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IBIS Announces Theme for Global 2023 Collision Repair Events

November 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS), the international conference and networking provider, announced that “Sustainable Strategies for Success” will be the new theme for its 2023 calendar of automotive collision repair industry events. Since its inception in 2001, IBIS has built a coveted reputation as the source of high-level thought leadership in the sector, an […]

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Mitchell Awarded Third Patent for Collision Repair Diagnostics

November 1, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell today announced that it was awarded another auto diagnostics patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The patent (11,462,061)—which is specific to collision repair and auto physical damage claims—covers key workflow enhancements designed to support safe and efficient repairs that extend beyond simply performing a scan and clearing diagnostic trouble codes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Mitchell International, Patents

I-CAR Announces Schedule of SEMA Presentations and Hands-On Stage Demos

October 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In addition to its slate of classes, I-CAR will offer over two dozen free presentations starting tomorrow. Livestreams available for those unable to attend in person. The Inter-Industry on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced their series of new presentation topics for SEMA 2022 show attendees, offering a variety of classroom and stage demonstrations to increase […]

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Brian Kaner Named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Boyd Group Collision Repair Business

October 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE:BYD) announced the appointment of Brian Kaner as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for the Boyd Group’s collision business, effective today. In this role, Kaner will have responsibility for Boyd’s collision operations in both the United States and Canada. “This change to our top-level structure is being made to […]

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AutoCanada Acquires Collision Repair Center in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

October 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutoCanada Inc. (TSE:ACQ), a multi-location North American automobile dealership group, announced that it has acquired Kavia Auto Body, a collision repair center located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Kavia Autobody is an SGI Elite collision center and has provided superior collision services to Saskatoon and the surrounding area for nearly 40 years. The store also maintains certifications […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, AutoCanada, Canada, Saskatchewan

U.S. Length of Rental Up Three Days in Third Quarter from 2021

October 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Latest data from Enterprise Rent-A-Car shows average length of rental is up nearly six days in two years. Average Length of Rental (LOR) for collision replacement-related rentals in Q3 2022 was 18.2 days, representing a three-day increase from Q3 2021 (15.2 days). Last year, when we compared Q3 2021 to Q3 2020, the results showed […]

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Patrick Crome Receives AASP/NJ’s Russ Robson Scholarship Award

October 31, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

As part of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey’s (AASP/NJ) Annual Meeting held October 19 at Gran Centurions in Clark, N.J., Patrick Crome, a Mercer County Vocational School student employed by Compact Kars (Clarksburg), was named the recipient of the 2022 Russ Robson Scholarship Award. “Russ was a big supporter of training, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, New Jersey, Russ Robson Award, Scholarships

Opus IVS Acquires Auto Techcelerators

October 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Opus IVS today announced the completion of the acquisition of Auto Techcelerators, the provider of ADAS identification, calibration and ADAS safety system verification software through their popular ADAS CoPilot , Calibration CoPilot  and Test Drive CoPilot  product suites. According to Opus IVS, Auto Techcelerators counts many leading automotive repair shops and organizations among their customers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Techcelerators, Opus IVS

Axalta Reports Sales Up 13.8% in Third Quarter

October 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Reports year-over-year market gains and continued recovery in Refinish and Mobility coatings segments. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) reported third quarter net sales of $1,238.7 million increased 13.8% year-over-year, after the negative 6.3% foreign currency impact. The strong year-over-year growth was driven by 9.7% higher average price-mix, a 1.6% M&A benefit and 8.8% better volumes. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Earnings

Bosch ADS Software Adds Photo Feature, 2023 Vehicle Coverage 

October 28, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Bosch, the global supplier of technology and services, released the 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3 software updates for the ADS and ADS X series scan tools. These updates further improve user experience by introducing a ‘Manage Photo’ feature, allowing technicians to launch the camera or upload existing photos to Scan Reports, Special Test and Calibration reports. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bosch, Diagnostics

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