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Clemens Brothers to Open Fourth Fix Auto UK Collision Repair Center

June 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Brothers Terry and Chris Clemens, who have developed three Fix Auto UK collision repair centers along the south coast of England, have revealed plans to open a fourth. The duo intend to have what will operate as Fix Auto Yeovil open for business by the end of August after receiving the keys this week to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, United Kingdom

Colors On Parade Adds New Franchise in Northeast Tri-State Area

June 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colors on Parade, the mobile automotive reconditioning franchise, announced the opening of its newest franchise unit in West Harrison, N.Y. Servicing the New Jersey, New York and Connecticut Tri-State area, the new franchise is owned and operated by Michael Grimaldi. Working alongside Area Developers, Mark Mega and David Lee, Michael will bring EcoSmart mobile automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colors on Parade, Network Affiliations, New York State

Emilie Gaudet Named President and Chief Operating Officer of Uni-Select’s Canadian Automotive Group

June 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. announced the appointment of Emilie Gaudet to the position of President and Chief Operating Officer, Canadian Automotive Group, effective July 1. In the last few years at Uni-Select, Emilie has held multiple roles such as Chief Financial Officer at FinishMaster and more recently, she took on the position of Vice-President, Corporate Finance and […]

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

IAA Acquires Auto Exchange

June 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Expands company’s footprint in New Jersey market. IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced today that it has acquired the entirety of the assets of Marisat, Inc. that does business as Auto Exchange, a salvage recovery industry leader in New Jersey.  IAA will operate the business of Auto Exchange going forward.  Financial terms of the transaction were […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Insurance Auto Auctions, New Jersey

AASP/NJ Virtual Meeting Presents Industry Solutions

June 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

To help bring forth practical solutions to help collision repairers overcome some of the industry’s most common obstacles, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) welcomed business coach Barrett R. Smith of Auto Damage Experts, Inc. to lead a special discussion, “Are You at the End of Your Rope? Thinking There Has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Webinars

Copart Opens New Location in North Dakota

June 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) announced a new location in Bismarck, N.D. “We’re excited to serve our customers in North Dakota from our new location in Bismarck,” said Glenn Shipman, General Manager of Copart Bismarck. Copart Bismarck will host weekly auctions at noon every Monday.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, North Dakota, Openings

Volkswagen Plans to Use New 3D printing Process in Vehicle Production

June 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers in car production including components used in the A-pillar of the T-Roc convertible. For the first time, the newest process – known as binder jetting – is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Whereas conventional 3D printing uses […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3D Printing, Volkswagen

Jun Liao Named Regional President, Asia Pacific at Axalta

June 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Jun Liao is joining the Company as Regional President, Asia-Pacific effective July 15. Liao will report directly to CEO Robert Bryant and will manage all of Axalta’s business operations in the Asia-Pacific region and drive the Company’s growth strategy in the region. “Asia Pacific represents one of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, Axalta Coating Systems, People

Collision Repair Industry Production in March at Best Level Since Start of Pandemic

June 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Repair Industry Production March 2021

Production employment and hours worked both reach highest levels since year ago levels. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) covering the final March employment, hours worked and wages indicated growth on both a month-over-month basis and on a year-over-year basis. Overall, total collision […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Collision Repair Industry Production, Employment, Wages

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Pittsburgh

June 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Pittsburgh, Pa. This new Gerber Collision & Glass location operated as Wolbert Auto Body & Repair and provided service in the community for 49 years. Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania, the county seat of Allegheny County, and the primary […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Pennsylvania

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