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Michael Sylvester Named President and COO of FinishMaster

October 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Uni-Select Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Sylvester as President and Chief Operating Officer, FinishMaster Inc., effective October 11. Sylvester has over 20 years’ experience in leadership roles in the rail transport industry. He has proven to be a hands-on operator and a strategic negotiator with clients and suppliers, working in a mature industry with […]

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

Craftsman Collision to Require COVID-19 Vaccination for all Employees in Canada

October 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Craftsman Collision announced it introduced a new health and safety policy to further protect employees, customers, suppliers and the communities in which the company operates. The vaccination policy applies to all employees of the Craftsman Group which includes Craftsman Collision, Distinctive Auto Works, MB Autoworks, Craftsman Auto Glass, Wedge Clamp Systems and Craftsman Ventures to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Coronavirus, Craftsman Collision, Vaccination

Sedgwick Selects CCC for Mobile and AI-Powered Auto Claims Solutions

October 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sedgwick, a global provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions, and CCC Intelligent Solutions Inc. announced a multiyear agreement whereby CCC’s mobile and artificial intelligence (AI) claims capabilities will power Sedgwick’s auto appraisal offering and related workflows. The agreement will help redefine Sedgwick’s auto appraisal capabilities, enabling the auto claims services provider to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, CCC, Sedgwick

ASE Fall Registration Open

October 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is reminding automotive service and collision repair professionals that fall registration for certification testing is open now through Dec. 31. More than 50 ASE certification tests are offered for automotive, collision, medium/heavy duty, school bus, transit bus and truck equipment repair, and more. ASE tests are conducted […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE, Certification

Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Spring Semester Career Fair Schedule

October 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

More than 10,000 high school and college transportation students anticipated to attend events. The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the return of its high school and college transportation (collision repair and auto service) career fair events for the upcoming spring 2022 semester. CREF is collaborating with other events such as auto shows, industry conferences, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Workforce Development

Fenix Parts Acquires University Auto Recyclers

October 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fenix Parts announced it closed the acquisition of University Auto Recyclers in Pensacola, Fla,  a full-service automotive recycling facility servicing the Florida panhandle, along with Alabama and Mississippi. This acquisition represents Fenix Parts’ third location in Florida and is a key addition to its Southeast supply chain and distribution network. Bill Stevens, CEO of Fenix […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fenix Parts, Florida

PPG AdjustRite Commercial Estimating System Now Offers QuickBooks Integration

October 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that its AdjustRite commercial estimating system can now integrate with both QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online to streamline the automotive refinish invoicing process. “We gave the PPG AdjustRite system the ability to integrate with QuickBooks based on customer feedback,” said Doug Orr, PPG AdjustRite manager. “A large number of our customers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Estimating Systems, Integrations, PPG Industries

AASP/NJ to Host In-Person Annual Meeting October 20, First in Nearly Two Years

October 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

After 18 months of virtual-only membership events, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is excited to host its Annual Meeting in person on Wednesday, October 20 at 6:30 p.m. at Gran Centurions in Clark, N.J. AASP/NJ President Jerry McNee feels positive about the opportunity to get people away from their computer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Annual Meeting

California Insurance Commissioner Orders Allstate, Mercury, and CSAA to Refund Excess Auto Insurance Profits Due to Covid or Face Legal Action

October 12, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara on October 6 directed three auto insurance companies to reimburse California drivers the excess premiums they were charged from the start of the pandemic, or face legal action. The Commissioner’s order is directed at Allstate Northbrook Indemnity Company, Mercury Insurance Company, and CSAA Insurance Exchange. Together, these companies insure approximately […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, California, Coronavirus, CSAA, Insurance Commissioner, Mercury Insurance

ASA Illinois Joins Midwest Auto Care Alliance

October 8, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

After having their affiliate agreement terminated by the national office of the Automotive Service Association, the ASA Illinois board of directors voted unanimously to join forces with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance. A Greater Chicagoland Chapter has already been created by MWACA. Once the ASA Illinois affiliate dissolves on January 1, the same board leadership […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASA Illinois, Automotive Service Association, Midwest Auto Care Alliance

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