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National Safety Council Survey Finds Support for Safe System Approach to Roadway Safety

May 15, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

New survey findings released by the National Safety Council show it’s not just the U.S. Department of Transportation and traffic safety advocates that support a Safe System Approach to roadway safety – the public does too. Conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute through a Road to Zero Community Traffic Safety Grant, the survey examined […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Safety Council, traffic safety

Fifteen Southern California Residents Charged in Alleged Auto Insurance Fraud Ring

May 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Ring alleged to have acquired Highway Patrol collision reports, impersonated insurance company reps to get owner authorization to move vehicles to collision repair shop. The California Insurance Department announced that the Inland Empire Automobile Insurance Task Force arrested 12 Southern California residents on May 9 after an investigation found they allegedly conspired together to create […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Department of Insurance, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits

Crash Champions Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in Atlanta Market

May 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions announced the expansion of its Atlanta, Ga. operating footprint with the successful acquisition of Bavarian Body Works. The May 10 acquisition adds two  collision repair centers located at 476 Cobb Pkwy SE in Marietta, Georgia, and 1491 Howell Mill Road in Atlanta. Bavarian Body Works transitioned operations to Crash Champions effective immediately as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Georgia

TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA Announce Collaboration

May 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The TechForce Foundation and SkillsUSA have entered a strategic collaboration to empower the next generation of skilled aviation, automotive, collision repair, diesel, and welding technicians and tackle the technician shortage head-on. The collaboration will help students garner the skills, education, and support needed to successfully develop careers as professional technicians. Through the collaboration, SkillsUSA will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, SkillsUSA, TechForce Foundation, Workforce Development

Mike Zukerman Named CEO at CSAA Insurance Group

May 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSAA Insurance Group, a AAA insurer, has elected Mike Zukerman its president and chief executive officer, effective immediately. Zukerman was named interim CEO in August 2023. “Mike has demonstrated excellent leadership while serving as the interim CEO. With a deep understanding of both the business and the importance of our AAA club partners, there is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CSAA, People

Quality Collision Group Announces Staff Promotions

May 14, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Quality Collision Group announced two appointments to their leadership team. Brian Nichols, a veteran of the collision industry with 30 years of experience and former co-owner of Cascade Collision Repair, has taken on the role of VP of Mergers & Acquisitions. Nichols previously served as VP of Operations for Cascade Collision Repair after its acquisition […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Quality Collision Group

Axalta Acquires CoverFlexx Group from Transtar Holding Company

May 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Acquisition includes Transtar Autobody Technologies, Pro Form and Aftermkt Armor brands. Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE: AXTA) today announced an agreement to acquire The CoverFlexx Group from Transtar Holding Company for an initial cash consideration of $285 million, plus an additional $10 million earnout based on the business’s 2024 performance. The closing of the transaction is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Axalta Coating Systems, Transtar Autobody Technologies

AASP/NJ Industry Night May 22

May 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) Industry Night on May 22 will feature presentations from four industry service providers who will engage, inform and interact with attendees on starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Clark, NJ. Representatives from American Compliance Systems, AirPro Diagnostics, CCC Intelligent Solutions and Eagle […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Meetings, New Jersey

Wesco Acquires Auto Color & Equipment in Missouri

May 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced it has acquired Auto Color & Equipment. Auto Color & Equipment has been servicing Missouri since 1987. The owners, Wayne and Denise Edwards, took over in 1992 and have been committed to the industry and have been instrumental in shaping […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Missouri, Wesco

Painters Supply and Equipment Acquires AeroCoat Source Inc.

May 13, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced the acquisition of AeroCoat Source Inc. Established in 1999 and headquartered in Maple Shade, N.J., AeroCoat distributes high- quality coatings and painting solutions, serving customers across the aviation and military sectors. Their New Jersey distribution center along with the NJ operations and sales teams will continue to operate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, New Jersey, Painters Supply & Equipment Co.

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