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Global Finishing Solutions Announces Collision Repair Technician Training Partnership with Lincoln Tech

June 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced a new partnership with Lincoln Tech to train the next wave of collision repair technicians. GFS is working with Lincoln Tech to help produce qualified, entry-level collision repair technicians and connect them with an array of career opportunities. Lincoln Tech students across the country are learning the ins and outs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Career and Technical Education, Global Finishing Solutions, Lincoln Educational Services Corporation, Workforce Development

PPG Introduces New Color Matching Tools for Global Refinish Industry

June 23, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) yesterday announced the introduction of PPG VisualizID advanced 3D visualization software and the PPG DigiMatch digital color camera for easier and faster color matching in body shops. The advanced tools are the latest components of the PPG LINQ end-to-end digital solution for the global refinish industry. With the PPG LINQ digital solution, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: PPG Industries

Caliber Announces New Collision Repair Facility is its 1,500th Location

June 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New South Carolina location marks milestone for the largest U.S. collision repair provider. On June 20, Caliber Collision opened a new center at 1233 East Butler Road in Greenville, S.C., marking the multiple shop operator’s 1,500th location nationwide. With more than 24,000 teammates across the country, the Caliber family of brands – including Caliber Auto […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, Openings, South Carolina

Solera Makes $443 Million Bid for Australia’s Infomedia

June 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Infomedia Ltd (ASX:IFM) announced June 20 that it has received an offer from Solera Holdings LLC to acquire 100% of Infomedia for a price of AU$1.70 per share payable in cash that values the company at AU$638.8 million ($443 million). Founded in 1987, Infomedia supplies solutions to the parts and service sector of the automotive […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Australia, electronic parts ordering, Infomedia, Solera Holdings

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Minnesota

June 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announces the addition of CARSTAR Apple Valley Collision Center, a 15,000 sq. ft. facility located at 6904 145th W. in Apple Valley, Minn. to its network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities. Mike Bighley, owner of CARSTAR Apple Valley Collision Center, has been in the collision repair industry for over 17 years. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Minnesota, Network Affiliations

Car-O-Liner Lists Training Schedule in New Online Calendar

June 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Car-O-Liner has added an online events calendar to its website as a helpful resource for customers looking to register for upcoming training events. The events calendar features on-site training opportunities that cover meaningful subjects and focus on how to best maximize the use of Car-O-Liner tools and equipment. Upcoming Car-O-Liner training events include: July 11-12 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Car-O-Liner, Training Schedule

ASE Instructor Training Conference Keynote to Focus on Making Training and Workplaces More Welcoming for Women

June 22, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The ASE Education Foundation will kick off its 2022 Instructor Training Conference with a keynote panel focused on making training programs and workplaces more welcoming to everyone, including women and other underrepresented groups. According to the Foundation, while women make up 50 percent of the workforce, only two percent work as automotive service technicians. According […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Conference, ASE Education Foundation, Women Employment

Crash Champions Expand California Footprint with Acquisition of the Mike’s Auto Body

June 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds 17 locations in the state. Crash Champions announced today an agreement to acquire Mike’s Auto Body, a leading family-owned collision repair multi-shop operator (MSO) in the greater San Francisco Bay Area. Slated to close in early August 2022, all 17 Mike’s Auto Body locations will operate under the Crash Champions name and banner, bringing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, California, Crash Champions, Mike's Auto Body

ProColor Collision Adds New Repair Center in Southern California  

June 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision Rialto is the latest collision repair center to join ProColor Collision’s footprint as the collision repair brand reinforces its market presence across the U.S. Formerly known as A&A Auto Body Shop, ProColor Collision Rialto is a 10,500 sq. ft full-service collision repair facility located in Bloomington, Calif. that is equipped to handle advanced […]

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

Colors On Parade Enters North Louisiana Market

June 21, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Colors on Parade is expanding into the North Louisiana market. The mobile paint and dent repair franchise system announced that Chris and Tessa Hall purchased the Shreveport-Bossier City Metro Area of Colors on Parade to develop the designated marketing area (DMA) with paint, dent and wheel repair franchise units. A retired USAF veteran, Chris Hall […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Colors on Parade, Louisiana, Network Affiliations

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