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Podcast Launched for Collision Repair Industry Newcomers

February 19, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Jeff and Marie Peevy announced the launch of Collision Boost Radio (CBR), a weekly podcast series for newcomers and those considering a career in the collision repair industry. The podcast debuted with four episodes on February 17,  and Jeff and Marie will be conducting interviews during the FCA/Nissan Certified Collision Conference in Orlando, FL that […]

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Gipe Auto Color to Host Women’s Industry Night March 11 in Louisville

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

There are more women employed in the collision repair industry than ever, and there is a wealth of opportunities available to them, says Gipe Auto Color Business Development Manager Michelle (Gipe) Bourke. She’s one of the fourth-generation owners of Gipe Auto Color, which will host its first Women’s Industry Night, Wed., March 11, at the […]

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Collision Industry Foundation Raises $10,000 to Support Shooting Victims’ Family

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry donations will support immediate family of collision repair facility owner whose son and daughter-in-law were victims of last summer’s shooting in El Paso, Texas.  The Collision Industry Foundation reached its goal of raising $10,000 for the benefit of Gilberto Anchondo, owner of Colormaster Auto Body Shop, in El Paso, Texas.  In September 2019, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, El Paso, People, Texas

AkzoNobel Approved by BMW in 44 Countries

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The BMW Group has approved AkzoNobel as a supplier of automotive refinish products and services to a large part of its distribution network around the world. The deal came into effect on February 1. Covering 44 countries, the agreement means that the company’s premium Sikkens and Lesonal brands are now approved for paint repairs of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Approvals, BMW

Traver Connect Announces Strategic Partnership with UpdatePromise

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Traver Connect, a provider of customer experience service business development center (BDC) solutions announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with UpdatePromise, the provider ofcommunication solutions to automotive insurers, repairers, and dealerships throughout North America.  The integrated offering enables dealerships to maximize customer engagement by providing solutions before, during, and after the service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, UpdatePromise

National Auto Body Council Golf Fundraiser April 2 in Texas

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will continue its 25th anniversary celebration with the NABC Lone Star Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Enterprise, and a NABC Recycled Ride presentation, held on Thursday, April 2, at Texas Star Golf Club in Euless, Texas. Each year, the NABC and its member partners raise funds to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council

Northeast Leadership Meeting March 20

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that the NORTHEAST 2020 Resolution Forum and Leadership Meeting will take place Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Secaucus Meadowlands, directly across the street from the Meadowlands Exposition Center. Ed Kizenberger, executive director of LIABRA/NYSACT, will moderate the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Northeast Trade Show

OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill Passes Committee Vote in Washington State

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

House Bill 2782

Legislation would require insurers pay for reasonable repair costs including vehicle manufacturer repair procedures. Proposed legislation in Washington State would require changes to auto insurers’ policy language, require insurers to pay for reasonable and necessary costs for repair including OEM procedures, and place the burden of proof that repair procedures are not necessary on the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, OEM Repair Procedures, Washington State

DCR Systems and Symach Open Second Super Shop in Ohio

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lindsay Honda/Acura Auto Body

Symach and DCR Systems announced that DCR Systems has opened Lindsay Honda/Acura Auto Body, a 30,000-square-foot “state-of-the-art super shop” in Columbus, Ohio.  “It’s truly unlike what anyone has ever seen,” said Michael Giarrizzo, CEO and president of DCR Systems, based in Ohio. “It’s really a super shop of the future taking in the full thought […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: DCR Systems, Ohio, Openings, Symach

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR John’s Body Shop

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR John’s Body Shop, an 8,400 sq. ft. facility located at 5795 NE Minder Road, in Poulsbo, Wash. The facility opened as John’s Bodyworks in 1978 by John Ball. John’s nephew Joel Hanson grew up in this repair center, which sparked his interest for collision repair. As a body technician […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Washington State

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