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Private Equity Firm LNC Partners Invests in Kaizen Collision Center 

February 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Multiple shop operator currently has 10 collision repair centers in Arizona and Southern California. LNC Partners, a Northern Virginia-based private equity firm with over $500 million of capital under management, announced that it has partnered with Kaizen Collision Center by making an investment to support its continued growth strategy. Kaizen currently operates 10 collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Kaizen Collision Center, LNC Partners, Private Equity

ProColor Collision Adds Location in Ontario, Canada

February 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network Canada announced that Burlington Central, located at 2481 Industrial Street in Burlington, Ontario, Canada, has become the newest location to join the ProColor Collision family.   Raghbir Rangi and Abhijit “Abhi” Gill, current owners and operators of ProColor Collision Burlington Central, have a deep understanding of the latest collision repair advancements, having […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Ontario, ProColor Collision

Axalta Fourth Quarter Sales Down 2.2% Compared to 2019

February 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced its fourth quarter net sales were $1,074.5 million down 2.2% year-over-year, including a 1.8% foreign currency benefit. The result was driven by 3.8% lower volumes and 0.2% lower average price and product mix. Lower volumes were driven by ongoing COVID-19 related impacts primarily in the Refinish end-market, while volumes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Earnings

LKQ Reports Fourth Quarter Revenue Down 1.9% Compared to 2019

February 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (Nasdaq:LKQ) reported evenue for the fourth quarter of 2020 was $2.95 billion, a decrease of 1.9% as compared to $3.01 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019. For the fourth quarter of 2020, parts and services organic revenue decreased 5.2% (6.1% on a per day basis), while the net impact of acquisitions and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, LKQ Corporation

National Auto Body Council Partners with AnswerForce

February 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has partnered with AnswerForce to offer live answering services to its members, allowing  auto collision repair shops to support distressed drivers the moment they call, 24 hours a day. The partnership aims to deliver high levels of customer service and satisfaction helping members drive insurance-based referrals. “High customer satisfaction […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AnswerForce, Member Benefits, National Auto Body Council

CAR Coalition Calls for Federal Legislation to Preserve Consumer Choice in Collision Repair

February 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Group including parts suppliers and insurers seeks legislation to preserve safety, consumer choice and competition. Warns of vehicle manufacturers “monopoly” on collision repairs in video. The CAR Coalition, a group of independent automotive parts and repair companies, associations and insurers committed to preserving consumer choice and affordable vehicle repair, is launching a Call to Action […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Access to Repair Coalition, legislation, Right to Repair, Telematics

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in South Carolina

February 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Columbia, South Carolina. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location operated as Jimmy Rivers Body & Paint Shop for more than five decades. Columbia is the capital of South Carolina, the second largest city in the state and anchors a metropolitan area […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, South Carolina

Solera Releases Guided Image Capture

February 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings, Inc. today launched Guided Image Capture (GIC), a customizable Qapter module that is part of Solera’s end-to-end Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered claims platform. GIC provides a simple and intuitive way for an automotive insurance policy holder to confidently capture images of a damaged vehicle, through an easy-to-use web-based app. Solera’s technology generates a ‘vehicle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Photo Appraisal, Solera Holdings

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group Partners with Snapsheet Appraisal Services

February 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. announced today that it is partnering with Snapsheet Appraisal Services to deliver claims management technology to customers. In recent months, Skyward Specialty has made a series of strategic investments to further deliver outstanding commercial auto claims services and capabilities to its customers. The company recently added a “quick-strike” response service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Inc., Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Snapsheet

Joe Hudson’s Collision Centers and Crash Champions Commit to Assured Performance Certification

February 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced that Joe Hudson’s Collision Center and Crash Champions have committed to 100% of their locations becoming certified as part of Assured Performance’s Certified Repair Provider Network. As part of their overall commitment, their locations will feature a Collision Care service experience with the consumer option of receiving a fully documented “Certified Repair.” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, Certification, Crash Champions, Joe Hudson's Collision Center

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