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Volkswagen Plans to Use New 3D printing Process in Vehicle Production

June 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Volkswagen 3D printing

Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of 3D printers in car production including components used in the A-pillar of the T-Roc convertible. For the first time, the newest process – known as binder jetting – is being used to manufacture components at the company’s main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany. Whereas conventional 3D printing uses […]

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Jun Liao Named Regional President, Asia Pacific at Axalta

June 21, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA) announced that Jun Liao is joining the Company as Regional President, Asia-Pacific effective July 15. Liao will report directly to CEO Robert Bryant and will manage all of Axalta’s business operations in the Asia-Pacific region and drive the Company’s growth strategy in the region. “Asia Pacific represents one of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Asia, Axalta Coating Systems, People

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Pittsburgh

June 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Pittsburgh, Pa. This new Gerber Collision & Glass location operated as Wolbert Auto Body & Repair and provided service in the community for 49 years. Pittsburgh is the second largest city in Pennsylvania, the county seat of Allegheny County, and the primary […]

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

Cambridge Mobile Telematics Acquires TrueMotion

June 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT), the leader in mobile telematics and analytics, announced it has acquired TrueMotion, the second largest mobile telematics provider. CMT will now provide telematics services to 21 out of the 25 largest auto insurers in the United States, and across more than 20 countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, South Africa, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Cambridge Mobile Telematics, Telematics

Tractable Raises $60 Million

June 18, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tractable announced a $60M Series D investment led by Insight Partners and Georgian. The round doubles the total raised by Tractable from $55 million to $115 million and values the company at $1 Billion Tractable’s artificial intelligence (AI) analyzes vehicle damage photos in real time to accelerate decisions that can otherwise take days, such as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Artificial Intelligence, Private Equity, Tractable

Atlas Copco Acquires North Carolina Compressor Distributor

June 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Atlas Copco has acquired the operating assets of Compressed Air Systems, Inc. (CAS), a distributor of compressors located in North Carolina in the U.S.  CAS is a privately owned company and has 30 employees. The company is located in Salisbury, North Carolina. CAS will become part of the service division within the Compressor Technique Business Area. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Atlas Copco, North Carolina

Mitchell Partners with Toyota to Provide Collision Repair Facilities with Real-Time Access to Vehicle Recall Data

June 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell today announced that Mitchell Cloud Estimating now surfaces VIN-specific recall notices on Toyota vehicles. This gives collision repairers timely access to safety recall information as the estimate is written, helping to improve safety recall completions. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that safety recalls affected more than 53 million vehicles and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mitchell International, Recalls, Toyota Motor Sales

WIN Names 2021 Board Members and Cornerstone Award

June 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced its 2021 Board of Directors. WIN’s Board consists of representatives from numerous industry segments including collision repair shops, distributors, suppliers, consultants, paint manufacturers, recyclers, insurance companies, and others. The 2021 WIN Board of Directors include the following officers: Chair – Jenny Anderson – Entegral Powered by Enterprise Vice Chair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Board of Directors, People, Women's Industry Network

Broadly Expands Consumer Communications and Review Solutions to Serve Collision Repair Market

June 17, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Broadly, Inc., the provider of software communications solutions for local businesses, announced its official launch into the collision repair sector. Broadly’s reputation management and communication tools are currently used by thousands of auto repair shop owners to boost their online presence, attract new customers, engage with the modern consumer and make payment processing simple and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Broadly, Reputation Management

J.D. Power Reports Auto Insurance Customer Satisfaction Stalls Despite $18 Billion in Premium Relief

June 16, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Weaknesses in self-service communications channels overshadow pandemic-driven refunds. The auto insurance industry voluntarily returned more than $18 billion in auto insurance premiums to customers in 2020 to address the sharp decline in miles driven during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the magnitude of this historic relief effort, the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Auto Insurance Study finds […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Customer Satisfaction, J.D. Power

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