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Industrial Finishes & Systems Named Spanesi Distributor

May 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi announced the expansion of its collision repair equipment and technology distribution network with the addition of Industrial Finishes & Systems, Inc. as the exclusive distributor in states of Idaho, Oregon, Utah and Washington. The line is supported by Industrial Finishes & Systems’ Equipment Specialist, Ben Else. According to Else, “Spanesi shares a focus on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, PBE Distributor, Spanesi

Matthew Hunton Named President of Kemper Auto Insurance

May 14, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Kemper Corporation (NYSE:KMPR) announced that Matthew A. Hunton has joined the company as President of Kemper Auto, Kemper’s specialty personal and commercial auto lines, effective today. Hunton will report to Duane Sanders, President of Kemper’s Property & Casualty Division, and will be based in Kemper’s Chicago headquarters office.  “Matt has extensive experience and demonstrated success […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kemper Corporation, People

Part Supplier Associations Oppose Illinois OEM Collision Repair Procedures Bill

May 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA and AASA oppose Illinois legislation’s requirement for written authorization on aftermarket parts use. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), MEMA’s light vehicle aftermarket division, have formally opposed a proposed Illinois law that would limit the use of quality aftermarket parts by requiring written consent for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Illinois, legislation, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures

Universal Technical Institute Reports Revenue Up 1.3%

May 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

New student starts were up 11.2 percent for the fiscal second quarter and 12.7 percent year to date. Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) reported revenues increased 1.3 percent to $81.7 million, driven by higher average full-time enrollment in its fiscal 2019 second quarter ended March 31. The increase occurred despite one less earning day […]

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

Farmers Insurance Partners with Talespin on VR and AI-Powered Skills Training

May 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Farmers Insurance and Talespin AI-Powered Skills Training

Farmers Insurance announced the development of a virtual human training program in collaboration with Talespin. Farmers Insurance will deliver a virtual reality (VR) training curriculum that focuses on simulating critical workplace conversations and helping employees practice key interpersonal skills. Leadership and communication skills, often referred to as ‘interpersonal skills,’ are the fundamental attributes that allow […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Farmers Insurance, Talespin, Virtual Reality, Workforce Development

Enterprise Rent-A-Car to Hire 8,500 College Graduates in 2019

May 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car plans to hire 8,500 college graduates into the Enterprise Management Training Program and 2,000 interns into the Management Internship Program in 2019. As a result, Enterprise was named the No. 1 Entry Level Employer by CollegeGrad.com for the 12th time. Every year, Enterprise branch offices hire thousands of college-educated, career-oriented men and women […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Workforce Development

Fix Network World Global Conference Celebrated The Power of One

May 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Network World held its 2019 global conference on May 2-6 at the Hard Rock Hotel Cancun in Cancun, Mexico. The event hosted about 350 attendees from 14 countries  including Canada, USA, UK, France, Turkey, China, Australia, Germany, South Africa, New Zealand, Spain, Ireland, Mexico, and the Czech Republic. The event, themed The Power of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Fix Automotive Network World

Total Loss Valuation Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Allstate and CCC in Alabama

May 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Allstate Total Loss Lawsuit

Suit alleges auto insurer undervalues total loss claims using CCC’s software. In a Federal Class Action lawsuit filed in Alabama on Wednesday, plaintiffs allege that Allstate Insurance systemically undervalues automobile total loss claims using CCC ONE Market Valuation Reports. The complaint alleges that Allstate and CCC have engaged in a scheme to artificially deflate the […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, CCC, Lawsuits, Total Loss

Nagy’s to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Hartville, Ohio Collision Repair Center

May 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Nagy’s Collision Centers announced the grand opening of its newly renovated Hartville location at 627 W. Maple St, which is just around the corner from its former location. The grand opening will be celebrated on Wednesday June 19th from 8-9 a.m. and will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony including complimentary breakfast and refreshments from Wholly Frijoles-Authentic […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Nagy's Collision Centers, Ohio, Openings

Spanesi Receives Global Collision Repair Equipment Approval from Ford

May 10, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas announced collision repair equipment and technology has earned Global Certification from the Ford Motor Company. In a letter dated April 2, Gerry Bonanni, Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Paint & Body Senior Technical Engineer at Ford Motor Company, wrote, “After our combined development and testing efforts at the Ford Paint and Body Technology […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Ford Motor Company, Spanesi

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