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AutoNation Announces Resignation of President and COO Bill Berman, Promotion for Collision Repair Leader Scott Arnold  

May 19, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN) announced the resignation of William “Bill” Berman as President and Chief Operating Officer effective May 15.  Berman will continue to serve as an employee of the Company in an advisory capacity through June 30. Mike Jackson, AutoNation’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will assume all operating responsibilities as AutoNation begins the selection […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutoNation, People

Automotive Industries Association of Canada Elects New Board of Directors

May 19, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the election of three new directors, along with other changes to its Board at the 75th Annual General Meeting held in Mississauga, Ontario on May 16. The new members are Rick Orser from 3M Canada Company, Tony Del Vasto from Vast-Auto Distribution and Steve Leal from Fix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Board of Directors, Canada, People

Sherwin-Williams Announces Advanced Painter Certification Course Eligible for I-CAR Credit

May 19, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced an expanded Advanced Painter Certification course for collision repair professionals. The course is designed to provide participants with state-of-the-industry expertise on OE color trends and innovations. More information about the course is available online. “Unique OEM colors and specialty finishes change each year, so this class is built to adapt,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, I-CAR, Sherwin-Williams

BMW Renews Approval of Axalta Refinish Brands in 40 Countries

May 19, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW Group has renewed its approval of the Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) Spies Hecker and Standox brands for the repair of BMW passenger cars. The endorsement applies to the BMW Group service network in 40 countries around the world, from Albania to the United Arab Emirates, and follows a series of rigorous tests of both […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Axalta Coating Systems, BMW

Interview: Chris Evans, State Farm Insurance

May 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chris Evans State Farm Interview

Chris Evans, Claim Consultant, explains State Farm’s recent decision to require I-CAR’s Welding program for collision repair facilities on its Select Service referral program. In April, State Farm Insurance announced it would begin requiring collision repair shops that participate in its Select Service referral program to have technicians with the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Certification, I-CAR, Interview, State Farm, Welding

Solera Acquisition of Autodata Faces Possible In-Depth Probe by UK Competition Authority

May 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings Inc. acquisition of Autodata faces an in-depth merger probe, unless it offers acceptable ways of addressing competition concerns raised by regulators in the United Kingdom. Solera announced it was acquiring Autodata in January and was completed in February. The companies supply vehicle maintenance and repair information platforms across the UK and the Competition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Competition, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom

Volvo Receives Advanced High-Strength Steel Innovation Award

May 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI), a business unit of the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), honored the Volvo Car Corporation body structure team with its Automotive Excellence Award for its advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) innovations in the 2016 Volvo XC90. The award was presented yesterday at the 16th annual Great Designs in Steel […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Steel Market Development Institute, Volvo

Axalta Opens Customer Experience Center in North Carolina

May 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Customer Experience Center Concord North Carolina

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) held the grand opening of its Customer Experience Center on May 16, in Concord, N.C. Charlie Shaver, Axalta Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and Michael Carr, Axalta President-North America officiated the opening program with special guests Jeff Gordon, four-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, and Rick Hendrick, owner of 12-time Cup champion […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Openings

Violet Konkle Elected as Trustee of Boyd Group Income Fund

May 18, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group announced the election of Violet (Vi) A. M. Konkle to its Board of Trustees at its Annual General Meeting held on Friday, May 12, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. “With significant leadership experience with some of the foremost Canadian retail companies, Vi is a valuable addition to our Board,” said Allan Davis, Independent Chairman […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Boyd Group, People

Service King Raises $45,000 for School with Houston Golf Tournament

May 17, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Houston Golf Tournament

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced its teammates raised $45,000 for The Arbor School as part of the collision repair organization’s 7th Annual Houston Charity Golf Tournament. The official check presentation was made earlier this month after more than 140 golfers participated and supported the annual tournament hosted at The Woodlands Country Club. Service King […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, Service King Collision Repair Centers

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