The new location is the multiple shop operator’s ninth in South Florida and 36th overall. Classic Collision, LLC., the Atlanta, Ga.-based multiple collision repair facility operator, announced that is has acquired a new facility in Miami, Fla. H&M Auto Body has served the Miami Dade and Coral Gables communities for more than 25 years. The […]
OEConnection Acquires NuGenIT
OEConnection (OEC) announced today that it has acquired NuGenIT, Inc., a software company specializing in body shop and collision industry optimization tools. NuGenIT will add collision repair industry expertise to augment OEC’s growing collision business. Headquartered in Kansas City, NuGenIT provides information management tools including integrated workflow applications for collision repairs, and data mining and […]
Texas Auto Body Trade Show Cancelled
In an email, the Auto Body Association of Texas (ABAT) announced it has cancelled the 2020 Texas Auto Body Trade Show that was scheduled for Sept 18-19 in Irving, Texas. The association plans to resume the event next September. Jill Tuggle, executive director of ABAT explained in the email, “We have been closely monitoring the […]
AASP/NJ Virtual Training Meeting Helped Members Get Back to Work Safely
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) held its first-ever virtual training meeting on July 9 to provide member shops with the proper resources and direction needed in order to bring their employees back to work because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Dozens of AASP/NJ members logged on to Zoom for “COVID-19 – […]
Evan Daniels Named Director of Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions
Arizona Governor Doug Ducey announced the appointment of Evan Daniels as the new director of the Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions. Daniels currently serves as the Unit Chief Counsel of the Technology, Innovation and Privacy Unit at the Office of the Arizona Attorney General. “As an expert in state and federal law, Evan […]
HD Repair Forum to Host Webinar July 16
Topics include Automated Trucking and HD Collision Repair Industry Survey The HD Repair Forum will host a two-part online program next Thursday, July 16, that provides insight on the most current technology in today’s heavy trucks and what challenges the industry will face. The program will also present the results from a recent survey of […]
Auto Care Association Extends Deadline to July 31 for Education Awards Submissions
The Auto Care Association announced it is extending the submission deadline for the 2020 awards recognizing excellence in education. These awards include the Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award and the Auto Care Career & Education (ACE) Award. The new deadline for award submissions is July 31. Each year these awards are given to individuals […]
NOVUS Glass Adds First Mobile Franchise in Canada
Daryll O’Keefe, Regional Vice President for Fix Network Ontario, announced that Steve Ramdan and Brian Ganase are the first franchise strategic partners to offer auto glass repair and replacement services using the NOVUS Glass mobile van. The fully equipped NOVUS van is prepared to handle any repair or replacement needs customers may have wherever they […]
VeriFacts Automotive Announces Partnership with the CARS Cooperative
VeriFacts Automotive announced that it had been selected as the provider of independent, third-party collision repair business coaching, evaluation and verification services for the CARS Cooperative and its members. Through the partnership, CARS Cooperative members will receive special pricing on new services with VeriFacts Automotive, including: Third-party, independent in-shop review and quality calibration to help […]
Women’s Industry Network Hosting July 14 Webinar
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN), will be sponsoring its next virtual event, The 411 on WIN, an informative webinar on Tuesday, July 14, from 1 – 2 p.m. (EDT) where prospective members can learn about WIN, and new members can learn how to get more involved in the organization. Registration for the July 14 WIN […]