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IBIS Renews Partnership with INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico

June 9, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico announced the renewal of their partnership with the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), the leading global conference organizer for the collision repair industry. This collaboration is a representation of INA PAACE Automechanika’s focus on ensuring their reach supports every sector of the automotive aftermarket.  INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico will take place […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, INA PAACE Automechanika Mexico City, International Bodyshop Industry Symposium, Mexico

Hertrich Dealerships Opens 11th Collision Repair Center

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships announced it opened its newest collision center location in Elkton, Md. Hertrich Collision Center of Elkton is the 11th collision center operated by Hertrich and the third center on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. Hertrich operates collision centers in Delaware, including Bear, Dagsboro, Dover, Lewes, Milford, Millsboro, Newark, and Seaford. Additionally, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hertrich, Maryland, Openings

Uni-Select Receives Investment Canada Act Approval for its Acquisition by LKQ

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced the receipt of the required approval under the Investment Canada Act in connection with its acquisition by LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ). The previously announced plan under the provisions of the Québec Business Corporations Act involves Uni-Select, LKQ Corporation and 9485-4692 Québec Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of LKQ Corporation. In February, LKQ and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FinishMaster, LKQ Corporation, Uni-Select

AkzoNobel to Supply Porsche China with Water-Based Refinish Products

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has received approval to supply its water-based refinish products to Porsche China, one of the vehicle manufacturer’s biggest markets. The company will supply its full water-based Sikkens range, including basecoats, primer and clearcoats, to provide Porsche China with a complete water-based solution for its refinishing needs. “We’re delighted to partner with one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Approvals, China, Porsche, Waterborne

Brandon Eckenrode Promoted to Collision Repair Education Foundation Executive Director

June 8, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced that Brandon Eckenrode was promoted to Executive Director. Eckenrode has served as the Foundation’s managing director since 2021. While Eckenrode’s collision industry career began in 2002 in I-CAR’s marketing department, he joined the Foundation’s team as Associate Director of Development in 2009 while the organization was “transitioning from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, People

Return to Office Trip Data Show Emerging Trends

June 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

INRIX research shows that downtown trips in just two major cities have exceeded pre-pandemic levels. According to INRIX, the mobility data analytics company, downtown travel continues to experience the most variance across the U.S. with a small number of cities seeing pre-pandemic level downtown trips. COVID-19 had a substantial impact on nearly every dynamic of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: INRIX, Traffic Volume

Opus IVS Partners with PR Marketing as Exclusive Canadian Sales Representatives

June 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS announced the appointment of Dan Dominato and his team at PR Marketing as their exclusive sales representatives in Canada. With a history of success over the last three decades, Dan Dominato and PR Marketing have accumulated unparalleled expertise and an exceptional reputation within the automotive repair and collision industry. Their selection as the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Canada, Opus IVS, PR Marketing

Thatcham Research Issues Guidance for Sustainable Headlamp Repair

June 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

UK-based Thatcham Research says there is a growing need to repair rather than replace damaged vehicle headlamp units and has written a best practice guide to highlight repair options that it says encourages a more sustainable approach. Today’s headlamp units are often a coded component and integral to the operation of various Advanced Driver Assistance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Headlight Repair, Thatcham Research

BendPak Invests in New Global Headquarters

June 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

BendPak, Inc. has purchased a new global headquarters in Agoura Hills, Calif. The 22,256-square-foot administrative building, built in 2012 for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is situated on 12 acres in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains, just west of Los Angeles. BendPak expects to move from its current Santa Paula, Calif., offices by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BendPak, California, Openings

Ben Jacobson Named Executive Director at Refinish Distributors Alliance

June 7, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that Ben Jacobson has been named its new Executive Director. Josh Byers, President of RDA said,” Ben will be an awesome Executive Director for RDA!  He will be a great leader for our membership and an outstanding representative to our friends and supporters.” “Many within our membership have met […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Refinish Distributors Alliance

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