Fenix Parts, Inc. announced today the closing of the previously announced transaction to acquire Cox Truck and Van, Inc. (CTV). This is the first acquisition completed to the Fenix Parts platform since the company was acquired by affiliates of Stellex Capital Management LP in April 2018. CTV, founded in 1977, operates a full service auto […]
ASE Announces Conference on ADAS Technician Assessment
ASE announced it will conduct a conference in mid-September to determine how technicians can be accurately and fairly assessed for competency in diagnosing, repairing, replacing and calibrating Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and components. In its announcement, ASE said that the structure of different manufacturers’ advanced driver assistance systems, the procedures to calibrate the systems, […]
Ed Weidmann Named CIECA Interim Executive Director
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced the appointment of Ed Weidmann as its interim executive director, effective today. In June, CIECA announced that Fred Iantorno, its long-time executive director, would step down at the end of July. The association also released details in June on its search to fill the position. Weidmann has […]
3M and Saint-Gobain Settle Paint Spray Patent Dispute
3M Company and Saint-Gobain Abrasives Inc. announced they have settled a long-standing patent dispute in Europe that related to 3M’s Paint Preparation System (PPS) and Saint-Gobain’s “Norton Paint Systems” (NPS) brand. The settlement covers infringement actions brought by 3M under several European patents against Saint-Gobain Abrasives in Germany and in France and corresponding actions by […]
Axalta Names Barry Snyder Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer
Robert Roop promoted to Chief Technology Officer. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that Barry Snyder has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer and Robert Roop has been promoted to Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective immediately. Dr. Snyder will continue to serve on Axalta’s leadership team, while […]
Travelers Insurance Will Offer Claim Payments via PayPal
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE:TRV) announced that its Auto, Property and General Liability customers can now receive claim payments through the digital payments platform PayPal. Travelers’ link to PayPal comes through Global Digital Disbursements, a service provided by Global Transaction Services at Bank of America Merrill Lynch. “The sooner our claimants are paid, the sooner […]
ASA Urges Industry Support for Approval of New Hampshire OEM Collision Repair Procedure Legislation
Association asks collision industry to contact Governor in support of bill. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is asking New Hampshire repairers to contact Governor Chris Sununu in support of allowing important OEM collision repair procedure legislation to become law. New Hampshire legislators recently approved House Bill 664 (HB 664) and sent it to the governor for […]
Axalta and Podium Partner to Help Collision Repair Shops Boost Online Reputations
Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) today announced a partnership with Podium the online platform for small businesses. Axalta will integrate its proprietary collision management software, ProfitNet, with Podium’s Reviews/Interaction Management platform. ProfitNet users will now have greater access to customer reviews and the ability to increase business awareness, build a positive reputation online, and drive successful […]
CIECA August 8 Webinar to Examine Artificial Intelligence Black Box Impact on Claims
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced its next CIECAst webinar, Inside the AI Black Box: Understanding How Algorithms Appraise Auto Damage in Seconds, will be held on August 8 at 11 a.m. EDT and feature Julie Kheyfets, Tractable’s head of North America, and Marcel Horstmann, Tractable’s estimating research lead. Registration for the event […]
OSHA Proposes to Fine Ohio Auto Glass Manufacturer Over $720,000
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited automotive glass manufacturer Fuyao Glass America Inc. for exposing employees to multiple safety and health hazards at its Moraine, Ohio, production plant. The company faces $724,380 in penalties. The Fuyao Group says it’s the world’s largest manufacturer of auto glass and supplies […]
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