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Axalta Offers Expanded Live Virtual Training for Refinish Customers Globally

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) today announced  it has expanded its live virtual continuous learning courses for Refinish customers globally while they follow shelter-in-place orders during the coronavirus pandemic. Each virtual class provides live, interactive instruction from Axalta’s expert training team via webcast. “We value our customers and are pleased to offer paint and body shop technicians the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Online Training, Refinish, Technical Training

CARSTAR Colorado Collision Repair Centers Offer Free Vehicle Sanitation for Health Care Workers

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR sanitizing

CARSTAR collision repair centers throughout Colorado are offering free services to help keep healthcare workers and first responders on the road, safe from germs and viruses in their vehicles.  “We owe a debt of gratitude to those who are putting their lives on the line to help face the coronavirus challenge,” said Steve Rigsby, director […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Colorado, Coronavirus

Women in Auto Care Accepting 2020 Women of the Year Award Nominations

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association announced it is accepting nominations for the 2020 Women of the Year Awards. Women of the Year Awards categories include: Auto Care Woman of the Year – This lifetime achievement award is presented annually to a woman who is a leader, mentor and role […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, Awards, Women in Auto Care

Refinish Distributors Alliance May 6 Webinar Examines Disruptions Collision Repair Industry Will Face in 2020 and Beyond

April 27, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) announced that it will host a webinar, The 6 Disruptions the Collision Industry Will Face in 2020 and Beyond, presented by Frank Terlep Founder & CEO of Auto Techcelerators, LLC. Registration for the event is available online. Participants will learn about six major disruptions the collision repair industry will face […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Techcelerators, Refinish Distributors Alliance, Webinar

House Approves Additional $320 Billion for Small Business Paycheck Protection Program

April 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday approved additional funding for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) portion of the CARES Act that provides low interest loans for small businesses that can be forgiven if the business uses 75% of the funds for payroll. The House vote follows the passage in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, legislation, Paycheck Protection Program, U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Small Business Administration

Certified Collision Group Adds 450th Affiliated Collision Repair Center

April 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Certified Collision Group (CCG) announced that it added its 450th affiliate location earlier this month. “We are extremely thankful for the continued support of our affiliates, strategic vendor partners and clients during these unprecedented times,” stated CCG’s Chief Operating Officer, Marty Evans. “And we are very proud of our industry leading affiliates and the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certified Collision Group, Network Affiliations

Maryland Insurance Regulator Launches High School Student Apprenticeship Program to Promote Insurance Careers

April 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Maryland Insurance Administration announced it is participating in an apprenticeship program designed to attract much-needed talent to the insurance industry. The driving force behind the new program is Invest, which is affiliated with the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America (The Big I) and has a mission is to educate, prepare and attract […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Apprentice Program, Maryland, Maryland Insurance Administration, Workforce Development

Driven Brands Announces Acquisition of Fix Auto USA Collision Repair Franchisor and Auto Center Auto Body

April 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Franchise operator adds 150 franchise collision repair centers to its network and 10 company owned stores. Driven Brands today officially announced its acquisition of Fix Auto USA (FUSA) and Auto Center Auto Body, Inc. (ACAB). The addition adds nearly 150 franchised and ten company-owned collision repair locations to the Paint, Collision & Glass segment of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA

Al Porcelli, Long Time New York Collision Repair Shop Owner and Association Exec, Passes Away at 95

April 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Al Porcelli, former owner of Central Avenue Collision Works in Glendale, Queens, N.Y. and a co-founder of the Auto Body Craftsman’s Guild of New York City, passed away April 7 from conditions associated with a long-life at the age of 95. Porcelli was the longest serving active trade association member in the U.S., continuing to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Body Craftsmen's Guild, New York City, Obituary, People

SEMA Says Two-Thirds of Specialty Aftermarket Continues to Operate

April 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Associations still planning at this time to hold November SEMA Show in Las Vegas. According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) the majority of businesses in the specialty automotive industry continues to operate during the coronavirus pandemic. Even with “shelter in place” rules in effect in many states, more than two-thirds of industry businesses […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, SEMA, Specialty Equipment Market Association

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