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Collision Repair Education Foundation Offering $200,000 in Student Grants and Scholarships

December 13, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) announced its 2019 grant and scholarship application period is now open to high school and post-secondary collision students who will be attending career and technical schools and colleges in the fall. The Foundation and its industry supporters offer over $200,000 in grants and scholarships annually, as part of their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Repair Education Foundation, Scholarships

Subaru Opening Certification Program Enrollment to Independent Collision Repair Facilities

December 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Independent collision repairers can enroll in the OEM certification program starting next year. Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the Subaru Certified Collision Network (SCCN) will open enrollment to independent collision centers across the country starting January 1, 2019. After a successful pilot in March 2018, and retailer enrollment in June 2018, Subaru is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEM Certification, Subaru

AkzoNobel and National Auto Body Council Merge Vehicle Donation Programs

December 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

This holiday season, even more people in need and the organizations that help them are getting support for getting around, thanks to the merger of two recycled vehicle donation programs programs. AkzoNobel is combining its Acoat Selected Benevolence Program with the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides initiative. The latter has its roots in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, AkzoNobel, National Auto Body Council, Recycled Rides

Christine Taylor and Carolyn Kindle Betz Promoted at Enterprise Holdings

December 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Enterprise Holdings Inc. announced the promotion of Christine Taylor to President and Chief Operating Officer and the promotion of Carolyn Kindle Betz to President of the Enterprise Holdings Foundation. The move makes both senior executives among the highest-ranking women in the global car rental, automotive and travel industries. The promotions mark another milestone for the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Enterprise Rent-A-Car, People

Solera and MAPFRE Complete the Acquisition of CESVI Brasil

December 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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Solera Holdings, Inc. and MAPFRE S.A., the global insurer, announced the completion of the acquisition of CESVI (Center for Experimentation and Road Safety) Brasil by the two entities’ joint venture, Solera Technology Centre GmbH (STC). CESVI Brasil is an automotive research and experimentation center in Brasil, focused on providing insight, safety guidelines and transparency, including […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, CESVI Brazil, MAPFRE, Solera Holdings

Robert Bryant Named Chief Executive Officer of Axalta

December 12, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Sean Lannon named Chief Financial Officer. Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE:AXTA) announced that its Board of Directors has named Robert Bryant Chief Executive Officer on a permanent basis, effective immediately. He had been serving as interim CEO since October 2018. Bryant was also appointed to serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors. Charlie Shaver, Axalta’s Chairman […]

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

Ford Issues Position Statement on Collision Repair Diagnostic Scans

December 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

All Ford vehicles from Model Year 2010 should be scanned before collision repair estimates. Ford Motor Company has issued a position statement covering the need for diagnostic scanning before and after the collision repair process. The position statement can be downloaded from OEM1Stop.com. According to the Ford statement, any Model Year 2010 vehicle with damage […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Diagnostics, Ford Motor Company, Position Statement

Mitchell Issues Fourth Quarter 2018 Industry Trends Report

December 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Mitchell today released its Industry Trends Report for the fourth quarter of 2018. The report explores how intelligent automation is changing the nature of work in insurance, collision repair, and beyond. It also provides insights into key industry trends, including how to manage performance in a technology-shocked industry and the power of integration and automation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Industry Trends Report, Mitchell International

BASF and TGPM Open Automotive Refinish Competence Center in China

December 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BASF, together with its long-term partner and customer, Guangdong TGPM Automotive Industry Group Co. Ltd. (TGPM), inaugurated the BASF-TGPM Automotive Refinish Competence Center (RCC) located in Foshan, Guangdong Province, China that will serve customers from around Asia. Foshan is a regional center for the automotive industry in China and Asia. This new center will meet […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BASF, China, Openings, Training Center

Ford Launches New Certified Collision Network

December 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Manufacturer announced new in-house collision repair facility certification program. Ford Motor Company today announced that it will launch its new Ford Certified Collision Network (FCCN) in January. The Ford- managed network will replace its existing National Body Shop Network (NBSN) that has been administered by the Assured Performance Network. According to Ford, this new network […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Ford Motor Company, OEM Certification

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