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I-CAR to Reduce Size of Board, Expand Membership Program, Add Member Council

April 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR announced changes to the non-profit training organization’s governance model  including a reduction in the size of its board of directors (BOD), an expansion of its membership program and the introduction of a new membership council. John Van Alstyne, I-CAR CEO & President, joined Tim O’Day, I-CAR Chair and President/COO Boyd Group; Jim Roach, I-CAR […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR

Mark Hutchens Named Chief Financial Officer at Service King

April 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the appointment of Mark Hutchens as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Hutchens comes to Service King with more than 25 years of relevant experience in finance, as well as leadership positions in operations, business development, supply-chain, and international. Until December 2018, he served as Executive Vice President and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Thunder Bay

April 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada the addition of Fix Auto Thunder Bay South to its network. Opening their doors back in 1924, the Badanai family has served customers needing collision repair services for a 95 years “It’s this rich history in the industry that makes us so excited to welcome George Badanai and his team to the […]

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

U.S. Auto Body Repair Prices Grew Faster than Inflation Through First Quarter

April 18, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inflation comparison January 2009 to March 2019 auto body work, auto insurance, and CPI

For the eighth straight month, the increase in body repair prices was above the rate of inflation. Auto insurance price increased below inflation in March. The most recent government figures on inflation through March 2019 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices continues above inflation, but was down on a month-over-month basis. […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Auto Body Repair Prices

AirPro Files for Digitized ADAS Targets Patent

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced today that it has filed for patent protection on a new product that brings Cognitive Augmented Reality (CAR) to present digitized calibration targets to vehicles requiring ADAS calibrations. Nicknamed “Project Auggie,” CAR Targets, will dramatically reduce the expense to repair facilities and consumers in need of safe and reliable ADAS calibrations. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, AirPro Diagnostics, Patents, Recalibration

PPG Completes Acquisition of Hemmelrath

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of automotive coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Klingenberg, Germany, Hemmelrath is a manufacturer of coatings for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With more than 450 employees, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Klingenberg and Erlenbach, Germany; Jilin, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Germany, PPG Industries

UTI Hosting Career Expos and Open Houses to Promote Transportation Careers

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

As employer demand soars for skilled transportation technicians, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) invites students from across the country to take an exclusive, first-hand look at the extensive opportunities available in this high-tech industry. UTI is hosting a nationwide Technicians and Technology Career Expo & Open House today for students interested in exploring careers as transportation, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Universal Technical Institute

SEMA Show Registration Open

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Online registration for the 2019 SEMA Show is now open. The annual trade show is set for Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 5-8, in Las Vegas. Distributors, retailers, installers, buyers, and those in public relations and marketing should register using the “Attendee” link. Applicants may be required to submit proof of employment in the industry. A Attendees may […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Up in March

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices March 2019

Prices up both on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. Car segments starting to hold up better. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, average wholesale prices, average wholesale prices and retail used vehicle sales were strong in March, typifying the usual spring/tax season market uptick. In addition, the analysis increasingly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ADESA Analytical Services, Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Trends

Boyd Group Acquires 3 More Carubba Collision Repair Centers in New York State

April 16, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The new Gerber Collision & Glass locations add to the 18 Carubba Collision centers the firm acquired last month. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers, including one intake center, located in the Buffalo, New York, area. The shops are located in Buffalo, Cheektowaga and East Amherst. The locations previously […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, New York State

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