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CARSTAR Adds Satellite Location to its Collision Repair Network in Wisconsin

March 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, the network of independently-owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Wilson Lineville, located at 1651 Brookfield Ave., Unit F6, in Howard, Wisc.  This is a satellite location for customer drop-off and pickup, and supports CARSTAR Wilson Green Bay West, located at 750 Hansen Rd., in Green Bay. Wilson […]

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

Registration Open for Collision Repair Education Foundation Golf Fundraiser Co-Hosted by PPG

March 27, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by the automotive refinish business unit of PPG, and the LORD Fusor sponsored Helicopter Golf Ball Drop. Organizers anticipate the Golf Fundraiser selling out during the spring, so early registration is encouraged. The event supports the Education Foundation in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Golf Outing, NACE Automechanika, PPG Industries

Abra Acquires First Collision Repair Center in Maryland

March 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Abra announced the acquisition of a new collision repair center in Rising Sun, Md., approximately 50 miles northeast of Baltimore, near the Pennsylvania border. Rising Sun is A’s first location in the state of Maryland. Located at 320 W. Main St. in Rising Sun, the former Harrison MITA Collision facility opened as Abra on March […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, Maryland

Federal Spending Bill Expands Support for Career and Technical Education, Apprenticeships, Veteran’s Training

March 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

2018 Federal Appropriations Bill

Omnibus appropriations bill signed by President includes several workforce development initiatives that will benefit the collision repair industry. With collision repair facility operators reporting unfilled positions at near record levels, and multiple shop operators reporting that technician shortages are limiting their ability to translate referrals into work produced, any help on workforce development will help […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hire Our Heroes

ASE Education Foundation Training Conference for Automotive Instructors July 23-26

March 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation will hold its 5th annual Instructor Training Conference on July 23-26, at the Embassy Suites Hotel, in Frisco, Texas. The ASE Education Foundation Instructor Training Conference will offer more than 70 technical sessions providing 114 hours of available training over three days. Session presenters will represent over 35 organizations involved in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Education Foundation

Women in Auto Care and AIA Canada Announce Joint International Women’s Conference June 13-14 in Toronto

March 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Women in Auto Care, a global community of auto care professionals dedicated to achieving career advancement for women in the automotive aftermarket, and the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) have joined together to announce the first-ever international women’s conference for auto care industry professionals. The 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference: Engage to Elevate will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Canada, Canada, Conference

Universal Technical Institute Announces Strategic Transformation Plan

March 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE:UTI) announced a multi-year transformation plan designed to generate approximately $30 million of incremental operating income in fiscal 2020. Developed to drive new student starts, completions and enhance student success, the Plan is expected to be implemented over 12 to 18 months, with significant benefits to UTI’s financial performance starting in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Universal Technical Institute

Access Insurance Company in Liquidation

March 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to a bulletin from the Pennsylvania Insurance Department, a Texas court has issued an order of liquidation for Access Insurance Company, an auto insurer which has 42,785 policies in Pennsylvania. The liquidation order was signed on March 13 after the Texas Insurance Department determined Access Insurance to be insolvent. An FAQ document is also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Access Insurance Company, Insurance Commissioner, Pennsylvania

Denise Hepler, Former NABC Board Member, Passes Away

March 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Denise Potter Hepler

Denise Hepler, the former national account manager, replacement relationships for Hertz, and member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) board of directors, passed away March 21. Hepler, 53, who resided in St. Peters, Mo., managed multiple shop operator accounts for Hertz for several years and represented the company at industry events. Hepler was elected […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hertz, National Auto Body Council, Obituary, People

PPG MVP Business Solutions Course Emphasizes Customer Experience

March 23, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG MVP Business Solutions announced it has scheduled its “Elevating the Customer Experience” class. The next class will be held April 4-5 in Glen Burnie, Md. More information about the course and a link to the schedule is available online. The course’s objective is to provide collision repair center owners, managers, sales staff and estimators […]

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

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