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asTech to Provide Comprehensive Diagnostic Scan Reports with OEM Tool Reports in October

September 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, Inc. announced today that starting in October 2021, asTech’s remote scanning and diagnostic service will provide comprehensive diagnostic scan reports along with official OEM tool reports. “We listen to our customers. We are committed to providing excellent service to continually enhance our products and services,” said Cris Hollingsworth, President of Repairify. “The delivery of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: asTech, Diagnostics, Repairify

Axalta Announces Inaugural Bright Futures Scholarships Recipients

September 24, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced the winners of its first-annual Bright Futures Scholarship Program. The 19 recipients represent a group of students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and active participation in school and community activities. The 2021 Axalta Bright Futures Scholarship recipients are: Aman Agrawal – University of Houston; Alejandro Alberto – Universal Technical […]

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

White Paper Highlights Significant Increases in Costs Impacting Auto Insurance

September 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance association warns that higher auto loss severity and rising claims frequency pushing costs up to levels not seen since 2017. Rising auto accident frequency and severity in the U.S. auto insurance market, combined with the challenges of balancing supply and demand for vehicles and vehicle parts following COVID-19, are resulting in increased claims costs […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Property Casualty Insurance Association, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity

Dynabrade Acquires Manth Manufacturing

September 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dynabrade, Inc. recently completed the acquisition of one of its suppliers, Manth Mfg. Inc., located in Tonawanda, N.Y.  Manth Mfg. will continue to operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dynabrade. “This is an excellent opportunity for Dynabrade to expand the scope of our vertical integration strategy,” says Dynabrade President, Michael Buffamonti.  “Manth has been a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Dynabrade, New York State

Vehicle Manufacturer Chip Shortage Projected to Continue into Late 2022

September 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

An article yesterday in the Wall Street Journal warns that the “chip famine” starving vehicle manufacturers of needed electronics will likely continue widely into late 2022 and further for more advanced chips. The article, by David Yergin, vice chairman of IHS Markit, and Matteo Fini, vice president for automotive supply chain and technology at IHS […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chip Shortage, IHS Markit, New Vehicle Sales, OEM Parts

PPG Expands Online Training Options for Collision Repair Centers with Knowledge College Launch

September 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced the launch of the PPG Knowledge College online learning management system, which provides the refinish industry with a comprehensive online training program for automotive and commercial finishing systems and professional business development. “The PPG Knowledge College program offers our customers great flexibility since it allows the student to decide the best […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Online Training, PPG Industries, Refinish

ASE’s Five Collision Repair Tests Verify Knowledge and Ability

September 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is reminding the industry it offers five tests for collision repair technicians and refinishers. These tests are designed to identify and recognize those automotive service professionals who possess knowledge of the skills necessary to properly analyze and repair automotive collision damage and correct paint finish damage. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

PNC Riverarch Capital Sells Painters Supply & Equipment to Odyssey Investment Partners

September 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PBE distributor operates 50 branch locations and two distribution centers. PNC Riverarch Capital announced the sale of Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) to Odyssey Investment Partners in August. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1952, PSE is a leading distributor of paint and related supplies to the automotive aftermarket and specialty […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Odyssey Investment Partners, Painters Supply & Equipment Co., PBE Distributor, PNC Riverarch Capital, Private Equity

Sonic Automotive Acquires RFJ Auto Partners

September 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

RFJ operates 33 dealership locations in seven states and a portfolio of 16 automotive brands. Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE:SAH) today announced an agreement to acquire RFJ Auto Partners, Inc. This acquisition represents one of the largest transactions in automotive retail history and is expected to propel Sonic Automotive into the top-five largest dealer groups in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Sonic Automotive

New York Takes Down Auto Theft Ring Linked to Theft of Over 225 Vehicles

September 22, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

New York State Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Dermot Shea announced the indictment of 10 members of an auto theft and distribution operation for their roles in the theft and/or criminal possession of 45 vehicles during a six-month period and their roles related to the theft and resale […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Insurance Crime Bureau, New York State, Vehicle Theft

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