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Uni-Select Reports Sales Up 6.7% in Second Quarter

August 5, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

FinishMaster US second quarter sales were $186.5 million, up 8.9%. Uni-Select Inc. (TSE: UNS) today reported consolidated sales of $444.3 million, up $27.9 million or 6.7%, for the second quarter ended June 30. Sales were up 10.8% excluding the impact of unfavorable fluctuation of the British pound and the Canadian dollar against the US dollar […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, FinishMaster, Uni-Select

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Fairport Harbor, Ohio

August 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Jeff’s Garage, a 10,500 square foot facility home to a team of seven employees at 1199 East Street in Fairport Harbor, Ohio. Jeff McKinney, owner of CARSTAR Jeff’s Garage, is a second-generation collision repair industry leader. The location itself was owned by Jeff’s father and was opened over 50 […]

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

CHIPS Act Signed Into Law

August 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

On August 2, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act (CHIPS Act) into law, allocating $280 billion in funding and tax incentives to boost domestic production and innovation in the semiconductor industry and broader science and technology-related industries. The bill, which passed the Senate by a vote of 64-33, aims to make the United […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: legislation, OEM Parts, Semiconductors, Supply Chain

CREF Raises $100,000 for Collision Repair Students and Schools at 20th Annual Golf Fundraiser

August 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation’s (CREF) 20th Annual Golf Fundraiser, co-hosted by PPG Automotive Finishes, on July 19 at the Edgewood Country Club in Pittsburgh, PA, raised over $100,000 to support collision repair programs, schools and students around the country. “PPG is honored to continue partnering with the Foundation in this premier event,” said Tom […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Fundraiser, Golf Outing

One Month Left to Enter Copart Rebuild Challenge

August 4, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Potential participants in the 2022 Copart Rebuild Challenge only have until September 1 to submit before and after images of their project cars for a chance to win up to $7,500, Copart announced. “The Rebuild Challenge has become quite a tradition for Copart and our Members over the years,” said Scott Booker, Chief Marketing & […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart

Collision Industry Foundation Presents Injured Collision Repair Technician with $15,000 to Help with His Recovery

August 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Donation during successful 11th Gala in Pittsburgh in July will help technician injured in fire last year. On July 20, at its annual fundraising gala at Howl at the Moon in Pittsburgh, Pa., Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) Trustee Jim Ocampo of Axalta Coatings System presented Bryan Miller, an Ohio-based technician and painter, a $15,000 check […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, Fundraiser, Pennsylvania

Autocrafters CARSTAR Collision Has New Owner

August 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced Jimmy Nguyen is the new owner of Autocrafters CARSTAR Collision, a 10,000 sq. ft. collision repair center, located at 2659 Bristol Pike, in Bensalem, Pa. Nguyen has been in the collision repair industry for 21 years. Once an employee, he recently took over the store and has welcomed change in order to meet […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CARSTAR, Pennsylvania

CIECA August 25 Webinar Features Executive Director of Autonomous Vehicle Organization

August 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next CIECAST webinar is scheduled for Thursday, August 25 at 2 p.m. (EDT) titled “Autonomous Vehicles: Fact vs. Fiction.” The one-hour webinar will feature Tara Andringa, executive director of the Partners for Automated Vehicle Education. Registration for the webinar is available online. During the live […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Partners for Automated Vehicle Education, Webinars

John Catalano Jr. Joins URG Board

August 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The United Recyclers Group (URG) announced the addition of John Catalano Jr. to its Board of Directors. Catalano is a 3rd generation auto recycler, co-owner of Bionic Auto Parts & Sales Inc, alongside his cousin Anthony Catalano. He started in the industry 26 years ago and has worked in every department of the business. John […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, People, United Recyclers Group

Liberty Mutual Insurance Joins MIT-led Global Climate Change Alliance

August 3, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Liberty Mutual Insurance announced its membership to the MIT Climate and Sustainability Consortium (MCSC), supporting the acceleration and implementation of large-scale, real-world solutions to address climate change. Liberty Mutual joins 17 other member companies in the Consortium’s efforts to inspire transformative climate progress across industries and the globe. “We believe collaboration is a critical component […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Liberty Mutual Insurance

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