Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of two collision repair centers to its network in Alberta and Ontario. Fix Auto Airdrie, Alberta, joined the network effective June 8 and Fix Auto Scarborough Central, effective June 14. Fix Auto Airdrie General Manager Glenn Smaha recalls the shop’s history, from independent dealership Airdrie Motors Ltd., founded in […]
I-CAR Expands Production Manager Curriculum
The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced the launch of the second level of coursework covering ProLevel 2 requirements of its Production Management Role for collision repairers. This new set of courses will enable those who manage collision repair facility production to improve their efficiencies, critical thinking and problem-solving skills to ultimately drive […]
PPG Upgrades Automotive Refinish Business Development Centers
PPG announced it has expanded and improved several of its Business Development Centers. The upgrades enhance PPG’s resources and capabilities for training painters, distributors, and body shop and collision repair professionals to successfully use the company’s array of automotive refinish coatings. Two Business Development Centers in particular—PPG’s Allison Park, Pa., facility, just minutes from the […]
Sherwin-Williams EcoLean Level 2 Workshop Scheduled for St. Louis
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced it will hold its next 2016 EcoLean Level 2 workshop on August 30-31, 2016 at the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. While there, the group will have the privilege of touring a 10 location MSO, which has completely implemented lean production principles. The EcoLean Level 2 workshop […]
Small Business Optimism Rose Modestly in May
Six-month outlook among owners moves higher but remains negative. The Index of Small Business Optimism rose two tenths of a point in May to 93.8, a negligible increase showing no real enthusiasm for making capital outlays, increasing inventories, or expanding, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). “The bottom line is that without […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Washington State
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 11 opening of a Gerber-branded collision repair center in Airway Heights, Washington, about nine miles west of Spokane. The center previously operated as City West Auto Body. “This new location complements our existing locations in the Spokane area and will allow us to serve new customers and our […]
Two Auto Parts Companies and Five Executives Indicted for Price Fixing
A federal grand jury in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio returned two indictments charging Japanese automotive parts companies, their U.S. subsidiaries, and a total of five executives for their alleged participation in international conspiracies to eliminate competition in the sale of automotive parts sold in the United States and elsewhere, […]
Mitchell Integrates Build Sheet Data in WorkCenter Total Loss Solution
Mitchell International released the latest version of the WorkCenter Total Loss solution that integrates vehicle build sheet data when identifying the exact trim and options on available comparable vehicles, resulting in more accurate vehicle values. “At Mitchell we’re constantly challenging ourselves to think creatively about ways to deliver greater value to our customers, and the […]
CCC Integrates Appointment Setting and Automatic Reminders in UpdatePlus
CCC Information Services Inc. announced the availability of the new version of CCC ONE UpdatePlus that includes the ability for collision repair facilities to schedule customer appointments within the software platform, send automated email or text appointment confirmations to customers, and send automatic reminders on the day of the appointment. With integrated appointment setting and […]
NSF International Launches New Certification for Fender Liners
NSF International has certified Great Bestcam’s (GBC) fender liners under the NSF Automotive Parts Certification Program. Great Bestcam’s GBC fender liners have met the stringent quality and performance standards through rigorous facility audits and parts testing and can use the NSF mark on the liners. To earn certification, GBC fender liners were independently reviewed and […]
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