Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Auto World is proud to announce changes to Fix Auto’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. “Fix Auto World and all of its brands have experienced significant expansion in recent years, from development in new territories to the addition of new business segments. In order for the organization to […]
Bill Garoutte Named to Lead National Auto Body Council
Group establishes scholarship through Collision Repair Education Foundation in honor of Chuck Sulkala, founder and executive director, who has retired. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce that Bill Garoutte, a veteran business development, marketing and collision industry executive, has been selected to take the helm at the organization, succeeding Chuck Sulkala, […]
California Bill That Sought to Overturn Collision Repair Anti-Steering and Labor Rate Regulations Fails to Advance
California Assembly Appropriations Committee did not approve legislation at hearing last week. At a hearing on January 18, the California Assembly Appropriations Committee refused to advance Assembly Bill 1679 (AB 1679) that sought to overturn California Department of Insurance (CDI) anti-steering and collision repair labor rate regulations that took effect in March 2017. The legislation […]
Painters Supply Acquires Ohio Distributor
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of Dick’s Auto Supply. Dick’s was founded in 1968 and is a PPG Platinum Distributor. The acquisition adds a location in Findlay, Ohio and strengthens PSE’s market presence in northwest Ohio. The acquisition was completed in late December. “We’re excited to welcome the Dick’s Auto Supply […]
PPG MVP Business Solutions Releases Q1 Class Schedule
PPG MVP Business Solutions has released its schedule of training classes for the first quarter of 2018. The classes are offered at various locations across the United States and Canada and present innovative and effective business solutions for owners and managers of collision centers using PPG products. The classes are designed to help shops improve […]
California Looks to Pass on Insurance Company Savings from Federal Tax Legislation to Policyholders
Consumer Federation asking all states to do so California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones directed his department to commence a regulatory review of insurers’ rates and other lines of business where insurers would benefit from the federal tax cuts. The purpose of that review is to identify specific legal authority and necessary amendments to rate formulas […]
Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Florida
With the acquisition, the multiple shop operator surpasses 500 location milestone. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the January 19, 2018 opening of two collision repair locations in Collier County, Florida. These centers previously operated as Autocraft Enterprises and Autocraft Naples and are located on Marco Island and in northern Naples. Marco Island, the largest of […]
Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Soften in December
According to ADESA report, cars are down while trucks continue to increase. According to the ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, while the impacts of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma having lasted primarily from late-August through mid-November, wholesale prices in December returned to patterns seen prior to those events. Namely, prices for […]
AASP-MN Holds Raffle to Support Career Recruitment Program
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) recently kicked off raffle sales for a 2012 Custom Fat Bagger Razorback motorcycle and bike trailer. The motorcycle and trailer donated by honorary AASP-MN member, Roger Bonn, recently retired from Peter’s Body Shop, St. Cloud, and his wife, Jill. Funds raised from the raffle will support […]
BASF Adds Three Single-Line Distributors in Nevada and Florida
BASF Automotive Refinish announced it has expanded its distribution footprint with the addition of three new ColorSource, single-line distributors. Reno Paint Mart joined the BASF ColorSource community in Nevada, and will carry R-M Diamont and LIMCO Supreme products. Reno Paint Mart is a multi-store organization that offers industrial, automotive, interior and exterior house paint to […]
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