Announced last year, NSF International’s collision repair certification program offers shops an alternative, independent certification. Parzen details the program, how it was developed, and how shops can participate in the program. Collision repair facility certification has received enormous attention in the past several years. While much of the focus has been on offerings from vehicle […]
PPG Reports Third Quarter Earnings
Automotive refinish sales growth at “a low-single-digit” percentage rate. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today reported third quarter 2016 net sales of $3.8 billion, up almost 2 percent versus the prior-year figure of $3.7 billion. Sales volumes grew 1.6 percent and acquisition-related sales contributed more than 2 percent, partly offset by a slight decline in selling prices. Unfavorable […]
Boyd Group Acquires Michigan Collision Repair Center, Adds Location in Indiana
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the October 17, opening of a new Gerber collision repair center in Battle Creek, Mich. The center is located on a major roadway in an active retail district and previously operated as M-66 Auto Body & Frame. “We are pleased to add this center which has served the Battle Creek […]
AIA Canada Launches Collision Repair Facility Accreditation Program
Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP) seeks to offer collision repair facilities audited accreditation that meets both industry defined and Canadian OEM requirements. The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced the official launch of the Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). The development of the program was announced by AIA in May. According to […]
National Transportation Safety Board, National Safety Council Plan Expert Panel on Technology’s Role in Eliminating Crashes
Transportation safety leaders, including vehicle manufacturers, insurers and regulators to discuss the future and potential of driver assistance technologies On October 27, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and the National Safety Council (NSC) have scheduled to an expert panel of government officials, car manufacturers, researchers, automobile media groups, industry associations, and safety advocates to discuss driver […]
OSHA Releases Updated Recommended Practices for Workplace Safety and Health Programs
Updates guidelines that were first issued in 1989. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a set of Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs to help employers establish a methodical approach to improving safety and health in their workplaces. The recommendations update OSHA’s 1989 guidelines to reflect changes in the economy, workplaces, and evolving […]
Australia’s Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquires Location in Tasmania
Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs announced it was in final negotiations to acquire Car Repairs Tasmania, enabling the expansion of its collision repair service into Tasmania. The acquisition will complement the existing S.M.A.R.T network of 36 collision repair centers across Australia and New Zealand. “We have been looking to expand our network into Tasmania for some time […]
CCC and American Honda Collaborate on Recall Notification
American Honda to share its open recall data with CCC. Will enable automatic recall alert as collision repair estimates are written for affected Honda and Acura vehicles CCC Information Services Inc. and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. announced today they are working together to strengthen and extend American Honda’s recall outreach efforts. American Honda is the […]
Polaris Private Equity Comments on Car-O-Liner Sale to Snap-On
Polaris, the private equity firm that acquired Car-O-Liner in 2012, explained the rationale for the sale of the company to Snap-On that was announced earlier this week. With Polaris as its owner, the company has seen a period of rapid expansion while simultaneously strengthening its position in the US and China. Jan Dahlqvist, a Polaris […]
Mopar Launches OEM Collision Repair Parts Consumer Awareness Campaign
FCA US LLC’s Mopar brand is rolling out a new awareness campaign designed to both inform consumers of their “Right to Request” OEM collision repair parts and to highlight the benefits of choosing Mopar products over the aftermarket for collision repairs. The initiative includes a new informational ad, embedded below, that details the rights of […]
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