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ASA Supports Nomination of Kelly Loeffler to Lead Small Business Administration

February 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

House Small Business Committee explores key tax credit and workforce training. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that President Trump’s nominee to lead the Small Business Administration (SBA), former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), received a vote in support from the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee. SBA loans play an important role in helping many […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, People, U.S. Small Business Administration

CIF Announces $250,000 Fund to Help Collision Repair Industry Members Impacted by California Wildfires

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Applications for assistance will be accepted through March 31. The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) currently has a total of $250,000 set aside to assist industry members impacted by the recent wildfires in California. Outgoing CIF President Dan Risley of CCC Intelligent Solutions announced during the recent 14th CIF Annual Charity event in Palm Springs, Calif. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Collision Industry Foundation, Disaster Relief

Arnold Motor Supply Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added Arnold Motor Supply to its network of independent refinish distributors. Arnold Motor Supply, founded in 1927 by E.P. Arnold, operates 77 locations across five states with $30 million in paint, body, and equipment (PBE) sales. The company launched Auto Refinish Solutions in 2006 to expand its offerings in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arnold Motor Supply, Network Affiliations, PBE Distributor, Refinish Distributors Alliance

Allianz UK Warns Automotive Businesses of Rising Risks and Costs of EV Battery Fires

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The severity of electric vehicle (EV) battery fires is increasing within the automotive industry, with insurers and businesses facing costly claims. Allianz UK is urging automotive businesses to recognize the risks associated with lithium-ion batteries and take proactive steps to mitigate them. According to Allianz, lithium-ion batteries, the power source for EVs, pose unique fire […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allianz, Electric Vehicles, Safety, United Kingdom

Registration Opens for June 24-26 IBIS Global Summit 2025 in Istanbul

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBIS Worldwide has opened registration for the IBIS Global Summit 2025, set for June 24-26 at the Swissôtel The Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. The event will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers across the collision repair sector. More details and registration information are available at: IBIS Global Summit 2025 Registration. The 2025 summit, themed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: International Bodyshop Industry Symposium, Turkey

Fix Network Names Daryll O’Keefe Vice President of Strategic Business Development for North America

February 11, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Fix Network announced the appointment of Daryll O’Keefe as Vice President of Strategic Business Development for North America. In this role, O’Keefe will focus on expanding the company’s franchise network, increasing sales, and improving profitability across its collision brands in the U.S. and Canada. O’Keefe has been with Fix Network for more than a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network World, People

ABPA Warns of Repair Cost and Total Loss Impact from Proposed New Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum

February 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association says tariffs would affect costs of both OEM and aftermarket collision repair parts. The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) warns that President Trump’s February 9 announcement of new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, expected to be officially announced today, could drive up the cost of collision repair parts. The announcement came during […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Tariffs

Classic Collision Acquires Repair Center in Washington State

February 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Elite Collision Center in Battle Ground, Wash. Elite Collision Center has been a family-owned and operated business for over two decades, proudly serving Clark County and the surrounding areas. “We take pride in supporting our community and being the preferred collision center in Battle Ground. From what we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

Northeast Trade Show Seminar to Examine AI Tools to Support Collision Repair Operations

February 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

Taylor Moss of OEC will set out to address how collision repair facility owners can view artificial intelligence (AI0) from a theoretical and practical standpoint with “Using AI Tools to Support Your Collision Repair Operations” on Saturday, March 15 at the AASP/NJ’s NORTHEAST 2025 Automotive Services Show. The show, taking place March 14-16 at the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Artificial Intelligence, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show, OEConnection

NAPA to Support SkillsUSA Transportation Students in New Scholarship Program

February 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

A total of $20,000 in scholarships to be awarded. SkillsUSA and NAPA announced a new scholarship program to support the next generation of skilled professionals. Skilled technicians play a vital role in keeping our communities moving, but there is currently a national shortage of professionals in these roles. Together, SkillsUSA and NAPA aim to set […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: NAPA, Scholarships, SkillsUSA

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