Projects wet southern states over winter compared to drought in West. A mild winter could be in store for much of the United States this winter according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. In the U.S. Winter Outlook for December through February, above-average temperatures are most likely across the northern and western U.S., Alaska and Hawaii. […]
Boyd Group Acquires Two Collision Repair Locations in Saskatchewan
The Boyd Group Inc. announced that on October 12 it acquired two collision repair locations in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. The previous owners have operated for many years as Nutana Collision. The addition of these two locations doubles the number of Boyd repair centers in Saskatchewan. “We are very excited to add these locations that have […]
U.S. Department of Labor Announces Proposal to Help Small Businesses by Expanding Association Retirement Plans
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to help small businesses strengthen retirement security in America. The proposed rule would make it easier for small businesses to offer retirement savings plans to their workers through Association Retirement Plans, which would allow small businesses to band together to offer 401(k) plans to […]
AASP/NJ Donates to John Theurer Cancer Center
The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) has made a donation to the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) in support of their comprehensive cancer care program, which treats all cancers including prostate and pancreatic. For the past several years, the association has hosted an annual fundraiser to […]
Collision Claims Up 6% in First States that Legalized Recreational Marijuana
Crashes are up by as much as 6 percent in Colorado, Nevada, Oregon and Washington, compared with neighboring states that haven’t legalized marijuana for recreational use, new research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) shows. The findings come as campaigns to decriminalize marijuana gain traction with voters […]
Repairify, Inc. Opens New Center of Excellence in Texas
Repairify, Inc., makers of the asTech diagnostic tool, opened its new Center of Excellence this month in Irving, Texas. The 27,000 sq. ft. facility features a dedicated training and research area along with space for additional master technicians. The new office also includes a fully equipped vehicle calibration center that will service the western part […]
Auto Care Association Survey Finds Consumers Want Access and Control of Vehicle Data
Survey findings reveal low awareness among U.S. vehicle owners of the data their cars produce as well as who owns this data. More than 8 in 10 U.S. vehicle owners and lessees believe car owners should have full access to and control of their vehicle’s data, including maintenance and repair information, according to the results […]
Axalta Opens New Refinish Office and Training Facility in South Africa
Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the opening of its new South African central office in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa, which is dedicated to automotive refinish coatings technology. Hannes Kloppers, Country Business Leader for Axalta in South Africa, says, “This is an exciting time for Axalta in South Africa and marks a huge milestone not only for us […]
PPG to Acquire SEM Products
South Carolina-based SEM provides specialty refinish products for the collision repair market. PPG (NYSE:PPG) today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire SEM Products, Inc., the manufacturer of specialized automotive refinish products. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter 2018, subject to customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. […]
Boyd Group Acquires Collision Repair Centers in Pennsylvania and Indiana
The Boyd Group Inc. announced the acquisition of three collision repair centers in two separate transactions. The Boyd Group Inc. announced the October 15 opening of a collision repair location in Turtle Creek, Pa. This center previously operated as Johnny Mock’s Auto Body Shop, a second generation business that has served this market since 1952 […]
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