lowest level since February, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index fell to 81.2 in July 2021 from June’s 85.5, and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index, University of Michigan

Classic Collision Acquires 14 Collision Repair Centers in Pacific Northwest

August 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

With the acquisition, Classic now operates 100 locations in eight states. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of 14 Central Auto Body locations in Oregon and Washington. Classic Collision now operates a total of 100 repair centers in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, California, Alaska, Oregon, and Washington. Central Auto Body, in business for three […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Oregon, Washington State

CCC and Dragoneer Investment Group Close SPAC Merger

August 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. and Dragoneer Investment Group, LLC completed the previously announced business combination of CCC and Dragoneer Growth Opportunities Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) formed by Dragoneer Investment Group on July 30. The Business Combination was approved by Dragoneer shareholders at a special meeting held July 29. Starting today, the common […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CCC

Michelle Sullivan Appointed U.S. Sales Director at AkzoNobel

August 2, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel today announced that Michelle Sullivan is appointed Sales Director for its Vehicle Refinish (VR) US-East Region effective August 1. Michelle reports directly to John Griffin, Regional Commercial Director – AkzoNobel Automotive & Specialty Coatings, Americas, and President – AkzoNobel, Inc. In her new role, Michelle is responsible for leading sales efforts across all VR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, People

July Gas Consumption and Interstate Traffic Continues Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

July 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

July Gas Consumption Continues Near Pre-Pandemic Levels

Following record gasoline demand on weekly basis leading into July 4 holiday, the four-week moving average has remained within 1% of 2019 levels. Interstate passenger traffic at similar levels. The recovery in gasoline consumption and traffic volume has held following the record demand leading into the July 4 holiday in the U.S. The four-week moving […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Gasoline Consumption, Traffic Volume

Automotive Lift Institute Reports Counterfeit Gold Certification Label Found in Ontario, Canada

July 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Budget Automotive Equipment label

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) warned of counterfeit gold “Certified Automotive Lift” labels being applied to automotive lifts. The ALI safety notification said that that certain automotive lifts from Budget Automotive Equipment Inc. installed in Ontario and possibly other Canadian provinces or U.S. States may bear a fraudulent declaration of compliance and product certification intended […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute, Canada, Fraud, Ontario, Safety

I-CAR Announce Board Election Results

July 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Board of Directors announced the election of four individuals to fill open board seats, including two members returning for a second, three-year term. The Board’s election process concluded on July 14 and new board members will assume their roles immediately following the August 25 I-CAR Board of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR, People

Insurance Associations Defend Auto Insurer Pricing Factors

July 30, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following calls by consumer groups for the U.S. Treasury Department’s Federal Insurance Office (FIO) to update its 2017 auto insurance affordability study, two insurance groups commented on the proposals. David Snyder, vice president of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association’s Policy, Research and International Division (APCIA) said, “We support the Department of Treasury’s Federal Insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Auto Insurance Affordability, Federal Insurance Office, Insurance Information Institute

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