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Mark Willis Named UK Commercial Director at Advantage Parts Solutions

June 13, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advantage Parts Solutions announced the appointment of Mark Willis as UK Commercial Director. Willis will work closely with the UK’s Senior Leadership team, including David Shepherd, Advantage Parts Solutions’ Non-Executive Director, Darren Clark, Advantage Parts Solutions’ UK Managing Director, and Bob Kirstiuk, Advantage Parts Solutions’ CEO and Co-Founder, to elevate the brand’s profile throughout Europe […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advantage Parts Solutions, People, United Kingdom

NY Attorney General Sues Towing Company

June 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New York Attorney General Letitia James on June 7 filed a lawsuit against a towing company, known as Bobby’s Towing, and its owner and operator, Robert Scores, for allegedly cheating and harassing hundreds of New Yorkers in Poughkeepsie. The lawsuit alleges that for years Mr. Scores engaged in rude behavior, illegally towed cars, overcharged for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Lawsuits, New York State, Towing

PartsTrader July 19 Webinar to Provide Industry Update, Examine Parts Inflation and Supply Chain Constraints

June 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

PartsTrader announced a virtual collision repair industry update event on July 19 at noon (EDT). This free, live, interactive event offers a way for industry professionals to get vital information about current trends affecting their business. “I’m looking forward to providing the latest information on our fast changing industry, and giving my thoughts on how […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Inflation, PartsTrader, Supply Chain, Webinars

CAWA Announces 2022 Scholarship Winners

June 10, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

CAWA, the association representing automotive parts manufacturers, jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers and program groups in Arizona, California and Nevada, announced the recipients of its 2022 scholarship awards. CAWA provided over $13,000 in scholarships this year to thirteen individuals. “Once again, CAWA is proud to assist these young people in pursuing their education and careers in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CAWA, Scholarships

Alan Scrimager Appointed to NABC Board of Directors

June 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that Alan Scrimager, from Pinnacle Financial Partners, is the Chairman’s appointee as an interim board member to the vacated seat of Anthony Natalie on the NABC Board of Directors. His appointment is in accordance with the NABC Bylaws. Scrimager has more than 20 years of experience in banking […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, National Auto Body Council, People, Pinnacle Financial Partners

Mercury Insurance Adds Digital Channel to Auto Claims Process

June 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

New web-based application enables policyholders to digitally submit a claim and connect with repair facilities. Mercury Insurance (NYSE:MCY), the 16th largest private passenger auto insurer in the U.S., announced a new web-based application to help policyholders file a claim digitally immediately following an accident with ease and security. Through a series of recognizable prompts, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claims Technology, Mercury Insurance

Sherwin-Williams Acquires German Coatings Company

June 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) announced an agreement to acquire Gross & Perthun GmbH, a Mannheim, Germany based developer, manufacturer, and distributor of coatings primarily for the heavy equipment and transportation industries. The acquired business has approximately 100 employees and annual sales of approximately $50 million, and will become part of the Sherwin-Williams Performance Coatings Group […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Germany, Sherwin-Williams

CarLove Adds Paint Repair Franchise to Network in Atlanta

June 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Total Car Franchising Corporation, the franchisor of Colors on Parade and CarLove mobile automotive paint and dent repair, announced the opening of its newest franchise unit in Atlanta, Ga. Servicing the Metro Atlanta area, the new franchise is owned and operated by Leonel Alcantara. Alcantara has over 4 years of experience in the automotive industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CarLove, Georgia, Network Affiliations

U.S. Department of Labor Recovers Over $161,000 in Back Wages for 19 Georgia Auto Repair Shop Workers

June 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

In FY2021, the division recovered more than $4.3 million for more than 3,500 auto repair industry workers. A Canton, Ga. tire retailer and auto repair shop shortchanged 19 workers by withholding first paychecks and paying overtime at rates lower than required, a U.S. Department of Labor investigation has determined. Investigators with the department’s Wage and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Georgia, Lawsuits, Overtime, U.S. DOL

SEMA Reports U.S. Auto Specialty Equipment Retail Sales Grew to $50.9 Billion in 2021

June 9, 2022 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sales of specialty-equipment parts reached a new high in 2021, increasing to $50.9 billion in retail sales for the first time in history – up from $47.9 billion in 2020. The finding comes from the new 2022 SEMA Market Report, which is available for download from the SEMA website, and provides the automotive aftermarket industry […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SEMA

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