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FinishMaster celebrates 50th Anniversary

April 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Donates $50,000 to Collision Repair Education Foundation in celebration of milestone FinishMaster, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) is celebrating its 50th year in business. On April 25th, 1968, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, founder Jim White completed FinishMaster’s first transaction with the aspiration of delivering automotive aftermarket products to collision repair shops. Over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

ASA Leadership Meets with Policymakers, Administration on Automated Vehicle Issues

April 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Highlights the importance of independent repairer data access On April 19, ASA Chairman Roy Schnepper, and ASA President and Executive Director Dan Risley, met with key leaders in Washington, D.C., to discuss automated vehicle policy and data access. During Capitol Hill meetings, Schnepper and Risley outlined the importance of data access to independent automotive repairers. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Data Access, legislation, Regulations

Stone Point Capital Acquires Stake in Mitchell International

April 26, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

KKR and Elliott sell stake in collision repair and insurance technology provider Mitchell International, Inc. KKR, and Elliott Management today announced that private equity firm Stone Point Capital LLC  are making an investment in Mitchell and acquiring the equity position held by KKR and Elliott Management. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, KKR, Mitchell International, Private Equity, Stone Point Capital

New Hampshire Governor Signs Bill Establishing Committee to Study Collision Repair Labor Rates

April 25, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Hampshire House Bill 1663

Governor Sununu signed legislation to study rates paid by auto insurers to independent collision repair shops. On Friday, April 20, New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu signed House Bill 1663 (HB 1663), that establishes a committee to study reimbursement rates under automobile insurance policies. HB 1663, that was introduced earlier this year, originally sought to define […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Labor Rates, legislation, New Hampshire

AASP-MN 24th Annual Golf Outing June 19

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers – Minnesota (AASP-MN) is inviting all collision repair and mechanical industry professionals as well as vendor suppliers to attend its 24th Annual Golf Outing, Tuesday, June 19, at Keller Golf Course in St. Paul, Minn. Over 150 AASP-MN members, employees, vendors, and insurance industry representatives are expected to enjoy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Golf Outing

Axalta Presents 4th Annual Mobile Refinish Training Program in Mexico

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

For the fourth consecutive year, Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) presented its Axalta on Tour training program in Mexico. The program brings theoretical and hands-on training directly to automotive refinish painters at their auto body shops. Axalta on Tour was launched in 2015 to offer specialized, free training to help refinish professionals stay up-to-date with industry trends and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Mexico, Technical Training

PPG Sponsors Database Enhancement Gateway

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Database Enhance Gateway (DEG) recognized PPG as its longest-standing platinum sponsor of the online collision repair industry resource for five years and counting. The ongoing financial contributions from PPG help to allow all collision repair industry professionals with access to the free service. The DEG accepts submissions from estimating system end-users, who have questions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Database Enhancement Gateway, PPG, Sponsorship

Abra Acquires Five Collision Repair Centers in April

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Abra Auto Body Repair of America announced the acquisition of five collision repair centers during the month of April. In Colorado, Abra added one center in Colorado Springs, located at 708 Nichols Blvd. The 6,500 sq. ft. center has seven employees, and is Abra’s fourth location in the Colorado Springs area. In New Jersey, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Acquisitions, Colorado, New Jersey

Copart Expands in Minneapolis Market

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the expansion of its location near Minneapolis, located at 3737 East River Road in Fridley, Minn. “This new expansion adds twenty acres of land to support our clients in Minnesota,” said Jay Adair, CEO of Copart. “We’re proud to continue providing convenience and coverage to auto service providers and customers in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Minnesota, Openings

Innovation Group Acquires TCS Claims in UK

April 24, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Innovation Group (IG) announced that its UK business is acquiring TCS Claims (TCS) from Endsleigh Insurance Services Ltd, and starting a strategic relationship with Endsleigh for the provision of claims handling services. TCS was established by Endsleigh in 1999. The business provides a full-service claims handling capability to a number of insurers, brokers, MGAs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Carlyle Group, Innovation Group, United Kingdom, Zurich Insurance Group

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