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BASF Supports Search for Active Ingredients to Combat Coronavirus

June 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

As part of its “Helping Hands” initiative, BASF is not just donating disinfectant and protective face masks, the company is also providing support worldwide to academic research groups in their search for a suitable active ingredient to treat patients infected with the coronavirus. “We do not develop active pharmaceutical ingredients, but BASF has more than […]

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Fix Auto UK Reports Network Received More Than £2 Million in Government Coronavirus Aid

June 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK has generated more than £2 million ($2.55 million) in government grant support and business rates reliefs for its franchisee partners – money, it says, is vital for the survival of its independently owned businesses along with its own collision repair centers as the industry battles against the disruption caused by the Coronavirus […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

Attendee and Competitor Registration Open for January 2021 Auto Glass Week

June 10, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Registration is now open to attend or compete at Auto Glass Week 2021, which will be held in Orlando, Fla on January 12-14, 2021. The event is dedicated to the repair, replacement and calibration industries. Auto Glass Week provides essential learning tools to elevate your business and skills. The event will include three full days […]

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I-CAR Adds 3 Online Training Courses

June 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) three new online courses that count toward annual Gold Class and Platinum training requirements. The new courses include: Car-O-Liner CMI300 PulseTrio – GMA Welder Operation and Tuning is a one-hour course that introduces the settings, functions, adjustments, and advanced tuning techniques for the CMI300 PulseTrio. Chief MultiMig […]

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CIECA June 30 Webinar Features Founder Erick Bickett

June 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that its next webinar will feature Erick Bickett, the founder of CIECA and the past CEO and co-founder of Auto Center Auto Body (ACAB) Automotive Group and FixAuto USA. Bickett’s presentation, Back to the Future of Collision Repair & How CIECA Brings All Industry Segments Together, will […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Fix Auto USA, Webinar

NSC Warns Employers to Brace for Increased Employee Substance Misuse Due to Pandemic

June 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

At least 30 states are reporting spikes in fatal opioid overdoses and ongoing concern about mental illness or substance use disorders, all in connection with COVID-19. To help employers address these interconnected issues, the National Safety Council is calling on employers to prioritize employee stress, emotional and mental health both now and as they return […]

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Registration Open for November 11-14 Auto Recyclers Association Convention

June 9, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced the opening of registration for the 77th Annual Convention and Exposition taking place in Reno, Nevada on November 11-14.  The registration launch follows the Association’s announcement last week that retired Navy SEAL Jason Redman will provide the meeting’s Keynote Address.  “We fully realize that this year’s Annual Convention will […]

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President Trump Signs PPP Flexibility Act

June 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Law provides additional flexibility for employers to get their loans forgiven. On Friday, President Trump signed legislation to increase the flexibility for employers to use funds issued under the  Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and have those loans forgiven. Key provisions of the law extend the time allotted for PPP loan recipients to spend the funds […]

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PPG Targets $170 Million Savings in Global Restructuring

June 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has approved significant and broad restructuring actions to reduce its global cost structure. The company cited weakened global economic conditions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and related pace of recovery in a few end-use markets, along with further opportunities to optimize supply chain and functional costs. When completed, the […]

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Sherwin-Williams and Larsen Motorsports Announce Scholarship Recipient

June 8, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports have named the first Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund recipient: Nicole Turner, a 28-year old certified motorcycle mechanic/technician now attending Lake Tech in Eustis, Florida for auto body finishes.  “Nicole is the definition of a trail blazer,” explained Elaine Larsen, owner, Larsen Motorsports. “She’s the reason we started Blazing Trails […]

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