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Peter Shaw, Former Thatcham Research Chief Executive Who Stepped Down Last Year, Passes Away

January 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Thatcham Research, the UK-based motor insurers’ automotive research cetner, announced that Peter Shaw, it’s Chief Executive from 2011 until June 2018, passed away on January 24. In a statement, Thatcham Research said, “It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Peter Shaw, Chief Executive of Thatcham Research (2011 – 2018) passed away […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Obituary, People, Thatcham Research, United Kingdom

Spanesi Announces Distributor Awards

January 29, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Spanesi Americas recently recognized individual distributors for their 2018 contributions and accomplishments during its ‘2019 Kick Off’ Distributor Meeting that was held at its North American Operations Center in Illinois. Among those recognized was Anthony Iaboni, owner of Collision 360 for his earning of the prestigious “Distributor of the Year” award for 2018. Anthony and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, Spanesi

CARSTAR Reports Growth in Dealership-Based Collision Repair Centers in its Network

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR reported that at the end of 2018, it had more than 50 collision repair facilities in dealerships in the U.S. and Canada.  CARSTAR expect the growth trend in dealer collision centers joining its network to continue in the coming years, as dealership owners look to improve their collision repair facility performance and profitability. Today, […]

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Copart Expands in El Paso, Texas

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced it expanded its El Paso, Texas location at 501 Valley Chili Road, Anthony, Texas by increasing vehicle storage by 10 additional acres to accommodate growing business demands. With this expansion, the location can auction 1,500 additional vehicles at any given time. “We are proud to offer increased capacity for our sellers […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Copart, Openings, Texas

Car Care Council Announces Agreement to Expand in Canada and Mexico

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Car Care Council today announced an agreement with the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA Canada) and the Asociación Nacional de Representantes, Importadores y Distribuidores de Refacciones y Accesorios para Automóviles, A.C. (ARIDRA) to create Car Care Council North America to direct the “Be Car Care Aware” consumer education campaign in the United States, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, ARIDRA, Auto Care Association, Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Car Care Council

ASA Announces Partnership to Help Members Build Competitive Websites

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association has joined forces with Kukui as its latest Sponsored Benefit Provider. ASA Sponsored Benefit Provider companies provide special-priced member services and products to ASA members to help offset their everyday business costs. Kukui provides businesses a custom marketing website platform that integrates with each business’ Point of Sale system. This provides […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Automotive Service Association, KuKui

AASP/NJ Board Member Delivers OEM Certification Prep to Fellow Members

January 28, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

On January 24, the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) hosted “OEM Certifications: Not Just a Fad,” given by AASP/NJ Board member Dave Gruskos, president of Reliable Automotive Equipment at his facility in Belford, N.J. Gruskos gave an eye-opening look into the challenges and benefits associated with applying for OEM certification while […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, OEM Certification

Federal Funding for Career and Technical Education Programs to Increase 5.9%

January 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

2019 Perkins Career and Technical Education State Grants

While much of the federal government remains shut down, funding under the Department of Education was finalized on time in September. It is expected funding for career and technical education programs through Perkins should be distributed as normal on July 1. According to information released by the Department of Education, career and technical education state […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Career and Technical Education, Perkins Career Education Act, Workforce Development

AASP-MN Accepting Applications for Automotive and Collision Repair Scholarships

January 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

AASP-MN 2019 logo

Thanks to another successful fundraising drive within the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Minnesota (AASP-MN) membership, the Alliance will be awarding scholarships to select students enrolled in post-secondary automotive or collision repair programs. Scholarship awards will be $1,000 per student and can be applied towards tuition or tool purchases. Recipients must be entering their […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP-MN, Scholarships, Workforce Development

Women’s Industry Network Calls for Board of Director Candidates

January 25, 2019 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Women’s Industry Network (WIN) is accepting applications for seats on its Board of Directors. The Board consists of representatives from various industry segments including (but not limited to) collision repair shops, distributors, suppliers, consultants, paint manufacturers, recyclers and insurance companies. Participants from all segments of the collision repair industry are welcome, with the only […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Women's Industry Network

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