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Registration for November 4 MSO Symposium Now Open

August 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the 13th annual MSO Symposium is now open. Advisory board members and administrators recommend taking advantage of this opportunity to gather with industry leadership and obtain updates on the collision repair marketplace. The symposium, designed for small, medium, and large multi-shop operators, growing independent collision repair facility owners, and their business partners, will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Las Vegas, MSO Symposium, Nevada

PPG and Flashback Forward Introduce Collision Repair Quality Control App

August 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) announced a partnership with software firm Flashback Forward, Inc. to offer FinalQC, a mobile quality control application designed to enhance efficiency for the collision repair industry. “This collaboration aims to transform the way collision shops operate, enhancing quality, efficiency and customer satisfaction,” said Tom Maziarz, PPG vice president, Americas, Automotive Refinish. “FinalQC standardizes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Flash Forward, Mobile App, PPG, Quality Control

ATI Achieves CASE Accreditation for Training Program from ASE

August 28, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

ATI, a wholly owned company of Driven Brands (NASDAQ: DRVN) that provides coaching, training, and consulting organization for independent automotive repair and collision shop owners, announced its accreditation by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) for its comprehensive training program. This accreditation elevates the skill levels of auto repair shop owners and underscores […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, ASE, Automotive Training Institute, Continuing Automotive Service Education, Driven Brands

PSE Group Enters 16th State with Refinish Distributor Acquisition in West Virginia

August 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The PSE Group announced it expanded its footprint in the automotive refinish segment, with the acquisition of West Virginia-based RMS Pro Finishes, a provider of automotive refinish and associated products. “We are thrilled to welcome RMS Pro Finishes into the PSE Group family of companies. This acquisition represents our commitment to strategic partnerships that further […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PSE Group, West Virginia

I-CAR Academy Early Career Technician Program Now Available to Collision Repair Facilities

August 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consistent entry-level curriculum across shops and schools will enable a smoother transition to the workforce, bolstering both onboarding and retention efforts. The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that its new I-CAR Academy Program is now available to collision repair facilities, after launching for schools earlier this year. The I-CAR Academy program is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, Technical Training

Saint-Gobain Holds Groundbreaking on New Administration Building at Norton Abrasives Manufacturing Campus in Massachusetts

August 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Saint-Gobain held a groundbreaking ceremony August 26 to mark construction toward a new 47,000 sq. ft. administration building on its flagship abrasives manufacturing campus in Worcester, Mass. The construction marks the next chapter in Saint-Gobain’s long history in the Worcester community, where it is a major employer and its abrasives products subsidiary, Norton Abrasives, has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Massachusetts, Norton Abrasives, Openings, Saint-Gobain

Kyle Schmitt Named Group Chief Financial Officer at PartsTrader

August 27, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader, the Chicago, Ill.-based provider of automotive parts procurement solutions, announced the appointment of Kyle Schmitt as Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In this key executive role, Schmitt will be responsible for steering PartsTrader’s financial strategy and operations, with a focus on driving growth and enhancing profitability. His proven track record in strategic planning and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PartsTrader, People

Collision Repair Consumer Protection Initiative Launched in New Jersey

August 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AASP/NJ concerned auto insurers reducing reimbursements and refusing to negotiate on repairs and required repair operations. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has confirmed a concerning trend in insurer business and reimbursement practices from information received from its members. To address the issue and educate consumers, legislators, and automotive professionals, AASP/NJ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Collision Repair Consumer Protection Initiative, New Jersey

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center Acquires of Four New Repair Centers

August 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Joe Hudson’s Collision Center announced the acquisition of four new locations as part of its ongoing expansion strategy. The new locations include Millennium Paint & Body in Horn Lake, Miss., Lindley’s Auto Body in McAlester, Okla., Golden Collision in Little Rock, Ark., and Hourglass Collision in Tulsa, Okla. “We’re excited about the significant progress we’re […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arkansas, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, Mississippi, Oklahoma

Classic Collision Acquires Two New Locations in Colorado

August 26, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisitions of Precision Auto Works in Broomfield, Colo., and Williams Body & Paint in Colorado Springs, Colo. Precision Auto Works has been family-owned and operated for thirty years, serving the Denver Front Range area. “We have been passionate about providing top-notch services to our valued customers, and we are honored […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Colorado

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