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Chief Donates Welders and Rivet Gun to Collision Repair Education Foundation Top Tech Competition Prize Pool

September 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced that Chief Automotive Technologies has donated welders and a rivet gun to be awarded to the collision business whose team places in the top three at this month’s inaugural Top Tech Mentor/Mentee Competition. The donation is in addition to the cash prize pool for the event. The goal of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Chief Automotive, Collision Repair Education Foundation

Brian Hoekstra Named Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions at Lawson Products

September 5, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Lawson Products, Inc. (NASDAQ:LAWS) announced the appointment of Brian Hoekstra as vice president of mergers and acquisitions, a newly created position. Hoekstra will report directly to Michael DeCata, president and chief executive officer.  “A key aspect of our growth strategy involves growing revenues and earnings through acquisitions. Brian comes to us with excellent experience and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lawson Products, People

Collision Industry Foundation Launches Fund to Assist Family of El Paso Shooting Victims

September 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Seeks to raise funds for grandchildren of collision repair shop owner whose son and daugther-in-law was killed in Texas shooting. In the wake of the recent tragic mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, the Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) has committed to assist one of our own in a “Campaign of Caring.” As CollisionWeek reported last […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, El Paso, People, Texas

Safelite Group Acquires Auto Glass Specialists

September 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Safelite Group announced it acquired Auto Glass Specialists, a single store location in Glenwood Springs, Colo. The transaction was completed at the close of business August 30. Auto Glass Specialists has been in business for 16 years, owned and managed by Austin Cavender since 2006. The acquisition will expand Safelite’s brick-and-mortar footprint in the area, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Auto Glass, Colorado, Safelite

SEM Products and Mothers Polishes Announce Collision Repair Market Distribution Partnership

September 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

SEM Mothers Partnership

SEM becomes exclusive North America distributor of Mothers professional products. SEM Products and Mothers announced that effective August 30, SEM Products is now the exclusive distribution partner for Mothers Professional products in the United States and Canada to service the collision repair market. Through the partnership, SEM Products will oversee distribution to its network of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Mothers, SEM Products

Fix Network Announces Global Supply Partnership with SATA

September 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Steve Leal, President & CEO of Fix Network World, announced the addition of spray gun manufacturer SATA as one of their official global supply partners. “Fix Network is working hard to deliver a quality supply chain offering to its members. This global agreement with SATA is reflective of our ongoing objective to provide best in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Fix Automotive Network World, SATA

Stephen Healer Named UK Sales Manager at Symach

September 4, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Symach announced the appointment of Stephen Healer as Symach’s UK Sales Manager, effective immediately. This new entry among the Symach staff is part of a larger plan to open a Symach UK subsidiary within next year.  Prior to joining Symach, Stephen worked at Nitrotherm Spray as National Sales Manager, UK. In that role, Stephen was […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, Symach, United Kingdom

Consumer Sentiment Posts Largest Monthly Decline Since 2012 in August

September 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

UM Index of Consumer Sentiment August 2019

University of Michigan survey indicates tariffs impact confidence as consumer finance expectations weaken. The Consumer Sentiment Index posted its largest monthly decline in August 2019 (-8.6 points) since December 2012 (-9.8 points), according to the University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers. The Consumer Sentiment Index was 89.8 in August 2019, well below July’s 98.4 and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Consumer Sentiment Index

1Collision Network Announces Collision Repair Shop Benefits and HR Solution

September 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The 1Collision Network announced it has partnered with a national benefits provider to offer a complete HR Management Platform to add to their offerings for affiliated collision repair centers. The web based application includes: National Group Health, Dental & Life Insurance (includes coverage from most major providers in all 50 states) 401K Plan Payroll Solution […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 1Collision Network

Collision Repair Education Foundation Partners with Montana Association to Improve State’s Only School Training Program

September 3, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education announced a partnership with the Montana Collision Repair Association (MCRA) to support the state’s lone collision repair training program. Montana State University – Billings in the only school providing pre-employment training in the state. Through the partnership, the MCRA and the Education Foundation will raise funds to provide the school and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Montana, Montana Collision Repair Association, Workforce Development

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