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New Collision Repair Association Formed in Kansas

May 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

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The Kansas Auto Body Association (KABA) announced it has opened its doors for business.  The newly formed organization has its beginnings from a small group of people determined to work towards a better industry climate.  The KABA mission statement is: To serve our members and the state of Kansas through leadership, education and initiatives that further […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Kansas, Kansas Auto Body Association, Openings

GM Using AI-Based Design Technology and 3D Printing for Next Generation of Vehicle Lightweighting

May 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

GM Alliance with Autodesk includes advanced AI-based generative design technology and 3D printing advancements to help lighten and transform future vehicles General Motors announced it is using new, advanced software design technology to introduce the next generation of vehicle lightweighting. According to the vehicle manufacturer, the technology is key to developing efficient and lighter alternative […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3D Printing, Agreements Signed, Artificial Intelligence, General Motors, lightweighting, OEM Parts

ATMC Held 44th Annual Conference in Atlanta in April

May 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Members of the ASE Training Managers Council (ATMC) gathered in Atlanta for the group’s 44th annual conference held April 11-13 to share their collective knowledge, look into the future of how people will learn, and enjoy a unique networking opportunity for the transportation training industry. With almost 80 percent of the membership attending, about a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ASE Training Managers Council

asTech and Cooks Collision Partner on Collision Repair Diagnostic Solution

May 3, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Repairify, Inc., the makers of the asTech diagnostic device, announced they have partnered with Cooks Collision to build a comprehensive diagnostic and vehicle electronics repair solution for their thirty-eight full-service collision repair centers in California. The solution includes remote diagnostics, on-site technicians and in shop mobile services. The rollout began last September. The project involved […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Agreements Signed, asTech, California, Cooks Collision, Diagnostics, Repairify

Attorneys General in 17 States Sue to Block Changes to EPA Greenhouse Gas Emissions on MY 2022-2025 Vehicles

May 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

EPA had proposed revising standards last month A coalition of 17 Attorneys General is suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to preserve the greenhouse gas emission standards currently in place for model year 2022-2025 vehicles. The increasingly stringent emissions standards have been behind the adoption of lightweight materials in vehicle designs that have forced […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fuel Economy, Lawsuits, Regulations, U.S. EPA

Matco Tools Program Benefits Military and Veterans Families

May 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Matco Tools for a Cause

Matco Tools is supporting military and veterans’ families with its Tools for the Cause program. Fifteen percent of the proceeds from the sale of Tools for the Cause products and merchandise will be donated to the Fisher House Foundation. Some of the items include t-shirts, caps, mugs, decals and can koozies. Donations to the Fisher […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Fisher House, Matco Tools

CARSTAR Fundraising to Fight Cystic Fibrosis

May 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR Soaps it Up

CARSTAR stores from across the U.S. and Canada are leading the way in supporting cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy as they prepare for another successful Shine Month, this coming June. The CARSTAR and cystic fibrosis affiliation all started when Victoria, granddaughter of Harry Belmont, previous CARSTAR Mississauga Hawkestone owner, received a cystic fibrosis diagnosis […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR

Mitchell Announces 17th Annual AutocheX Premier Achiever Collision Repair Facilities

May 2, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

AutocheX 2018 Award

Mitchell International, Inc. today announced the winners of the 2017 AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards, honoring top performing collision repair facilities throughout the United States for their superior customer satisfaction and commitment to operational excellence. “We are proud to recognize the recipients of the 17thAnnual AutocheX Premier Achiever Awards for their best-in-class service and superior customer […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: AutocheX, Awards, Customer Satisfaction, Mitchell International

Estimating and Certification Courses Available Online

May 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

Accounting Estimating logo

Accountable Estimating announced it has introduced its On-Demand Learning Series for collision repair estimators. Courses include online programs for both entry-level and seasoned estimators. “This is the first online collision industry training series developed specifically for estimating. Our training is designed to be delivered in short modules that are 30 minutes or less allowing estimators […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Automotive Management Institute, Management Training

Boyd Group Acquires Three Collision Repair Centers in Washington State

May 1, 2018 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Boyd Group Inc. announced the April 17th acquisition and April 18th opening of three Gerber collision repair locations in the Seattle, Washington area. These centers were previously operated as Professional Collision Group and are located in northern Seattle and the suburbs of Mukilteo and Lynnwood. The Seattle metropolitan area is one of the fastest […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Boyd Group, Washington State

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