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Automotive Recyclers Believe Media and Insurers Fail to Report the Full Parts Story

January 3, 2000 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) believes that following the verdict against State Farm, many in the media and insurance industry have misled the public about a potential monopoly for new OEM replacement parts absent the availability of aftermarket parts. How so? We have all forgotten about the value of recycled OEM replacement parts as a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Recycled Parts, State Farm

Snap-on Incorporated Makes Announcement

December 31, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

Snap-on Incorporated (NYSE:SNA) announced yesterday that chairman, president and chief executive officer, Robert A. Cornog, underwent surgery this week and it was successful. He is expected to return to his full-time duties after a suitable recovery period. Donald S. Huml, senior vice president-finance and chief financial officer, temporarily will take on the oversight of day-to-day […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Snap-On

Ford Purchases Hamilton, Ontario-Area Auto Recycler

December 31, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

John Norris from the Hamilton District Autobody and Repair Association (HARA) in Hamilton, Ontario reports that Ford of Canada has announced their entry into the Canadian auto recycling market with the purchase of Plazek Auto Recyclers of Caistor Centre, just outside of Hamilton. According to Norris, Plazek’s is a well known and respected auto recycler […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Ford Motor Company, Ontario, Recycler

New Law Gives California OSHA More Punch

December 31, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA) is preparing to carry out AB 1127, which was signed into law by Governor Davis on Oct. 6, 1999. Authored by Assembly member Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento), the bill makes statutory changes in the Cal/OSHA, effective Jan. 1, 2000. “AB 1127 will greatly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, OSHA, Regulations

USAA Purchases Land in Phoenix for Western Operations Center

December 30, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA Chairman and CEO Robert T. Herres announced yesterday that Phoenix is the site for the company’s new western operations center. The company has purchased approximately 575 acres, consisting of 481.5-acres of state-owned land put up for public auction by the Arizona State Land Department and 92 adjacent acres purchased in a private transaction. These […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Openings, USAA

Insurers Win Right to Recommend Repair Shops in Ontario Court Case

December 30, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

Toronto to spend $50,000 on appeal The Hamilton, Ontario-based Collision Industry Action Group (CIAG) reports that insurers have won the right to recommend repair facilities. Insurance companies have the right to recommend their repair shops to an insured. However the insurance company does not require that the insured use the recommended shop. With these words, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Anti-Steering, Canada, Lawsuits, Ontario, Toronto

DuPont Top Gun Contest Entry Form Available for Download

December 29, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 1999 – 2000 DuPont “Top Gun” Awards Contest are open through March 31, 2000. This contest recognizes the best use of DuPont finishes on a motorized passenger vehicle. The “Top Gun” is awarded to only 12 entrants. Grand Prize winning vehicles will be featured in the 2001 issue of the DuPont “Top Gun” calendar. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: DuPont Performance Coatings

Copart Announces Two for One Stock Split

December 29, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced yesterday a 2-for-1 forward stock split of the company’s common stock together with a proportional split of the company’s authorized common stock effective as of January 6, 2000. Copart shareholders of record at the close of the market on January 6, 2000 will receive one additional share for every share of Copart […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart

NHTSA Crash Test Results for Year 2000 Cars Now on the Web

December 28, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced yesterday that it has released front and side crash test results for two additional model year 2000 vehicles and posted them on the World Wide Web. The results show safety ratings for frontal impact crashes for the model year 2000 Honda Accord four-door […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Testing, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Mitchell International Receives the SSPA’s Award for Most Improved Customer Service Organization

December 28, 1999 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell International recently received the prestigious Software Support Professional’s Association’s (SSPA) 1999 STAR Award for Most Improved technical support organization. The Software Technical Assistance Recognition (STAR) award was presented to Bob Alexander, senior vice president of Mitchell’s customer service organization, at SSPA’s Horizons 2000 Conference held in Monterey, California. “This award is a testament to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Mitchell International

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