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AASP/NJ Releases Speakers for October 24 Annual Meeting

October 2, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced speakers for its 2017 Annual Meeting that will be held this year on Tuesday, October 24 at Gran Centurions Banquet Hall in Clark, N.J. Speakers for the event include: Robert Palentchar of the Ombudsman’s Office, Allan Smith, I-CAR’s Northeast Regional Manager, and Robert Pingatore […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-NJ, Annual Meeting

September New Vehicle Retail Sales Pace to Rise to Highest Level of 2017

September 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Replacement needs from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma will improve light vehicle demand. The new vehicle retail sales pace in September is expected to reach the highest level this year, according to a forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive.  The seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) for retail sales is expected to be 15.0 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: J.D. Power, LMC Automotive, New Vehicle Sales

Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in UK

September 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced Worcestershire-based Carsmetix has joined its collision repair network, with the body shop now operating as Fix Auto Pershore. The latest addition to the Fix Auto UK network is owned by Robert Stern, the businessman behind the multi award-winning Robert Stern BMW dealerships. The body shop is managed by Ray Bower and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto UK, Network Affiliations, UK

SkillsUSA Members Joined by Secretary of Education In Support of Career and Technical Education

September 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Students representing career and technical education (CTE) programs in 29 states met with congressional representatives Sept. 26 after hearing the Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, call SkillsUSA “…an integral part of their educational experience.” The students were attending the annual Washington Leadership Training Institute (WLTI) to learn to be better advocates for public career education. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, SkillsUSA

BASF Launches Online Automotive Refinish Shop in China

September 29, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF Online Refinish Shop China

Collision repair facilities in China can now buy refinish paint online at BASF’s newly launched Coatings flagship shop on 1688.com, China’s online business to business platform. The online shop at basfcoatings.1688.com will feature the new Yindi Ready Mix Colors range, an enhanced color palette of 30 of the latest and most popular color choices for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, China, PBE Distributor

Collision Repair Education Foundation to Award over $200,000 in Grants at Reception October 31

September 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry invited to attend reception during SEMA 2017 Collision industry members are invited to join the Collision Repair Education Foundation during their annual reception the evening of Tuesday, October 31st from 9:00 p.m.-10:30 p.m. (Local Time) in the Renaissance 1 Room at the Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel during the 2017 SEMA Show. During the reception, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Makeover Grant

AkzoNobel Converts to Green Energy for Paint Production in the Netherlands

September 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel has signed an agreement energy company Eneco under which all of the company’s paint and production facilities in Sassenheim, Wapenveld, Groot Ammers and Ammerzoden in the Netherlands are entirely using electricity generated by wind power. All of AkzoNobel’s paint and coatings production in the Netherlands is now powered by green energy, marking another milestone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel

Cole’s Collision Centers Opens Fifth Collision Repair Facility in New York State

September 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Coles Collision Centers logo

Cole’s Collision Centers yesterday officially opened its newest location in the Town of North Greenbush in New York State’s Capital Region. The 14,000 sq. ft. facility is located on  2.2 acres of formerly vacant land at 97 U.S. Route 4. Cole’s Collision operates four other collision centers throughout Albany and Saratoga counties. A special ribbon […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coles Collision Centers, New York State, Openings

Jeffrey Lieberman Named VP, Legal Affairs and General Counsel at Fix Auto World

September 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto World announced the appointment of Jeffrey Lieberman to the role of Vice President, Legal Affairs & General Counsel for the company. “Jeff’s extensive experience will serve him well in working strategically with cross-functional business teams in our fast-paced, dynamic environment. He’s a great addition to our leadership team,” said Dan Hogg, Chief Financial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto, People

Collision Repair Industry Business Conditions: Q2 2017

September 28, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision repair shops reporting higher sales and earnings overall compared to 2016 increased during the second quarter. The CollisionWeek quarterly survey of business conditions reported by collision repair facility owners and managers indicates that the overall percentage of facilities with higher sales increased in the second quarter of 2017 compared to 2016. The overall percentage […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Business Conditions

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