New community for automotive, collision repair, and heavy-duty industry professionals Scott Brown, former president of the International Automotive Technicians Network (iATN) publicly announced his new venture, Diagnostic Network, a community built by and for professional technicians. Launching Late Q2, 2018, Diagnostic Network is a next-generation community platform designed to enable successful repair of modern vehicles […]
Collision Repair Industry Production Down in December
Production was down in December versus 2016 and November. For the year, production was up compared to 2016. Production hourly wage up over 13 percent. 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 December continued to decline slightly […]
Interview: John Van Alstyne, I-CAR
John Van Alstyne, chief executive officer and president of the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair, details the non-profit training organization’s progress during 2017. Details key 2018 initiatives. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) reported that demand for training by collision repairers and auto insurance companies remained strong in 2017. Given the continued […]
Refinish Distributors Alliance Reports Record Attendance at Spring Conference
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that its Spring Membership Meeting, held March 21st- 23rd at the Embassy Suites Downtown Denver Colo. had record turnout, which included RDA members, manufacturer partners, and guests. The meeting opened with round table discussions followed by a welcome reception at Stout Street Social. The next day, everyone enjoyed the […]
Auto Care Association Testifies In Support of Copyright Exemption for Auto Repairers and Tool Providers
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 […]
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