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Shaver Named New CEO for AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals Pending Completion of Sale

August 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta CEO, who is stepping down in September, will lead business spun off to The Carlyle Group and GIC. Shaver led Axalta during transition from DuPont to Carlyle ownership and eventual public offering. As part of the strategy to separate Specialty Chemicals from its Paints and Coatings business, AkzoNobel announced in March 2018 that it […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Axalta Coating Systems, Carlyle Group, People

CIECA’s August 28th Webcast Details Improving the Recycled Part Procurement Process

August 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CIECA will hold its next CIECAst webinar on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at noon EDT. Jim McKinney, owner of EZ Management Solutions, will talk about how to improve the recycled part procurement process. During the presentation, McKinney will discuss the expansions of recycler groups to provide quality parts in a timely fashion. He will also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Recycled Parts, Webinar

U.S. Auto Body Repair Price Growth Continued Below General Inflation in July

August 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Inflation comparison January 2009 to July 2018 auto body work, auto insurance, and CPI

While below the rate of overall inflation in the U.S., auto body repair prices in July were up nearly three percent compared to a year ago. The most recent government figures on inflation through July 2018 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices is increasing after slowing somewhat in the first few […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Auto Body Repair Prices, Inflation

Axalta Invests in Color Targeting Program

August 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it is continuing its investment in its proprietary color targeting process to ensure the highest quality color matches are available for refinish customers. With 2019 model year vehicles beginning to enter the market, Axalta’s color team is accelerating color data collection to equip collision repair centers with the information they need to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in California

August 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Intrepid

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Intrepid Collision, a 9,400 sq. ft. facility located at 1206 E Vía Roma, in Colton, Calif. Owner David Sanchez originally entered the industry from the insurance side, supporting customers with their claims and repair experience. Eventually making his way onto the collision repair side as a store owner and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, CARSTAR, Network Affiliations

National Auto Body Council Opens Nominations for Board of Directors

August 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced it is now accepting nominations for seven open seats for its Board of Directors. Deadline for nominations is, September 1. Board candidates may be self-nominated or an industry professional nominated by three members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC).  To qualify, the nominee must be either an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, National Auto Body Council, People

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Record Slight Uptick in July

August 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices July 2018

Sales mix continues to shift towards trucks and younger off-lease vehicles. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, after four months of year-over-year declines, average wholesale used vehicle prices registered a slight increase in July.  However, this was primarily due, once again, to a shift in sales mix towards the […]

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

Don Keenan, Former CEO of Keenan Auto Body and Past Chair of SCRS, Passes Away

August 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Don Keenan

Don Keenan, former CEO of Keenan Auto Body, passed away Thursday, August 9 at the age of 64. Keenan was a participant in numerous industry groups.   Keenan graduated from Penn State University in 1975, and received his Masters Degree in Education from Arizona State University in 1978. In 1979 Don joined his father in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituary, People

Collision Reporting Center to Open Next Month Hampton, Virigina

August 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI), facilitators of Collision Reporting to the insurance industry, announced the scheduled opening of its’ newest U.S. Collision Reporting Center (CRC) in partnership with the City of Hampton, Virginia and the Hampton Police Department in September 2018. Accident Support Services International Ltd., in partnership with insurers and local law enforcement […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accident Support Services International Ltd., Openings, Virginia

Copart Expands West Warren, Massachusetts Location

August 16, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the 22-acre expansion of its West Warren, Massachusetts location at 600 Old West Warren Road. “Our West Warren location is no stranger to expansions,” said Copart CEO, Jay Adair, in reference to its other recent expansion, announced last July. “Each expansion reflects our further commitment to service and efficiencies for our […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Massachusetts, Openings

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