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Maaco Opens New Facility in Bakersfield

October 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Maaco announced Oct. 2 the opening of a facility in Bakersfield, Calif. The new location is owned by Mikayeel Khan and T. Adil Chowdhury, local entrepreneurs who are operating their first Maaco franchise. The 9,000-square-foot location features two paint booths and has capacity to service up to 40 vehicles per week, according to the owners. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, MAACO, Network Affiliations

AASP/NJ to Host Annual Meeting October 22 with Comedians Florentine, Jamieson

October 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) will hold its annual meeting Oct. 22 at Gran Centurions in Clark, N.J. featuring comedians Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. Florentine, who co-hosted VH1 Classic’s “That Metal Show” and voiced characters on “Crank Yankers,” has appeared on “Howard Stern,” “Opie and Anthony,” “Inside the NFL” […]

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

Refinish Distributors Alliance Fall Conference Drew Record Attendance

October 6, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Refinish Distributors Alliance held its fall member conference Sept. 23-25 at The Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Mich, drawing a record attendance of members, vendor partners and guests, the organization announced. The three-day event focused on the theme “Accelerate Together: Partners, Performance, Progress,” according to Executive Director Ben Jacobson. The conference opened with member discussions […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Refinish Distributors Alliance

State Farm Expands Mobile Accident Detection and Response Tech

October 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Revamped app features include location tracking and emergency services integration. State Farm is rolling out enhanced accident response technology across Illinois and Florida as the largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S. says mounting claims from distracted driving and severe weather incidents reshape the auto insurance landscape. The company’s revamped app now offers real-time […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: FNOL, Mobile App, State Farm

I-CAR to Launch Mixed Attachment Methods Course for Structural Technicians

October 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) will launch a new hands-on course in early 2026 that consolidates multiple welding and joining techniques into a single certification for structural repair technicians. The Mixed Attachment Methods course, currently in pilot testing, covers rivet bonding, MAG welding, MIG brazing, steel sectioning and spot welding — techniques […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, Technical Training

Southeast Collision Conference Seeks Education Presenters for 2026 Event

October 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Southeast Collision Conference (SCC) is seeking speaker proposals for its annual conference scheduled for April 23-24 at the Embassy Suites Charlotte Concord in Concord, N.C. The Carolinas Collision Association (CCA) and the Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association (WMABA) will host the fifth annual Southeast Collision Conference, which alternates locations between the two regions each […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Carolinas Collision Association, North Carolina, Southeast Collision Conference, Washington Metropolitan Auto Body Association

Fix Network Names Co-Leaders for U.S. Operations

October 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Fix Network has restructured its U.S. leadership, appointing Lou Berman and Nicky Woerner to share oversight of its ProColor Collision and NOVUS Glass franchises. Berman, who has served as vice president of operations and sales for the U.S. market, will expand his role to cover both brands. Woerner was promoted to vice president of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Network World, Novus Glass, People, ProColor Collision

NY Department of Financial Services Chief Harris to Step Down

October 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Asrow named acting superintendent of finance and insurance regulator. New York’s top finance and insurance industry regulator Adrienne A. Harris will leave the Department of Financial Services after four years, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday. Kaitlin Asrow, currently executive deputy superintendent of the department’s research and innovation division, will take over as acting superintendent Oct. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Department of Financial Services, New York State, People

TechForce Opens Public Voting for 2025 Techs Rock Awards

October 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Twelve finalists compete for grand prizes as foundation works to address technician shortage. The TechForce Foundation has opened public voting to select winners in its 2025 Techs Rock Awards, which recognizes student and professional technicians amid an ongoing nationwide shortage. Online voting runs through Oct. 15. Two grand prize winners — one student and one […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Grants, SEMA Show, Specialty Equipment Market Association, TechForce Foundation

Gerber Collision & Glass to License Mitchell Cloud Estimating

October 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Mitchell and Gerber Collision & Glass, the U.S. based repair brand of Boyd Group Services, Inc. (TSE: BYD), today jointly announced that they have signed a multi-year enterprise licensing agreement. The agreement gives all current and future Gerber repair centers access to Mitchell Cloud Estimating with Integrated Repair Procedures and the company’s Paintless Dent Repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Boyd Group, Estimating Systems, Gerber, Mitchell

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