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IBIS Worldwide Announces 2025 Theme and Event Calendar

December 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

IBIS USA April 1-3 in Chicago. IBIS Worldwide, the global thought leader and networking platform for the collision repair industry announced its 2025 theme: Shaping the Future: Leadership Through Collaboration. As the collision repair sector stands at the forefront of transformative change, driven by rapid technological advancements, evolving consumer expectations, and global sustainability demands, this […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: International Bodyshop Industry Symposium

Hyundai Motor and Kia Robotics LAB Announces X-ble Shoulder Wearable Robot Launch Plans

December 6, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation unveiled  the wearable robot X-ble Shoulder. The device can increase workers’ efficiency and reduce musculoskeletal injuries. The video embedded below was released on Hyundai Motor Group’s YouTube channel show the X-ble Shoulder in action. Another video on details the unit’s development story. The X-ble Shoulder is the first product […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Hyundai, Kia, Robotics, Wearable Robotics

Survey Finds Most Dangerous Drivers on the Road More Frequently

December 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety annual Traffic Safety Culture Index shows safer drivers drive less than those that engage in risky behavior. A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety illuminates the issue impacting traffic safety by categorizing drivers based on their self-reported risky behaviors. Speeding, distracted driving, and aggressive driving emerged as […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AAA, traffic safety

Wesco Acquires PBE Distributor in Oklahoma

December 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Wesco Group, the paint, body and equipment distributor in the U.S. and Canada, announced that Shawnee Paints has joined the Wesco Team. Shawnee Paints has been servicing the Shawnee, Okla. market since 1913, starting with parts and services for steam engine tractor mechanics but began transitioning immediately to automotive parts with the introduction of […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Oklahoma, PBE Distributor, Wesco

AkzoNobel Announces €3 Million Investment in Global Automotive Training Centre Network

December 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

AkzoNobel announced it has embarked on a €3 million ($3.17 million) global program to expand and upgrade its network of Automotive Training Centres (ATCs) to further upskill painters, bodyshop managers and OEM engineers on a new generation of coatings and technologies to support the industry in delivering a more sustainable future. AkzoNobel is equipping its […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AkzoNobel, Training Center

Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements Blocked by Federal Court

December 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Nationwide injunction granted in lawsuit that challenged the Corporate Transparency Act and beneficial ownership reporting requirements. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) applauded the December 3 decision in the case Texas Top Cop Shop, Inc., et al. v. Garland, et al. at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas granting a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Corporated Transparency Act, Lawsuits, National Federation of Independent Business

Stephanie Yocum Named Chief People Officer at VIVE Collision

December 5, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

VIVE Collision, which recently opened its 51st location on the East Coast, announced that Stephanie Yocum has been named Chief People Officer. Yocum’s responsibilities include managing the entire employee life cycle—from talent acquisition and employee engagement to development and culture alignment. As part of VIVE’s senior leadership team, she will help guide strategy, shape organizational […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: People, VIVE Collision

AM Best Places Stable Outlook on U.S. Personal Lines Insurance Segment as Auto Insurance Market Improves

December 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

Regulatory approvals of insurance premium rate increases helping market recover. AM Best has revised its outlook to stable from negative for the U.S. personal lines insurance segment for 2025, which corresponds with a change to the personal auto outlook. The shift in the personal lines segment outlook cites improved rate and pricing conditions, particularly in […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: A.M. Best, Property Casualty Insurance

Shawn Hezar Named Chief Corporate Development Officer at Caliber

December 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

New role to oversee strategic partnerships and evaluate growth opportunities. Caliber announced today that it has appointed Shawn Hezar, its current Chief Client Officer, to the newly formed position of Chief Corporate Development Officer. In his new role, Shawn will be responsible for evaluating opportunistic acquisitions, supporting Caliber’s efforts to diversify its offerings, and building […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Caliber, People

Crash Champions Raises $50,000 For Navy SEAL Foundation

December 4, 2024 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Crash Champions Collision Repair Team, as part of its ongoing support of the military community and U.S. Armed Forces nonprofit organizations, this week announced a contribution of $50,000 to the Navy SEAL Foundation. The gift was presented on behalf of Crash Champions team members who purchased and proudly displayed special-edition polos and T-shirts representing […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Crash Champions, Donations

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