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Drew Technologies Acquires BlueLink

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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On August 23, Drew Technologies, Inc., a part of the IVS division of Opus Group AB (publ), acquired BlueLink Diagnostic Solutions, a vehicle diagnostics provider. Drew Technologies  acquired the BlueLink technology and operating assets under an asset purchase agreement for approximately 2.8 million SEK ($288,000). BlueLink’s technology and operations will be integrated into the offerings […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Drew Technologies, Opus Group AB

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Alberta

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Innisfail in Alberta to its network. Owner Jeff Denham has been in the automotive industry for over a quarter century with three dealerships spanning two provinces. “In 26 years, we’ve undertaken three major expansions with Fourlane Ford and now we’re growing our collision business by adding […]

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

South Carolina Collision Repair Association Affiliates with SCRS

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Society of Collision Repair Specialists (SCRS) announced the South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair (SCACAR) joined as an Affiliate Association. SCACAR was established to continually improve the professionalism and business practices of those engaged in the collision repair industry. SCACAR’s main focus is making sure our industry is repairing vehicles back to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Society of Collision Repair Specialists, South Carolina, South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair

BASF Hosting Bentley Refinish Courses in September

August 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF and Bentley are hosting two advanced level Glasurit refinish courses during the month of September to be completed by Bentley collision repair center technicians. The courses, available in both Low VOC and National Rule, are titled Advanced Glasurit 90 Line (BEN200) and are required for technicians who work at accredited Bentley collision centers or […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, Bentley, Training Schedule

Allstate Ranks Safest Driving Cities When Factoring Population Density

August 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Allstate 15 safest cities

Insurer announces $150,000 in grants for safety improvements on 15 Risky Roads. Drivers in Boise, Idaho, are the country’s safest when taking into account population density, according to the newest set of rankings from the 2019 Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report. Understanding there are many factors that contribute to car crashes, including number of cars […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Allstate Insurance, Best Drivers Report

Caliber Collision Announces New CFO and Customer Experience Officer Appointments

August 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Caliber Collision announced the appointment of Judd Nystrom as Chief Financial Officer and Claudia Schaefer as Chief Experience Officer to replace Bob Gary and Greg Clark, respectively, after they announced their retirement earlier this year.  “We say goodbye to two incredible leaders who were instrumental in making Caliber into what it is today and have […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber Collision Centers, People

Early Bird Registration for 8th Annual MSO Symposium Ends September 20

August 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Early bird registration for this year’s MSO Symposium, taking place on Monday, Nov. 4, in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay, ends September 20. This meeting enables those working within multi-shop operations (MSOs) and other successful repair facilities within the industry to gather in an exclusive and trusted conference environment, to discover opportunities, establish important relationships, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: MSO Symposium

CARSTAR Provides 20 Scholarships to Collision Repair Students

August 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR is supporting the next generation of collision repair professionals with a national scholarship program in conjunction with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). In 2019, CARSTAR held a scholarship program to award 20 deserving post-secondary collision repair students with $1,000 scholarships to help support their education.  Some 192 students applied for the scholarships, with […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Scholarships

NABC Opens Nominations for Seven Board Seats

August 27, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced that nominations are open for its Board of Directors. Nominations are open for members of the NABC in good standing as of September 6. Information on the nomination process and a nomination form is available online. “Joining the NABC Board of Directors is a tremendous way to give […]

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

Fix Auto USA Adds Five Collision Repair Centers to Network

August 26, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto USA announced the addition of five new franchise collision repair centers. These additional locations expand Fix Auto USA’s footprint to now include Tucson, Ariz. while further penetrating existing regions of Northern California and Southern California. Fix Auto Kearny Mesa (San Diego, CA) – Formerly San Diego Collision Repair; Owned and operated by Bryan […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, California, Fix Auto USA, Network Affiliations

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