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WIN Kicks-off 2017 Membership Drive

October 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the kick-off of its 2017 #ALLIN4WIN Membership Drive on October 1st.  Everyone who joins or rejoins WIN before December 31st will be entered into a Grand Prize drawing for a free 2017 WIN Education Conference registration. WIN membership is open to all women and men in every segment of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Women's Industry Network

European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs Calls for Equal Access to Vehicle Data

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Organization concerned vehicle manufacturers will control access to real-time vehicle data to limit competition in the aftermarket for repairs and services. Calls for legislation to assure security and access to benefit consumers through competition. The European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs (CECRA), the federation representing 24 national automotive professional associations representing vehicles sales and […]

Filed Under: Feature Tagged With: European Council for Motor Trades and Repairs, Telematics

AkzoNobel Sikkens Acoat Selected Summer Conference Celebrates 40th and 25th Anniversaries

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Intercontinental Hotel of Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga. was the setting for a double anniversary celebration – the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel Acoat Selected network of premium collision repair shops globally and 25th anniversary in North America. AkzoNobel launched its premium body shop network in the 1970’s when it established Acoat Selected as a business improvement […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoat Selected, AkzoNobel

Safelite Acquires AAA Carolinas’ Mobile Glass Business, Becomes Preferred Partner for Glass Work

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced an agreement to acquire AAA Mobile Glass, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AAA Carolinas. Additionally, Safelite will become the preferred partner for members of AAA Carolinas for auto glass repair and replacement needs. The transaction was completed at the close of business September 30. AAA Carolinas serves approximately 2 million members […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Safelite

CARSTAR Canada Adds Express Collision Repair Center in Ottawa

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Canada’s announced the opening of its latest Express store, CARSTAR Express Ottawa Downtown. This facility is located at 305 Cumberland Street in Ottawa, Ontario and is owned and operated by multi-CARSTAR franchise partners, Guy Parker and Louise Michaud. CARSTAR Express Ottawa Downtown services include on-site appraisals, minor collision and paint repair, and detailing. “As […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, CARSTAR, Ontario, Openings

LKQ Acquires UK Parts Distributor

October 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) today announced that its United Kingdom subsidiary, Euro Car Parts, has acquired Andrew Page Limited, a distributor of automotive parts in the United Kingdom. As part of the transaction, Euro Car Parts acquired 102 Andrew Page branch locations, its national distribution center and corporate office.  “We are pleased to acquire the Andrew […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Andrew Page Limited, LKQ Corporation, United Kingdom

Service King Acquires Collision Repair Center in San Antonio, Texas

October 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers today announced the organization has acquired and officially opened its 84th location in Texas with the acquisition of Jack’s Paint Place, located at 9219 Converse Business Lane in Converse, Texas, a suburb of San Antonio. The deal, of which terms were not disclosed, officially closed Friday. The collision repair center […]

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

Vehicle Service Group Acquires Italy’s Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group

October 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Vehicle Service Group (VSG), the global automotive service and collision repair equipment manufacturer, announced today that it has acquired the Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group. Headquartered in Bologna, Italy, the Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group manufactures lifts, wheel service equipment and diagnostic equipment for cars, trucks, commercial vehicles and motorbikes. Niclas Ytterdahl, President of VSG said, “We are […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group, Vehicle Service Group

Safelite and Bosch Collaborate on Recalibration Tools for ADAS Windshields

October 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Working with Bosch, the automotive supplier, Safelite announced it is introducing recalibration tools for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) this fall with the goal of having them available in at least one location in each market by the end of the year. The tools have been extensively tested and are expected to cover approximately 90 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Bosch, Recalibration, Safelite

AASP-PA Announces Staff Changes

October 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Pennsylvania (AASP-PA) recently announced organizational changes that took effect on October 1. The changes include: Jeff Walter, current Executive Director, will be stepping down and returning to his family business in the private sector. Amanda Henry, current Assistant Executive Director and Advertising & Marketing Director will be promoted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-PA, People

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