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PMCLogic Paint and Materials Management System Automated

July 6, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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ComputerLogic, Inc. announced that the latest version of PMCLogic, its paint and materials management (P&M) system for collision repair facilities, is now ‘totally automated’.  Shops can now easily track the usage of all P&M’s, generate accurate cost analysis and KPI reports, and produce a P&M estimate or invoice on every repair they do without any […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ComputerLogic, estimating, Materials, Paint

Tesla on Autopilot Involved in Fatal Crash

July 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tesla Model S

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opens investigation into fatal crash involving Tesla in Autopilot mode. Tesla Motors announced in a blog post last week that on of its Model S vehicles operating in Autopilot mode was involved in a fatal crash in Florida during May. According to the June 30 blog post, “We learned yesterday […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Crash Avoidance, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Tesla

Axalta Acquires High Performance Coating in Southeast Asia

July 5, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA), announced it has completed its acquisition of High Performance Coating Sdn. Bhd., an automotive refinish coatings manufacturer in Southeast Asia. The acquisition will strengthen Axalta’s capability to serve refinish customers in the region with additional product offerings and an expanded sales and service network. “The acquisition of High Performance Coating expands […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Asia, Axalta Coating Systems

Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service Launches Campaign

July 4, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Minnesota Careers in Auto Repair and Service logo

To ensure a future workforce, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service (MNCARS) has launched a multifaceted campaign that provides students, parents, teachers and guidance counselors with a better picture of the pathways to success and career opportunities in the automotive industry. “CarCareers.org will help parents, teachers, influencers and students overcome misperceptions about the automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Minnesota, Minnesota Careers in Automotive Repair and Service

CARSTAR Names Ryan Anderson North American Training and Development Manager

July 3, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that it has named Ryan Anderson as its North American Training and Development Manager. In his new role, Anderson will oversee training programs for CARSTAR collision repair facility owners and employees across its North American network of more than 475 stores. Anderson brings with him more than 15 years of experience […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Assured Performance Network, CARSTAR, People, training

Boyd Group Opens Greenfield Collision Repair Center in Georgia

July 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the June 28, opening of a new collision repair location in Dallas, Georgia. The center is located on the Charles Hardy Parkway, about 20 miles west of Atlanta. “We are very pleased to add this greenfield location in Dallas, which will add to our strong presence in the Atlanta metropolitan […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Boyd Group, Georgia, Openings

Welcome to the New CollisionWeek

July 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

We’ve updated the CollisionWeek website. The first time you log-in, you will need to get a new password. You can do so by clicking on Lost your Password, you can then enter your email address that you used when you set up your CollisionWeek account. The system will then send you an email with a […]

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Collision Repair Industry Business Conditions: Q1 2016

June 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Shops reporting higher sales compared to 2015 increased during the first quarter. Collision repair facilities reporting higher earnings also up. The CollisionWeek quarterly survey of business conditions reported by collision repair facility owners and managers indicates that the overall percentage of facilities with higher sales increased in the first quarter of 2016 over last year […]

Filed Under: Research Tagged With: Business Conditions

Complete OEM Training Schedule Announced for NACE | CARS Show

June 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

NACE | CARS

NACE | CARS announced the full schedule for this year’s OEM programming for the show taking place this August 9 – 13 in Anaheim, Calif. The event will feature record involvement and expanded training from companies including Audi, BMW, FCA, Ford, GM, Honda, Toyota, and more, who will provide information on their latest vehicles, materials […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: NACE, training

Gas Prices Ahead of Independence Day Weekend at 11-Year Lows

June 29, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Gas Prices 6-27-2016

According to AAA’s latest report, pump prices are holding relatively steady and remain at their lowest levels for this time of year since 2005. Monday’s price of $2.31 per gallon represents a savings of three cents per gallon on the week and two cents per gallon on the month. Year-over-year drivers continue to benefit from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gas Prices

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