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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

Quality Collision Group Enters Texas Market with Acquisition

June 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Multiple collision repair shop operator now has 48 locations in seven states across the U.S. Quality Collision Group announced the acquisition of its first collision repair center in Texas. Stuart’s Paint & Body, located in Plano, was owned by Stuart Singer who has been serving the greater Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex since 1983. “Securing a foothold […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Quality Collision Group, Texas

ProColor Collision Adds New Collision Repair Center to Network in San Diego Market

June 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision announced the addition of ProColor Collision Escondido, located at 375 State Place in Escondido, Calif., to its network strengthening its presence and service to the greater San Diego market. The location is owned and operated by Benjamin Sanchez, who has worked in the collision industry for more than 20 years. “The team at […]

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

Mathieu Côté Appointed Vice-President AIA Canada’s Quebec Division Committee

June 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

AIA Canada announced the appointment of Mathieu Côté as vice-president on the Quebec Division Committee. Côté is the co-owner of Pièces d’Auto Alain Côté, a Napa member with four stores in L’Ancienne-Lorette, Lévis, Saint-Marc-des-Carrières and Saint-Raymond in the Québec City area. He is also a member of the board of directors of the Comité paritaire […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Canada, Canada, People

Fenix Parts Acquires Michigan-Based Fox Auto Parts

June 6, 2023 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bill Fox named Vice President of Purchasing, and Bob Fox as Midwest Regional Vice President Fenix Parts announced it has completed its acquisition of Fox Auto Parts in Belleville, Mich. Fox is a full-service and self-service automotive recycler and auto repair facility servicing the Detroit, Ann Arbor, and Northern Ohio markets. This is Fenix Parts’ […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Michigan

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