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Vehicle Lifts Must Pass Tougher Testing to Earn ALI Gold Label

September 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Earning one of these Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) gold certification labels is a little more challenging under the new edition of ANSI/ALI ALCTV now in effect, and that’s good news for lift operator safety. ANSI/ALI ALCTV is the safety standard covering vehicle lift design, construction, testing and validation. The current edition, ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2017, took […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive LIft Institute

Ron Coill Named President and Chief Operating Officer at OEConnection

September 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection (OEC) announced that President & Chief Financial Officer Ron Coill is moving to a new role within OEC and now will serve as President & Chief Operating Officer for the organization’s North American operation. In his new role, Coill is responsible for Product, Human Resources and Customer Success in North America.  “This is an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEConnection, People

Copart Adds Second Location in Germany

September 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT ) announced the opening of its second location in Germany. The facility is located at Industriegelände Nobitz 6, Nobitz, Thuringia, near Leipzig, Germany. “We are proud to open our second location in Germany,” said Alain Van Munster, Managing Director, Copart Germany. “With our proximity to Leipzig, we are able to more efficiently […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Europe, Germany, Openings

B&R Auto Wrecking Selects CCC Pinnacle Yard Management Solution

September 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) and B&R Auto Wrecking (B&R) announced that the auto recycler has selected CCC solutions to help advance and extend the company’s operations and market opportunities. The CCC Pinnacle Yard Management solution will help B&R drive efficiency and process improvements throughout its operations and joining the CCC Network will help the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC

Consumer Sentiment Jumped in Early September

September 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

UM Consumer Sentiment September 2018 Preliminary

Preliminary results for September 2018 from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers shows second largest rise since 2004, only behind March 2018 reading. Consumer sentiment posted a robust rise in early September, reaching 100.8, the second highest level since 2004-only behind the March 2018 reading of 101.4. According to the University of Michigan (UM) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index

Fix Auto Network Announces New Ownership of Québec Collision Repair Center

September 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Yves Roy, General Manager for Fix Automotive Network Québec, announced that Jean-Marc Marion is the new owner of Fix Auto Hull. Marion has been working in the collision industry for 35 years and at just 25 years old, he opened his own shop. “Ever since I could remember, I have had a great passion for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Quebec

Fire Fighters Learn New Rescue Skills at NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication Program in Virginia

September 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tuck’s Collision and Restoration in Pulaski, Va. hosted 37 first responders from 13 area fire departments and four counties at a special National Auto Body Council (NABC)  First Responder Emergency Extrication Program (F.R.E.E.) education and guidance program on Tuesday, September 11, to help ensure Pulaski-are drivers have the best prepared response in case of an […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: First Responder Emergency Extrication, National Auto Body Council, Virginia

ProSpot Receives Global Approval from VW/Audi

September 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProSpot announced that Volkswagen/Audi has approved Pro Spot’s SP-5.3 MIG/MAG Welder globally. The welder passed tests for Aluminum, CuSi (Silicon Bronze) and Steel. “On behalf of the Pro Spot team, I am very satisfied getting this approval from VW/Audi,” says Pro Spot President, Ron Olsson.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Audi, ProSpot International, Volkswagen

Margaret Knell Steps Down After 30-Year Career at I-CAR

September 17, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Knell is leaving the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) after 30 Years with the not-for-profit training organization. Margaret Knell, I-CAR’s former Director of Governance and Lead for Legal and Policy, has left the organization effective September 14. Knell joined I-CAR in January 1988 as a receptionist and administrative assistant in what was her […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, People

Small Business Optimism Shatters Record Previously Set 35 Years Ago

September 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NFIB Optimism Index August 2018

Expectations translating to growth, profits, and jobs according to National Federation of Independent Business’ leading indicator survey. The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index soared to 108.8 in August, a new record in the survey’s 45-year history, topping the July 1983 high-water mark of 108. The record-breaking figure is driven by […]

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

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