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Axalta and Napa Launch Montana Big Sky Low VOC System in Canada

September 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta (NYSE:AXTA) announced the launch of its Montana Big Sky Low VOC Basecoat in Canada during XPO Vente 2018, the annual NAPA trade show being held at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal on September 5 and 6. Montana Big Sky Low VOC Basecoat is a new 3.5 lbs/gal (420 grams/liter) VOC-compliant refinish coating introduced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Axalta Coating Systems, Canada, NAPA Auto Parts

BASF’s Glasurit Brand Named Preferred Supplier with Mercedes-Benz Australia

September 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Glasurit, BASF’s premium automotive refinishing brand, has been named the preferred supplier for refinishing paint for all Mercedes-Benz Autobody Repairers in Australia and New Zealand. “Our partnership with Mercedes-Benz in Australia and New Zealand is about more than just delivering high-quality refinishing paint. It also offers Mercedes-Benz Autobody Repairers with access to our leading training […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Approvals, Australia, BASF, Mercedes-Benz, New Zealand

Auto Care Association Names Gabrielle Hopkins Vice President, Federal Affairs

September 6, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Auto Care Association announced the addition of Gabrielle Hopkins as vice president, federal affairs. Hopkins joins the Auto Care Association’s government affairs department, where she will assist in the leadership of the department. The new role will task Hopkins with identifying legislative initiatives for the association to pursue and recommending advocacy efforts on both […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Auto Care Association, People

Rich Garcia Named Chief Financial Officer at OEConnection

September 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

OEConnection (OEC) announced the appointment of Rich Garcia as its new Chief Financial Officer. Garcia will be responsible for leading the company’s financial operations in conjunction with providing strategic financial direction. He will oversee the global accounting and finance teams, including responsibility for financial reporting, treasury, tax, business development, purchasing and business information systems functions. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: OEConnection, People

FCA US Invests $30 Million on Autonomous Driving and ADAS Testing Facility

September 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

FCA US announced that it has invested more than $30 million at its Chelsea Proving Grounds in southeast Michigan to further development and testing of autonomous vehicle and advanced safety technologies. The all-new facility, which begins testing programs in September, features a dedicated autonomous highway-speed track, 35-acre safety-feature evaluation area and a high-tech command center. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, FCA, Openings

Fix Auto UK Acquires Majority Stake in Franchise Collision Repair Center

September 5, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto UK announced it has invested directly in one of its own franchisees. In what its say may be the first of many similar investments, the organization has acquired a majority share of Fix Auto Goole and in doing so the UK operation has taken ownership of its own collision repair center. The six-figure […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Fix Auto UK, United Kingdom

Copart Opens Seventh Location in Brazil

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the opening of its seventh location in Brazil. The facility is located at Estrada da Roseira, 6.725, bairro Borda do Campo, São Jose dos Pinhais, near the city of Curitiba, the capital of the State of Parana. The new Curitiba location, which can store up to 7,000 vehicles, is strategically located […]

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

Terrence Hahn Officially Joins Axalta As Chief Executive Officer Today

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE : AXTA ) today announced that Terrence Hahn has officially joined the Company as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Charlie Shaver, who will continue at Axalta as Non-Executive Chairman. Hahn will also serve on Axalta’s Board of Directors, expanding the Board’s size from eight to nine Directors. Axalta previously announced this […]

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

AASP/NJ Presents 14th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing September 17

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of New Jersey (AASP/NJ) is gearing up for its 14th Annual Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing set for Monday, September 17 at the Colonia Country Club. Each year AASP/NJ members, vendors and others in the automotive community gather on the green to pay tribute to former Board member Lou […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AASP/NJ, Golf Outing

Marty Hollingshead to Join Executive Committee of Automotive Recyclers Association

September 4, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) announced that its Nominating Committee has selected Marty Hollingshead, President of Northlake Auto Recyclers in Hammond, Ind. as its nominee for Association Secretary for 2018-2019.   Hollingshead brings decades of experience in the industry to the Association’s Executive Committee.  He will be formally confirmed by the ARA Board of Directors during […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Recyclers Association, Board of Directors, People

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