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Service King Acquires Southern California Collision Repair Center

April 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the acquisition of First Class Collision, a single-location repair center located at 41729 Eastern Dr. in Murrieta, Calif. The facility will begin operating as Service King effective immediately. “This is yet another step forward for the Service King team as we build a world-class network of repair centers for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Service King Collision Repair Centers

CIF Elects Wildman, Quinn as Trustees

April 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) recently elected Michael Quinn and Jeff Wildman to the Board of Trustees. Quinn is the Director of Business Development, Western Region for Certified Collision Group (CCG). As a 35 year industry veteran, Quinn has held various positions, and has served the industry in many volunteer roles including the National Auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, People

Fix Auto World Acquires 11 Glass and Aftermarket Companies from Skidmore Group

April 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto World announced an agreement to purchase 11 glass and automotive aftermarket companies, previously owned by the Skidmore Group, a privately held, diversified portfolio company, with over 70 years of history. Fix Auto World is purchasing the assets of Novus Glass Inc., Novus Franchising Inc., Speedy Auto Glass USA Inc., TCGI Australia PTY Ltd., […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto

Certified Collision Group and AkzoNobel Announced Strategic Alliance

April 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced the formation of an alliance with AkzoNobel to support collision repair businesses across the nation that are both performance-driven and OEM Certified. Through the alliance, CCG and AkzoNobel have agreed to work together closely to identify independent repairers whose Proven Performance meets CCG’s strict qualifying criteria. Identified top performers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, Certified Collision Group

BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group Business Conference May 10-12

April 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF’s VisionPLUS Performance Group Business Conference will be held May 10-12, in Litchfield Park, Ariz. More than 80 BASF collision repair centers will be represented at the meeting, with seven receiving 2017 Shop of the Year designations within their respective groups. Attendees will discuss best practices, attend training workshops and hear guest speakers and panelists […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, VisionPLUS

The Hartford Launches Apprenticeship Program to Prepare Students for Careers in Insurance Claims

April 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Hartford has partnered with the Connecticut Department of Labor, Arizona Department of Economic Security and local community colleges to launch an insurance apprenticeship program. The Hartford’s apprenticeship program will offer an insurance-specific curriculum, paid on-the-job training and mentoring to equip students for key customer-facing roles in The Hartford’s claims operation. The program is registered […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, The Hartford

Record Turnout for Refinish Distributors Alliance Spring Conference

April 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) held their Spring Membership Meeting March 29-31 at the Omni Downtown Austin Hotel in Austin, Texas.  They had record turn out with over one hundred members and manufacturers in attendance. The three days included round table discussions about today’s version of a “Lean” Delivery Schedule and Alternate Revenue Streams. They […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Refinish Distributors Alliance

Boyd Group Adds Collision Repair Center in Georgia

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the March 31, opening of a Gerber collision repair facilities in Hinesville, Ga. Hinesville is located on the Atlantic coast about 40 miles southwest of Savannah. “We are pleased to add this location which adds to our presence in the coastal region of Georgia, between our locations in Savannah and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Georgia, Openings

LKQ Acquires Irish Collision Repair Supply Firms

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Euro Car Parts, an LKQ company, today announced that it has acquired the business of Team P R Reilly, a leading, family-owned, car parts, accessories and body shop business based out of Dublin, Ireland, and Karkraft (N.I.) Limited of Belfast, UK, a paint and collision repair supply specialist. The agreement expands Euro Car Parts operations […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Euro Car Parts, Ireleand, LKQ Corporation

Car Guys Collision Repair Acquires Location in Lakeland, Florida

April 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car Guys Collision Repair, a Florida-based MSO, announced the acquisition of Express Paint & Body in Lakeland, Fla. This is Car Guys eleventh location in Central Florida. Express Paint & Body was opened in 1999 by Duane and Lila Duhow. When asked about the transaction, Dave Mitchell, President and CEO, commented, “Lakeland, with its proximity […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Car Guys Collision Repair, Florida

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