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LORD Corporation Sales Leads to $1 Billion Donation to Fund Education and Research at Four Institutions

November 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The sale of LORD Corporation, the century-old, privately-held manufacturing company, to Parker-Hannifin has led to the distribution of more than $1 billion to four charitable foundations that support institutions seeking to advance education and research. Cleveland Clinic, Duke University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of Southern California (USC) will benefit from […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Donations, Lord Corporation

CARSTAR Celebrates 30th Anniversary By Donating 30 Recycled Rides for Veterans

November 13, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

In its 30th anniversary year, CARSTAR is proud to celebrate the 30 vehicles it has donated to veterans as part of its partnership with the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides program for veterans. CARSTAR has been a partner of NABC Recycled Rides for veterans since 2012, where insurers, collision repairers, paint suppliers, parts vendors […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides

Bill Shaw Receives Collision Industry Foundation Distinguished Service Award

November 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced that the first-ever CIF Distinguished Service Award was presented to long-time Board member, Bill Shaw from PPG, at the SEMA Red Carpet awards breakfast on November 6. The award was created to highlight an individual’s exceptional efforts in support of the CIF mission and vision. Shaw joined the CIF […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Collision Industry Foundation, People

LKQ Corporation Announces ADAS Calibration Promise for Collision Repair Parts

November 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Promise of Calibration

Company states warranted parts suitable for vehicles equipped with advanced driver assistance systems. LKQ Corporation announced it is introducing its Promise of Calibration that warrants collision repair parts it sells are suitable for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and will support proper calibration. The Promise of Calibration states:  “LKQ Corporation warrants that all recycled OEM, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, LKQ Corporation, Non-OEM Parts, Recalibration, Recycled Parts

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

November 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Drayton Valley to its network. Owners Andy and Lana Moritz have been a part of the Fix Network family since 2016 when they opened their first location, Fix Auto Calgary Deerfoot. “We have owned and operated a collision repair shop since 2009; opening our first location […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alberta, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations

3M and sia Abrasives Settle Patent Infringement Disputes

November 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

3M Company, 3M Deutschland GmbH, 3M Innovative Properties Company, sia Abrasives Deutschland GmbH and sia Abrasives Industries AG have settled patent infringement lawsuits brought by 3M in the District Court of Mannheim in Germany and the Federal Patent Court in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and Robert Bosch GmbH has withdrawn its related opposition to 3M’s patent […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Europe, Lawsuits, Patents

National Auto Body Council Elects New Board Members

November 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced the results of its annual meeting and board elections last week.  In addition to re-electing five board members whose terms were expiring, it also welcomed two new members to its Board of Directors. Active members in attendance at the NABC annual meeting had an opportunity to vote on […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, National Auto Body Council, People

Tradiebot Introduces Virtual Spray-Painting Training Simulator

November 12, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tradiebot SprayVIS

System designed to introduce next-generation of technicians to painting skills. After 18 months of research and development Tradiebot announced the launch of SprayVIS. The Virtual Reality spray-painting training simulator and software was fully developed and manufactured in Australia, targeting the next generation of technicians honing their skills within the comfort of a classroom, training center […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Refinish, Technical Training, Tradiebot Industries, Workforce Development

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in British Columbia

November 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto 100 Mile House, in 100 Mile House, B.C.  to its network. Owner Tom Bachynski has been in the automotive industry for quite a few years and has worked in many BC communities including Port Moody, Richmond, North Vancouver and Vernon. He now calls 100 Mile House […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations

National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides Presents Refurbished Vehicles to Six Las Vegas Recipients

November 8, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NABC Recycled Rides 2019

Six deserving Las Vegas residents received gifts of refurbished vehicles to help them take care of their families, get to work, manage medical appointments and gain their much-desired independence on Wednesday, November 6 during the SEMA show. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides program joined forces with insurance carriers State Farm, Allstate, GEICO […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides

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