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Lavell Chisum, Collision Repair Industry Inventor, Dies at 98

May 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The collision repair industry lost a visionary with the passing of Finis Lavell Chisum, 98, of McAlester, Okla. who died peacefully on May 7. Known affectionately as Lavell to friends and family, he leaves behind a remarkable legacy of innovation, entrepreneurship, and service. Chisum is best known as the inventor of the EZ Liner frame […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituaries, People

Dent Mechanic Group Partners with Hearts & Hammers to Restore Homes in South Dallas Community

May 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Dent Mechanic Group (DMG), the Dallas-Fort Worth paintless dent repair company, today announced the continuation of its partnership with Hearts & Hammers, a local nonprofit dedicated to restoring homes for seniors, veterans, and neighbors in need. “At DMG, our mission goes beyond repairing cars—we’re here to restore lives and strengthen our community,” said Daniel Spaeth, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Dent Mechanic Group, Donations, Texas

Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association Calls for Broader Right to Repair Action

May 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has welcomed the reappointment of the Hon. Dr. Andrew Leigh as Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, calling it a strong signal that the Albanese Government will continue its leadership on Right to Repair reform. The AAAA, which led the decade-long campaign for the Motor Vehicle Information Scheme […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Australia, Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association, Right to Repair

Inaugural Music City Collision Conference September 26-27

May 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Registration open for Tennessee Collision Repairers Association organized event planned for Nashville. Tennessee’s collision repair industry will gather in Nashville September 26-27 for the inaugural Music City Collision Conference at the Southwest Conference Center. The Tennessee Collision Repairers Association (TCRA) organized event will include a trade show featuring industry vendors and educational sessions with speakers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Music City Collision Conference, Tennessee, Tennessee Collision Repairers Association

SkillsUSA Announces First Congressional Legislative Priorities to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education

May 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

SkillsUSA has released its first legislative priorities for the U.S. Congress, focusing on expanding access to career and technical education (CTE) and strengthening America’s skilled workforce. The organization’s priorities encompass five main areas: increasing CTE infrastructure investment, protecting CTE’s role in public education, improving postsecondary access, strengthening workforce development connections, and expanding the CTE instructor […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, legislation, Perkins Career Education Act, SkillsUSA

Wesco Group’s Josh Cox Joins Collision Repair Education Foundation Board of Trustees

May 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) welcomed Josh Cox, National Vice President of Sales for WESCO Group, to its Board of Trustees. “We are honored to welcome Josh Cox to our Board,” shares Brenda Hogen, Chair of CREF’s Board of Trustees. “His extensive experience and dedication to the collision industry will be invaluable as we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Trustees, Collision Repair Education Foundation, People, Wesco

Collision Vision Expands with New Investment, Names Erica Schaefer Director of Sales and Marketing

May 13, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Rebecca Dean appointed Partner Account Executive. Collision Vision has announced several key developments including additional investment from founding partners, strategic leadership hires, and the expansion of an internal software development team. The Billings, Montana-based technology company announced these changes on April 28, 2025, as part of their growth strategy in the collision repair industry. The […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Vision, People

Tennessee Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Trafficking in Counterfeit Airbags

May 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

More than 500 airbags were sold over four years. A federal judge has sentenced a Memphis, Tenn. man to 24 months in federal prison to be followed by two years of supervised release for trafficking in counterfeit motor vehicle airbags and transporting a hazardous material on an aircraft carrier without declaring it as a dangerous […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Counterfeit Airbags, Department of Justice, Lawsuits, Tennessee

Driving Force Collision Acquires Masano Auto Group Collision Repair Center

May 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Driving Force Collision, backed by transportation investment firm TRP Capital, has acquired Tom Masano Auto Group’s 50,000-square-foot collision repair center in Reading, Pa. The transaction was facilitated by Focus Advisors. The Reading facility had made substantial investments in equipment, training, and certification to obtain manufacturer certifications from multiple major automotive brands. The operation serves Reading […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Driving Force Collision, Focus Advisors, Pennsylvania

Srisu Subrahmanyam Named CEO at Repairify

May 12, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Keith Crerar named chief transformation officer. Repairify, Inc. announced the appointment of Srisu Subrahmanyam as Chief Executive Officer and Keith Crerar as Chief Transformation Officer. “Srisu and Keith both have notable track records growing companies in the automotive industry,” said John Lindle, Repairify’s Executive Chairman. “Their experience in digital transformation and ability to increase market […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Repairify

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