With access to diagnostics increasingly important for auto service and collision repair industries, association testimony before U.S. Copyright Office calls for expanding the copyright repair exemption beyond vehicle owners. Should also include telematics. Yesterday in a hearing before the U.S. Copyright Office in Washington, D.C., Auto Care Association Senior Vice President for Regulatory and Government […]
Fenix Parts Stockholders Approve Merger Agreement
Fenix Parts, Inc. (Pink Sheets:FENX) announced that its stockholders approved the previously announced merger agreement with Stellex Capital Management LP at a special meeting of stockholders held earlier April 9. According to the company, approximately 92 percent of voting Fenix Parts stockholders cast their votes in favor of the merger, representing approximately 63 percent of […]
Manheim Partners with TechForce Foundation to Support Technician Workforce Development
With a growing industry shortage of qualified auto technicians, Manheim is partnering with the TechForce Foundation on its FutureTech Success campaign. The campaign is designed to attract students to become auto technicians and create a pipeline of talent within the industry for auto technicians. As an early supporter of this effort, Manheim has made a […]
Painters Supply Acquires Distributor with Nine Locations in Georgia and Alabama
Acquisition of ACS of Georgia marks PSE entry into Southeastern U.S. Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced it has acquired ACS of Georgia (ACS). The acquisition adds nine locations in Georgia and Alabama, and expands PSE’s market reach into the Southeastern United States. ACS, based in Metro Atlanta, is the largest PPG Platinum Distributor […]
Axalta Opens New Coating Manufacturing Facility in India
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) opened its new coating manufacturing plant on April 4, at Savli, Vadodara in Gujarat, India. Approximately 70 guests, including local government officials, customers, university representatives, media, and employees attended the opening ceremony, which Axalta Chairman and CEO Charlie Shaver presided. The 5,200 square meter (56,000 sq. ft.) plant is part of Axalta’s Savli […]
Mike Black Promoted to CEO at Dent Wizard
Dent Wizard International has promoted Mike Black to chief executive officer, effective April 1. Black most recently served as president and COO. As CEO, he will lead the company and continue driving profitable growth, while having responsibility for all areas of the business. “I’m honored that Terry and the Board are entrusting me to continue […]
ALLDATA Names Satwinder Mangat President
ALLDATA, an AutoZone company, announced the promotion of Satwinder Mangat to President, ALLDATA. He was formerly General Manager, ALLDATA North America. In his new role, Mangat is responsible for ALLDATA’s North American (U.S., Canada, and Mexico) and European operations, and is also a member of the AutoZone CEO Team. He reports to Tom Newbern, AutoZone […]
Scott Dunfee Named Global Managing Director of Automotive Certification at NSF International
NSF International has appointed Scott Dunfee Global Managing Director of Automotive Certification. Dunfee brings more than 20 years of insurance, technical leadership and repair expertise to NSF International. As Global Managing Director, Dunfee will oversee NSF International’s automotive certification programs working closely with automotive parts manufacturers, distributors, collision repair shops, automotive recyclers and insurers. “Scott’s […]
California Collision Repair Labor Rate Survey Bill Scheduled For Hearing April 18
Legislation that would modify requirements for insurers that conduct collision repair labor rate surveys will have hearing April 18. California Assembly Bill 2276 (AB 2276), the bill that seeks to modify collision repair labor survey regulations that came into effect last year is scheduled for a hearing in the Assembly Insurance Committee on April 18. […]
California Autobody Association Executive Director McClune Retires
Led collision repair association for 17 years. David McClune has stepped down from his position as Executive Director of the California Autobody Association (CAA) after 17 years at the helm of the organization to focus on his health and family. The association also announced that Don Feeley has resigned from the Executive Committee and will […]
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