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Mark Claypool Named Executive Director of the Automotive Management Institute

January 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mark Claypool, AMAM, has been named the new Executive Director of the Automotive Management Institute (AMi). Claypool, recently retired as the President of web marketing agency Optima Automotive and was also formerly the VP of Operations at VeriFacts, as well as the Executive Director of the National Auto Body Council and the Collision Repair Education […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute, People

Lauren Wilbor Joins SEMA Government Affairs

January 8, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lauren Wilbor has joined the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) as manager of digital communications and partnerships, adding new capabilities to the organization in an area of significant opportunity. Wilbor will support SEMA’s communications and grassroots efforts by leading outreach and relationship management with a variety of stakeholders and online content creators in the automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Specialty Equipment Market Association

U.S. East and Gulf Coast Dockworkers and Port Employers Reported Returning to Bargaining Table

January 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

After reaching tentative agreement on wage increases in October, the deadline to reach final agreement on master contract to avert another strike looms on January 15. Leaders from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), representing 45,000 port workers and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) employer group were reported to be resuming negotiations today for a […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Strike

Axalta Named as a Global Partner to BMW Group in Over 50 Countries

January 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) has been named as a recommended refinish supplier for BMW Group where BMW private paint label, ColorSystem, is not present. The new agreement, effective from January 2025, is valid for several years and includes BMW Group’s network of dealerships and collision repair shops in over 50 countries worldwide. BMW Group has also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, BMW

CCC Completes Acquisition of EvolutionIQ

January 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. announced today that it has completed the previously announced acquisition of EvolutionIQ, Inc. the platform for AI-powered guidance for disability and injury claims management. “We are excited to officially welcome the EvolutionIQ team to the CCC family,” said Githesh Ramamurthy, chairman and chief executive officer of CCC. “The acquisition expands CCC’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CCC

Meyer Distributing Adds Colorado Location

January 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Meyer Distributing, Inc. announced the addition of its Rifle, Colo. crossdock. The crossdock will have a direct feed from Meyer’s Denver distribution hub, which houses one of the largest inventories of automotive accessories, crash and collision, 4×4/Off-Road, and RV & Trailer parts in the Mountain States. “Denver and the surrounding region has just been a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colorado, Meyer Distributing, Openings

Nicole Lindner Named Vice President of Finance at Dent Wizard

January 7, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dent Wizard announced the appointment of Nicole Lindner as Vice President of Finance. Nicole will oversee financial planning, analysis, and strategy as well as budgeting, pricing, financial reporting, and process optimization to support Dent Wizard’s goals and profitability. Nicole brings extensive financial and operational experience to Dent Wizard from her prior roles in services business, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Dent Wizard, People

Education Slate Highlights Announced for Northeast Trade Show

January 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mike Anderson, David Luehr and others to return for March 14-16 event. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced details of education opportunities for its NORTHEAST 2025 Automotive Services Show being held March 14-16 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center (MEC) in Secaucus, N.J. Once again, the NORTHEAST educational offering will extend […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

Classic Collision Opens Repair Facilities in Three States

January 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced December 30 the opening of three newly renovated collision repair facilities in Kentucky, Ohio and Washington State. Kentucky and Ohio represent new markets for the company. “We are excited to open these upgraded locations as Classic Collision centers, providing a modernized repair experience to our customers. We are proud to enter […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Classic Collision, Kentucky, Ohio, Openings, Washington State

Automotive Color & Supply Acquires Paint Works

January 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

WILsquare Capital, the lower-middle market private equity firm, announced that its portfolio company, Automotive Color & Supply (“CS), has completed the acquisition of Paint Works, a distributor of automotive and industrial paint and supply products serving Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Paint Works expands ACS’ reach and customer service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Automotive Color & Supply, Louisiana, PBE Distributor, Texas

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