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Classic Acquires 3 Collision Repair Centers in Arizona

January 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Painters Collision Centers in Apache Junction, Chandler, and Queen Creek, AZ. “Our reputation was built on a foundation of quality repairs and unparalleled customer service, and we believe Classic Collision is the right organization to keep our foundation intact,” stated James Huard, former owner of Painters Collision Centers. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Arizona, Classic Collision

Oakley Capital Acquires Stake in UK’s Steer Automotive Group

January 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Oakley Capital, the pan-European private equity investor, announced it has reached a conditional agreement to invest in Steer Automotive Group, the UK’s largest independent collision repair group. Founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneur Richard Steer, Steer Automotive has expanded through 18 acquisitions, establishing a network of over 100 collision repair centers. Steer, and the current […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Oakley Capital, Steer Automotive Group, United Kingdom

AASP/NJ Kicked Off 2024 Meeting Series January 10 with Education and Fun at TOPGOLF

January 16, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) brought their “A” game by hosting a fun and informative night at TOPGOLF in Edison, N.J. on January 10 that brought out over 50 automotive repair professionals for the association’s first membership event of the year. The evening kicked off with a discussion led by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Meetings, New Jersey

Doan Group Announces Launch of Woman-Owned Franchise Group in Alabama

January 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Doan Group, a boutique national provider of auto, specialty vehicle and equipment, and property appraisal and adjusting services, announced a new ownership team for its Alabama franchise. The new franchise ownership group is a women-owned business, Doan’s first such franchise in its 43-year history. New owners Lee Goforth and Michelle Petereit bring nearly 50 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, Network Affiliations, The Doan Group

DataTouch Launches VINAnonymize to Prevent Collision Repair Estimate Data Appearing in VIN Reporting Services

January 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

DataTouch LLC announces the launch of VINAnonymize, a new technology that prevents collision repair estimate information from being used by vehicle identification number (VIN) reporting services such as CARFAX and AutoCheck. DataTouch designed the technology to allow a shop user to anonymize a VIN and help protect customers’ personally identifiable information (PII). “Many times, after […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: DataTouch, Privacy

ASE Winter Testing Registration Now Available

January 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has opened registration for winter testing and recertification. Those who register by the March 31 deadline will have 90 days to schedule an appointment to take their selected ASE tests. ASE offers three test-taking options. In-person testing is available for all tests and is held throughout the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

House of Kolor Introduces New Color Shifting Technology

January 12, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

House of Kolor has introduced new color-shifting technology that creates an instantaneous shift in color without a gray area or mottling in between colors. New Kameleon FX packs, which are part of the Shimrin2 paint system, contain pearls tightly controlled in thickness, creating uniquely clean effects when applied in layers over black paint. “Color-shifting paint […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: House of Kolor, Sherwin-Williams

Mike Fiato Named EVP and Chief Claims Officer at Allstate

January 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fiato will oversee the strategic and operational direction of the Claims organization at the fourth largest auto insurer in the U.S. Allstate announced yesterday that Mike Fiato will join the company as executive vice president and chief claims officer, effective January 22. Fiato will oversee the strategic and operational direction of the Claims organization, which […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, People

Collision Repair Education Foundation 2024 Tool Grant and Scholarship Applications Now Open

January 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Applications are now available for the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) 2024 Tool Grant and Scholarships. According to the Foundation, with a wealth of opportunity in an industry that rewards hard work and dedication with ever-changing technology and innovation, there is no better time than now to consider a career in collision repair. More information […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Grants, Scholarships

AkzoNobel Joins Innovation Program to Solve Societal Challenges

January 11, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 82 companies, businesses and social organizations,  including AkzoNobel (AMS: AKZA; OTCMKTS: AKZOY)  are involved in a major Dutch research program focused on developing new technologies that will help solve some of today’s societal challenges. Seven broad consortia have been established as part of the government-funded “Perspectief” program, with AkzoNobel set to play a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Sustainability

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