Auto physical damage indicators influencing the collision repair industry improved during the first quarter compared to last year. Claims and losses continue above year ago levels. According to the latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS), private passenger collision claims and losses increased in the U.S. during the […]
Kansas Auto Body Association Education Day July 28
The newly formed Kansas Auto Body Association is hosting its second education event of 2018 on July 28th at the Hilton Garden Inn located in Salinas, Kansas. The event starts Friday evening, July 27 at 7:00 p.m. with a welcome reception sponsored by Mitchell International. The Saturday morning the education day starts with a networking […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Three New Trustees
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Trustees including: Doug Irish, Fayetteville Technical Community College; Mark Helvenston, Insurance Auto Auctions; and Steve Schmidt, State Farm. Jeanne Silver, chair of the Foundation Board of Trustees said, “We are pleased to welcome the new trustees to the Collision […]
Nissan Joins SCRS as Corporate Member
The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced Nissan North America joined as a corporate member of the association. “Nissan has been a noticeable advocate of information to help collision repair businesses excel,” said SCRS Treasurer Amber Alley. “Our business has really benefited from the relationship through the rebates and promotional and social media advertising […]
Valspar Automotive Announces Fall Class Schedule
Valspar Automotive announced its refinish training schedule for this fall. “In all our training courses, our goal is to send students home with everything they need to succeed in the shop,” says Valspar Automotive’s Technical Director Gary Kilby. “We want them to implement what they’ve learned and see how it improves throughput and affects the […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in April
Production was down in April versus 2017 but up from March. Production hourly wage up, remains over 10 percent higher than previous year. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that collision repair industry production in April, while recovering from lows earlier this […]
Boyd Group Acquires RV Collision Repair Center in Indiana
The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the July 10, opening of a Gerber collision repair center in Elkhart, Ind. The center previously operated as Duncan RV Repair. This location is equipped to provide Recreational Vehicle (RV) repairs and upgrades. This repair center’s specialized features, services, and technicians, many of which are certified by the Recreational […]
First RCMP Collision Reporting Center Opens in Grand Prairie, Alberta
Accident Support Services International Ltd. (ASSI), facilitators of collision reporting to the insurance industry, announced the opening of its’ newest Collision Reporting Centre (CRC) in partnership with the City of Grande Prairie and Grande Prairie RCMP Detachment. Accident Support Services International Ltd., in partnership with insurers and local law enforcement agencies, have been operating CRCs […]
Chris Adams Named SVP of Sales and Marketing at FinishMaster
FinishMaster also announced it opened branch in Oregon. Parts Alliance adds locations in UK. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), announced the appointment of Chris Adams as Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing at FinishMaster and the opening of new branches at FinishMaster and The Parts Alliance. Chris is responsible for all US branches and is leading all […]
ASA Seeks Applications for New Executive Director
Deadline to submit applications is Oct. 1. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is seeking a new executive director to replace Dan Risley, who the association announced in June was departing. ASA is inviting interested and qualified candidates to submit their applications to lead the 67-year-old association. A complete job announcement of the position is available […]
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