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Universal Technical Institute Campuses Recognized by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

August 17, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Four Universal Technical Institute (NYSE: UTI) campuses have been named 2019-2020 “Schools of Excellence” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The designation, which is the Commission’s most prestigious institutional achievement award, recognizes commitment to quality education and preparing students for success. UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI/MMI-Orlando (Fla.), MMI-Phoenix (Ariz.) and UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Accreditation, Awards, Universal Technical Institute

Copart Opens New Location in Jacksonville, Florida

August 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart Inc. (NASDAQ: CPRT), announced it opened its new 56-acre Jacksonville North location in Florida. This is Copart’s 14th location in the state. “We are excited about our new location in Jacksonville, which serves our growing business with additional space to store vehicles for our customers,” said Copart President Jeff Liaw. The Copart Jacksonville location’s […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Florida, Openings

I-CAR Extends Free Access to Repairability Technical Support Forum

August 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) announced that it will extend free access to its Repairability Technical Support (RTS) Portal through the end of the year. I-CAR offered complimentary access to RTS until May 31 through their Covid-19 Industry Relief Program, announced in March. “We recognize the strong value RTS provides to the […]

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CIC Joins List of Virtual Meetings in November

August 14, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Darrell Amberson named incoming chair. The Collision Industry Conference (CIC) announced its November meeting will be virtual and its next chairman will be Darrell Amberson, President of Operations for LaMettry’s Collision in Henderson, Minn. Amberson has more than 40 years in the collision industry and his experience spans committee leadership, volunteer board work and moderating […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Conference, People

Painters Supply Acquires Five Location Distributor in Mid-Atlantic Region

August 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Painters Supply & Equipment Co. (PSE) announced today that an affiliate of the company has completed the acquisition of Nyquist, Inc. The acquisition adds five locations in the Mid- Atlantic region. Based in Baltimore, Md., Nyquist was founded in 1955 by George Nyquist Sr., who later sold the business to his son George Nyquist Jr. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Delaware, Maryland, Norht Carolina, Painters Supply & Equipment Co., PBE Distributor, Pennsylvania, Virginia

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Kentucky

August 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR on Nicholasville

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR on Nicholasville, located at 2159 Lexington Road, in Nicholasville, Ky. CARSTAR on Nicholasville, a 9,000 sq. ft. facility led by general manager Thomas O’Nan, is the fourth CARSTAR facility for co-owner Kevin Rains, but first partnership with the local business group who own Toyota on Nicholasville, led by Rick […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Kentucky, Network Affiliations

Massachusetts Collision Repair Facility Owner Charged with Tax Fraud

August 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The owner of Everett and Worcester, Mass. auto body repair facilities was charged yesterday with a payroll tax scheme resulting in a $292,231 tax loss.  This is not Haddad’s first run in with authorities, in 2019 Haddad was charged with auto insurance fraud by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. Haddad pleaded not guilty to the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fraud, Lawsuits, Massachusetts, Tax

Bill Westrate to Succeed Jack Salzwedel as American Family CEO in 2022

August 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Family Insurance group announced a succession plan for Chair and Chief Executive Officer Jack Salzwedel, reinforcing its commitment to business growth, an innovative and inclusive work culture, and strong involvement in communities where its customers live and work. The plan, which was initiated by Salzwedel two years ago and developed with the board of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: American Family, People

John Griffin Named Regional Commercial Director, Americas, for AkzoNobel’s Automotive and Specialty Coatings Business

August 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced the appointment of John Griffin to the position of Regional Commercial Director to lead its Automotive and Specialty Coatings business in the Americas that was effective August 1. Griffin started his career as a materials engineer before moving into the paints and coatings manufacturing industry. He joined AkzoNobel in 2000 and has held […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, People

CCC Reports July Repairable Appraisals Down 20.5% Compared to 2019

August 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CCC July 2020 Claims Snapshot

U.S. repairable appraisals continued to improve following April low. According to the CCC Auto Claims Snapshot – July 2020, U.S. repairable appraisal counts continued to recover, though slowly. For the month of July, repairable appraisals were down 20.5% compared to July 2019 in the U.S. The July result is an improvement from the 45 percent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CCC Information Services, Claim Frequency

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