BASF Automotive Refinish Coatings announced it has launched BASF eLearning, online training courses for collision repair and restoration centers. Glasurit and R-M recertification were the first courses to go digital. Certified technicians whose two-year certification in nearing expiration can log on, take the appropriate course through online learning modules, and have their certification renewed immediately. […]
Painters Supply Acquires Cooper Color
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has completed the acquisition of Cooper Color, Inc. with two locations in Missouri and Illinois. Cooper Color was founded in 1997 and operates locations in Arnold, Mo. and Bellville, Ill. “Cooper Color is a strong PPG Platinum Distributor with a solid reputation of providing industry-leading products and […]
Axalta Names Terence Hahn New CEO, Release Second Quarter Earnings
Former Honeywell and Air Products exec to lead coatings manufacturer. Second quarter sales up over 10 percent. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced the appointment of Terrence Hahn as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 4, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who served as Axalta’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 2013. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s […]
Perkins Bill That Supports Collision Repair Schools Heads to President’s Desk
Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. Following a successful vote on the measure in the Senate on Monday, the bill will now head to the president’s desk where he has indicated he will sign it into law. “The Perkins reauthorization provides critical […]
LKQ Reports Organic Parts and Service Growth of 7.2% in Second Quarter
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today reported record revenue for the second quarter of 2018 of $3.03 billion, an increase of 23.3 percent as compared to $2.46 billion in the second quarter of 2017. For the second quarter of 2018, parts and services organic revenue growth was 7.2 percent and acquisition revenue growth was 12.7 percent, while […]
ASA Partners with Podium to Enable Shops to Text Customers
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that it has joined forces with Podium as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider companies provide specially-priced member services and products to ASA members to help offset their everyday business costs. Currently serving 150,000+ users across nearly 20,000 businesses, Podium uses cloud-based software to help businesses […]
Fix Auto USA Adds Six Collision Repair Centers to Network
Fix Auto USA announced the addition of six franchise locations, bringing Fix Auto USA’s total number of locations to 132. The additional locations expand Fix Auto’s geographic footprint in multiple markets including: Las Vegas, Northern California, and Southern California. The locations include: Fix Auto Alameda (Alameda, Calif.), formerly Alameda Collision Repair, operated by Arthur Mercado; […]
Traffic Volume Up in May
Compared to the same month the previous year, traffic volume in the U.S. was up. The 12-month rolling average is at record levels. Travel volume in May increased on a year-over-year basis. The increase marks a return to growing traffic volume after a decline in April. Increased driving, coupled with higher numbers of new, insured […]
Ford Creates Autonomous Vehicle Unit, Reorganization of Global Operations
Ford Motor Company announced it has created Ford Autonomous Vehicles LLC, a new organization charged with accelerating its autonomous vehicle (AV) business to capitalize on market opportunities. The company also detailed key organizational changes designed to improve its operational fitness and drive profitable growth. The company will include Ford’s self-driving systems integration, autonomous vehicle research […]
Pro Spot Opens Training Facility in Nashville
Pro Spot announced that due to a growing demand for training and education, it is opening a new training center in Goodlettsville, Tenn. about 15 miles north of Nashville to better serve southern markets. The Goodlettsville facility provides hands-on training with MIG welding, spot welding, riveting, plastic repair, dent pulling for aluminum and steel, dust-free […]
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