By January 2016, the National Auto Body Council (NABC) anticipates that its members will have officially donated over 1,000 vehicles and helped improve the quality of life for thousands of individuals across the country through its signature Recycled Rides™ program. To commemorate this milestone, the National Auto Body Council will host a special celebration event […]
Sherwin-Williams Announces Q1 2016 Training Schedule
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced its first quarter 2016 collision repair industry courses taking place at training sites from January 5 through March 14, 2016. Participants will learn through a combination of classroom, digital, and hands-on settings at various metropolitan Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes training centers nationwide. “In addition to the important, practical application process training with […]
Australia – AMA Group Acquires Micra Accident Repair Centre
The AMA Group Limited announced the acquisition of Micra Accident Repair Centre Pty. Ltd., a collision repair business servicing the North Tasmania market. Having completed its due diligence the completion of the acquisition is scheduled to occur on January 4, 2016. The purchase price includes an initial consideration of AU$2.0 million ($1.44 million), adjusted for […]
Number of Holiday Travelers Expected to Top 100 Million for the First Time
AAA predicts an increase of 1.4 percent in holiday travel over last year. Nearly one in three Americans to take a holiday trip this year. AAA projects the number of year-end holiday travelers will top 100 million for the first time on record. Nearly one in three Americans will take a trip this holiday season, […]
Allstate Names Cities With Lowest Collision Frequency Factoring in Precipitation
As Americans get ready to embark on holiday road trips to visit friends and family, scientists are warning that one of the strongest El Niños on record could bring unusually wet conditions to roads in much of the country. And while this added precipitation might result in mayhem in some places, the 2015 Allstate America’s […]
Federal Trade Commission Plans Workshop on Auto Distribution Regulation
Workshop Will Explore Competition, State Regulations, and Emerging Trends in the Industry The Federal Trade Commission will host a one-day workshop on January 19 to explore competition and related issues in the U.S. auto distribution system, including how consumers and businesses may be affected by state regulations and emerging trends in the industry. The event […]
Uni-Select Completes Refinish Solutions Acquisition
Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS), the distributor of automotive products in Canada and parent of FinishMaster, Inc., announced it has completed the previously announced acquisition of Aquia Auto Parts, Inc., doing business under the name Refinish Solutions. “Our success starts with our team, and our newest team members are trusted experts in their market, who will continue […]
AASP/NJ Names Exclusive Auto Collision Body Shop of the Year
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced the winner of its Stan Wilson Body Shop of the Year award was Anthony Lake of Exclusive Auto Collision in Ramsey, N.J. for his certifications, dedication to shop improvement and his consistent battles in the court systems to challenge some of the everyday obstacles […]
Houston Digital Releases Production Scheduling Tool
Houston Digital Corporation announced the release of its Q-Scheduler production scheduling tool for collision repair facilities. “For years the collision repair industry has been in need of ‘Tetris’ style scheduling to enable collision repair facilities to effectively schedule their work by class or job size. Since every job is different we wanted to take the […]
Premiere Services Adds Refurbished Electronics
Premiere Services, the provider of audio electronics to the insurance industry and collision repair facilities, has announced that it now has in-house capabilities to refurbish and rebuild damaged mobile electronics components. The damaged equipment is pulled from the vehicle, Premiere Services issues a FedEx pick-up and the components are refurbished, tested and certified. They are […]