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Three New Members Elected to CAPA Technical Committee

August 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced the election of three members to its Technical Committee. CAPA’s Technical Committee develops, maintains, reviews, and refines the CAPA Quality Standards, as well as CAPA’s American National Standards. Joining the Committee are: Alan Bush, ALDB and Associates […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Automotive Parts Association, People

SCRS Announces OEM Summit Session Featuring Rivian at SEMA

August 29, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced it will welcome Rivian Research, Engineering, Service and Collision teams to the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit stage to present on the process an automaker undertakes to research, develop, validate and publish new repair procedures. OEM Summit Session I: Value of OEM repair information will be the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEM Repair Procedures, Rivian, SEMA Show, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Quality Collision Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Texas

August 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The MSO now operates 67 repair facilities in 10 states. Quality Collision Group announced the acquisition of a new repair facility in Plano, Texas.  With the acquisition of Hance’s Uptown Collision Center, serving Plano, Richardson, Allen, McKinney, Frisco, and surrounding areas since 1955, Quality Collision Group now operates 67 repair centers in 10 states. Hance’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Quality Collision Group, Texas

Ed Morse Automotive Group Acquires Seven Dealerships from Lawley Automotive Group in Arizona

August 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Ed Morse Automotive Group announced today it has acquired seven dealerships from Lawley Automotive Group in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  The Dave Cantin Group brokered the transaction. The new dealerships will be: Ed Morse Ford formerly Lawley’s Team Ford at 100 N. Highway 90, Sierra Vista Ed Morse Kia formerly Lawley Kia at 100 N […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arizona, Ed Morse

Registration for November 4 MSO Symposium Now Open

August 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the 13th annual MSO Symposium is now open. Advisory board members and administrators recommend taking advantage of this opportunity to gather with industry leadership and obtain updates on the collision repair marketplace. The symposium, designed for small, medium, and large multi-shop operators, growing independent collision repair facility owners, and their business partners, will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Las Vegas, MSO Symposium, Nevada

PPG and Flashback Forward Introduce Collision Repair Quality Control App

August 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced a partnership with software firm Flashback Forward, Inc. to offer FinalQC, a mobile quality control application designed to enhance efficiency for the collision repair industry. “This collaboration aims to transform the way collision shops operate, enhancing quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction,” said Tom Maziarz, PPG vice president, Americas, Automotive Refinish. “FinalQC standardizes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Flash Forward, Mobile App, PPG, Quality Control

ATI Achieves CASE Accreditation for Training Program from ASE

August 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ATI, a wholly owned company of Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) that provides coaching, training, and consulting organization for independent automotive repair and collision shop owners, announced its accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its comprehensive training program. This accreditation elevates the skill levels of auto repair shop owners and underscores […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, ASE, Automotive Training Institute, Continuing Automotive Service Education, Driven Brands

Collision Claims and Losses Down in First Quarter Compared to 2023

August 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quarterly collision claim counts were down for the fourth quarter in a row compared to the previous year. The latest available Fast Track Monitoring system data from the Independent Statistical Service Inc. (ISS) showed that the decline in collision claims continue as claims on a quarterly basis were down for four consecutive quarters compared to […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Claims, Earned Car Years, Losses

PSE Group Enters 16th State with Refinish Distributor Acquisition in West Virginia

August 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The PSE Group announced it expanded its footprint in the automotive refinish segment, with the acquisition of West Virginia-based RMS Pro Finishes, a provider of automotive refinish and associated products. “We are thrilled to welcome RMS Pro Finishes into the PSE Group family of companies. This acquisition represents our commitment to strategic partnerships that further […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PSE Group, West Virginia

I-CAR Academy Early Career Technician Program Now Available to Collision Repair Facilities

August 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consistent entry-level curriculum across shops and schools will enable a smoother transition to the workforce, bolstering both onboarding and retention efforts. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that its new I-CAR Academy Program is now available to collision repair facilities, after launching for schools earlier this year. The I-CAR Academy program is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, Technical Training

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