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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

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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

Vehicle Manufacturers Participate in BASF Performance Group OEM Technology Meeting

September 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Detroit’s Big Three automakers recently participated in BASF’s Performance Group OEM Technology meetings, which concluded last month. Each BASF Performance Group attended one of four sessions held throughout the summer with General Motors, Ford Motor Company and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. BASF Performance Group members had a unique opportunity for open dialogue with the OEM’s collision […]

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Attorney Presents OEM Parts Crash Test Results at Texas Auto Body Trade Show

September 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash test showed Honda Fit repaired using OEM parts and procedures performed “exactly as intended” to ensure safety. Texas-based attorney Todd Tracy, known for his $42 million legal victory against John Eagle Collision in Dallas and his subsequent Honda Fit crash tests, has taken his fight against the use of unsafe aftermarket replacement parts to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Testing, OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures, Texas Auto Body Trade Show

PPG Releases Fall Training Schedule

September 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG has announced its collision refinish training schedule for the fourth quarter of 2018. Classes cover a wide variety of subjects and are designed to ensure that PPG paint technicians stay up to date with their refinish certification and knowledge of PPG products, processes and technological advances. Course descriptions with October, November and December dates, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG Industries, Training Schedule

Collision Safety Consultants Opens 18th Location in Denver

September 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Billy Walkowiak, founder and CEO of Collision Safety Consultants, announced the opening of the company’s 18th location, Collision Safety Consultants of Denver owned by Saul Reisman “The company will follow our corporate mission,” said Walkowiak. “He will do diminished value reports, perform post collision repair inspections and total loss vehicle valuations. Saul will be an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Safety Consultants, Colorado, Network Affiliations

Dennis O’Mahoney Named VP Business Development for Fix Auto USA

September 19, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the appointment of Dennis O’Mahoney as Vice President of Business Development with responsibility for all revenue generating activities and will report to Paul Gange, Fix Auto USA’s CEO, effective immediately. O’Mahoney comes to Fix Auto USA with over 25 years of executive management experience from the insurance technology and claims service […]

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

Uni-Select and FinishMaster Announce Leadership Changes

September 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chris Adams named president of FinishMaster. Also announced review of strategic alternatives for business. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced today the departure of Henry Buckley, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the company, effective immediately. Buckley has also stepped down as a member of the Board of Directors. The company also announced it was reviewing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, People, Uni-Select

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