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AASP/NJ Donates to John Theurer Cancer Center

October 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has made a donation to the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) in support of their comprehensive cancer care program, which treats all cancers including prostate and pancreatic. For the past several years, the association has hosted an annual fundraiser to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Donations

California Department of Insurance Finds Use of Opt-OEM and Alt-OEM Designations Unfair Claims Practice

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Don Feeley CAA Interview

DOI joins with California’s Bureau of Automotive Repair to prohibit use of parts terms. CollisionWeek interviews Don Feeley, Interim Executive Director of the California Autobody Association. In a letter dated October 8 to the California Autobody Association (CAA), the California Department of Insurance (DOI) responded to questions by the repair association regarding the use of […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Bureau of Automotive Repair, California Autobody Association, Department of Insurance, Estimating Systems, Interview, Regulations

Collision Claims Up 6% in First States that Legalized Recreational Marijuana

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Marijuana Laws

Crashes are up by as much as 6 percent in Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, compared with neighboring states that haven’t legalized marijuana for recreational use, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows. The findings come as campaigns to decriminalize marijuana gain traction with voters […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Frequency, Highway Loss Data Institute, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, Marijuana Legalization

Repairify, Inc. Opens New Center of Excellence in Texas

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, Inc., makers of the asTech diagnostic tool, opened its new Center of Excellence this month in Irving, Texas. The 27,000 sq. ft. facility features a dedicated training and research area along with space for additional master technicians. The new office also includes a fully equipped vehicle calibration center that will service the western part […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Openings, Repairify, Texas

Auto Care Association Survey Finds Consumers Want Access and Control of Vehicle Data

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Survey findings reveal low awareness among U.S. vehicle owners of the data their cars produce as well as who owns this data. More than 8 in 10 U.S. vehicle owners and lessees believe car owners should have full access to and control of their vehicle’s data, including maintenance and repair information, according to the results […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Data Access, Right to Repair, Telematics

Axalta Opens New Refinish Office and Training Facility in South Africa

October 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta South Africa

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the opening of its new South African central office in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, which is dedicated to automotive refinish coatings technology. Hannes Kloppers, Country Business Leader for Axalta in South Africa, says, “This is an exciting time for Axalta in South Africa and marks a huge milestone not only for us […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Africa, Axalta Coating Systems, Openings, South Africa, Training Center

PPG to Acquire SEM Products

October 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

South Carolina-based SEM provides specialty refinish products for the collision repair market. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire SEM Products, Inc., the manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PPG Industries, SEM Products, South Carolina

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Pennsylvania and Indiana

October 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in two separate transactions. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the October 15 opening of a collision repair location in Turtle Creek, Pa. This center previously operated as Johnny Mock’s Auto Body Shop, a second generation business that has served this market since 1952 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Indiana, Pennsylvania

OEConnection Acquires UK-Based Bluegrasscoms

October 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection (OEC) announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Bluegrasscoms (BGC), a UK-based automotive business consultancy and service provider focused on the collision and aftersales market segments. Headquartered in Newbury, England, BGC streamlines key operations for its customers across Europe, with a strong focus on the collision industry. BGC’s VISION software provides body […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, OEConnection, United Kingdom

Axalta Hosts Automotive Career Fair at its Customer Experience Center in North Carolina

October 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) is hosting an automotive career fair at its Customer Experience Center in Concord, N.C. today from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EDT. The event, co-sponsored by the Collision Repair Education Foundation and the TechForce Foundation, is expected to draw more than 500 high school and college students who are considering automotive industry careers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, North Carolina, TechForce Foundation

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