Earlier this year, WIN hosted its 2019 Educational Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. During the three days, members listened to a variety of speakers that discussed the theme of “Navigating Tomorrow Together.” One of the keynote sessions featured Headbands of Hope founder, Jess Ekstrom. Back in 2012 after an internship with a wish-granting organization, she […]
Boyd Group Proposes Corporate Conversion Plan
The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced a proposed conversion from an income trust to a corporation structure effective January 1, 2020. According to Boyd, by converting the Fund to a corporation it can expand its investor base and improve liquidity by simplifying the organization’s capital structure and adopting one that is more generally accepted […]
Global Automotive Recycling Associations Sign Memorandum of Cooperation
The Auto Recycling Associations of the Australia, United Kingdom, United States, and Malaysia have signed an historic agreement to increase collaboration, cooperation and communications to provide a united global voice for the Automotive Recycling Industry. The Motor Trades Association of Australia (MTAA) and the Auto Parts and Recycling Association of Australia (APRAA) initiated the Memorandum […]
ASA Urges Veto Override for New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Association asks repairers to contact state legislators encouraging override vote for HB 664. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact state lawmakers and urge them to override Gov. Chris Sununu’s recent veto of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) collision repair procedures legislation. ASA has created an online form for repairers to […]
New Hampshire Lawmakers Call on Colleagues to Override Veto of OEM Collision Repair Procedure Bill
Lawmakers criticize insurance commissioner comments supporting veto as insurance industry talking points. In an op-ed published in the New Hampshire Union Leader on September 15, a group of legislators criticized New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu’s veto of OEM collision repair legislation. New Hampshire House Bill 664 (HB 664), that was approved by the legislature in […]
Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in South Carolina
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in the Columbia, S.C. market. These new Gerber Collision & Glass locations previously operated as Baker Collision Express. The Irmo shop opened in 2004, the Lexington repair center was added in 2013 and the Columbia location opened in 2016. Columbia, the state capital, […]
Atlantic Street Capital Invests in All Star Auto Lights
Atlantic Street Capital announced the majority recapitalization of All Star Auto Lights, a specialty distributor of alternative automotive lighting parts. Atlantic Street is partnering with the company’s CEO, Matt Immerfall, and other investors. Founded in 2004 and based in Orlando, Florida, All Star is a distributor of replacement alternative lighting products to independent collision repair […]
CAPA Announces New Automotive Glass Standard
New standard includes ADAS functionality not included in Federal safety standards. The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced that its Technical Committee has approved the CAPA 801 Standard for the certification of automotive glass. The standard, the first in the industry for independently produced aftermarket glass, currently applies to windshields but may be expanded to […]
ASA, Alliance Host 6th Annual Technology & Telematics Forum
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers hosted the 6th annual Technology & Telematics Forum Sept. 12 in Troy, Mich. The forum consisted of several segmented discussions focused on new vehicle technologies, data access and cybersecurity solutions. Attendees heard from experts representing entities from across the automotive industry. Panel discussions went […]
AASP/NJ Panel Details ADAS Impact on Collision Repair Industry
Need for diagnostics and recalibration of advanced driver assistance systems during collision repair detailed by panelists. In an effort to educate collision repairers on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) brought together industry representatives for a special panel discussion on September 12 at Gran Centurions in Clark, […]
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