Claims adjuster allegedly crafted elaborate scheme using family and friends. 19 charged with embezzling from insurer. The California Department of Insurance announced that Elizabeth Louise Brown, 48, of Canyon Country, a former claims adjuster with Explorer Insurance, was arrested April 7 and charged with multiple felonies, including insurance fraud and conspiracy for allegedly embezzling more […]
Last Chance to Provide Feedback on CIC Class A Shop Definition
The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) Definitions Committee will close its survey requesting feedback from the industry on proposed changes to its Minimum Recommended Requirements for a Class A Collision Repair Facility on Wednesday, April 13. The results of the survey will help shape the committee’s work and will be discussed at next week’s CIC meeting. […]
Equipment and Tool Institute Names Lineup for the Heavy Duty Discussion Group at ToolTech 2016
The Equipment and Tool Institute will feature an in-depth discussion on issues and information on the Heavy Duty Industry and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will affect the automotive aftermarket tool and equipment segment on Tuesday, April 26, from 1-3 p.m. during ToolTech 2016 in Monterey California. The session, Understanding the Heavy Duty MOU, […]
AkzoNobel’s Acoat Selected Network Celebrates 40th Anniversary
2016 marks the 40th anniversary of the AkzoNobel’s Acoat Selected network of premium body shops. AkzoNobel pioneered the premium bodyshop network in the 1970s when it established Acoat Selected as a business improvement program for customers of Sikkens, one of AkzoNobel’s premium vehicle refinishes brands. Its members, which include both independently owned bodyshops and bodyshop […]
Greco Publishing Names Velocci Vice President/Creative Director
Thomas Greco Publishing Inc., publishers of New Jersey Automotive, New England Automotive Report, Hammer & Dolly, AASP-MN News, Wisconsin Automotive Report and the NORTHEAST Conference Journal has announced that the company’s longtime Art Director, Lea Velocci, has been promoted to Vice President/Creative Director. In addition to overseeing the layout and artistic design of the company’s […]
New York Collision Repairers to Hold Lobby Day in Albany April 12
The New York State Auto Collision Technicians Association (NYSACT) will hold its annual Lobby Day at the State Capitol in Albany, N.Y. next Tuesday, April 12. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. Participants will have the opportunity to meet face to face with legislative members and their staff to educate them on the inner workings […]
Annual CIECA Symposium Scheduled for September 12-14
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will hold its 8th Annual Symposium on September 12-14, at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Indianapolis, Ind. This year’s conference theme is themed “Magic Happens when Companies Connect.” More information about the conference, including sponsorship information, is available online.
GP Automotive Parts Earns NSF Distributor Certification
NSF International announced that GP Automotive Parts has earned NSF Automotive Parts Distributor certification. The addition of GP Automotive Parts brings the total number of NSF International certified distributor sites across the U.S. to nearly 200. GP Automotive Parts, LLC, based in Sumner, Washington, successfully met all certification requirements which include: An ISO 9001-certified quality […]
WIN Offers Conference Preview Webinar April 18
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is hosting a 30-minute informational webinar called “Why WIN? Why Conference?” on Monday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. EDT. Michelle Sullivan, WIN’s membership committee co-chair and recently announced 2016 MIW Honoree, will present an introduction to WIN, including program details about the upcoming WIN Educational Conference being held May 2-4 […]
New York Maaco Shop First in Network to Earn OEM Certification
Maaco of New Hampton, in New Hampton, N.Y., has become the first Maaco location to earn an OEM certification with their completion of the Honda ProFirst program. The I-CAR Gold facility was recruited by Honda after a visit showed that they had the equipment, personnel, and facility capable of performing at the high level of […]