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Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Nova Scotia

June 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced that Taylor Ford Amherst Collision Center has joined its network in Amherst, Nova Scotia. The facility will operate as Fix Auto Amherst. “We do everything we can to ensure our customers have the best possible experience in all areas of vehicle ownership; customer satisfaction will always be our main driver,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations, Nova Scotia

Safelite Acquires Richardson Auto Glass

June 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Safelite Group announced it has acquired Richardson Auto Glass. The transaction was completed on June 4. Richardson Auto Glass, that was founded in 1992, serves Dallas, Texas, surrounding communities, and east into Louisiana. “This acquisition nicely leverages the strengths of both businesses and enhances the opportunity to expand our customer base while increasing the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Safelite, Texas

Axalta Earns NAPA Canada’s Club 95 Award

June 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta receives award that honors suppliers that deliver on schedule more than 95 percent of the time for third consecutive year. Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced that it was awarded NAPA Canada’s Club 95 Award for a third year in a row. The award was presented to Axalta during NAPA Canada’s National Sales Meeting in Niagara Falls, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems, Canada, NAPA Auto Parts

1st Certified Collision Centers Selects AirPro Diagnostics for Scanning

June 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AirPro Diagnostics announced that 1st Certified Collision Centers has partnered with AirPro Diagnostics to provide pre-and post-repair scan and calibration services at its eight locations in Southern California.    “We are proud to welcome this valued client after an extended pilot. 1St Certified is an industry leader in providing quality OEM level collision repairs to its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1st Certified Collision Centers, Agreements Signed, AirPro Diagnostics

IIHS-HLDI Launch Educational Website for Science Teachers, Students

June 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

A new educational website from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety applies physics and biology concepts to the real world of cars and car crashes. IIHS-HLDI in the Classroom is a free, online resource featuring hands-on science activities designed by science educator Griff Jones, Ph.D., a recipient of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Highway Loss Data Institute, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Diamond Standard Announced Industry First Polymer Absorber Certification

June 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Diamond Standard Certified Polymer Absorber

Diamond Standard announced that the first of an extensive offering of previously uncertified alternative replacement parts that have achieved CAPA certification is now available. “This category of certified compounded polymer including PP, PC, PA, and PBT has been a gap in certified offerings. Once again Diamond Standard takes the lead,” said Michael O’Neal, President of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, Diamond Standard, Non-OEM Parts

CAPA Launches Aftermarket Auto Parts for South African Market

June 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced it has certified the  first  aftermarket  auto  parts  intended  for  sale  in  the  South  African  market. The  parts, manufactured by the Tong Yang Group and distributed by Grandmark International, were certified following a testing process that included material evaluations, construction method verification, vehicle test fits (VTF), and dimensional/appearance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Certified Automotive Parts Association, South Africa

Automotive Management Institute Honors Class of 2018

June 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AMi 2018 Graduation

The Automotive Management Institute (AMi) held its first graduation ceremony of 2018 on May 4 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla. The formal graduation ceremony was part of the Automotive Service Association’s “Celebration of Excellence” award ceremony, which recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions […]

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

Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Georgia

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the May 25, opening of two Gerber collision repair centers in Marietta and Canton, the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Ga. The centers were previously operated as Cherokee Collision Centers, and are situated approximately 16 miles apart. Both repair centers are located within two miles of the well-traveled Interstate 575. This […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Georgia

California Assembly Approves Collision Repair Labor Rate Survey Bill

June 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AB 2276

Legislation that seeks to revise labor rate survey regulations now goes to Senate. The California Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 31 approved Assembly Bill 2276 (AB 2276) that would revise collision repair labor survey regulations that came into effect last year. The legislation was approved by a vote of 75-0. The legislation, that had been […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: California, Labor Rates, legislation

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