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Solera Subsidiary Acquires Australia Based AutoMate Training

June 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Autodata Publishing Group Limited, a Solera Holdings, Inc. group company announced the acquisition of AutoMate Training Pty. Ltd. the provider of online technical training and professional development platforms. Founded and based in Sydney, Australia, AutoMate has expanded from a fledgling start-up to become a globally player, offering automotive eLearning to thousands of automotive professionals and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Solera, Technical Training

Volvo Car USA Launches Complimentary Tow for Life

June 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Volvo Cars logo

Volvo Car USA is expanding the suite of complementary services available to Volvo owners with “Tow for Life”. This service works alongside the recently launched Volvo Car Accident Advisor and the Volvo Lifetime Replacement Parts & Labor Warranty. “Tow for Life ensures that in the event of a breakdown, help is on hand no matter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Towing, Volvo

Intelligent FNOL Subject of June CIECA Webinar

June 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAst webinar examine the first notice of loss process (FNOL). The webcast will feature Michael Naoom, AVP, Claims Experience for Safelite Solutions. Naoom’s presentation, The Modern Claims Experience Using Intelligent FNOL, will be held on Tuesday, June 18th at noon EDT. Registration for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, FNOL, Safelite, Webinar

OEM Collision Repair Procedures Legislation Introduced in New York

June 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

New York Assembly Bill 8050

Assembly bill would require collision repair facilities and insurance companies to comply with guidelines and service bulletins issued by vehicle manufacturers. New York State is the latest to see legislation introduced that would require the collision repair industry to follow OEM repair procedures and auto insurers would have to pay for them. New York Assembly […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, New York State, OEM Repair Procedures

Fisher Auto Parts Acquires Burlington Foreign Car Parts

June 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fisher Auto Parts

Fisher Auto Parts co-president Herb Godschalk announced today the company acquired Burlington Foreign Car Parts (BFCP). BFCP operates nine locations, made up of six in Vermont, two in New Hampshire and one in New York. Adam Glaser will stay on following the acquisition and will continue to help grow the business.  “We are thrilled to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fisher Auto Parts, New Hampshire, New York State, Non-OEM Parts, Vermont

ATMC Has Record Attendance at 45th Annual Conference in Dallas

June 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Members of the ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC) gathered in Dallas for the group’s 45th annual conference held April 9-11 to share their collective knowledge, look into the future of how people will learn, and enjoy a unique networking opportunity for the transportation training industry. About a third of those attending were from the OE […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Training Managers Council

mikeroweWORKS Foundation Provides Travel Scholarships for SkillsUSA Students

June 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The mikeroweWORKS Foundation has contributed $50,000 to a SkillsUSA scholarship fund for 88 students about to compete at annual SkillsUSA Championships taking place this June 25-27 in Louisville, Ky. This contribution was matched by the Charles Koch Foundation and by Koch Industries to total $100,000 in travel scholarships for SkillsUSA students. This is the ninth […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: mikeroweWorks Foundation, Scholarships, SkillsUSA

ASA Thanks Independent Repairers Who Successfully Opposed Missouri Anti-Vehicle Safety Inspection Bill

June 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

A bill that would have repealed a requirement that motor vehicles be inspected before being licensed has died in the Missouri legislature. Missouri lawmakers ended their session Friday without giving final approval to state Rep. J. Eggleston’s House Bill 451. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), along with the Auto Care Association and Tire Industry Association, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Missouri, Safety Inspection

NOAA Predicts Near-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season

May 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

El Nino and warmer-than-average Atlantic help shape this season’s intensity. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting that a near-normal Atlantic hurricane season is most likely this year. This outlook forecasts a 40 percent chance of a near-normal season, a 30 percent chance of an above-normal season and a 30 percent chance of a below-normal season. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Disaster Preparedness, NOAA

AkzoNobel Announces Dave Smith Achievement Award Recipient

May 31, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dave Smith

Nearing the one-year anniversary of his passing, AkzoNobel has chosen to memorialize legendary and respected industry leader Dave Smith by creating the Dave Smith Achievement Award. The inaugural award was presented this week to Catherine Mathewson, an aspiring collision repair professional, at the 2019 Skills Canada National Competition, held May 28-29, 2019, in Halifax, Nova […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Dave Smith Achievement Award, Skills Canada

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