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Boyd Group Acquires Michigan Collision Repair Center, Adds Location in Indiana

October 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Michigan

AIA Canada Launches Collision Repair Facility Accreditation Program

October 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Certification, OEM Certification

National Transportation Safety Board, National Safety Council Plan Expert Panel on Technology’s Role in Eliminating Crashes

October 20, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Crash Avoidance, National Safety Council, National Transportation Safety Board

OSHA Releases Updated Recommended Practices for Workplace Safety and Health Programs

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

OSHA Recommended Practices

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OSHA, Safety

Australia’s Capital S.M.A.R.T Acquires Location in Tasmania

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, Capital S.M.A.R.T

CCC and American Honda Collaborate on Recall Notification

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Honda Motor Company, CCC, Recall

Polaris Private Equity Comments on Car-O-Liner Sale to Snap-On

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Car-O-Liner, Jefferies, Polaris, Snap-On

Mopar Launches OEM Collision Repair Parts Consumer Awareness Campaign

October 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FCA, OEM Certification, OEM Parts

Maaco Details Growth Plans at Annual Conference

October 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Maaco executives review franchise group’s performance. Driven Brands’ Costa projects Maaco and CARSTAR will each add 100-200 locations over next year. Maaco franchisees from the U.S. and Canada gathered in Charlotte, N.C., the hometown of parent Driven Brands, last week for the Maaco Convention and Tech Expo. The event, held October 12-16, brought together approximately […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: Driven Brands, MAACO

Boyd Group Adds Collision Repair Center in North Carolina

October 18, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced opening of a new Gerber collision repair center yesterday in Greenville, N.C.. The center previously operated as the collision repair department of Hastings Ford and served the community for 46 years. Greenville is located about 85 miles east of Raleigh, North Carolina and the center is located on a busy […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, North Carolina, Openings

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