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Audi Selects DEKRA to Support Collision Repair Network in North America

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Audi of America announced it has selected DEKRA North America as the partner for the Audi Authorized Collision Repair (AACR) program. DEKRA will provide multi-level service for the AACR program beginning today. The AACR program includes more than 200 repair facilities nationwide, each selected for its commitment to quality and safety. Technicians at approved facilities […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Audi, DEKRA, OEM Certification

Registration Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation July 13 Golf Fundraiser

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) annual summer golf fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Refinish, is now open online. Scheduled for Tuesday, July 13th, the fundraiser will take place in the greater Cleveland area and in conjunction with the currently scheduled national industry meetings. The event will be held at the semi-private Stonewater […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing

Uni-Select Appoints Brian McManus as Executive Chair

April 6, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Announces other management and Board of Directors changes. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced that Brian McManus will be appointed Executive Chair subject to his election to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13. Brian McManus is a seasoned executive having recently served as President and Chief Executive […]

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

Hall of Eagles Inducts Dan Risley, Petra Schroeder and Doug Webb

April 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Three inducted into collision repair industry Hall of Fame by 2/3 vote of prior inductees. The Collision Industry Hall of Eagles announced its 2021 Inductees are Dan Risley, Petra Schroeder and Doug Webb. The Hall of Eagles, the collision industry’s Hall of Fame, honors exceptional individuals whose long-term efforts have reached beyond their jobs and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Hall of Eagles, People

CSAA Insurance Partners with Opus IVS for Collision Repair Diagnostics at DRP Shops

April 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSAA Insurance Group announced Opus IVS, formerly known as Drew Technologies, as its preferred collision scanning solution for its Direct Repair Network. The Opus IVS DriveSafe and ScanSafe scanning solutions meet CSAA IG’s approved billing – allowing shops to improve cycle time while performing pre-scan, post-scan, OE scanning, flash programming, and ADAS calibrations under terms […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CSAA, Diagnostics, Opus IVS

Kemper Completes Acquisition of American Access

April 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of American Access Casualty Company (AAC) and its related captive insurance agency, Newins Insurance Agency Holdings, LLC, and its subsidiaries. AAC provides specialty private passenger auto insurance in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada and Texas. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Kemper Corporation

Ideal Distributors Named PPG Automotive Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year

April 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has honored Ideal Distributors of St. George, Utah, as its automotive refinish 2020 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes the distributor that demonstrates outstanding performance, loyalty, product knowledge, customer service and support. Chris Dewes, PPG director, platinum distribution programs, automotive refinish, U.S. and Canada, recently met […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, PBE Distributor, PPG Industries

Automotive Body Parts Association Schedules 2021 Annual Meeting in September 21-24

April 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 2021 Annual Meeting & Trade show of the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) will be held September 21-24, at the Renaissance Hotel located in Nashville, Tenn. The event is a gathering of aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors, insurance industry executives, and collision repair companies. In addition to the ABPA’s organizational business meetings, the event features […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Automotive Body Parts Association

Collision Repair Facilities Reporting Improved Sales in February Compared to Last Year Up Versus January

March 31, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Unfortunately, the percentage of collision repair shops reporting lower sales also increased. CollisionWeek’s shop size weighted sales decline increased on severe weather impacts to production. A larger percentage of collision repair facility operators responding to the most recent Collision Repair Business Conditions survey covering February reported that sales were up, but the projection of overall […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Business Conditions

Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in Florida

March 31, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in Tallahassee, Fla. These locations operated as Universal Collision, the first opening in 2001. Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida, county seat of Leon County and home to Florida State University and Florida A&M universities. With a population approaching 200,000 people, Tallahassee […]

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

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