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Michael Buffamonti Named President at Dynabrade

April 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Dynabrade, Inc. announced the appointment of Michael Buffamonti as the company’s new president, effective April 1. Buffamonti most recently served as chief financial officer for the company and has been a member of the executive management team for many years. Prior to joining Dynabrade, he held various management positions at Deloitte LLP. Since the beginning […]

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Joel Adcock Named Director of Business Development at 1Collision

April 15, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

1Collision announced the addition of Joel Adcock as Director of Business Development. Adcock will be responsible for the continued growth, development, and expansion of 1Collision locations throughout the US. Adcock joins the 1Collision Team after the past four years at Auto Web Tuners and has previous experience in the Industry at the shop level, on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network, People

Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Vero Beach, Florida

April 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of a collision repair center in Vero Beach, Fla. The new Gerber Collision & Glass location operated as Perfection Paint & Body for over 20 years. Vero Beach is the county seat of Indian River County and home to aviation manufacturer Piper Aircraft. Tourists visit Vero Beach to […]

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

Switzerland-Based AMAG Group and Solera Partner on AI-based Claims Estimating

April 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Solera | Audatex today announced a collaboration with AMAG Import AG, the Switzerland-based mobility provider, to test its Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based claims estimating solution Qapter Intelligent Estimating. Following the initial pilot, the partners plan to assess the extent to which the solution can efficiently optimize accident claims recognition and reduce complexity. “At the AMAG Group, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Singed, AMAG Group, Artificial Intelligence, Europe, Solera Holdings, Switzerland

Service King Supports Homeless Community Through Zane Gang Donations

April 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Zane Gang Service King Donation

Committed to giving back to the communities it serves, Service King recently donated around 5,600 33-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer, nearly 7,000 10-ounce bottles of hand sanitizer, 64 five-gallon buckets and 400 thermometers to local 501(c)(3) charity organization, Zane Gang. The nonprofit is a mobile van in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that aims to help […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Service King Collision Repair Centers, Texas

AASP-MN Annual Golf Outing June 16

April 14, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Professionals of Minnesota (AASP-MN) will hold its 26th annual golf outing Wednesday, June 16 at the Majestic Oaks Golf Club in Ham Lake, Minn. Check-in is from 11-11:30 a.m. and play will begin at noon, followed by a social hour and awards presentation. The cost to participate is $100 per […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Golf Outing, Minnesota

Vehicle Miles Traveled Surging Since March

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Daily VMT United States

INRIX reports growth in traffic volume to near pre-pandemic levels nationally. Traffic varying widely by state and does not appear to correlate with vaccination rates. INRIX reported today that vehicle miles traveled (VMT) continues to rise across the U.S. with a notable surge since March. They caution, however, that traffic volume growth varies widely by […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, INRIX, Traffic Volume

Penske Automotive Acquisition of Kansas City Freightliner Includes Collision Repair Centers in Kansas and Missouri

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Penske Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE:PAG) and Premier Truck Group (PTG), its wholly-owned commercial vehicle subsidiary, have completed the acquisition of Kansas City Freightliner (KCFL), a retailer of medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks.  The KCFL acquisition is expected to generate $450 million in annualized revenue, building further scale within Premier Truck Group. The acquisition adds five […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Heavy Duty Trucks, Kansas, Missouri, Penske Automotive, Premier Truck Group

Fix Network World Names Axalta as Preferred Global Paint Partner

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta has signed a five-year global partnership agreement with Fix Network World. Under the agreement, Axalta is now the Preferred Global Paint Partner to Fix Network World, which has more than 700 collision repair shops in 12 countries.  Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Network World, says, “Following a detailed and thorough competitive tender […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Axalta Coating Systems, Fix Network World

AAA Research Reports Risky Driving Behaviors of Drivers Who Use Alcohol and Marijuana

April 13, 2021 By CollisionWeek Editor

–People who use both alcohol and marijuana are some of the most dangerous drivers on the road – they are significantly more likely to speed, text, intentionally run red lights, and drive aggressively than those who don’t, according to data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. They also are far more likely to report […]

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