The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced it will hold a webinar August 30 at 1 p.m. (EDT) featuring Jennifer Maher, Executive Director of TechForce Foundation. The topic for the webinar is New Ways to Find Future Techs for Your Shop. Registration for the webinar is available online. The TechForce Foundation mission is to champion all […]
GEICO Reports Collision Claims Severity 7-9% Higher in First Half of 2023 Compared to Last Year
Frequency was down for first half. Policies in force down 14.4% as company reduces advertising and focuses on profitability. Berkshire Hathaway reported its second quarter earnings, including details about its GEICO subsidiary, the third largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. on August 5. GEICO’s pre-tax underwriting earnings in the first six months of […]
Auto Club of Southern California Acquires US Subsidiary of Wawanesa Mutual
The Wawanesa Mutual Insurance Company announced August 1 that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Wawanesa General Insurance Company, its U.S. subsidiary, to the Automobile Club of Southern California’s affiliated insurer, subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. “It’s the right time to focus our efforts on our home market […]
Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Hollywood, Florida
Crash Champions today announced that the company has expanded its Florida footprint with the successful acquisition of Ideal Auto Collision, a more than 17,500 sq. ft. collision repair facility that has been serving Hollywood, Fla. for more than four decades. The acquisition officially closed on Friday, August 4, with operations transitioning to Crash Champions effective […]
PPG Inaugurates Automotive Color Development Center in Italy
Innovative facility uses AI tools for color development and quality control. PPG (NYSE:PPG) announced that it has inaugurated a center of excellence at its Quattordio, Italy site that will increase the efficiency for automotive color development and application. The $2.6 million (€2.3 million) investment combines color development and application in a single process, reducing the […]
Elite Body Shop Academy Launches In-Person Training Workshops in Nashville
Dave Luehr, founder of Elite Body Shop Solutions and the Elite Body Shop Academy, announced the launch of in-person training workshops in Nashville, Tenn. These workshops are designed to offer in-depth, action-oriented operational training to body shop owners, managers, and their administrative teams. The Academy workshop topics and schedule can be found online. Over the […]
CREF Raises Over $100,000 to Benefit Collision Repair Students and Schools
Funds raised during annual golf fundraiser will support industry education and training nationwide. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its 21st Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, raising over $100,000 to support collision repair programs, schools and students around the country. Held on July 19 at the Hillcrest Country Club in Indianapolis, […]
CAPA Certifies Hushan Autoparts Ultrasonic Sensors
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA), the independent non-profit standard-setting and certification organization for automotive crash parts, announced the first CAPA Certified ultrasonic sensors are now available, manufactured by Hushan Autoparts Inc., a Taiwan-based manufacturer specializing in handles, cameras, and door spare parts. These ultrasonic sensors, certified to the CAPA 703 standard, join Hushan’s line […]
AkzoNobel Completes Acquisition of Chinese Decorative Paints Business
AkzoNobel announced it has completed the acquisition of the Chinese Decorative Paints business of Sherwin-Williams that had been announced in April. The acquisition will further boost the company’s position in China and will allow the company further market segmentation and reinforce its position outside of the premium segment. The business has an annual revenue of […]
Nominations Open for National Auto Body Council Board of Directors
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that nominations are open for its Board of Directors election. The National Auto Body Council Board is comprised of collision repair industry companies and individuals representing the industry’s thought leaders. These volunteer board members donate their time and expertise to lead the NABC and serve our industry membership. […]
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