The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) released a study on the number of animal-related insurance losses for the years 2014–2017. The data is gleaned from insurance claims for losses that occurred in all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. A total of 1,740,425 animal-related insurance claims were processed with 1,739,687 of them—99.9 percent—involving vehicles. […]
Safelite Donates $400,000 to Afrika Tikkun Charitable Organization
A record number of associates from Safelite AutoGlass turned out to raise money for children in need in South Africa. Their friends and family, Safelite suppliers, and insurance clients traveled from all over the globe to join them in Las Vegas to participate in the 9th annual Safelite Challenge. The fundraising event features individual or […]
Axalta Offers Certified Field Training Program for Refinish Distributors
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) is the first coatings company to offer distribution partners who provide training to Axalta’s refinish customers in North America the ability to earn a Certified Field Trainer accreditation. This special certification allows distribution partners to conduct field classes for customers who wish to earn Axalta’s Level 100 Refinish Certification, select OEM Certifications, and […]
Consumers Sentiment Slightly Down in May
University of Michigan survey shows consumers sentiment remains at favorable levels. Fewer discounts and increasing interest rates guide personal consumption growth projection to 2.6 percent. Consumer sentiment slipped by less than an index-point from last month, remaining at the same favorable levels for the past 18 months, according to the University of Michigan Surveys of […]
LKQ Finalizes Stahlgruber Acquisition
LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced the closing of its acquisition of Stahlgruber GmbH from Stahlgruber Otto Gruber AG that was announced in December. Headquartered in Germany, Stahlgruber is a leading European wholesale distributor of aftermarket parts, body repair supplies, tools, capital equipment and accessories with operations in Germany, Eastern Europe, Italy, and with further sales […]
Ford Honors Axalta Coating Systems at World Excellence Awards
Axalta Coating Systems was recognized as a top-performing global supplier for Ford Motor Company at the 20th annual Ford World Excellence Awards. Only 88 companies were selected as finalists from thousands of Ford suppliers globally. Axalta was presented with a Green Pillar Award recognizing Axalta’s leadership in coatings sustainability by Ford Motor Company’s Joe Hinrichs, […]
ASA Announces New Board of Directors
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced changes to its Board of Directors following its Annual Business Meeting May-2-4 at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla. ASA Chairman Roy Schnepper, AAM, Butler’s Collision, Roseville, Mich., who is serving the second year of his two-year term, is looking forward to […]
Car-O-Liner Vacuum Systems Receive GM and Jaguar Land Rover Approvals
Car-O-Liner announced that General Motors and Jaguar Land Rover have both approved Car-O-Liner vacuum products for use in their collision repair centers. General Motors will incorporate Car-O-Liner’s complete line of CleanPrep Vacuum systems for their aluminum repair center, as well as their body shop, collision and refinishing service. Jaguar Land Rover has added Car-O-Liner’s CleanPrep […]
U.S. Auto Body Repair Price Growth Dropped Below General Inflation in April
Auto body repair prices in April were up less than three percent compared to year ago and dropped below the rate of overall inflation in the U.S. The most recent government figures on inflation through April 2018 indicate the rate of growth of auto body repair prices has declined somewhat over the past few months, […]
Lawson Products Opening New Distribution Center in Alberta, Canada
Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS), the parent of Kent Automotive, held an open house to celebrate its new distribution center in Alberta, Canada. The new distribution center, co-located in the recently acquired facility of The Bolt Supply House, allows Lawson to reduce product delivery time to within one to two business days to its Western Canadian […]
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