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Senate Passes Perkins Reauthorization Bill to Support Technical Education

July 25, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Perkins Act Reauthorization S3217

On Monday, the U.S. Senate passed Senate Bill 3217 (S.3217) to reauthorize the Perkins Act that provides support for career and technical education programs across the country. The bill comes after several weeks of intense negotiations and hard work by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and its staff. Business and education groups […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, legislation, Perkins Career Education Act

Service King Opens Collision Repair Center in Arizona

July 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the company has officially opened its 15th Arizona collision repair center. The new facility is over 20,000 sq. ft. and is located at 1265 E. Pecos Rd in Gilbert and continues the multiple shop operator’s expansion across the greater Phoenix market. “This is another proud step for Service King […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Openings, Service King Collision Repair Centers

Small Business Optimism Remains Historically High as Sales and Profits Maintain Strength

July 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NFIB Small Business Optimism Index June 2018

While down in June compared to May, the index remains at sixth highest historic level. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index posted its sixth highest reading in survey history for the month of June, at 107.2, down 0.6 from May. Since December 2016, the Index has averaged an unprecedented 105.4, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

AirPro Integrates OEM Position Statements In Scan Reports

July 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced the integration of vehicle manufacturer position statements regarding scanning, programming and vehicle calibrations to the vehicle scan reports sent to its network of repair facilities across North America.  “We are always looking to add value for our repair facility partners”, stated Chuck Olsen Executive Director Operations at AirPro Diagnostics. “The ability to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AirPro Diagnostics, Diagnostics, OEM Repair Procedures, Position Statement

AASP/NJ Members Earn License Renewal Certificates at GM Welding Seminar

July 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 150 technicians earned their auto body license renewal certificates this month thanks to AASP/NJ training events sponsored by Flemington Car and Truck Country. Presented by General Motors, the training events were held at two locations. The northern N.J. meeting was held at the Holiday Inn in Totowa on July 17th and the southern […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, General Motors, Licensing, Technical Training

Dan Risley Named VP Quality Repair and Market Development at CCC

July 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) officially announced that Dan Risley has joined the organization as Vice President of Quality Repair and Market Development. The Automotive Service Association announced last month that Risley was stepping down from his position as president and executive director of ASA to join CCC in his home state of Illinois. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC, People

Troy Neuerburg Named US Sales Director for Refinish at BASF

July 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF has announced Troy Neuerburg as the new US Sales Director for Automotive Refinish, effective immediately. Neuerburg has been a BASF employee since 2016, working as a Sales Zone Manager where he was responsible for growing market share in the Midwest and Northeast US regions. He has worked in the Refinish industry for 18 years […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, People

David Cush Named CEO of Service King Collision Repair Centers

July 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Most recently served as CEO of Virgin America airline and had been named to Service King board earlier this year. Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the appointment of David Cush as Chief Executive Officer who replaces Chris Abraham, who has departed from the role. Cush most recently served as CEO of Virgin America, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Service King Collision Repair

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in British Columbia

July 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced that on July 9, it acquired a location in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. The location previously operated as Stone Bros. Auto Body and Auto Wrecking. Nanaimo is located approximately 110 kilometers north of Victoria on Vancouver Island. “We are very excited to add this location, which has served the Nanaimo […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, British Columbia, Canada

Texas Auto Body Trade Show September 14-16

July 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 4th Annual Texas Auto Body Trade Show and Education Days will be held at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas on September 14-16.  Attendance of over 800 is expected. Detailed vendor and attendee information about the show is available online. “This show is absolutely going to blow people away,“ stated Burl […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Body Association of Texas, Texas, Trade Show

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