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3M and Collision Repair Education Foundation Encourage Industry to Show Support for Veterans through Hire Our Heroes Program

June 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

$200 Donation to 3M Hire Our Heroes program gets contributors a 3M Hire Our Heroes Flag designed by Chip Foose and chance to win NASCAR memorabilia and driving experiences. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and the Collision Repair Education Foundation are continuing their support of the 3M Hire Our Heroes program in 2018 with the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hire Our Heroes, Veterans, Workforce Development

Vehicle Manufacturers, Independent Parts Suppliers Raise Concerns on Tariff Proposals

June 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tariff Proposals

Both OEMs and independent collision repair parts providers raise concerns with Department of Commerce Section 232 Investigation that could result in 25 percent tariffs on imported autos and parts. On May 23, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross initiated an investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 to determine whether imports […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, Tariffs, U.S. Department of Commerce

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Estimating Location to Network in Edmonton

June 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced an additional location in Edmonton for owner Albert Rosanova, Fix Auto Edmonton Tamarack that will serve area customers as a satellite location offering estimating services. Repair work will be supported by his existing two locations of Fix Auto Edmonton North and West. “We are able to provide our customers with estimating […]

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

Collision Repair Shops Participating in Recycled Rides Can Get Free Diagnostics from asTech

June 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council announced that asTech, a new member partner of its growing membership base, has agreed to provide at no charge an inventory of asTech devices for NABC’s signature Recycled Rides program. Devices from asTech, the leading provider of remote and mobile repair solutions for diagnostic and vehicle electronics will be made […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: asTech, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides

Symach and Alphabet Italia Fleet Management Announced Partnership to Supply Collision Repair Shop Network

June 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Symach Srl and Alphabet Italia Fleet Management SpA, the BMW Group’s car rental company, announced that Symach is a technology partner for Alphabet Italia. Alphabet Italia has chosen Symach as a technology partner to support its Alphabet Point collision repair shop network in achieving quality objectives in repair, production efficiency and speed of delivery to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Alphabet Italia Fleet Management, BMW, Italy, Symach

Volkswagen and Ford to Explore Strategic Alliance

June 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford VW

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company yesterday announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and are exploring a strategic alliance designed to strengthen each company’s competitiveness and better serve customers globally. The companies are exploring potential projects across a number of areas – including developing a range of commercial vehicles together to better serve […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Ford Motor Company, Volkswagen

Rhode Island House Passes Amended OEM Collision Repair Parts and Procedures Bill

June 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Rhode Island House Bill 1013

House Bill 8013 proposes to amend the time limits for using aftermarket body parts and require insurance companies to pay for OEM procedures. Rhode Island House Bill 8013 (HB 8013), that proposes to expands the state’s existing requirement that insurers pay for OEM parts on claims for 30 months after a vehicle is manufactured to […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: legislation, Non-OEM Parts, OEM Parts, OEM Repair Procedures, Rhode Island

3M and Collision Repair Education Foundation Race to Support Veterans

June 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M Hire Our Heroes Race Car

Collision repair shops can donate to 3M Hire Our Heroes for the opportunity to compete at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in the 3M Hire Our Heroes 500. The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division and Collision Repair Education Foundation effort to provide collision repair education opportunities for military members into high gear this year, launching the 3M […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hire Our Heroes, Veterans, Workforce Development

GEICO Announces Kansas Operations Center

June 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

GEICO, the second largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S., announced yesterday that it will open its newest office in Lenexa, Kan., adding 500 associates during the next five years. Joining GEICO Chairman Tony Nicely in making the announcement were Kansas Governor Jeff Colyer, M.D., Warren Buffett, chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, GEICO’s parent company, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: GEICO, Kansas, Openings

PPG Automotive Refinish Video Affirms Company’s Commitment to Diversity

June 20, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Workplace diversity is a priority across all PPG Industries’ business units. Supporting that corporate-wide commitment — a key part of PPG’s core values — the Automotive Refinish division of PPG recently released a video celebrating the company’s diversity in the workplace.   The three-minute video embedded above features Automotive Refinish team members from North America, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diversity, PPG Industries

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