Both Ford and American Honda announced updated plans to restart production in the U.S. Last week, several vehicle manufacturers announced temporary production plant closures. GM, Ford and Fiat Chrysler parts distribution centers have been running with volunteer staff since last Friday. According to Ford, it is aiming to restart production at select plants in North […]
Ageas UK Using Tractable AI on Auto Claims
For the first time, one of the UK’s insurers is employing artificial intelligence (AI) to create end-to-end assessments and estimates of vehicle damage. Ageas is using an AI solution developed by Tractable to support some of the complex tasks that a human assessor would normally carry out when evaluating vehicle damage. For example, the AI […]
IBIS Global Summit Rescheduled to November 19-20
The International Bodyshop Industry Symposium (IBIS) has moved its flagship event, the IBIS Global Summit 2020, to new dates later in the year to cope with international travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak. The 20th edition of the IBIS Global Summit will now take place on November 19-20 at Le Méridien in Monaco, the […]
Women’s Industry Network Announces 2020 Most Influential Women Award Recipients
Kristle Bollans, Christy Jones and Sandee Lindorfer recognized for contributions to collision repair industry. The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) announced the 2020 honorees for the Most Influential Women (MIW) award . The MIW award is presented to those women who have notable achievements in the collision repair industry throughout their career. Since 1999, over 90 […]
BendPak Opens Distribution Center in Alabama
BendPak is opening a new 100,000 sq. ft. distribution center near Mobile, Ala., to better serve customers in the eastern U.S. The administrative and shipping complex, which is expected to be fully operational within 60 days, is located in Theodore, just a short drive from the expanding Port of Mobile. The new facility has easy […]
Professional Parts Group Remains Open
Professional Parts Group announced it remains open in all its markets including Denver, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, Charlotte and Tampa. Christopher Northup, Professional Parts Group’s CEO, stated, “This is a harrowing time for all of us. Our hearts and thoughts certainly go out to all who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Professional Parts Group […]
UpdatePromise Makes Mass Campaign Tool Free During COVID-19 Crisis
UpdatePromise announced that it will be helping dealerships nationwide to communicate with their customers and employees by offering its Mass Campaign tool free for the next 60 days. Dealerships have shut down portions of their businesses or their entire operations altogether. During these uncertain times, communicating with their employees, vendors and customers can be problematic […]
CIECA April 21 Webcast Examines OEM Certifications
The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced that Connor Smith, senior manager of OEM for CARSTAR, will present during the next CIECAst webinar. Smith will discuss “The Importance of OEM Certifications,” on Tuesday, April 21, at noon (EDT). All industry segments, including CIECA members and non-members, are invited to attend. Registration for the event […]
AIA Canada Reports Government of Ontario Designates Businesses in the Aftermarket Supply Chain Essential Workplaces
On Monday, March 23, the Government of Ontario announced that there would be a full shutdown of non-essential businesses starting midnight Tuesday, March 24 in response to COVID-19. The shutdown will be in effect for fourteen days, with the possibility of extension. Businesses throughout the aftermarket supply chain have been designated by the Government of […]
3M CEO Says More Than 500,000 N95 Masks Went to Seattle and New York
Mike Roman, chairman and CEO of 3M explained that the company would deliver over 500,000 N95 masks to health care providers in Seattle, Wash. and New York. In a blog post on Sunday, March 22, Roman said that the company had shipped the masks from a plant in South Dakota. According to Roman’s blog post […]
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