ProSpot announced that Volkswagen/Audi has approved Pro Spot’s SP-5.3 MIG/MAG Welder globally. The welder passed tests for Aluminum, CuSi (Silicon Bronze) and Steel. “On behalf of the Pro Spot team, I am very satisfied getting this approval from VW/Audi,” says Pro Spot President, Ron Olsson.
Margaret Knell Steps Down After 30-Year Career at I-CAR
Knell is leaving the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) after 30 Years with the not-for-profit training organization. Margaret Knell, I-CAR’s former Director of Governance and Lead for Legal and Policy, has left the organization effective September 14. Knell joined I-CAR in January 1988 as a receptionist and administrative assistant in what was her […]
Small Business Optimism Shatters Record Previously Set 35 Years Ago
Expectations translating to growth, profits, and jobs according to National Federation of Independent Business’ leading indicator survey. The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index soared to 108.8 in August, a new record in the survey’s 45-year history, topping the July 1983 high-water mark of 108. The record-breaking figure is driven by […]
State Farm Launches $100 Million Venture Capital Initiative
State Farm, the largest insurer of cars and homes in the U.S., announced the launch of a $100 million venture capital initiative through its newly formed State Farm Ventures LLC. State Farm Ventures will focus on investing in startups developing technologies and products in order to fulfill customer needs in ways they wouldn’t think possible […]
Collision Repair Industry History Book Now Available
Collision industry veteran Gary Ledoux, who retired last year after a long career with American Honda, announced the launch of his new book, YesterWreck: The History of the Collision Repair Industry in America. The book’s 13 chapters and over 850 pages, together with approximately 60 photos and illustrations cover over 100 years of automotive history […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Student of the Year Nominations Due September 21
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is currently accepting nominations for its Collision Student of the Year award. The deadline for nominations is September 21. Launched two years ago, the award recognizes truly outstanding students training for a career in the collision industry. Nominated students must currently be studying collision repair or refinishing at a school […]
Auto Body Association of Texas Launches Monthly Magazine
Thomas Greco Publishing Inc. announced the debut of Texas Automotive, a new monthly publication in partnership with the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT). The premiere September 2018 issue will make its debut at the upcoming Texas Auto Body Trade Show, which will be held today through Sunday in Fort Worth, Texas. A digital edition […]
Mitchell Third Quarter 2018 Industry Trends Report Examines Photo Estimating Trends
Report finds consumer use of photo based estimating for collision repair experiencing exponential growth. Supplement amount as a percentage of original estimate nearly double physical inspections. Mitchell yesterday released the Auto Physical Damage Edition of its Industry Trends Report (ITR) for the third quarter of 2018. Mitchell provides insights in the report into three industry […]
Crawford & Company Launching Artificial Intelligence Solution Targeting 60% Reduction in Auto Claims Cost
Crawford & Company and ClaimGenius, an artificial intelligence (AI) and image analytics company, are collaborating on AI solutions that the two companies say will improve the processing speed and accuracy of automobile insurance claims. The solution will integrate Crawford’s WeGoLook and ClaimGenius’ AI predictive image analytics product to provide virtually instant damage analysis and claim […]
Hall of Eagles Inducts Karen Fierst and Gary Wano
The Collision Industry Hall of Eagles announced its 2018 Inductees are Karen Fierst and Gary Wano. The two industry leaders were inducted August 7 during a ceremony that was attended by over 100 industry professionals at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Ga. during the NACE Automechanika trade show. The Hall of Eagles, the […]
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