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PPG Named Sponsor of the Year by Speedway Children’s Charities New Hampshire Chapter

January 6, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The New Hampshire chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities (SCC) honored PPG by naming it Sponsor of the Year for 2016. The announcement was made by Chapter Director Cheryl LaPrade at SCC’s annual grant distribution ceremony at the Palace Theatre in Manchester, N.H.. Michael Patenaude, PPG regional sales manager, accepted the honor on behalf of PPG. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, New Hampshire, PPG Industries

Pre-Registration Deadline Tomorrow for Collision Industry Foundation 7th Annual Gala Fundraiser in Palm Springs

January 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation will hold its 7th Annual Fundraiser on Thursday, January 12, from 6-8 p.m. at the LuLu California Bistro, 200 S. Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Calif. This year the foundation is hosting a fun Cocktail party complete with Asian Fare themed hors d’oeuvres and delicious cocktails. The cost is $60 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Fundraiser, Palm Springs

Ford Launches App to Help Customers Save on Auto Insurance

January 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ford announced it is first to connect with the new DriverScore smartphone app that provides a personalized score based on individual driving behavior, which could lead to lower insurance rates. Developed by IVOX, DriverScore is a smartphone app compatible with the Ford SYNC AppLink platform. DriverScore empowers consumers by giving them the option to share […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Ford Motor Company, Telematics

ASA Announces Dates, Location for Annual Business Meeting

January 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) will hold its next annual business meeting April 24-26 at the Magnolia Hotel in Denver, Colo. The event will kick off with a Welcome Reception on Monday evening, April 24 at 6 p.m. All ASA members are invited to attend an open board meeting Tuesday, April 25, from 1-5 p.m. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Meeting, Automotive Service Association

Tim O’Day Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Boyd Group

January 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced the appointment of Tim O’Day as President and Chief Operating Officer for the Fund. In his new role, O’Day will have operating responsibility for the entire company, including operations in both the United States and Canada. O’Day previously served as President and COO of the Boyd Group’s U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, People

Carubba Collision Acquires 12th Collision Repair Center in Upstate New York

January 5, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Carubba Collision logo

Carubba Collision Corp. announced the acquisition of its 12th collision repair center in Upstate New York. According to Joseph Carubba, president and CEO, the company acquired the former Scavo’s Body Shop located at 86 W. Broadway Ave in Oneonta. Carubba Collision will retain the 15 employees who worked at the former business and will hire […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Carubba Collision, New York State

CIC Committee Invites Stakeholders to Join Pre-Post Repair Scans & Diagnostic Repairs Task Force

January 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Emerging Technologies Committee has invited all those interested to participate in the Scanning & Diagnostics in Collision Repair Task Force.  Approximately 30 participants, from segments including OEM’s, Repairers, Equipment companies, Trade Groups and Insurers, have been working together to discuss the topic, identify issues and possible solutions. The task force […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Conference, Diagnostics

Mitchell International Newest SCRS Corporate Member

January 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced that Mitchell International is the association’s newest Corporate Member. “Our goal is to make our customers successful, and when we do, we become successful,” shared Mitchell VP of Sales & Service, Jack Rozint. “Our customers in the collision repair business are experiencing change at a rate that […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mitchell International, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Solera to Acquire UK-Based Autodata

January 4, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Autodata

Solera Holdings, Inc., today announced it will acquire UK-based Autodata, a provider of technical information and knowledge solutions for the automotive service, maintenance and repair (SMR) industry. “Throughout a car’s life, there are over 54 transactions that occur between motorists and automotive businesses,” said Tony Aquila, Solera’s founder, Chairman and CEO. “One of Solera’s missions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Solera Holdings, United Kingdom

National Auto Body Council Founder and Executive Director Sulkala to Retire at End of 2017

January 3, 2017 By CollisionWeek Editor

Chuck Sulkala

Chuck Sulkala, Founder, First President, and Executive Director of the National Auto Body Council, (NABC) announced today that he will retire at the end of 2017. During Sulkala’s tenure over the past 22 years, the National Auto Body Council has become the leading voice to highlight the professionalism and integrity of the collision repair industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, People

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