The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the line-up of panelists participating in the OEM Collision Repair Technology Summit (Summit) sessions on November, 2nd as part of the 2017 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nev. The Summit topics will address the impact that automotive research has on vehicle construction and functionality, the impact that […]
AASP-NJ Celebrates Successful Golf Outing
On Monday, September 18, many of the local industry’s finest gathered together at the beautiful Colonia Country Club for the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ)’s 13th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing. Despite the cloudy day, participants honored one of the association’s most beloved members, while enjoying lunch, dinner and a […]
Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Western Australia
Fix Auto Australia announced the addition of Fix Auto Osborne Park, owned and operated by Tony and Steve LoPrestri, to its collision repair network in Australia. Tony LoPresti, a seasoned industry professional, opened his first panel shop in 1971. In 1992, after moving several times as his business continued to expand, he found a permanent […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Washington State
The Boyd Group Inc. today announced the acquisition on September 20, of a collision repair center in Issaquah, Washington. The facility previously operated as Gilman Auto Body. Issaquah is located 16 miles east of Seattle, directly off of the western end of the Interstate 90, the longest interstate highway in the United States. “The opening […]
3M Files Lawsuit Against Thunder Finish for PPS Technology Patent and Trademark Infringement
3Mand 3M Innovative Properties Co. filed a lawsuit September 22 in the Western District of Wisconsin against China-based Thunder Finish Co. Ltd. alleging infringement of patent and trademark rights related to 3M’s PPS technology used in the automotive collision repair industry. 3M has filed several patent infringement claims over technologies used in its collision repair […]
Service King and Collision Repair Education Foundation Announce Grant in Honor of Mario Malacara
The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is administering a new grant, called The Service King Way Grant: In Honor of Mario Malacara on behalf of Service King Collision Repair Centers. Malacara was a highly admired and respected 14-year Service King teammate who tragically passed away in December 2016. The Service King Way Grant was created […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Arizona
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR East Valley Collision at 50 W. Broadway Road, Mesa, Ariz. The CARSTAR location is owned by John and Catherine Condon. “We continue our growth across Arizona, and are proud to welcome CARSTAR East Valley and owners John and Catherine Condon to our CARSTAR family,” said […]
AASP-MN Announces OSHA Workshop, Body Shop Session in October
On October 10, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will host a free OSHA Workplace Safety Consultation Workshop. The workshop, “Hazard Communication and MN Employee Right-to-Know for Auto Shops,” will be held at Lake Superior College in Duluth from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The session will cover mandatory requirements for Hazard Communication […]
Traffic Volume Growth Slows in June
June vehicle traffic growth rate 55 percent lower than May. Traffic volume up 1.2 percent for the month. Travel volume in June continued to grow following the rebound in April and May. The growth is continuing the trend of increased driving that supports increasing collision repair industry volume and auto physical damage insurance claims across […]
Interview: Annie Michalski, Collision Repair Education Foundation 2016 Student of the Year Recipient
Last year, the Collision Repair Education Foundation launched it Collision Students of the Year program, recognizing two individuals: Alan Zimmerman, a 2016 SkillsUSA Gold Medalist in Collision Repair who also earned a second gold medal at the 2017 competition, as well as Annie Michalski. The deadline to nominate someone for this year’s award is September […]
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