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Axalta Announces 2nd Annual Brilliant Refinishers Program for North American Distributors

September 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) today announced its 2nd Annual Brilliant Finishers Regional Distribution Recognition Program for North American distributors who have achieved outstanding year-over-year growth with Axalta refinish products. The program celebrates up to fourteen regional distributors during a NASCAR race weekend this fall when Axalta is the primary sponsor of the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet Camaro […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems

CCAR Annouces Support of TechForce Foundation

September 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced its support for the nonprofit TechForce Foundation’s new national initiative, FutureTech Success, an effort aimed at fueling the pipeline of tomorrow’s workforce of technicians. FutureTech Success is an industry-wide, multi-faceted initiative to help inspire the next generation of auto, diesel and collision technicians.  “It’s wonderful to have […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair, TechForce Foundation

Collision Repair Facility Paying Over $67,000 in Back Wages and Damages Following Department of Labor Investigation

September 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

DOL Wage Hour Division

Resolves overtime violations of Fair Labor Standards Act. After an investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division (WHD), Boehm Family Enterprises LLC – doing business as McElwain Brothers Paint and Collision in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania – has paid $33,731 in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages for a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lawsuits, Overtime, Pennsylvania, U.S. DOL

AkzoNobel Offers Technical College Support Program for Vehicle Refinish and Repair

September 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel is now offering a Technical College Support Program to prepare and strengthen a new generation of collision repair technicians. The training program enables schools to help students develop and deepen paint-related skills to help them maximize quality, productivity and, ultimately, overall body shop profitability.  “The training program is designed to improve the marketability of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Career and Technical Education

Lawson Products Receives ISO 9001:2015 Certification

September 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, announced that all locations across North America have received ISO 9001:2015 certification which has just been issued. The company initially received ISO 9001:2008 in 2010 and has been audited and registered since 1996. Focused on quality management systems and performance, International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 9001:2015 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, Lawson Products

Chris Peterson Named General Manager for Fix Automotive Network in Alberta and Saskatchewan, Canada

September 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Automotive Network (FAN) Canada announced Chris Peterson has been named General Manager, Fix Automotive Network for Alberta and Saskatchewan. Peterson will oversee the continued growth of the network as well as the teams for all FAN brands in the region, which include Fix Auto, NOVUS Glass and Speedy Auto Service. As a member […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto Canada, People

Kirk Dawson Named VP, General Manager of Vehicle Service Group in the Americas

September 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dawson takes reins of brands including Rotary, Chief, Forward and Ravaglioli as Matt Webster retires. The Vehicle Service Group (VSG) has named Kirk Dawson vice president and general manager – The Americas effective Dec. 1. VSG is the parent company of 13 brands in the vehicle lift, wheel service and collision repair markets including Rotary, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chief Automotive Systems, People, Vehicle Solutions Group

NJM Insurance Achieves Personal Auto Claims Certification

September 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NJM Insurance JDPower

J.D. Power introduces claims certification to help identify excellence in claims experience. Building on the decades-long trust consumers and brands have in J.D. Power studies, the data and analytics company has created the J.D. Power Insurance Claims Certification Program to recognize brands that provide exceptional claims experience in the automobile, property and small commercial segments. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, J.D. Power, NJM Insurance Company

MEMA Announces Retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Handschuh

September 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

With decidedly mixed emotions, the Board of Directors of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) announced that it has accepted Steve Handschuh’s decision to retire as the association’s president and chief executive officer, effective on December 31. Steve’s decision was prompted by recent concerns with his health, combined with his love for the industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, People

Copart Reports Fourth Quarter Fiscal 2018 Revenue Up 18.7%

September 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT) reported financial results for the quarter and year ended July 31. For the three months ended July 31, revenue, gross profit, and net income were $449.2 million, $188.4 million, and $109.7 million, respectively. These represent an increase in revenue of $70.6 million, or 18.7 percent; an increase in gross profit of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Earnings

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