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Scott Sampley Joins National Auto Body Council Board

August 23, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council announced that Scott Sampley, Vice President of the Replacement & Leisure division for Enterprise Holdings Inc., has been named to the National Auto Body Council Board, filling an open position. At Enterprise, Sampley oversees sales operations for the company’s most strategic replacement and leisure partners.  Enterprise Holdings is the largest […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Auto Body Council, People

DCR Systems and National Coatings and Supplies Announce Partnership

August 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

NCS will provide AkzoNobel paint and 3M products to all DCR Systems locations, assist with network expansion to auto dealer community. DCR Systems announced a partnership with National Coatings and Supplies (NCS), the Paint, Body and Equipment (PBE) distributor with an established national presence. As part of the new arrangement, NCS will provide AkzoNobel paint […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, DCR Systems, National Coatings & Supplies

ABRA Celebrates Grand Opening of the New Collision Repair Facility in Michigan

August 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

ABRA Auto Body Repair of America is celebrating its growth as ABRA Grand Rapids moves into a brand new 22,500 square foot state-of-the-art facility. Located at 3145 29th St SE, in Kentwood, Mich., ABRA Grand Rapids has been a part of the community for over 10 years and decided to expand their operations into a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Michigan, Openings

Sherwin-Williams to Acquire European Industrial Coatings Business of Sika

August 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE:SHW) announced it has signed an agreement to acquire the European industrial coatings business of Sika AG. The transaction is expected to close in the beginning of 2022. Based in Germany with additional sales and technical support in Poland, Austria and Switzerland, Sika’s European industrial coating business engineers, manufactures and sells corrosion […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Austria, Europe, Germany, Poland, Sherwin-Williams, Sika, Switzerland

IAA Breaks Ground on New Locations in Minnesota and Indiana

August 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced that it has broken ground on the construction of two new state-of-the-art branches in Minnesota and Indiana. IAA Minneapolis South (MN) will become the second in Minnesota and will provide significant inventory storage and updated facilities to serve the growing needs of the Twin Cities area. IAA Indianapolis South (IN) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Indiana, Insurance Auto Auctions, Minnesota, Openings

Brent Henkle Named Training Manager at Elite Body Shop Solutions

August 20, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Elite Body Shop Solutions announced that Brent Henkle has joined the body shop leadership and management training firm. “We’re proud to announce that Brent Henkle, a matchless professional in our industry, is now working together with the rest of the Elite team on crafting unique solutions for body shop owners,” said Dave Luehr, the leader […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Elite Body Shop Solutions, People

asTech Supports Association Statement on Use of Aftermarket Scan Tools

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Diagnostic provider known for providing remote access to OEM tools will offer validated multi-brand diagnostic solution. Repairify, Inc., the parent of asTech, announced support for the recent positioning statement released from the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association taking a unified position on multi-brand scan tools in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: asTech, Auto Care Association, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Diagnostics, Equipment and Tool Institute, OEM Procedures, Repairify, Scan Tool Usage

Boyd Group Acquires Four Collision Repair Centers in Wisconsin

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of four collision repair centers in Wisconsin. These new Gerber Collision & Glass repair centers operated under the same ownership as Eagle Collision Center in Eagle River, Island Collision Center in Minocqua, Quality Collision Center in Rhinelander and RJ Collision Center in Tomahawk. The Rhinelander location opened first […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Wisconsin

AAA Reports Owning a New Vehicle Costs Nearly $10,000 Annually

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

According to the latest research from AAA, the average annual cost of new vehicle ownership is $9,666, or $805.50 per month. The biggest factor pushing the nearly $10,000 annual price tag is depreciation. It accounts for 40% of all ownership expenses outpacing additional costs like fuel and maintenance. With low inventory at dealerships due to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Vehicle Ownership Cost

U.S. Senators Call for FTC Investigation Into Tesla’s Driving Automation Systems Advertising

August 19, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA), members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, voiced serious concerns about Tesla’s misleading advertising and marketing of its Autopilot and Full-Self Driving (FSD) features to consumers, and called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to launch an investigation and take enforcement action. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Federal Trade Commission, Senator Blumenthal, Tesla, U.S. Senate

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