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US Department of Labor Issues Updated Guidance on Coronavirus Safety for Workers

February 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. Department of Labor announced January 29 that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued stronger worker safety guidance to help employers and workers implement a coronavirus prevention program and better identify risks which could lead to exposure and contraction. Last week, President Biden directed OSHA to release clear guidance for employers to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, OSHA

Collision Repair Education Foundation Offers Over $100,000 in Scholarships and Tool Grants

February 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) spring scholarship and tool grant application period is now open to high school and post-secondary collision students. CREF and its’ industry partners are offering over $100,000 in opportunities and students have until March 2nd to apply online. Spring 2021 scholarship and tool grant opportunities include: 3M Hire Our Heroes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Scholarships

Brian Driehorst Named Head of Sales at Original One Parts

February 1, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Original One Auto Parts, LLC, announced that Brian Driehorst has been named Senior Vice President of Sales, effective immediately. Driehorst’s career in the automotive industry began in 2005 with QCSA Holdings, a national salvage auto auction company, where he worked in a variety of sales and operational roles, culminating with Vice President of Sales. In […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Original One Parts, People

General Motors Plans to Sell Only Electric Light Vehicles by 2035

January 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Company says 40 percent of its U.S. models will be battery electric vehicles by 2025. GM announced that it plans to become carbon neutral in its global products and operations by 2040 and “aspires” to eliminate tailpipe emissions from new light-duty vehicles by 2035. One prominent consumer group, however, questioned if the company’s stated “aspirations” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Reports, Electric Vehicles, General Motors

WIN Opens Scholarship Applications

January 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that applications for its 2021 scholarship program will be accepted now through March 15. WIN offers scholarships that provide tuition assistance, educational opportunities and enrichment events to qualified applicants. Each scholarship applicant receives a one-year membership to WIN to further support their journey and provide an added sense of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Scholarships, Women's Industry Network

CIECA Invites Stakeholders to Participate in Emerging Technologies Data Standard Committee

January 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

CIECA has announced the formation of a new Standards Development Committee (SDC) called the Emerging Technologies Data Standards Committee. All industry stakeholders, including CIECA and non-CIECA members, are invited to join. An online form is available to join the committee. “Emerging technology and the electric vehicle are adding new business concepts and processes at a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association

Michael LoPrete Named VP of Operations North America for Plastfix Industries

January 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Australia-based Plastfix Industries announced the appointment of Michael LoPrete as its Vice President of Operations North America. LoPrete will work from his U.S. base to support North American Operations and engage with the collision repair industry to promote the company’s specialty tools, materials and certified training programs. Plastfix manages 50,000 automotive plastic repairs per year […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Plastfix

ASA Announces New Mobile App Benefit for Members

January 29, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) National is partnering with AppFueled to provide member-shops with the ability to build their own apps. Member-shops that worked with MobileSoft previously will be able to continue with AppFueled. “We believe the AppFueled platform will meet the needs of the independent automotive repair facility owner,” ASA National President Ray Fisher […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, Member Benefits

DCR Systems Launches Licensing Model for Turnkey Collision Repair Operation

January 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

New York State automobile dealer first to license model for new collision repair facility. DCR Systems has announced that Keeler Motor Car Company, based in Latham, N.Y., is the first company to sign a licensing agreement that provides access to DCR Systems’ full turnkey operating model. It is expected to accelerate the re-launch and future […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, DCR Systems, Keeler Collision, Keeler Motor Car Company

ABRA Adds Four Collision Repair Centers to its Network

January 28, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Adds new centers in Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota and Montana. ABRA Auto Body Repair of America announced the addition of four new collision repair shops to its network. The new facilities include: ABRA Woodstock in Woodstock, Ga., ABRA Billings in Billings, Mont., ABRA Duluth in Duluth, Minn. and ABRA North Liberty in North Liberty, Iowa. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Georgia, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Network Affiliations

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