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Fix Auto USA Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Oregon

September 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Clackamas

New location is third Fix Auto location for two franchise partners in ownership group. Fix Auto USA announced its newest location, Fix Auto Clackamas in the Portland, Ore. market. Fix Auto Clackamas is owned and operated by Franchise Partners Camille Eber and William Bray, who, along with Dave McCollum Jr.. Together, Eber and Bray also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations, Oregon

National Coatings and Supplies Supports Collision Industry Foundation Through Product Promotion

September 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced that National Coatings and Supplies (NCS) has answered the call to help replenish the foundation’s assistance fund by making the generous donation of $25,000. NCS promoted to their customers that they would contribute a portion of the proceeds from every gallon of clear coat sold over a 2-month period, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Conference, Donations, National Coatings & Supplies

PPG Launches Waterborne Refinish System in China

September 16, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG Waterborne System for China

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its automotive refinish business in China launched a new waterborne coating system consisting of an epoxy primer, primer surfacer and clearcoat. The system complies with new environmental and volatile organic compound (VOC) standards in China that will take effect in December 2020.  “PPG is at the forefront of compliance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: China, Low-VOC, PPG Industries, Regulations, Waterborne

Mondofix Plans to Bring ProColor Collision Brand to the United States

September 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

ProColor Collision logo

Mondofix Inc., that does business as Fix Network World, announced today plans to launch the ProColor Collision brand in the United States. The firm also has the rights to franchise the Fix Auto collision repair brand outside the U.S. market. Steve Leal, President and CEO of Fix Network World said, “There is tremendous potential for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fix Automotive Network World, Mondofix, ProColor Collision

AASP/NJ Members Earned Auto Body License Renewal Certificates at Virtual Training Event

September 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) members earned certificates that can be used toward their auto body license renewal this fall by attending Truck Bedside Replacement: OE Procedure and Estimating Considerations, the association’s virtual training event presented by Larry Montanez of P&L Consultants LLC, on September 3. Montanez walked attendees through a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Licensing

Collision Repair Education Foundation Thanks Insurance Industry for Support of Critical Resources to Schools Impacted by COVID-19

September 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) publicly thanked the insurance industry for rallying behind it during a time when raising funds is extremely difficult. Six extremely generous insurance organizations have stepped in to offer their support, donating funds that can help CREF make good on its mission of connecting the next generation of collision repairers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate, Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Donations, Erie Insurance, Farmers Insurance, GEICO, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Nationwide Insurance, State Farm, USAA

NSC Estimates U.S. Saw a 20% Jump in Motor Vehicle Death Rates in First Six Months of 2020 Despite Quarantines

September 15, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Preliminary estimates from the National Safety Council (NSC) based on the first six months of data from all 50 states tell an erratic story about the nation’s driving behaviors and the impact of COVID-19 on roadway safety. The U.S. experienced an estimated 20% jump in the death rate – an indicator of how safely drivers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Claim Severity, Coronavirus, GEICO, National Safety Council, Traffic Fatalities

Small Business Optimism Rebounds in August Exceeding Historical Average

September 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index

The NFIB research shows seven of ten index components increased in August. Uncertainty Index also increased. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Optimism Index increased 1.4 points in August to 100.2, a reading slightly above the historical 46-year average. Seven of the 10 Index components improved, two declined, and one was unchanged. The NFIB […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

MITCHCO Collision Repair Acquires New Location in Titusville, Florida

September 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

MITCHCO Collision Repair announces it acquired Rice’s Body Shop in Titusville, Fla.,  its fourth location this year in Brevard County. Rice’s Body Shop opened in 1974. Billy Rice JR and his family have a long history in the collision repair industry. MITCHCO Collision Repair has locations in Merritt Island, Melbourne, Indian Harbour Beach and Titusville.

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Florida, MITCHCO Collision Repair

Survey Illustrates Misconceptions about Marijuana Use and Driving

September 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

MADD 2020 Drugged Driving Report

Mothers Against Drunk Driving survey finds one in eight U.S. adults admit driving under influence of marijuana. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), celebrating its 40th Anniversary of its founding in September, has released a new survey that measures the American public’s attitudes and knowledge about the impact of marijuana on traffic safety. According to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Marijuana Legalization, Mothers Against Drunk Driving

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