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PPG Completes Acquisition of Hemmelrath

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of automotive coatings manufacturer Hemmelrath. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Klingenberg, Germany, Hemmelrath is a manufacturer of coatings for automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). With more than 450 employees, the company operates manufacturing facilities in Klingenberg and Erlenbach, Germany; Jilin, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Germany, PPG Industries

UTI Hosting Career Expos and Open Houses to Promote Transportation Careers

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

As employer demand soars for skilled transportation technicians, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) invites students from across the country to take an exclusive, first-hand look at the extensive opportunities available in this high-tech industry. UTI is hosting a nationwide Technicians and Technology Career Expo & Open House today for students interested in exploring careers as transportation, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Universal Technical Institute

SEMA Show Registration Open

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Online registration for the 2019 SEMA Show is now open. The annual trade show is set for Tuesday-Friday, Nov. 5-8, in Las Vegas. Distributors, retailers, installers, buyers, and those in public relations and marketing should register using the “Attendee” link. Applicants may be required to submit proof of employment in the industry. A Attendees may […]

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Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Up in March

April 17, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices March 2019

Prices up both on a month-over-month and year-over-year basis. Car segments starting to hold up better. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, average wholesale prices, average wholesale prices and retail used vehicle sales were strong in March, typifying the usual spring/tax season market uptick. In addition, the analysis increasingly […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ADESA Analytical Services, Wholesale Used Vehicle Price Trends

Boyd Group Acquires 3 More Carubba Collision Repair Centers in New York State

April 16, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The new Gerber Collision & Glass locations add to the 18 Carubba Collision centers the firm acquired last month. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers, including one intake center, located in the Buffalo, New York, area. The shops are located in Buffalo, Cheektowaga and East Amherst. The locations previously […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, New York State

USAA Expands in Texas and Florida

April 16, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

USAA has opened two new buildings in North Texas and Florida including a new, 150,000 square-foot office building opened in Plano, Texas adjacent to its existing location in Legacy Corporate Center, and a new 240,000 square-foot building in Tampa, Fla. adjacent to its existing location in Crosstown. This growth is part of USAA’s strategy to […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Florida, Openings, Texas, USAA

National Average Gas Price Jumps 10 Cents as Spring Refiner Maintenance Hits Supply

April 16, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Gas Prices April 15, 2019

Prices above both month ago and year ago levels. Pump prices on the West Coast increased as much as 20 cents this past week, driving the national average up nearly 10 cents to $2.83 on the week. As stocks tighten out West due to unplanned and planned maintenance, California’s average jumped to $4.00, the most […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gas Prices

I-CAR’s Ann Gonzalez Joins Collision Industry Foundation Board

April 16, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Foundation (CIF) announced the election of Ann Gonzalez, Vice President, Strategic Development at I-CAR to the CIF Board of Trustees. Gonzalez leads the development of strategies and key initiatives for I-CAR both domestically and abroad and provides guidance through performance-driven initiatives. “We welcome Ann to the board of Trustees and look forward […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Foundation, I-CAR, People

Toyota Teams up with Progressive Insurance on Usage Based Insurance

April 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Insurance and Toyota Insurance Management Solutions (TIMS) are partnering to provide owners of connected Toyota vehicles with an opportunity to seek insurance discounts from Progressive. Toyota owners who consent to share driving data from vehicles equipped with Toyota data communication modules will have the opportunity to share their information with Progressive for a potential […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Progressive, Toyota Insurance Management Solutions, Usage-Based Insurance

Spring McCann Named Director of Operations at B2B Automotive

April 15, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

B2B Automotive, the marketing firm specializing in the automotive industry, announced that Spring McCann joined its team as its new Director of Operations. McCann is a veteran of the automotive industry and is an Accredited Automotive Manager through the Automotive Management Institute and is the former Director of Operations at Preferred Collision, a Mercedes Benz […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: B2B Automotive, People

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