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Infomedia Acquires Auto E-Commerce Platform SimplePart

May 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Infomedia Ltd (ASX:IFM), the software provider in parts, service and data insights solutions to the global automotive industry, announced earlier this month that IFM Americas Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Infomedia Ltd, has entered into an agreement to acquire US-based e-commerce platform, SimplePart. SimplePart designs, implements and manages consumer-facing e-commerce programs in the US […]

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

NASTF Virtual Meeting May 24

May 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

NASTF announced its first general meeting of 2021 Monday, May 24th, from 7:00-8:30 PM (EDT) and kicks off a week of industry events hosted by NASTF’s industry partners, the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) and AMRA. The webinar is open to all attendees and will include: A walk through of NASTF’s newest program, Assisted Immobilizer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Automotive Service Task Force, Webinars

AkzoNobel Launches 2021 Paint the Future Startup Challenge

May 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel Paint the Future 2021

AkzoNobel announced the launch of its Paint the Future global startup challenge for 2021. Startups have until July 20 to submit their ingenious solutions to Paint the Future. All submissions will receive feedback from industry experts. Selected finalists will be invited to a collaboration event in late 2021. Winners will be offered partnership agreements to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel

Solera Acquires Omnitracs and DealerSocket

May 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera Holdings, Inc. announced that it will acquire Omnitracs, a complete fleet management platform, and DealerSocket, a leading SaaS provider to the automotive industry. These acquisitions will extend Solera’s position in global data intelligence and as a technology leader serving all constituents engaged in vehicle lifecycle management. The acquisitions will build upon Solera’s strategy to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Solera Holdings

Louisiana Drivers Pay Highest Car Insurance Rates

May 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 2021 Insure.com report on auto insurance costs shows Louisiana swiping the top spot from Michigan, which was the reigning champ for seven straight years. Louisiana, however, is no stranger to the list, having been in the top five nearly every year since the beginning of the report. “While most states experienced rate declines over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insure.com, Premiums

CCAR and Electude Announce Complimentary Updated eSafety Modules for SkillsUSA Contestants

May 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Electude International and The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair (CCAR) announced that they have once again released preparatory Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) Safety courses for all automotive students readying to compete in SkillsUSA. The courses, available on a complimentary basis and with unlimited access to all participating instructors and students, will provide seven (7) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair, Electude, Online Training, Safety, SkillsUSA

Small Business Optimism Up in April

May 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

NFIB Optimism Index April 2021

NFIB survey shows job openings remain at record highs. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March. The Optimism Index has increased 4.8 points over the past three months since January but a record 44% of owners reported job openings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

National Safety Council Says Employers Should Take Risk-Based Approach to CDC Mask Guidance

May 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Safety Council (NSC) released a statement saying it cautiously supports the recent CDC recommendation for fully vaccinated individuals to relax safety protocols, like mask wearing and social distancing. According to the NSC, while this news further elevates the important role vaccines play in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and assisting workplaces to return […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, National Safety Council

Robert Espey Elected to Boyd Group Board of Directors

May 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSE: BYD) announced the election of Robert Espey to its Board of Directors at its Annual Meeting and Special Meeting held on Wednesday, May 12. Espey was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in 2011 of Parkland Corporation and has successfully led the evolution of Parkland from a regional independent […]

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

PPG Completes Acquisition Wörwag

May 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Wörwag, a global manufacturer of coatings for industrial and automotive applications. The company specializes in developing sustainable liquid, powder and film coatings and operates locations in Germany, the U.S., China, South Africa, Mexico, Spain, Switzerland and Poland, with headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany. Founded in 1918, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Europe, Germany, PPG Industries

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