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Progressive Plans to Hire More Than 10,000 in 2019

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Progressive Insurance announced it expects to hire more than 10,000 people in the coming year to support its growth. The company has grown more than 50 percent in the last three years to $30 billion in revenue for 2018. Positions the company will offer include IT and analyst roles, corporate functions, customer care and claims […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arizona, California, Colorado, Flordia, Ohio, Progressive, Texas, Workforce Development

Les Pawlowski Named General Manager of Symach Canada

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Les Pawlowski has been appointed as Symach General Manager in Canada, overseeing and supporting its activities in the region. His more than 20 years-experience in International trade and business development in the Automotive Aftermarket and 12 years in Automotive Refinish has led him to collaborate with Symach in the expansion of the brand in Canada […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, People, Symach

Career Fair at March 29-30 Denver Auto Show to Raise Awareness of Collision Repair Industry Employment Needs

January 24, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF) is hosting a two day career fair on March 29-30 in collaboration with the Colorado Automobile Dealers Association (CADA). Held during the Denver Auto Show at the Colorado Convention Center auto dealers and collision professionals will have a chance to present career opportunities to student training for a transportation […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career Fairs, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Workforce Development

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices Down in December versus 2017

January 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices

While down year-over-year, prices were up slightly versus November. According to ADESA Analytical Services’ monthly analysis of Wholesale Used Vehicle Prices, average wholesale prices in December fell on a year-over-year basis for the second month in a row and for the seventh time in 2018, supporting its expectation of general price softening due to supply […]

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

Pro Spot Sponsors Nashville I-CAR Committee Golf Fundraiser Supporting Collision Repair Schools

January 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

I-CAR Nashville Golf

Pro Spot is sponsoring and promoting the upcoming Annual Golf Fundraiser at Topgolf Nashville, hosted by the Nashville I-CAR Committee on Tuesday, April 16. The money raised will be donated to support collision school programs in the greater Nashville area.  More information and registration is available online. Pro Spot opened a new Training Facility in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fundraiser, I-CAR, Pro Spot International, Workforce Development

Advance Auto Parts Partners with Midwest Auto Care Alliance

January 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (NYSE: AAP) announced a supply partnership with the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA), to provide automotive parts and training support to its member facilities. The newly formed MWACA, formerly known as ASA Midwest, is a nonprofit association led by independent shop owners.  “MWACA has been a strong supporter of Advance Professional […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advance Auto Parts, Agreements Signed, Midwest Auto Care Alliance

Gas Price Below Year Ago Levels

January 23, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Fuel Gauge Report

National average is 29 cents below last year but is even with last week. The national gas price average yesterday may have held flat on the week at $2.25, but just a three cent drop would bring the U.S. average to the lowest since December 2016. However, as crude oil prices continue to climb it […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, Gas Prices

Gipe Auto Color Opens 9th Location in Lexington, KY

January 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Gipe Auto Color logo

Gipe Auto Color announced it will open the doors to its ninth location, serving the collision repair industry in the greater Lexington, Ky. area. The new location at 1051 Floyd Drive Suite 100 in Lexington will be open to customer walk-ins, over the phone ordering, fax orders and online ordering. Gipe Automotive Inc. was founded […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Gipe Auto Color, Kentucky, Openings

CIECA to Form Committee Addressing OEM Part Type Definitions

January 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) announced a new committee will address OEM part-type definitions. All industry stakeholders are invited to attend the initial online meetings on January 29 and February 5. All committee meetings will be held via web conference calls.  No travel is required. An online form is available to sign up […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, OEM Parts

Iowa Collision Repair Association’s Midwest Education Day February 16th

January 22, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA) will be hosting a Midwest Education Day in Des Moines, on Saturday, February 16. A welcome reception will be held the evening before from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 15 at the Courtyard by Marriott Ankeny on 2405 S.E. Creekview Drive, in Ankeny, Iowa More information about the event […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Iowa Collision Repair Association

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