Novelis Inc., the aluminum rolling and recycling company, announced the launch of Advanz 6HS-s650, a precisely engineered aluminum automotive body sheet product that exceeds industry standards for strength, lightweighting, formability, performance and structural integrity. It is the strongest 6xxx series product with a 15 to 25 percent in-service strength advantage over incumbent high strength aluminum […]
Drew Technologies Diagnostics Approved for Honda’s ProFirst Certified Network
DriveCRASH, Drew Technologies’ collision-focused diagnostic platform, has been accepted by American Honda’s ProFirst Certified Collision Network for complete vehicle scanning. DriveCRASH utilizes Honda’s Diagnostic Software (HDS/i-HDS) in conjunction with DrewTech’s CarDAQ-Plus3 J2534 vehicle communication hardware interface to accurately provide the following vehicle data through remote scanning services: All modules DTC scans using HDS/i-HDS Passenger Seat […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR Release Snapshot Survey on Technician Base
Industry needs nearly 14,000 new technicians each year just to replace those that left the trade. The Collision Repair Education Foundation and I-CAR announced the release of an updated executive summary of the Snapshot of the Collision Repair Industry survey. The survey provides data on both the business environment and the technician workforce. Over 675 […]
IAA Acquires DDI Technology
IAA, Inc. (NYSE:IAA) announced today its acquisition of DDI Technology, an electronic lien and title technology firm directly integrated with over 5,370 financial institutions as well as DMVs in 25 states. DDI’s technology solutions are focused on several key areas of the title and lien release management including electronic vehicle registration, electronic lien and title […]
Fenix Parts Completes Acquisition of Cox Truck and Van
Fenix Parts, Inc. announced today the closing of the previously announced transaction to acquire Cox Truck and Van, Inc. (CTV). This is the first acquisition completed to the Fenix Parts platform since the company was acquired by affiliates of Stellex Capital Management LP in April 2018. CTV, founded in 1977, operates a full service auto […]
ASE Announces Conference on ADAS Technician Assessment
ASE announced it will conduct a conference in mid-September to determine how technicians can be accurately and fairly assessed for competency in diagnosing, repairing, replacing and calibrating Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and components. In its announcement, ASE said that the structure of different manufacturers’ advanced driver assistance systems, the procedures to calibrate the systems, […]
Ed Weidmann Named CIECA Interim Executive Director
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the appointment of Ed Weidmann as its interim executive director, effective today. In June, CIECA announced that Fred Iantorno, its long-time executive director, would step down at the end of July. The association also released details in June on its search to fill the position. Weidmann has […]
Traffic Volume Up in May
Compared to the same month in 2018, traffic volume in the U.S. was up in May. The 12-month rolling average sets new record. Travel volume in May increased on a year-over-year basis. This is the third monthly increase on a year over year basis in traffic volume since a monthly decline versus the previous year […]
3M and Saint-Gobain Settle Paint Spray Patent Dispute
3M Company and Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc. announced they have settled a long-standing patent dispute in Europe that related to 3M’s Paint Preparation System (PPS) and Saint-Gobain’s “Norton Paint Systems” (NPS) brand. The settlement covers infringement actions brought by 3M under several European patents against Saint-Gobain Abrasives in Germany and in France and corresponding actions by […]
Axalta Names Barry Snyder Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer
Robert Roop promoted to Chief Technology Officer. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Barry Snyder has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer and Robert Roop has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Snyder will continue to serve on Axalta’s leadership team, while […]
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