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Chuck Searles Named President of Automotive Management Institute

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New leader of management training body has nearly three decades of industry experience, including 19 years with Nissan. The Board of Trustees at the Automotive Management Institute (AMi), the provider of management education for automotive service and collision repair professionals, announced that Chuck Searles has been selected as the organization’s new president, effective immediately. Searles […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute, People

CSN Collision Centres Adds New Collision Repair Center to Network in Calgary

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CSN Car Salon in Calgary, Alberta is the latest addition to the CSN Collision Centres network of collision repair facilities. In addition to collision repair, CSN Car Salon  also offers mechanical repairs and tire service, window tinting and graphics, accessories, detailing, and audio services.  CSN Car Salon Owner, Gary Thomsen, admits that he has not […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, CSN Collision Centres, Network Affiliations

Enterprise Holdings Closes Acquisition of Discount Car and Truck Rentals in Canada

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Holdings Inc. announced today its Canadian subsidiary has closed its acquisition of Discount Car and Truck Rentals, a leading Canadian car and truck rental company serving customers across Canada that was announced last year. All conditions of closing have been satisfied, including receipt of a no action letter from the Canadian Competition Bureau. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Canada, Enterprise Holdings

UK Motor Claims Fell 48% in the Second Quarter Compared to First

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The average claim value reached a record high. As expected, the number of motor insurance claims notified to insurers in the second quarter of the year fell significantly according to figures out today from the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The fall largely reflected the lockdown period, when far fewer vehicle journeys were made. Claim […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Association of British Insurers, Claim Frequency, Claim Severity, Coronavirus, United Kingdom

DDI Technology Announces Office Move

September 2, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

DDI New Office

DDI Technology (DDI), the automotive title management and technology firm and a subsidiary of IAA, Inc. (NYSE: IAA) announced the opening of the company’s new 16,500 sq. ft. corporate offices just in Irmo, S.C. outside of Columbia. The new, more modern facility will provide needed additional space for growth and future expansion.  “The new office […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: DDI Technology, Insurance Auto Auctions, Openings, South Carolina

Crash Champions Acquires Collision Repair Center in Milwaukee

September 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Crash Champions organization announced today their expansion into the Milwaukee, Wis. market with the acquisition of Silver Spring Collision Center in West Bend.  The Lamberty family has owned Silver Spring Collision, located at 3000 W. Washington Street, since 1983. With the addition of this facility, Crash Champions continues its expansion throughout the United States […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Crash Champions, Wisconsin

Lawson Products Acquires Partsmaster

September 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAWS) announced the acquisition of Partsmaster, a leading maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) solutions provider with annual sales of approximately $63 million. Partsmaster serves 16,000 customers with over 200 sales representatives principally through a distribution center located in Greenville, Texas.  “This transaction is an important step in our continued growth strategy. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Lawson Products, Texas

NOVUS Glass Adds Location in Nova Scotia

September 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

NOVUS Glass announced the addition of NOVUS Glass Bridgewater to its network in Nova Scotia. Owner Glenn Toope has been in the automotive aftermarket industry for 35 years as an entrepreneur and educator. He knew from an early age that he wanted to fix cars. He felt there was a need for a facility in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Network Affiliations, Nova Scotia, Novus Glass

I-CAR Announces Board Officers and Executive Committee Members

September 1, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) Board of Directors announced its 2020-2021 Board Officers and Executive Committee members, following a nomination process by the I-CAR Board Governance and Nominations Committee, and ratified by the I-CAR Board on Aug. 26. Officers include: Chair: Kyle Thompson, USAA Vice Chair: Jim Guthrie, Car Crafters, Inc. Treasurer: […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, I-CAR, People

Classic Collision Acquires Two Collision Repair Centers in South Florida

August 31, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

New location is 12th in South Florida and 39th overall. Classic Collision, LLC, the Atlanta, Ga.-based multi-shop operator, announced its third acquisition since July 10th. The MSO has acquired two Fender Mender Auto Body locations in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The new locations are Classic Collision’s 12th South Florida locations and it now operates 39 centers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Classic Collision, Florida

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