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PPG Renews Commitment to Penn College

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A long-term partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology, PPG Industries Inc.,  is enhancing its commitment to the school’s collision repair and restoration program.– PPG recently renewed its paint sponsorship that began in 2003. The new agreement calls for PPG to double its annual investment over the next five years. “During the past 10 years, we’ve […]

AASP/MA Leaders Assure National Board Dissolution Has No Effect Locally

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In the wake of last week’s announcement of the AASP National Board of Directors’ decision to dissolve the association at the national level, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Massachusetts (AASP/MA) wants to assure the auto body repair community in the Commonwealth that the national board’s decision to not carry onward has no bearing […]

John Pennycuff Named Chief Revenue Officer at Polyvance

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Polyvance, the supplier of plastic repair and refinishing products, announced the appointment of John Pennycuff as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Pennycuff, an accomplished sales professional from the industrial market, brings a wealth of knowledge in revenue management, strategic planning, and market expansion. His background includes leading high-performance teams, implementing effective go-to-market strategies, and accelerating […]

U.S. Maritime Alliance Warns on Port Strike as Union Won’t Schedule Negotiations

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Auto Care Association warns of the impact of a potential strike to auto parts supply. The United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) that represents port operators and shipping companies, provided an update this morning on the status of negotiations with the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), that represents over 80,000 dock workers, to avert a strike at […]

WSU Tech Celebrates Automotive Center Grand Reopening in Wichita

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WSU Tech celebrated the grand reopening of its Automotive Center located at its Wichita, Kan. City Center campus with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event featured key announcements, including partnerships with Walser Automotive Group and WKI Kenworth and the launch of the new Mobile Equipment Technology Program. Dr. Sheree Utash, President of WSU Tech, highlighted the […]

Australia Association Calls for Amendments to Automotive Data Sharing Law

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The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) today called for amendments to the Motor Vehicle Information Scheme (MVIS) in response to concerns from independent workshops regarding the accessibility and cost of manufacturer diagnostic tools. Since its introduction in July 2022, the MVIS has given independent repairers access to essential vehicle manufacturer information at a fair market […]

Vehicle Manufacturers Slowing EV Investments

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S&P Global Mobility Auto Intelligence reports that in 2024, sales of battery electric vehicles (BEV) settled to single-digit growth. Though BEV demand continues to grow, the mismatch between naturally progressing demand and automaker forecasts set the world on edge. According to the report, given the billions invested and being deployed in the transition, concern is […]

First Quarter Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up Over 8% Compared to Last Year

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Employment and number of independent collision repair centers were also up in the first quarter year-over-year. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that collision repair employment was up in the first quarter of 2024 compared to last year. Average weekly wages were up 8% in the first […]

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