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CIECA Webcast Provides Insights into Photo Estimates

May 22, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association (CIECA) will host a its next CIECAst webcast on May 24, at 11 a.m. CDT on photo estimating. Registration for the photo estimating webcast is available online. CIECA has commissioned a Standards Development Committee (SDC) to address the technical aspects of photo estimating. This CIECAst will provide a view […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Collision Industry Electronic Commerce Association, Photo Estimating, Webinar

3M and Collision Repair Education Foundation Launch 2018 Hire our Heroes Fundraiser, Announce Scholarship Recipients

May 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

In its sixth year, the fundraising program has generated over $1 million in donations from the collision repair industry to support veterans’ education. 3M Automotive Aftermarket Division, along with the Collision Repair Education Foundation, have launched their 2018 fundraiser to attract and support military veterans seeking a career in the collision repair industry. They also […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3M, Collision Repair Education Foundation, Hire Our Heroes, Scholarships, Veterans

LORD Corporation Invests $80 Million in Pennsylvania Plant Expansion

May 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

LORD Corporation has announced plans to expand and upgrade operations at its Saegertown, Pa. facility. An anticipated $80 million investment over the next five years, the project will support future expansion across various LORD adhesive and coating product lines, and provide overall modernization of the Saegertown facility. “Following a rigorous national site selection process, the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Lord Corporation, Openings, Pennsylvania

Registration Open for 2018 SEMA Show

May 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Registration for the 2018 SEMA Show is now open online. The annual trade show for the automotive aftermarket is set for Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, in Las Vegas, Nev.. Registration is offered in three categories: Attendee, Exhibitor, and Media. Distributors, retailers, installers, buyers, and those in public relations and marketing should register using the “Attendee” […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: I-CAR, SEMA, Society of Collision Repair Specialists

Mutual Insurers Association Optimistic about Automated Vehicles but Caution Safety Must Be Top Focus

May 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Namic Automated Driving

Report calls for third-party access to defined, transparent data standards that foster better understanding of automated vehicles and their operation. Automated driving systems (ADS) hold great promise to save lives and reduce crashes on the nation’s highways, according to a new white paper from the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies (NAMIC), but the road […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Autonomous Vehicles, Data Access, National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies

Thomas Maple Appointed GM for Fix Auto Network in British Columbia

May 21, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto announced Thomas Maple has been appointed to the role of General Manager for the newly formed region of British Columbia, Canada. “We have seen tremendous growth in the West with over 90 Fix Automotive Network brand locations now operating throughout Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan,” said Steve Leal, President of Fix Auto World. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: British Columbia, Canada, Fix Auto Canada, People

Record Level of Small Businesses Experiencing Profit Growth

May 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NFIB Optimism Index

Reports of improved earnings reach highest levels in 45-year history of NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index sustained record-high levels increasing to 104.8 in April, driven by reports of improved profits, the highest in the NFIB Small Business Economic Trends Survey’s 45-year history. Additionally, […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: National Federation of Independent Business, Small Business Optimism Index

Fix Auto Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Quebec

May 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Fix Auto Canada announced the addition of Fix Auto Charlesbourg South to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. Fix Auto Charlesbourg South is the third location for owner Daniel Fortin; he also owns Fix Auto Limoilou and Grand-Beauport. Fortin is happy to partner with Jozée Poulin and share ownership in the Fix Auto Charlesbourg […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Canada, Fix Auto Canada, Network Affiliations, Quebec

ASA Annual Business Meeting in Orlando Featured Networking, Training and Recognition

May 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Automotive Service Association (ASA) held its 2018 Annual Meeting at the Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel and Resort in Orlando, Fla., May 2-4. The three-day event opened Wednesday, May 2, with various executive meetings by the ASA Board of Directors and ASA Affiliate Executive Directors. On Thursday, ASA held an open board […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Annual Meeting, Automotive Service Association, People

Copart Clears Over 1 Million Scrap Tires from Property Acquired in Texas

May 18, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Tires on San Antonio property acquired in January posed fire and Zika risks Copart, Inc. (NASDAQ:CPRT) announced the completion of the successful clearance of all scrap tires at the former Safe Tire Disposal Corp. facility at 11150 Applewhite Road in San Antonio, Texas.  Copart acquired the San Antonio property in January, promising to fund and […]

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