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Next Week’s CIECA Symposium Details Current Industry Issues

September 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CIECA Agenda

Business and technology will come together as CIECA hosts its 10th annual Symposium from September 17-19 in Tampa, Fla. During the thee-day event, thought leaders and industry professionals will discuss emerging issues and leading practices relevant to all stakeholders. This includes the latest information about Blockchain from IBM, an industry update by Susanna Gotsch and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association

Assured Performance Adds New ShopOps Features for its Collision Repair Network

September 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Assured Performance announced the official release of several major feature additions and enhancements to ShopOps, their proprietary business process management system. ShopOps is a suite of business tools to help them organize, improve, and manage their OEM certifications and business operations. The turnkey system is already installed and functional at over 2,000 Certified Repair providers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network

Volkswagen Will Begin Using 3D Printing for Production Vehicles

September 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Vehicle manufacturer announces cooperation with HP and GKN to integrate small customized parts on production vehicles. Structural parts two-to-three years away. Volkswagen announced today it is the first automotive manufacturer using the the HP Metal Jet 3D printing process to simplify and speed up metallic 3D printing. The biggest advantage: productivity improves fifty times compared […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3D Printing, OEM Parts, Volkswagen

Donegal Mutual Exiting Personal Lines Business in Seven States

September 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Donegal will exit personal lines business in Alabama, Maine, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, South Carolina and South Dakota. Enters an agreement with Safeco to transition customers. Donegal Mutual Insurance Company announced that it, along with several of its affiliated insurance companies is exiting the personal lines business in the states of Alabama, Maine, Nebraska, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donegal Mutual Insurance Company, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Safeco

Automotive Service Association Hosts I-CAR Webinar Today at 12:30 PM EDT

September 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association is hosting a webinar for collision repair facility operators today at 12:30 p.m. (EDT) with I-CAR. Nick Notte, vice president of sales and marketing for I-CAR, will address the enhancements to I-CAR’s Professional Development Program (PDP) that will be implemented in early 2019. Registration for the webinar is available online. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, I-CAR

Axalta Introduces Online Chat Support Option for Color and Product Information

September 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the introduction of online chat support to provide its collision repair and refinish customers in North America with a new option to reach customer care. Online chat allows customers to quickly reach a customer care agent who can provide color formula information, color match support, and product selection assistance on Axalta’s leading […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems

Walter Leddy Named CEO of IAS Claim Services

September 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAS Claim Services

IAS Claim Services announced the appointment of Walter Leddy as Chief Executive Officer.  Stepping down as CEO, Larry Cochran will assume his new role as Chairman of IAS. “It has been a tremendous honor to serve as the CEO of IAS since 2006 and I could not be prouder of our team and our accomplishments […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: IAS Claim Services, People

CARSTAR Adds Two Collision Repair Centers to Network in Missouri

September 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds locations in Bridgeton and Wentzville. CARSTAR announced the opening of new collision repair centers in Bridgeton and Wentzville, Mo. Jon Parmentier, owner of both CARSTAR Bridgeton and CARSTAR Wentzville, is a third-generation repair center owner. Starting his career working at his grandfather’s collision repair facility, helping him with whatever the job of the day […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Missouri, Network Affiliations

AASP/NJ Executive Director Calls State Farm RICO Settlement “Travesty of Justice”

September 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) President Jerry McNee and Executive Director Charles Bryant have spoken out about State Farm and Plaintiffs settlement announced last week on charges it conspired to elect an Illinois Supreme Court Justice to avoid a $1 billion settlement against the insurer over its specification of non-OEM parts […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Hale, Lawsuits, State Farm

Massachusetts Attorney General Settles with Auto Dealer for $116K on Employee Uniform Deductions

September 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The auto dealer Herb Chambers Companies will pay $116,758 in restitution and penalties for violating Massachusetts wage laws by taking improper deductions from employees’ paychecks to launder staff uniforms, Attorney General Maura Healey announced.   “Herb Chambers has agreed to change its practices and will pay back its employees,” said AG Healey. “We are pleased with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Massachusetts, Regulations

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