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Car ADAS Solutions Adds New Calibration Center in Indiana

August 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car ADAS Solutions announced the addition of a new licensee, Midwest ADAS in Merrillville, Ind. The facility, serving body shops in Indiana and Illinois, is co-owned by Andy Tylka and his brother, Geoff Beckett. “We are very excited to be working with another industry leader, sharing our vision of how to tackle the ADAS calibration […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car ADAS Solutions, Indiana, Network Affiliations

PPG Introduces LINQ Color Software and MAGICBOX Body Shop Assistant

August 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the introduction of PPG LINQ Color software and the PPG MAGICBOX body shop assistant for smarter wireless mixing in collision repair shops. The advanced tools are the latest components of the PPG LINQ end-to-end digital solution for the global refinish industry that provide productivity and sustainability improvement for body shops. With […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG Industries

Adam Winslow Named Chief Executive Officer at UK’s Direct Line

August 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

UK’s 2nd largest auto insurer also owns 22 collision repair centers. UK-based insurance company Direct Line Group announced that Adam Winslow is to be appointed as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, subject to regulatory approval. It is expected that he will take up the role as Direct Line Group Chief Executive Officer in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Direct Line, United Kingdom

ASE Launches Team ASE Podcast

August 30, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has launched the Team ASE Podcast to increase awareness of the role ASE plays in the transportation service industry. Hosted by industry veteran Tony Molla, the podcasts will focus on what’s new, what’s now and what’s next in the industry and provide timely updates on the happenings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE

Farmers Insurance to Lay Off 11% of Workforce

August 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurer says new strategy and organizational structure will assure long-term sustainable profitability. Farmers Insurance yesterday announced a series of strategic actions to better position itself for a future of long-term profitability and growth by creating a more simplified and streamlined organizational structure and a new approach to how it delivers insurance products to its agents […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Farmers Insurance

1Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Arizona

August 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

1Collision announced that Estrella Collision, based in Avondale, Ariz., has joined its nationwide network. “We’re excited that Jason and his team came on board with 1Collision,” said John Hollingsworth, director of new business development. “They are a staple shop in the Avondale market and part of the start of our growth in Arizona. We look […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, Arizona, Network Affiliations

Eric Pitt Named Chief Financial Officer at Crash Champions

August 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Crash Champions, the collision repair multi-shop operator (MSO) in the U.S., today announced Eric Pitt has joined the executive leadership team as Chief Financial Officer. Pitt joins the Crash Champions executive leadership team after previously serving as CFO at HGreg, a major independent automotive dealer with locations across the U.S. and Canada. “This is a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, People

MEMA Renews Call for Federal Right to Repair Solution

August 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced it recognizes the step forward made by the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in identifying the need to address protocols for the open access implementation of the Massachusetts Data Access Law. While the organization support NHTSA and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s “goals […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, Massachusetts, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, NHTSA, Right to Repair, U.S. House of Representatives

BASF Partners with TechForce Foundation to Launch Techs for Tomorrow Scholarship and Industry Experience at SEMA

August 29, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Five lucky winners will get the experience of a lifetime at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, Nev. thanks to a program that encourages up-and-coming talent entering the industry.  Working in partnership with TechForce Foundation, BASF is now soliciting nominations for its Techs for Tomorrow program. More information and an application […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, BASF, Scholarships, SEMA Show, TechForce Foundation

Classic Collision Adds Two Repair Centers in Washington State

August 28, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 228 locations in 15 states. Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of two collision repair centers in separate transactions in Washington State. The Atlanta, Ga.-based multiple shop operators acquired KDK Enterprises in Federal Way and AP Collision Center in Lynnwood. KDK Enterprises has been the reliable body shop […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Washington State

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