Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT ) announced the opening of its second location in Germany. The facility is located at Industriegelände Nobitz 6, Nobitz, Thuringia, near Leipzig, Germany. “We are proud to open our second location in Germany,” said Alain Van Munster, Managing Director, Copart Germany. “With our proximity to Leipzig, we are able to more efficiently […]
B&R Auto Wrecking Selects CCC Pinnacle Yard Management Solution
CCC Information Services Inc. (CCC) and B&R Auto Wrecking (B&R) announced that the auto recycler has selected CCC solutions to help advance and extend the company’s operations and market opportunities. The CCC Pinnacle Yard Management solution will help B&R drive efficiency and process improvements throughout its operations and joining the CCC Network will help the […]
Consumer Sentiment Jumped in Early September
Preliminary results for September 2018 from the University of Michigan Survey of Consumers shows second largest rise since 2004, only behind March 2018 reading. Consumer sentiment posted a robust rise in early September, reaching 100.8, the second highest level since 2004-only behind the March 2018 reading of 101.4. According to the University of Michigan (UM) […]
Fix Auto Network Announces New Ownership of Québec Collision Repair Center
Yves Roy, General Manager for Fix Automotive Network Québec, announced that Jean-Marc Marion is the new owner of Fix Auto Hull. Marion has been working in the collision industry for 35 years and at just 25 years old, he opened his own shop. “Ever since I could remember, I have had a great passion for […]
Fire Fighters Learn New Rescue Skills at NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication Program in Virginia
Tuck’s Collision and Restoration in Pulaski, Va. hosted 37 first responders from 13 area fire departments and four counties at a special National Auto Body Council (NABC) First Responder Emergency Extrication Program (F.R.E.E.) education and guidance program on Tuesday, September 11, to help ensure Pulaski-are drivers have the best prepared response in case of an […]
ProSpot Receives Global Approval from VW/Audi
ProSpot announced that Volkswagen/Audi has approved Pro Spot’s SP-5.3 MIG/MAG Welder globally. The welder passed tests for Aluminum, CuSi (Silicon Bronze) and Steel. “On behalf of the Pro Spot team, I am very satisfied getting this approval from VW/Audi,” says Pro Spot President, Ron Olsson.
Margaret Knell Steps Down After 30-Year Career at I-CAR
Knell is leaving the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) after 30 Years with the not-for-profit training organization. Margaret Knell, I-CAR’s former Director of Governance and Lead for Legal and Policy, has left the organization effective September 14. Knell joined I-CAR in January 1988 as a receptionist and administrative assistant in what was her […]
Small Business Optimism Shatters Record Previously Set 35 Years Ago
Expectations translating to growth, profits, and jobs according to National Federation of Independent Business’ leading indicator survey. The National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index soared to 108.8 in August, a new record in the survey’s 45-year history, topping the July 1983 high-water mark of 108. The record-breaking figure is driven by […]
State Farm Launches $100 Million Venture Capital Initiative
State Farm, the largest insurer of cars and homes in the U.S., announced the launch of a $100 million venture capital initiative through its newly formed State Farm Ventures LLC. State Farm Ventures will focus on investing in startups developing technologies and products in order to fulfill customer needs in ways they wouldn’t think possible […]
Collision Repair Industry History Book Now Available
Collision industry veteran Gary Ledoux, who retired last year after a long career with American Honda, announced the launch of his new book, YesterWreck: The History of the Collision Repair Industry in America. The book’s 13 chapters and over 850 pages, together with approximately 60 photos and illustrations cover over 100 years of automotive history […]
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