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Josh McFarlin Joins AirPro Diagnostics as VP of Strategic Business Operations

July 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced the appointment of Josh McFarlin as vice president of Strategic Business Operations. In his new position McFarlin will be responsible for daily service operations including multiple technician service centers and all field personnel. McFarlin joins AirPro Diagnostics from I-CAR where he was Director of Curriculum and Product Development.  McFarlin is known for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, I-CAR, People

Thomas Matlack Named CEO of Certified Collision Group

July 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Financial and investment veteran appointed to scale CCG network that is approaching $1.5B in revenue. The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced that it has appointed Thomas Matlack as Chief Executive Officer. According to CCG it is approaching $1.5 billion in revenue and becoming the third largest independent repair services organization in the U.S.  “Tom Matlack’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, People

Auto Care Association Calls on Federal Trade Commission to Ensure Competitive Repair Industry

July 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On July 16,  Aaron Lowe, senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Auto Care Association, testified before the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) during a public workshop on policies and research related to manufacturers limiting third-party repairs. During the workshop, which was entitled “Nixing the Fix: A Workshop on Repair Restrictions,” Lowe discussed the independent auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Federal Trade Commission, Right to Repair

Texas Auto Body Trade Show Features Body Shop Panel Discussion

July 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

2019 Texas Auto Body Trade Show

The Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT)  announced that the 2019 Texas Auto Body Trade Show, set for September 20 and 21 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, will feature a Body Shop Panel Discussion as part of its slate of educational offerings this year. The Friday panel discussion will run from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Body Association of Texas, Texas, Texas Auto Body Trade Show

Agenda Announced for September 16-18 CIECA Conference

July 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CIECA announced that its annual symposium this year will include viewing a crash test at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). CIECA’s 11th annual conference, CIECA Connex 2019, will take place in Charlottesville, Va. on September 16-18. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear information about blockchain, cybersecurity, legislation regarding autonomous vehicles, calibration, technical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association

BASF Opens Renovated Refinish Competence Center in Spain

July 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF celebrated the official opening of its Refinish Competence Center at Marchamalo, Guadalajara, Spain. The training center is dedicated to teaching collision repair shop technicians, distributors and large automotive companies in Spain and Portugal about its premium brands Glasurit and R-M. In addition, it hosts numerous events intended to promote the training of young future […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Europe, Openings, Spain, Training Center

Lincoln Electric Completes Purchase of Turkish Welding Equipment Company

July 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO) announced it has completed the purchase of the controlling stake of Kaynak Teknigi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S. (Askaynak) to advance Lincoln Electric’s regional growth strategy in Europe, the Middle East and Africa .  “We are pleased to welcome the Askaynak team into Lincoln Electric ,” stated Christopher L. Mapes, Chairman, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Lincoln Electric, Turkey

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Up Year over Year

July 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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While up compared to 2018, wholesale vehicle prices were below May levels. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, the 2019 spring/tax season used vehicle market came to an end appropriately in June, as average wholesale prices fell on a month-over-month basis, although they were up year-over-year. Solid retail used […]

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

Copart Opens New Location in Buffalo

July 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its new location in Buffalo, New York, the second largest city in the state. The Buffalo facility is the sixth in the state and will complement Copart’s Rochester location in providing capacity for operations in the western part of New York. “Expanding our business to Buffalo is another […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, New York State, Openings

Plymouth Rock to Acquire NJ Motorcycle Insurer

July 19, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Plymouth Rock Assurance reached agreement today to expand its investment in the motorcycle insurance segment with the acquisition of Rider Insurance Company, subject to regulatory approvals. A New Jersey-based motorcycle insurance carrier with $21 million in annual premiums, Rider Insurance was founded by a motorcycle enthusiast and has been committed to protecting fellow riders for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, New Jersey, Plymouth Rock Assurance

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