Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) is the first coatings company to offer distribution partners who provide training to Axalta’s refinish customers in North America the ability to earn a Certified Field Trainer accreditation. This special certification allows distribution partners to conduct field classes for customers who wish to earn Axalta’s Level 100 Refinish Certification, select OEM Certifications, and […]
Consumers Sentiment Slightly Down in May
University of Michigan survey shows consumers sentiment remains at favorable levels. Fewer discounts and increasing interest rates guide personal consumption growth projection to 2.6 percent. Consumer sentiment slipped by less than an index-point from last month, remaining at the same favorable levels for the past 18 months, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of […]
LKQ Finalizes Stahlgruber Acquisition
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Stahlgruber GmbH from Stahlgruber Otto Gruber AG that was announced in December. Headquartered in Germany, Stahlgruber is a leading European wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts, body repair supplies, tools, capital equipment and accessories with operations in Germany, Eastern Europe, Italy, and with further sales […]
Ford Honors Axalta Coating Systems at World Excellence Awards
Axalta Coating Systems was recognized as a top-performing global supplier for Ford Motor Company at the 20th annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Only 88 companies were selected as finalists from thousands of Ford suppliers globally. Axalta was presented with a Green Pillar Award recognizing Axalta’s leadership in coatings sustainability by Ford Motor Company’s Joe Hinrichs, […]
ASA Announces New Board of Directors
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual Business Meeting May-2-4 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla. ASA Chairman Roy Schnepper, AAM, Butler’s Collision, Roseville, Mich., who is serving the second year of his two-year term, is looking forward to […]
Car-O-Liner Vacuum Systems Receive GM and Jaguar Land Rover Approvals
Car-O-Liner announced that General Motors and Jaguar Land Rover have both approved Car-O-Liner vacuum products for use in their collision repair centers. General Motors will incorporate Car-O-Liner’s complete line of CleanPrep Vacuum systems for their aluminum repair center, as well as their body shop, collision and refinishing service. Jaguar Land Rover has added Car-O-Liner’s CleanPrep […]
U.S. Auto Body Repair Price Growth Dropped Below General Inflation in April
Auto body repair prices in April were up less than three percent compared to year ago and dropped below the rate of overall inflation in the U.S. The most recent government figures on inflation through April 2018 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices has declined somewhat over the past few months, […]
Lawson Products Opening New Distribution Center in Alberta, Canada
Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, held an open house to celebrate its new distribution center in Alberta, Canada. The new distribution center, co-located in the recently acquired facility of The Bolt Supply House, allows Lawson to reduce product delivery time to within one to two business days to its Western Canadian […]
Lift Institute Warns Counterfeit Inspection Labels Found in New York City and Long Island
The Automotive Lift Institute, Inc. (ALI), issued a public announcement that counterfeit lift inspection labels have been found in New York City and Long Island with records going back to at least 2016. In recent months, various vehicle service lifts have been reported to display counterfeit inspection labels bearing ALI’s Certified Lift Inspector mark. Use […]
Registration Open for September 17-19 CIECA Symposium
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that online registration is now open for its 2018 Symposium being held September 17-19 at the Hilton Downtown in Tampa, Fla. The annual CIECA Implementation Conference is the only industry event where business and technical personnel involved with application systems can get the knowledge they need to […]
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