CEO says refinish outperforming market. Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY) announced that revenue for the third quarter 2020 were €2,398 million ($2,847.4 million), down 5% from the third quarter of 2019, but up 1% on a constant currency basis. Volumes were up 3%, showing strong demand for Decorative Paints, partly offset by lower volumes of […]
CIECA Debuts Calibration Standards and Enhanced Scanning Standards for Collision Repair Industry
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced today that the organization completed the 2020R2 Release of the CIECA Standards for the collision repair industry. The release includes new Calibration Standards developed by CIECA’s Calibration Committee and an enhancement to CIECA’s Scanning Standards. “With the rise of ADAS technologies in vehicles today, it is necessary […]
Clearcover Launches Digital Auto Insurance Claims Process Developed with Snapsheet
Clearcover, announced Clear Claims, which advances the company’s digital claims process by offering drivers instant auto insurance claims processing and payment issuance for eligible claims faster than any other carrier. With the Clearcover app, once a claim is submitted, Clearcover automates coverage validation and determines eligibility instantly using a new machine learning model. Partnering with […]
IAA Awarded Patent for System and Method of Auction Management
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced it has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a “SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AUCTION MANAGEMENT.” The patent contains 20 claims that protect and recognize the innovations developed by IAA for the company’s AuctionNow platform, which allows online auction participants to monitor and bid in […]
CARSTAR Adds Four Collision Repair Centers to Network in Minnesota
CARSTAR announced the addition of four new collision repair centers to its network in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul market. Jason and Erika Zerwas, husband and wife ownership-duo, entered the collision repair business over 20 years ago and recently brought their businesses into the CARSTAR family. Now, the duo are the proud local owners and operators of […]
PPG Reports Third Quarter Refinish Coatings Sales Down 10% Due to Pandemic Impact on Driving
PPG (NYSE:PPG) reported third quarter 2020 net sales of about $3.7 billion, down approximately 4% versus the prior year. Selling prices increased by 1.3%. Sales volumes were down about 5% versus the prior year, which reflect ongoing negative economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Acquisition-related sales added less than 1% to sales growth, and the […]
CCC Introduces Two-Way, Real-Time Texting to Connect Insurers and Policyholders
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) announced the expansion of its digital customer experience offering to include two-way, real-time text capabilities. Available today, CCC Quick Chat provides dynamic two-way texting to make it easy for insurers to engage with policyholders throughout the customer journey – from policy to claims and across all lines of business. In […]
Registration Opens for 2020 MSO Symposium
Free virtual event takes place week of November 9. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that registration is now open for its 9th MSO Symposium. ASA announced earlier this month that the 9th installment of the MSO Symposium would take place as a five-day virtual event the week of November 9th and that for the […]
Procolor Collision Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario
ProColor Collision Georgetown, a 9,000-square foot facility located in Georgetown, Ontario, Canada, has become the latest collision repair center to join the ProColor Collision network. Daryll O’Keefe, Regional Vice President for Fix Network Ontario, said that Georgetown is an important city for ProColor Collision’s nationwide expansion, pointing to the city’s growing population and an increasing regional demand for […]
IAA Relocates St. Louis East Branch to Larger Facility
IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced the relocation and expansion of its St. Louis East branch to Caseyville, Illinois. This new location, approximately twelve miles from St. Louis, Mo., updates the branch facilities and supports IAA’s growth in this expanding market. The new site accommodates the increased capacity needs of the company’s customers. “IAA is pleased […]
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