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BendPak Opens Distribution Center in Alabama

March 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

BendPak Theodore 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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, BendPak, Openings

Professional Parts Group Remains Open

March 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Professional Parts Group logo

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 […]

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UpdatePromise Makes Mass Campaign Tool Free During COVID-19 Crisis

March 25, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Coronavirus, UpdatePromise

CIECA April 21 Webcast Examines OEM Certifications

March 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Webinar

AIA Canada Reports Government of Ontario Designates Businesses in the Aftermarket Supply Chain Essential Workplaces

March 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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 […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AIA Canada, Canada, Coronavirus, Ontario

3M CEO Says More Than 500,000 N95 Masks Went to Seattle and New York

March 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

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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Fiat Chrysler and Ford Announce Personal Protective Equipment Production

March 24, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced it is stepping in to help those at the front line of the coronavirus pandemic by manufacturing and donating more than 1 million protective face masks per month. Production capacity is being installed this week and the company will start manufacturing face masks in the coming weeks with initial distribution […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Coronavirus, FCA, Ford Motor Company

New Vehicle Demand Index Sees Decline Due to Impact of COVID-19 on the Auto Industry

March 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Comscore Auto Shopper March 2020

Overall shopper volume down 25% in first 15 days of March. As the world continues to confront the Coronavirus pandemic, the auto industry is preparing for a disruption in its business, with manufacturers already announcing plant shutdowns. Against that backdrop, new research from Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR) reveals that annual sales projections for 2020 have gone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Comscore, New Vehicle Sales

California Insurance Commissioner Calls for 60-Day Auto Insurance Premium Grace Period

March 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

California Department of Insurance

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara issued a Notice requesting that all auto insurance companies provide their policyholders with at least a 60-day grace period to pay insurance premiums. The Commissioner made the request to ensure policies are not cancelled for nonpayment of premium due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. The Notice follows […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: California, Insurance Commissioner

Consumer Groups Call on Regulators to Direct Auto Insurers to Offer Premium Relief Due to Lower Claims Costs Following COVID-19 Restrictions

March 23, 2020 By CollisionWeek Editor

Consumer Federation of America logo

State insurance regulators should direct insurance companies to offer customers premium offset payments to reflect the immediate reduction in expected insurance claims as a result of COVID-19 restrictions keeping drivers off the road, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and the Center for Economic Justice (CEJ) wrote in a letter to Commissioners on March 18. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Insurance, Consumer Federation of America

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