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Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

January 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Fort McMurray to its network. Owner John Soleas has been in the automotive industry for as long as he can remember and has owned his shop since 2012. “My father and both brothers are also in the industry, so I’ve been around cars my entire life,” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations

Plymouth Rock Partners with AAA Western and Central New York to Expand Auto Insurance Offering

January 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plymouth Rock Assurance announced that it has partnered with AAA Western and Central New York to deliver savings on home and auto insurance. The announcement follows last month’s announcement that Plymouth Rock created a similar program for AAA Northeast members in New York.  “Plymouth Rock has a history of providing exceptional services and innovative products […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA Western and Central New York, Agreements Signed, Plymouth Rock Assurance

AMECA Selects Hansen VTF to Support Automotive Lighting Certification Program

January 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

AMECA Certified logo

The Automotive Manufacturer Equipment Compliance Agency, Inc. (AMECA) announced that Hansen VTF will perform the vehicle test fits for automotive lighting components in the AMECA Automotive Lighting ISO-Certification (A2LA) program. As part of AMECA’s continuing improvement for its A2LA accredited automotive lighting ISO-Certification, AMECA choose Hansen VTF because of their experience, knowledge and reputation. Having […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Manufacturer Equipment Compliance Agency, Certification, Hansen VTF, Non-OEM Parts

Universal Technical Institute Announces Senior Leadership Team Changes

January 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) announced several changes to its senior leadership team. Todd Hitchcock joined the company as its Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer and Lori Smith was promoted to Chief Information Officer. Also, a national search is underway for Chief Commercial Officer. Hitchcock, who has been consulting for UTI for two years, has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Universal Technical Institute

WIN Collision Repair Scholarship Program Application Deadline January 31

January 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that applications for its WIN Scholarship Program will be accepted through January 31. WIN is committed to financially supporting females who demonstrate their desire to excel in the field of collision repair by offering scholarships to provide tuition assistance, educational opportunities and enrichment events to qualified applicants. More information […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

Massachusetts Right to Repair Bills Scheduled For Hearing January 13

January 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Legislature will hold a hearing on more than a dozen bills that seek to update the Commonwealth’s laws requiring consumer and independent auto repair facility access to necessary technical information. The Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure will hold a hearing on Monday, January 13 on proposed legislation to update automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Massachusetts, Right to Repair, Telematics

Kevin Short Named New President and CEO of MEDCO and ORS Nasco

January 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

ORS Nasco and MEDCO, wholesale distributors of industrial and automotive aftermarket products which was acquired by One Equity Partners (OEP) from Essendant in October, announced the appointment of Kevin Short as the new President & CEO. “Kevin brings over 25 years of experience in multiple sales, operations and general management roles. His extensive distribution experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MEDCO, People

Mitchell Donates $3.4 Million of Cloud Estimating Solutions to Collision Repair Schools

January 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell has donated more than $3,400,000 worth of its Mitchell Cloud Estimating solution to dozens of US collision repair and technical schools. The donation of the cloud-based estimating solution, which writes estimates on collision damage, assists students by teaching them the estimating writing process to prepare them for work upon graduation.  “We’re always looking for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Mitchell International, Workforce Development

LKQ Corporation to Sell Two Czech Distributors

January 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced an agreement to sell its equity interests in two Czech wholesale automotive parts distributors to Swiss Automotive Group AG. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. In May 2018, the European Commission cleared LKQ’s acquisition of Stahlgruber GmbH, with the exception of Stahlgruber’s two wholesale businesses in the Czech Republic, which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Czech Republic, Europe, LKQ Corporation

Assured Performance Appoints 5 Regional Directors

January 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced the appointment of f regional directors to spearhead the launch of its national 5-STAR Certified Repair Provider (CRP) program. The regional directors are Larry Seida, Midwest and Northeast Regions; Brent Henkle Southeast Region; Gary Rowley, Southwest Region; and Chuck Hunt, Northwest Region. All of the regional directors have successful hands-on body shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, People

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