While production employment declined, hours worked increased in July compared to June. Production remains above 2015 levels. An analysis of the latest data released from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), shows that total production for the collision repair industry was down in July versus the previous month, but was up […]
LKQ Corporation Announces Third Quarter Revenue Up 30%
Reports year-to-date organic growth of 5.1 percent. LKQ Corporation (LKQ) today reported revenue for the third quarter of 2016 of $2.39 billion, an increase of 30.3 percent as compared to $1.83 billion in the third quarter of 2015. Net income for the third quarter of 2016 was $122.7 million, an increase of 21.1 percent as […]
Saint-Gobain Acquires 320 Location Glass Repair Franchise in France
Saint-Gobain announced it has completed the acquisition of France Pare-Brise, which has the second largest automotive glass repair and replacement franchise network in France with 320 locations. France Pare-Brise serves insurance companies, corporate fleets, car rental and leasing companies as well as retail customers. Saint-Gobain produces automotive glass for automakers and for the replacement market, […]
Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s Makes $60 Million Donation to Fight Hunger
Fill Your Tank Program Supports Local Food Banks and Pantries, Feeding America, Food Banks Canada and The Global FoodBanking Network, Donation Marks 60th Anniversary The Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation announced one of the largest donations aimed at fighting hunger. The program – called Fill Your Tank – celebrates the company’s 60th anniversary by providing $60 million […]
S/P2 Introduces Workplace Substance Abuse and Bullying Courses
S/P2 has released two more courses for career technical students and industry professionals including Bullying in the Work Environment and Substance Abuse Awareness and Management. “These courses are about issues affecting employees and workplaces everwhere. Bullying is not a dynamic only for schools or young people. Knowing how to handle workplace bullying is important for […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces 2nd Annual 3M Hire Our Heroes Calendar Fundraiser
In partnership with the 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division (AAD), the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced it has donated more than $750,000 since 2013 to be used toward scholarships and tool grants for more than 210 military veterans and their families through the 3M Hire Our Heroes program. Shops can purchase the 2017 calendar online. […]
J.D. Power Reports Modest Increase in Auto Insurance Claims Satisfaction
Study finds that while the use of digital channels increases, technology can’t fully replace human connections during auto insurance claims process. The Hartford ranks highest in satisfaction among insurers without closed memberships. According to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Auto Claims Satisfaction Study, Gen Y customer satisfaction with the auto insurance process, while still the […]
Certified Collision Group Expands Nationally
The Certified Collision Group (CCG), the OE certifications and KPI-focused solutions provider to the automotive collision repair and insurance communities, announced it has added an additional 18 new affiliate locations along with securing 93 additional DRP agreements during the third quarter, expanding its countrywide network towards their goal of 100+ locations by year end 2016. […]
TechnaGlass Opens First Retail Location in Minnesota
TechnaGlass has opened a new retail location in Brooklyn Park, Minn., a suburb of Minneapolis. TechnaGlass is now able to provide automotive glass repair and replacement services across the entire Minneapolis-St Paul metro area. TechnaGlass provides auto glass repair and replacement services in over 11 states through 41 retail locations, along with its fleet of […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Student of the Year Award Winners
The Collision Repair Education Foundation has selected two winners for the Collision Students of the Year award. The winning students are currently studying collision repair and were nominated by their instructor. Each winner and his/her nominating instructor will receive a trip to SEMA 2016 where the pair will be honored at the Education Foundation’s evening […]
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