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Collision Industry Foundation Raises $10,000 to Support Shooting Victims’ Family

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Industry donations will support immediate family of collision repair facility owner whose son and daughter-in-law were victims of last summer’s shooting in El Paso, Texas.  The Collision Industry Foundation reached its goal of raising $10,000 for the benefit of Gilberto Anchondo, owner of Colormaster Auto Body Shop, in El Paso, Texas.  In September 2019, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, El Paso, People, Texas

AkzoNobel Approved by BMW in 44 Countries

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The BMW Group has approved AkzoNobel as a supplier of automotive refinish products and services to a large part of its distribution network around the world. The deal came into effect on February 1. Covering 44 countries, the agreement means that the company’s premium Sikkens and Lesonal brands are now approved for paint repairs of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Approvals, BMW

Traver Connect Announces Strategic Partnership with UpdatePromise

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Traver Connect, a provider of customer experience service business development center (BDC) solutions announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with UpdatePromise, the provider ofcommunication solutions to automotive insurers, repairers, and dealerships throughout North America.  The integrated offering enables dealerships to maximize customer engagement by providing solutions before, during, and after the service […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, UpdatePromise

National Auto Body Council Golf Fundraiser April 2 in Texas

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) will continue its 25th anniversary celebration with the NABC Lone Star Pars for Cars Golf Fundraiser, presented by Enterprise, and a NABC Recycled Ride presentation, held on Thursday, April 2, at Texas Star Golf Club in Euless, Texas. Each year, the NABC and its member partners raise funds to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Golf Outing, National Auto Body Council

Northeast Leadership Meeting March 20

February 18, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) announced that the NORTHEAST 2020 Resolution Forum and Leadership Meeting will take place Friday, March 20 at 1 p.m. at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Secaucus Meadowlands, directly across the street from the Meadowlands Exposition Center. Ed Kizenberger, executive director of LIABRA/NYSACT, will moderate the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Northeast Trade Show

DCR Systems and Symach Open Second Super Shop in Ohio

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lindsay Honda/Acura Auto Body

Symach and DCR Systems announced that DCR Systems has opened Lindsay Honda/Acura Auto Body, a 30,000-square-foot “state-of-the-art super shop” in Columbus, Ohio.  “It’s truly unlike what anyone has ever seen,” said Michael Giarrizzo, CEO and president of DCR Systems, based in Ohio. “It’s really a super shop of the future taking in the full thought […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: DCR Systems, Ohio, Openings, Symach

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR John’s Body Shop

CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR John’s Body Shop, an 8,400 sq. ft. facility located at 5795 NE Minder Road, in Poulsbo, Wash. The facility opened as John’s Bodyworks in 1978 by John Ball. John’s nephew Joel Hanson grew up in this repair center, which sparked his interest for collision repair. As a body technician […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, Washington State

Collision Repair Education Foundation Seeks Dealer Support for School Parts Donations

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced the creation of its Part of the Solution initiative providing dealers and dealer groups an opportunity to support future technicians by donating leftover parts that would otherwise be discarded, allowing students to train on current model vehicles. “Our philosophy is a higher quality program will attract a higher […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Collision Repair Education Foundation, OEM Parts

Arizona Insurance Department Director Steps Down

February 13, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions logo

The Arizona Governor’s Office announced today that Arizona Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions Director Keith Schraad will be leaving his post for an opportunity in the private sector. Schraad’s last day as director will be today. Effective immediately, Christina Corieri, the Governor’s senior policy advisor, will serve as Interim Director of Department of Insurance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, Department of Insurance, People

Metromile and Tokio Marine Expand Partnership with FNOL Technology

February 12, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Metromile, the pay-per-mile car insurance company in the U.S.  announced that Tokio Marine Group, Japan’s largest insurer, deployed the digital, first notice of loss (FNOL) product Metromile REPORT across its $13 billion auto insurance book. With Metromile REPORT, Tokio Marine expects to improve customer claims by enabling drivers to report accidents online and through its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Claims Technology, FNOL, Metromile, Tokio Marine

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