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Axalta to Build New Refinish Facility in the Netherlands

June 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Tiel Netherlands

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it has signed an agreement to develop a new, state-of-the-art facility in Tiel, Netherlands for its refinish business. Once construction is completed, Axalta’s global refinish brands – Cromax, Spies Hecker, Standox and Syrox – will relocate from their current location to the new facility on Business Park Medel, both in Tiel, in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Europe, Netherlands, Openings, Training Center

Mitchell Issues 2nd Quarter 2019 Industry Trends Report

June 11, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell Q2 2019 Industry Trends Report

Mitchell International today released the Auto Physical Damage Edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the second quarter of 2019. In this quarter’s report, Mitchell executive experts share insights on achieving humane automation, avoiding “decision fatigue” in claims management, and the impact of weather on auto-related claims. As industries continue to discover how artificial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Industry Trends Report, Mitchell International

GEICO Files RICO Lawsuit Alleging Auto Glass Fraud in Florida

June 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Following similar lawsuits in Arizona, auto insurer takes its zero tolerance approach to alleged auto glass fraud to Florida. Following several lawsuits in Arizona, GEICO announced it has filed another federal lawsuit on June 6 in Florida alleging an auto glass repair shop submitted fraudulent glass repair bills. GEICO seeks to recover damages under Civil […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, GEICO, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits

AASP/NJ President to Present Collision Repair Estimating Accuracy Essentials Course June 25 and July 16

June 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will co-sponsor two seminars titled “Estimating Accuracy Essentials (Part 1),” on Tuesday, June 25 from 3pm to 8pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Springfield (Northern NJ meeting) and Tuesday, July 16 from 3pm to 8pm at the Hilton Garden Inn, Hamilton (Southern NJ meeting). These […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, estimating, New Jersey, training

Midstate Tool & Supply, Inc. Initiates Succession Plan

June 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Midstate Tool & Supply

Midstate Tool & Supply Company, Inc., the Altoona, Pa.-based warehouse distributor servicing the automotive and industrial tool and equipment markets nationally and internationally announced it has retained The Lytle Group, a consulting company that provides Strategic HR Solutions to assist them in their succession and leadership transition plan. Rob Halbritter, Executive Vice President of Sales […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Midstate Tool & Supply, Pennsylvania, People

Maryland Used Auto Parts and Scrap Dealers Convicted of Tax Fraud

June 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

A married couple in Clinton, Md. were convicted by a federal jury on June 7 of one count of conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and four counts of filing false income tax returns, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Robert […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fraud, Lawsuits, Maryland, Recycled Parts, Tax, U.S. DOJ

Collision Repair Industry Production Up Over 5% in March Compared to 2018

June 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Repair Industry Production

Production was up in March versus both 2018 and the previous month in the U.S. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that collision repair industry production in March 2019 was up compared to both March 2018 and February. However, production remains below […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Collision Repair Industry Production

AAA Reports Drivers Less Concerned over Increasing Gas Prices

June 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA reports that the price at which half of consumers believe gas prices are too high has increased 50 cents over the last four years to $3.00 per gallon from $2.50 in 2016. This year’s result is up from $2.70 in 2018 and $2.80 in 2017.  “For consumers today, paying more to fill-up their gas […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Fuel Prices, Gasoline Demand

U.S. DOT Holds Conference on Traffic Safety and Radio Spectrum for V2X Communications

June 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reports that at the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Conference on Traffic Safety and the 5.9 GHz Spectrum, the deputy administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reiterated DOT’s No. 1 priority is safety. NHTSA’s Heidi King said using the 5.9 GHz spectrum to incorporate vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technologies within […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Avoidance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, V2x

Jason Storah Named Chief Executive Officer at Aviva Canada

June 7, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Aviva Canada announced today the appointment of Jason Storah as Chief Executive Officer. Storah has more than 15 years of experience with Aviva Canada, serving most recently as Chief Distribution Officer, overseeing Broker Distribution, Partnerships, RBC Insurance, Aviva’s Direct Insurance business and Marketing. Storah will assume the role of CEO effective July 1. Colm Holmes, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aviva Canada, People

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