As a capstone to its annual Champions For a Cause campaign, the Crash Champions Collision Repair Team recently presented a $50,000 donation to Susan G. Komen. Crash Champions team members across the country made proceeds possible by rallying together to raise funds through special-edition pink polos and T-shirts. Crash Champions was also an active Susan […]
Blake Kidwell Appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Collision Auto Parts
Collision Auto Parts announced the appointment of Blake Kidwell as its new Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, Mr. Kidwell will lead the company’s sales and customer development strategies. “We are excited to welcome Blake Kidwell to Collision Auto Parts as our Chief Commercial Officer,” said Raymond Tsai, CEO of Collision Auto Parts. “Blake brings […]
Safeco Insurance Announces Book Transfer Agreement for Main Street America Personal Lines Business
Agreement includes seven lines of business, including auto, in 22 states. Safeco Insurance, a Liberty Mutual company, has entered into a book transfer agreement with Main Street America Insurance, a well-established property and casualty carrier currently offering commercial and farm and ranch products as well as fidelity and surety bonds nationwide. In 2018, Main Street […]
LKQ Corporation Refinish Division Announced FinishMaster by LKQ Private-Label Line
LKQ Corporation’s Refinish Division announced its new private-label line, FinishMaster by LKQ, that brings together the strengths of Keystone Platinum Refinish and FinishMaster Smart products. FinishMaster by LKQ merges the best features from both lines into a new private label brand with over 650 SKUs to the over 40,000 customers within North America that LKQ […]
Rodolfo Ramirez Named VP Automotive Refinish at PPG Effective January 1
Tom Maziarz, current VP, will move to traffic solutions business effective December 1. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced Rodolfo Ramirez, currently PPG vice president, packaging coatings, will become PPG vice president, automotive refinish, Americas, effective January 1. Ramirez will report to Chancey Hagerty, PPG senior vice president, automotive refinish. Tom Maziarz, currently PPG vice president, automotive […]
Wall Street Journal Article on Rising Cost of Collision Repair Features ASA Leaders
ASA Board Chairman Scott Benavidez and Incoming Chair Dan Stander provided insight on the causes behind the rising costs of collision repairs in a November 7 article in the Wall Street Journal. Benavidez, owner of Mr. B’s Paint and Body Shop in Albuquerque, N.M. and Stander, owner of FIX Auto Highlands Ranch in Littleton, Colo., […]
Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass of Mankato Donates $3,800 to Alzheimer’s Association
Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass, owned by the Kottschade family, has been partnering with the Mankato Moondogs, a summer collegiate baseball team, has partnered with Jerry’s Abra Auto Body and Glass each season since 2017, with the business donating $100 to the Alzheimer’s Association for every home run the team hits. With 38 home […]
Women’s Industry Network Opens 2025 Most Influential Women Nominations
Submissions for the awards are open through January 5. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced that nominations for its Most Influential Women (MIW) awards have officially opened. Considered one of the collision repair industry’s highest honors, nominations will be accepted through January 5, 2025. The nomination form is available online. The Class of 2025 MIW […]
Classic Collision Expands into Southern California
Classic Collision, LLC announced the acquisition of Carrillo’s Auto Body with locations in La Mesa and San Diego, Calif. For 40 years, Carrillo’s Auto Body has been a cornerstone in the heart of Normal Heights on Adams Avenue, with a second location in La Mesa “We have stood by our commitment to quality and outstanding […]
Axalta Celebrates Opening of Global Headquarters in the Philadelphia Navy Yard
Axalta (NYSE: AXTA) has announced its global headquarters at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, marked by a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and an employee appreciation event. This strategic relocation from Delaware County to the Navy Yard integrates the headquarters with Axalta’s Global Innovation Center, unifying operations under the ONE Axalta initiative to enhance collaboration and streamline decision-making. “We […]
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