The Caliber-ABRA merger focuses attention on the large MSO growth. With more than three weeks left in 2018, ABRA, Boyd, Caliber and Service King have already grown their total number of locations at both a higher unit and percentage growth rate compared to last year. With ABRA’s announcement on December 4 that its latest acquisitions […]
Caliber and Abra Announce Merger
Combined company will operate more than 1000 collision repair centers in 37 states. Caliber Collision and Abra Auto Body Repair of America today announced a definitive merger agreement. The combined collision repair facility operator will have more than 1000 locations. Just yesterday, Abra announced it had acquired its 400th location. “This combination will allow us […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces First Quarter 2019 Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes has released its 2019 first quarter training schedule. The courses are designed to provide collision repair industry professionals at every experience level with critical skills for utilizing systems, maximizing profits and increasing productivity. The Sherwin Williams Automotive Finishes training program provides participants with a combination of classroom, online interactive and hands-on instruction. […]
S/P2 Careers Includes 13,000 Collision Repair Student Resumes
S/P2 Careers has reached another important milestone as it has surpassed 50,000 resumes in its S/P2 Careers system. Of those, 13,000 students are interested in a career in collision repair. The S/P2 Careers resume database includes career and technical students looking for full-time, part-time and internship opportunities as entry-level technicians. “The more resumes we get, […]
Australia’s Suncorp and Thatcham Research Renew Collision Repair Data Agreement
Thatcham Research has announced the renewal of its contract with Suncorp, extending the successful collaboration that has seen Suncorp distribute Thatcham Research repair data in Australia and New Zealand since 2013. Under the renewed agreement, Suncorp will become the first ever Thatcham Research Global Associate – this provides one of Australia’s largest financial services brands […]
Collision Industry Foundation Disaster Relief Committee Organizing Christmas in Paradise
The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced today its’ Disaster Relief Committee is assisting, along with local collision industry professionals, to organize Christmas dinner and presents for the little ones for those left homeless by the Camp Fire in Paradise, Calif. Tax deductible donations can be made at the CIF website. The Camp Fire was the […]
Abra Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Tennessee
Multiple shop operator now has 400 locations in 28 states. Abra Auto Body Repair of America announced the acquisition of two new repair centers in Seymour and west Knoxville, Tenn. that brings Abra’s national footprint to 400 centers in 28 states. The acquisition of Walker’s Collision Repair, represented by Kingsmoor Advisors, closed last Friday. Established […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in North Carolina
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR CarSmart Collision Pittsboro, a 6,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 1022 Sanford Road, in Pittsboro, N.C. The facility is owned by CARSTAR’s newest multi-store owner, Mark Wasmuth, who joined the network in 2017 with the opening of CARSTAR CarSmart Collision Chapel Hill. “I was reluctant to join […]
National Gas Price Average is Cheaper Than Year Ago for First Time in 18 Months
According to yesterday’s AAA Fuel Gauge Report, motorists in 32 states are paying less to fill up compared to a year ago. As the national gas price average drops to $2.46 it sets a new low price for the year and is cheaper than a year ago by two cents. The last time the daily […]
Axalta Introduces Audurra Refinish Accessories in Europe
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced it is launching its Audurra range of refinish accessories in Europe. The brand delivers a product portfolio tailored to complement the professional refinishing processes for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles. The result is a range of materials and tools that not only improve the standard of the refinish process, but also […]
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