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Wesco Group Acquires Northern California PBE Distributor

April 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment (PBE) distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced the acquisition of B&Z Auto Color’s three locations in Northern California in the communities of Modesto, Stockton and Turlock. B&Z has been servicing the Northern California market since 1923. The family has built a strong reputation over the years with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, PBE Distributor, Wesco

CAWA Joins the Global Vehicle Right to Repair Movement

April 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The California Automotive Wholesalers’ Association (CAWA), that represents the automotive parts industry, has joined other global association leaders to support the critical global right to repair movement by signing the new right to repair position statement. The statement enumerates the core beliefs of the movement and the objectives and intended outcomes of right to repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAWA, Right to Repair

Philadelphia Customs and Border Protection Seizes Nearly $200K in Counterfeit Collision Repair Parts from China

April 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a Philadelphia-bound shipment of counterfeit auto parts on March 27 that consisted of 177 pieces, including air bag covers, aluminum hoods, front fenders and bumpers, and badges bearing trademarked logos of Chevrolet, Buick, and Dodge. The counterfeit auto parts were valued at $196,035 manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP), […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Counterfeit Parts, Customs and Border Protection, Pennsylvania

Honda Safety Engineer Wins U.S. Government Award for Groundbreaking Airbag Technology

April 5, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Unique three-chamber front passenger airbag is designed to decrease the risk of serious brain injury. Honda safety engineer Eric Heitkamp on April 3 received the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. Department of Transportation for his work in leading the creation of a groundbreaking front passenger airbag design.  Heitkamp accepted the U.S. Government Award for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Honda, U.S. DOT

NHTSA Launches Annual Distracted Driving Campaign in Wake of Increased Fatalities

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Distraction-related fatalities increased 12% from 3,154 in 2020 to 3,522 in 2021. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is kicking off its annual U Drive. U Text. U Pay. campaign, raising awareness of the dangers of driving while distracted. Together with Captain Ron Mead of the Washington State Patrol, Steve Kiefer of the Kiefer Foundation, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Distracted Driving, NHTSA, Traffic Fatalities

ProColor Collision Adds New Repair Center to Network in North Hollywood, California

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision opened of its newest U.S. collision repair location in North Hollywood, Calif., ProColor Collision North Hollywood, a 17,000 sq. ft full-service collision repair facility located at 6872 Lankershim Blvd. “We offer the best customer service with 50 years of shop and insurance experience as we strive to do a better and cleaner job […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Network Affiliations, ProColor Collision

PPG Raises First Quarter Financial Guidance

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) yesterday announced that first quarter 2023 adjusted earnings per diluted share (EPS) is expected to be between $1.52 and $1.58, which exceeds the company’s previously communicated guidance of $1.10 to $1.20. “The pace of our operating margin recovery accelerated during the quarter, driven by higher sales volumes and additional selling price capture,” said […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, PPG

IBIS Worldwide and CESVIMAP Announce IBIS Iberia 2023

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBIS Worldwide, the global collision repair market conference provider, and CESVIMAP, a leader in automotive vehicle research and technology services to industry professionals, today announced the premiere of IBIS Iberia 2023, a unique one-day business conference focused on the Iberian (Spanish and Portuguese) collision repair market. IBIS Iberia 2023 will take place on September 19 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CESVIMAP, IBIS, Spain

HD Repair Forum to Showcase OEM and Insurer Involvement

April 4, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

The HD Repair Forum (HDRF) is in its 6th year and the level of engagement from OEM’s and insurers continues to grow. Previous conferences have highlighted information on new vehicle technology, repair resources, and parts information from several OEMs including PACCAR, Daimler, Ford Motor Company, Rivian, Great Dane, Volvo Group North America, and others. “As […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: HD Repair Forum, Texas

AASP/NJ Announces Winners of NORTHEAST Bodywork Bowl

April 3, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 60 technicians competed in the inaugural event. The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ)’s flagship event, the NORTHEAST Automotive Services Show, always brings forth the best in education, innovations and equipment, and this year was clearly no different. This year’s event also brought some of the best in the industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Bodywork Bowl Collision Repair Skills Competition, New Jersey, Northeast Trade Show

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