CARSTAR far exceeded its annual charitable goal by raising over $500,000 for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy in 2018. The CARSTAR network, its vendor and insurance partners as well as the communities it serves have all helped the collision repairer surpass its goal. Car washes, ball hockey tournaments, gala events, golf tournaments, silent auctions, […]
ASE Announces 2019 Officers
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) has announced the officers for its 2019 Board of Directors. The new Chair is Tom Trisdale, Vice President, Product Quality and Service Support, Toyota Motor Sales. Bobby Bassett, North American National Training Manager, Gates Corporation, is Vice Chair; Mark Polke, Director of Workshop Concepts, North America, Robert […]
LORD Corporation Becomes a $1 Billion Company
LORD Corporation announced it has achieved $1 billion in sales in 2018. “Becoming a $1 billion company is a significant milestone for LORD. We appreciate the collaborative relationships we have with our customers and partners – relationships that have enabled us to achieve new heights,” said Ed Auslander, President and CEO, LORD Corporation. “Every team […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Accepting School Grant Applications
The application for the Collision Repair Education Foundation Benchmark Grant program, formerly the Foundation’s Ultimate Makeover Grant, is now available. The grant program is in its 10th year and has awarded more than $4 million in cash and in-kind donations impacting over 25,000 students. The Foundation is advising instructors to begin the application early and […]
Small Business Optimism Down Slightly in December
According to the NFIB report, demand for workers remains a constraint for growth. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index remained basically unchanged in December, drifting down 0.4 points to 104.4.. Unfilled jobs and the lack of qualified applicants continue to be a primary driver, with job openings setting a record […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Michigan
CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR American Collision Experts, located at 6497 Highland Rd, in Waterford Township, Mich. to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility is owned by Ken Lawrence and between him and his main technician they have over 50 years of collision repair experience. “Since I could […]
Safelite Acquires Glasspro
The Safelite Group, the vehicle glass services company and owner of Safelite AutoGlass announced the acquisition of Glasspro, Inc. The transaction was completed at the close of business January 4. Glasspro is an independent auto glass repair and replacement company founded in 1995 by Paul Heinauer, a well-respected leader in the industry and pillar of […]
Kent Automotive Launches Service Bulletin Search Tool
Kent Automotive, a brand of Lawson Products, Inc., (NASDAQ:LAWS), has launched an online Service Bulletin search tool to speed research and source products needed for repairs. With the new Service Bulletin Search, customers can easily search OEM-supplied communications about vehicle service issues and recalls that specify or can be addressed with Kent Automotive products. According […]
Sal Parente Named Executive Vice President of Sales at Global Finishing Solutions
Global Finishing Solutions (GFS) announced the appointment of Sal Parente to the newly created position of Executive Vice President of Sales. Parente will oversee the company’s aerospace, automotive refinish and industrial sales business units. “The addition of this new executive management role will provide our organization with leadership, support and experience to assist us in […]
Volvo Chooses CCC for Mobile Service Connecting Drivers Immediately After Crash
Volvo drivers will have emergency service access and be offered first notice of loss opportunity to connect with their insurer and find a collision repair facility. Today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nev.. CCC Information Services Inc. introduced a mobile solution, CCC Accident Advisor, that provides vehicle manufacturers and other connected […]
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