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AkzoNobel Presents WIN with Technology Initiative Founder’s Sponsorship

June 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

In recognition of the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Women’s Industry Network (WIN), AkzoNobel presented the organization with a $12,500 “WIN Technology Initiative Founder’s Sponsorship.” As a method of ensuring that WIN is able to sustain and grow its mission of engaging women in the collision repair industry, AkzoNobel has provided the initial […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Women's Industry Network

BASF Enters Supply Agreement with PSA Peugeot Citroën Body Shop Network in Italy

June 2, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

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BASF announced a new cooperation arrangement between its Coatings division and PSA Peugeot Citroën in Italy was launched earlier this year. The first body shops in the vehicle manufacturer’s network have already changed over to BASF paint brands. Over 250 authorized body shops will change over to BASF refinish products as part of the agreement. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, PSA Peugeot Citroen, Supply Agreement

Shop Profitability Seminars Scheduled in Connecticut and Massachusetts

June 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

“We’re the only $60 billion industry in America that charges $30 billion for our work” say Tony Lombardozzi and Peter Abdelmaseh, owners of Superare Advertising + Marketing Agency in Belmont, Mass., and they believe auto body repair shops have been offering a “perpetual half-price sale” for decades and don’t have to do that anymore! Two […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Profitability, Seminar

AkzoNobel Launches Color Software with Real-Time Updates

June 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced that with its recently released MIXIT web application it will provide real-time updates for color software – and support searching in Chinese. The new color web application can be accessed at www.MIXITcloud.com and supports users of any of AkzoNobel’s vehicle refinishes brands, including Sikkens, Lesonal, Wanda, Sikkens Autocoat BT and U-TECH. “MIXIT is […]

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Registration Open for 2016 CIECA Symposium

June 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) 8th Annual Conference is now open and available online. The event takes place September 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Downtown in Indianapolis, Ind. The annual CIECA Implementation Conference is the only industry event where business and technical personnel involved with application systems can get the knowledge […]

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

Erie Insurance Names NeCastro President and CEO-Designate

June 1, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Board of Directors of Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ:ERIE), the managing company for Erie Insurance, has named Timothy G. NeCastro its president and CEO-designate. He will succeed current President & CEO Terrence W. Cavanaugh, who joined Erie Insurance in 2008 and previously announced his retirement for later this year. “We followed a thorough and deliberate […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Erie Insurance, People

Rhode Island Telematics Bill Opposed by ASA Stalls in Committee

May 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Association believes bill wouldn’t improve repair industry access as industry information needs already satisfied. The Automotive Service Association (ASA) reported that on May 24, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Senate Bill 2055. The legislation attempts to regulate the generation, collection, analysis, dissemination and sharing of connected-car vehicle data. ASA opposes […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Service Association, legislation, Rhode Island, Telematics

Boyd Group Acquires Oklahoma Collision Repair Center

May 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition on May 20 of a collision repair center in Sapulpa, Okla., about 15 miles south of Tulsa. The center previously operated as Finishing Touches Auto Body Shop and is located at the intersection of Route 66 and Highway 117. “This new location adds to the three locations we […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Oklahoma

Awards Announced at Axalta Customer Business Council Meeting

May 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nearly 200 of Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) collision repair customers from across the U.S. gathered together to learn from subject matter experts on a variety of topics including hiring, technology and performance on May 19-21 in Chicago, Ill. Mike Anderson, owner of CollisionAdvice, led the combined Business Council symposium and presented on auditing with technology. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Axalta Coating Systems

Spanesi Americas Announces Capital Collision Equipment as New Distributor

May 31, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas announced that it is expanding its distribution team to better serve its customers and the collision repair industry. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Dave Hardester, has joined the Spanesi team. Dave will be distributing the complete Spanesi product line in Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, District of Columbia, and Southeast Pennsylvania as Capital […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Delaware, Distributor, District of Columbia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Spanesi, Virginia

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