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Stacy Peterson Appointed Chief Information Officer at Service King

April 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Service King Collision Repair Centers announced the appointment of Stacy Peterson to the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. Peterson has more than 15 years of experience in technology, operations, and customer management. Peterson most previously served as Chief Experience Officer at Wingstop. Prior to that, she held leadership roles in information technology, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Service King Collision Repair Centers

State Farm Sponsors SkillsUSA

April 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

State Farm Insurance Companies announced its continued support for SkillsUSA. The 2019 grant will support the mission of SkillsUSA and several national programs that help SkillsUSA instructors and their students become world class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. State Farm is supporting: SkillsUSA’s Engage training for teachers at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: SkillsUSA, Sponsorship, State Farm

American Family Acquires Ameriprise Auto & Home for $1.05 Billion

April 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

American Family Insurance Mutual Holding Company announced it has reached agreement to acquire Ameriprise Auto & Home (AAH), a De Pere, Wisconsin-based property-casualty insurance provider that primarily sells its products through a partnership with wholesale retailer Costco.  “With our proven track record and strong investments in our people, technology and other innovations, we know what […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, American Family

Boyd Group Expands Credit Facility to $400 Million to Support Acquisitions

April 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Income Fund (TSE:BYD.UN) announced that it has expanded its revolving credit facility to $400 million through the accordion feature available under its existing facility. “As we execute on our long-term growth strategy, we continue to see many attractive opportunities to make accretive acquisitions,” said Pat Pathipati, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial […]

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IAA Announces Branch Expansions in Five States

April 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Insurance Auto Auctions, Inc. (IAA), a business unit of KAR Auction Services (NYSE:KAR), announced expansions at branches in five states. The expansions have added more than 110 acres to IAA’s footprint in Alabama, Arkansas, Minnesota, New York, and Texas to address sellers’ logistical needs and provide increased inventory options for buyers. “By anticipating our current […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Alabama, Arkansas, Insurance Auto Auctions, Minnesota, New York State, Openings, Texas

LKQ Enters Diagnostic Services Business with Elite Electronics Acquisition

April 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:LKQ) announced that it has acquired Elite Electronics, the Richardson, Texas based automotive diagnostic and repair services firm. This acquisition launches LKQ into the vehicle services market, converging LKQ’s parts and distribution business with Elite’s services to further facilitate customers’ needs. Elite Electronics provides mobile and on-site diagnostics for automotive collision and mechanical […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Diagnostics, LKQ Corporation

Massachusetts Multiple Collision Repair Shop Owner Charged in $170,000 Insurance Fraud Case

April 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Massachusetts Multiple Collision Repair Shop Owner Charged in $170,000 Insurance Fraud Case

Attorney General alleges shop operator intentionally damaged vehicles to increase insurance payments. The owner of two collision repair shops in Massachusetts has been indicted in connection with a motor vehicle fraud scheme in which he allegedly intentionally damaged vehicles and stole more than $170,000 from 11 different insurance companies, Attorney General Maura Healey announced April […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Attorney General, Insurance Fraud, Lawsuits, Massachusetts

Collision Repair Education Conference Scheduled for Carolinas May 18-19

April 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

NC and SC Collision Repair Education Conference

The inaugural Carolina’s Educational Collision Conference (CECC) will take place on May 18-19 at the Cabarrus Arena at 4551 Old Airport Rd. in Concord, N.C. The educational event for collision repair industry professionals in the Carolinas features classes and seminars from industry-leading speakers, along with vendors, giveaways, auctions and food all around NASCAR All-Star Race […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Conference, North Carolina, North Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair, South Carolina Association of Collision & Autobody Repair

Brian Plott Named ETI Executive Director

April 2, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Brian Plott has been named Executive Director of the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI). Plott brings over 25 years of experience in aftermarket tool and equipment sales, OEM diagnostics, executive level new business development, and strong relationships across the automotive industry.  Plott has held equipment sales management roles with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, ITW Food […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Equipment and Tool Institute, People

Boyd Group Acquires Seven Collision Repair Centers in Oregon and Washington State

April 1, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the March 29 acquisition of seven collision repair centers in Oregon and Washington. Two facilities are in Beaverton and Portland, Ore., and five in Washington State ‒ two in Seattle, and one each in Burien, Kent and Olympia. These repair centers were all previously operated by Noel Pennington, who started […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Oregon, Washington State

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