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Novelis Breaks Ground on Automotive Aluminum Facility in Kentucky

May 15, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Novelis Inc., the aluminum rolling and recycling company, yesterday hosted community members, federal, state and local officials to break ground on its $300 million automotive aluminum sheet manufacturing facility in Guthrie, Ky. Representatives from Novelis were joined by Senator Rand Paul, Congressman James Comer, Governor Matt Bevin and Senator Mitch McConnell’s staff to recognize the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum, Kentucky, Novelis, Openings

CARSTAR and Assured Performance Announce Agreement on OEM Certification Program

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Initiative designed to accelerate OEM collision repair certification adoption and compliance by CARSTAR stores CARSTAR and Assured Performance announced they will provide a special OEM certification initiative and bundled services to CARSTAR locations across North America. The new initiative leverages Assured Performance tools and resources for CARSTAR store owners to help accelerate adoption and compliance […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, Assured Performance Network, CARSTAR, OEM Certification

Progressive Appoints First Female Board Chair, Announces Gender and Race Pay Equity Report

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Progressive Corporation (NYSE: PGR) today reported that the company’s Board of Directors elected Lawton W. Fitt as Chairperson. She joined Progressive’s Board in 2009, and has served as Lead Independent Director for the past two years. Fitt is a Retired Partner and Managing Director with Goldman Sachs. As previously announced, Progressive Chairman Glenn Renwick has […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Board of Directors, Diversity, People, Progressive Insurance

Wesco Group Acquires United Paint Specialties

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group Inc. announced it completed the acquisition of United Paint Specialties, a two paint and body distribution store operation in Western Washington State. “Pat Sherman the President of UPS will join the Wesco Group as an equity partner, and will help us grow as we expand our footprint across the country,” said Roger […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, Washington State, Wesco

BMW Expands Certified Collision Repair Center Program to Independent Repairers

May 14, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

BMW announced it will expand it Certified Collision Repair Center program to independent repair facilities from its current limit to dealer-owned collision repair centers. According to BMW, currently more than half of BMW U.S. dealerships own and operate a BMW Certified Collision Repair Center, meaning they meet rigorous BMW standards for training, parts, equipment, and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: BMW, OEM Certification

NSF Offers Collision Repair Shop Certification Readiness Assessment

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

NSF International has launched an online collision repair shop certification readiness assessment. The questionnaire asks a series of questions about details of a collision repair facility’s operations and processes that provide an understanding of how the facility aligns with the requirements of NSF’s automotive collision repair shop certification program. NSF International’s independent, third-party collision repair […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Certification, NSF International

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Idaho

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced its first location in Idaho has opened. CARSTAR of Hayden, an 8,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 1770 W Hayden Ave., in Hayden, Idaho, is owned by Greg and Rachelle Solesbee.  Greg Solesbee got his start in the collision repair industry with his family.  His father Wendell […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Idaho, Network Affiliations

New Jersey Governor Nominates Tracy Thompson as Insurance Fraud Prosecutor

May 11, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy officially nominated Tracy Thompson to become insurance fraud prosecutor of the Office of Insurance Fraud Prosecutor, a position which is subject to the advice and consent of the State Senate. Thompson has been acting insurance fraud prosecutor.  “I am confident that Tracy Thompson’s nomination as insurance fraud prosecutor will further […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Insurance Fraud, New Jersey, People

CARSTAR Adds First Collision Repair Center to Network in South Dakota

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Network now operates in 34 states in the U.S. CARSTAR announced the addition of its first collision repair center in South Dakota to its network of independently-owned collision repair facilities. With the addition, CARSTAR has expanded its U.S. footprint to 34 states. CARSTAR Collision Center-Rapid City, part of Granite Buick GMC and Granite Nissan, is […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, South Dakota

Universal Technical Institute Reports Revenue Down 4.4% in Fiscal Second Quarter

May 10, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI) reported financial results for the fiscal 2018 second quarter ended March 31, 2018. Revenues for the quarter were $80.7 million, compared to $82.5 million for the prior year period. The year-over-year revenue variance was primarily attributable to a 4.4 percent decrease in UTI’s average student population. Operating expenses for […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Earnings, Universal Technical Institute

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