Announces other management and Board of Directors changes. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE:UNS) announced that Brian McManus will be appointed Executive Chair subject to his election to the Board of Directors at the Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on May 13. Brian McManus is a seasoned executive having recently served as President and Chief Executive […]
Hall of Eagles Inducts Dan Risley, Petra Schoeder and Doug Webb
Three inducted into collision repair industry Hall of Fame by 2/3 vote of prior inductees. The Collision Industry Hall of Eagles announced its 2021 Inductees are Dan Risley, Petra Schroeder and Doug Webb. The Hall of Eagles, the collision industry’s Hall of Fame, honors exceptional individuals whose long-term efforts have reached beyond their jobs and […]
CSAA Insurance Partners with Opus IVS for Collision Repair Diagnostics at DRP Shops
CSAA Insurance Group announced Opus IVS, formerly known as Drew Technologies, as its preferred collision scanning solution for its Direct Repair Network. The Opus IVS DriveSafe and ScanSafe scanning solutions meet CSAA IG’s approved billing – allowing shops to improve cycle time while performing pre-scan, post-scan, OE scanning, flash programming, and ADAS calibrations under terms […]
Kemper Completes Acquisition of American Access
Kemper Corporation (NYSE: KMPR) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of American Access Casualty Company (AAC) and its related captive insurance agency, Newins Insurance Agency Holdings, LLC, and its subsidiaries. AAC provides specialty private passenger auto insurance in Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Nevada and Texas. Pursuant to the terms of the acquisition […]
Ideal Distributors Named PPG Automotive Refinish Platinum Distributor of the Year
PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has honored Ideal Distributors of St. George, Utah, as its automotive refinish 2020 Platinum Distributor of the Year. The annual award recognizes the distributor that demonstrates outstanding performance, loyalty, product knowledge, customer service and support. Chris Dewes, PPG director, platinum distribution programs, automotive refinish, U.S. and Canada, recently met […]
Automotive Body Parts Association Schedules 2021 Annual Meeting in September 21-24
The 2021 Annual Meeting & Trade show of the Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) will be held September 21-24, at the Renaissance Hotel located in Nashville, Tenn. The event is a gathering of aftermarket parts manufacturers, distributors, insurance industry executives, and collision repair companies. In addition to the ABPA’s organizational business meetings, the event features […]
Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in Florida
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in Tallahassee, Fla. These locations operated as Universal Collision, the first opening in 2001. Tallahassee is the state capital of Florida, county seat of Leon County and home to Florida State University and Florida A&M universities. With a population approaching 200,000 people, Tallahassee […]
HD Repair Forum Plans In-Person Event September 27-28 in Atlanta
The HD Repair Forum (HDRF) announced an in-person taking place September 27-28 in Atlanta, Ga/ at the Georgia World Congress Center, co-located with the North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV Show). HDRF President and co-founder Brian Nessen stated, “This is the first time our event will be held in the Fall. It will not replace […]
Collision Repair Industry’s Most Influential Women Award Winners Announced
The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced this year’s recipients of its Most Influential Women (MIW) awards, honoring women whose career achievements have enhanced the collision repair industry. This year, ten phenomenal women will be recognized as MIWs, the largest group to be recognized in the 22 years since the award’s inception. “This year presented the […]
Maaco Offers Online Estimating Tool
Maaco is offering vehicle owners an easy way to obtain estimates and book appointments to have their car painted and have minor dents, scratches, or weather damages repaired with the Maaco Online Estimating Tool. The online tool allows customers to input information that generates an estimate for the services they need. It even has the […]