Property Damage Appraisers (PDA) announced that its appraisal staff is now certified through the company’s Recreational Vehicle (RV) Certification Program. The specialized training focuses on writing estimates for recreational vehicles including Class A, B, C and Super C motor homes, 5th wheel campers, travel trailers, toy haulers, pop-up campers, truck campers and camper trailers. “PDA […]
Michael Linnerooth Named Business Director for the 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division
The 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division announced the appointment of Michael D. Linnerooth as U.S. Subsidiary Business Director in the Automotive Aftermarket Division effective June 1. Linnerooth has held several Sales and Marketing positions across the 3M Consumer Business Group during his career at 3M. Linnerooth most recently was the U.S. Subsidiary Director in Consumer Health […]
Collision Repair Industry Business Conditions: Q1 2017
Collision repair shops reporting higher sales and earnings overall compared to 2016 decreased during the first 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 decreased in the first quarter of 2017 compared to 2016. The overall percentage […]
Mitchell Announces $70 Million First Lien Term Loan
Mitchell announced the closing of a $70 million senior secured first lien term loan. The term loan is an add-on under Mitchell’s existing Credit Agreement. Mitchell expects to use the proceeds of the term loan to pay down its revolver and to invest in technologies and companies that drive better outcomes in the markets it […]
BASF Hosts Society of Women Engineers Chapter
BASF recently kicked off its sponsorship of the Detroit chapter of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) by hosting a professional development meeting. The meeting, held at BASF’s location in Southfield, Mich., featured individuals from various BASF business groups sharing information about their roles at the company. In addition, BASF attended the recent SWE Professional […]
KPMG Reports Autonomous Vehicle Tech Could Shrink Auto Insurance Sector 71% by 2050
According to KPMG report, shifting driving risk to auto manufacturers and adoption of mobility-on-demand will significantly impact insurance business. Autonomous vehicle technology could shrink the auto insurance sector by 71 percent or $137 billion by 2050, according to new research by KPMG, titled The Chaotic Middle: The Autonomous Vehicle and Disruption in Automobile Insurance. KPMG […]
Fix Auto USA to Seek Legal Action to Retain Rights to Collision Repair Brand in U.S. Market
Following announcement by Fix Auto World that it would seek to regain rights to Fix Auto brand in the US, Fix Auto USA announces it will fight to retain its license to the brand. Fix Auto USA has announced that it will legally fight to retain licensing of the Fix Auto trademark in the United […]
Jeff Holder named Chief Operating Officer for asTech
Repairify, Inc., owners of the asTech diagnostic service, named Jeff Holder as their new Chief Operating Officer. Holder will assume responsibility for the company’s field and remote operations. Jeff has over 25 years of management experience in the automotive and transportation industries. He most recently served as Director of Strategic Growth for Copart and held […]
Copyright Office Releases Study on DMCA Impacting Aftermarket Access to OEM Software
The Auto Care Association reports that the U.S. Copyright Office released its long-awaited report on the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) last week, recommending that Congress revise the law to ensure that exemptions be granted to third parties who wish to access certain software. Last year, the Auto Care Association called on the copyright office […]
Axalta Opens Coatings Manufacturing Facility in Argentina
New facility, Axalta’s first manufacturing plant in Argentina, will support automotive, refinish and industrial markets. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) celebrated its first production and logistics center in Argentina in the municipality of Escobar in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Axalta Chairman and CEO Charlie Shaver met with employees and toured the new facility […]
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