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Pennsylvania Towing Company Owner Among More than Dozen Charged with Conspiring to Commit $24 Million PPP Loan Fraud

October 7, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

A Florida recording artist and a Pennsylvania towing company owner have been charged for their alleged participation in a scheme to file fraudulent loan applications seeking more than $24 million in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Diamond […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Fraud, Lawsuits, Paycheck Protection Program, Towing

Wesco Group Acquires Sacramento Distributor

October 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The PBE distributor now has 71 stores in the western U.S. and Canada. The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the western U.S. and Canada, is announced that Jim’s Color Corner has joined the Wesco family of companies. Jim’s Color Corner has been serving customers in the Sacramento area since 1959. “We […]

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

Industrial Finishes & Systems Opens Distribution Center in California

October 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industrial Finishes & Systems logo

Industrial Finishes & Systems Inc. announced the opening of a distribution center in Escondido, California.  “Escondido is a very strategic market from both a geographic and business standpoint. Escondido’s position just south of our current California locations allows us to provide exceptional service to customers in the area. We look forward to bringing our broad […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Industrial Finishes & Systems, Openings

IAA Opens New Location in Los Angeles Market

October 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced a new branch location in the Los Angeles, California market. Increasing IAA’s significant footprint in the area, this new location will serve the expanding needs of local selling clients.  “The new IAA Los Angeles South branch provides needed additional storage inventory space in this key market,” said Tim O’Day, President […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings

Root Insurance Parent Files for Proposed Initial Public Offering

October 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Root, Inc., the parent company of Root Insurance Company, announced that it has publicly filed a registration statement on Form S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission relating to the proposed public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering have not […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IPOs, Root Insurance

Mitchell Cloud Estimating Now Available in Canada

October 6, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell today announced the availability of Mitchell Cloud Estimating in Canada. Carriers and collision repairers can use the cloud-based application to write estimates from anywhere and from any Internet-enabled Microsoft Windows, Apple iOS or Google Android device—including their smartphone, tablet or laptop. Mitchell Cloud Estimating provides seamless access to integrated OEM repair procedures as the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Mitchell International

2019 Fatality Data Show Continued Annual Decline in Traffic Deaths

October 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

2019 Traffic Fatalities

Second quarter 2020 projections show reduced overall fatalities but confirms trend toward risky driving behaviors during coronavirus crisis. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a preview of 2019 data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System and preliminary estimates for the first half of 2020.  Alongside the release of the 2019 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Governors Highway Safety Association, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Traffic Fatalities

AASP/NJ’s Virtual Annual Meeting to Focus on Insurance Claim Settlement Issues

October 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plans examination of New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will host a virtual 2020 Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 29 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (EDT) via Zoom.   The focus of the meeting will be on the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act (A1659). […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-NJ, Annual Meeting, legislation, Webinars

KPA and California New Car Dealers Association Announce Safety and Compliance Partnership

October 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

KPA and the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) announced a partnership to support the Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) efforts of the nearly 1,200 franchised car dealers throughout the state. As an EHS licensed vendor of the CNCDA, KPA’s EHS software, compliance training, and safety consulting services will help dealers maintain a compliant and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, California New Car Dealers Association, Environmental Health & Safety, KPA

Bo Fisher Honored with Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award

October 5, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bo Fisher, chairman and CEO of Fisher Auto Parts, was recently honored with the Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award by the Auto Care Association. The award was announced during the association’s Fall Leadership Days, held last month.  “I am honored and humbled to receive this recognition, especially when the award is named after one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Awards, Fisher Auto Parts

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